Comments for Mack Avenue Tigers http://www.mackavenuetigers.com Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:46:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Kurt http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48506 Kurt Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:28:50 +0000 1330527062#comment-48506 We're definitely in agreement on those things, Josh. I like Santiago to hit considerably better than Everett, too -- not to mention he's left handed! -- and would have liked to see the Tigers give him a chance to play shortstop the entire year. He's got good defensive skills and is definitely capable as a hitter. However, they believe they've seen enough of him to conclude what he does in spurts he can't do for the entire year. He wouldn't be the only player than applies to. Of course, it could still turn out better than an Everett coming off an injury year. I agree on Polanco and Granderson. When I was figuring out the lineup, my first lineup led off with Polanco. But it's not about my ideal lineup, it's about Leyland's, and that's what he's going to do. So I agree it makes more sense to flip the two, though I don't know if it will make a whole lot of difference in the grand scheme. We’re definitely in agreement on those things, Josh.

I like Santiago to hit considerably better than Everett, too — not to mention he’s left handed! — and would have liked to see the Tigers give him a chance to play shortstop the entire year. He’s got good defensive skills and is definitely capable as a hitter. However, they believe they’ve seen enough of him to conclude what he does in spurts he can’t do for the entire year. He wouldn’t be the only player than applies to. Of course, it could still turn out better than an Everett coming off an injury year.

I agree on Polanco and Granderson. When I was figuring out the lineup, my first lineup led off with Polanco. But it’s not about my ideal lineup, it’s about Leyland’s, and that’s what he’s going to do. So I agree it makes more sense to flip the two, though I don’t know if it will make a whole lot of difference in the grand scheme.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Josh http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48503 Josh Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:53:27 +0000 1330527062#comment-48503 Just wanted to point out that PECOTA over at BP likes Santiago to hit considerably better than Everett (thirty points in OBP and SLG for 60 point in OPS). I just don't think he's going to defense his way back from that. Also predicting -7.4 VORP over 400 PA. Ouch. Even at $1M there's such a things as bad deal. Also, I know Leyland wouldn't do this, but they might benefit from flipping PP and Grandy. If you just go by OBP/SLG, you're losing 10 points OBP and gaining 100 points of SLG. And SLG is RBIs if you've got PP in front of you. The whole speed thing is pretty moot there, as Grandy will never be a basestealer anyway (and I think the first-third thing is pretty marginal). I mean, all those triples look pretty killer when they're RBI triples, eh? Just wanted to point out that PECOTA over at BP likes Santiago to hit considerably better than Everett (thirty points in OBP and SLG for 60 point in OPS). I just don’t think he’s going to defense his way back from that. Also predicting -7.4 VORP over 400 PA. Ouch. Even at $1M there’s such a things as bad deal.
Also, I know Leyland wouldn’t do this, but they might benefit from flipping PP and Grandy. If you just go by OBP/SLG, you’re losing 10 points OBP and gaining 100 points of SLG. And SLG is RBIs if you’ve got PP in front of you. The whole speed thing is pretty moot there, as Grandy will never be a basestealer anyway (and I think the first-third thing is pretty marginal). I mean, all those triples look pretty killer when they’re RBI triples, eh?

]]> Comment on Could the Tigers make a trade? by Jen http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/15/could-the-tigers-make-a-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-48380 Jen Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:51:13 +0000 2060846263#comment-48380 I agree, that article scared me when I read it. We'd better hang on to what we've got and see what shakes out in ST. Miner's in a rough spot, since he seems to do better starting, but we need a lefty. Pitching, pitching, pitching--such a downfall last year. It can't get any worse, right? I agree, that article scared me when I read it. We’d better hang on to what we’ve got and see what shakes out in ST. Miner’s in a rough spot, since he seems to do better starting, but we need a lefty. Pitching, pitching, pitching–such a downfall last year. It can’t get any worse, right?

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Joe http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48340 Joe Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:57:53 +0000 1330527062#comment-48340 Something that is telling to me about Matt Joyce is the fact that after trading for him, the Rays immediately went out and got Pat Burrell. Why would they need Burrell if Joyce is as good as we think? Something that is telling to me about Matt Joyce is the fact that after trading for him, the Rays immediately went out and got Pat Burrell. Why would they need Burrell if Joyce is as good as we think?

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by mike http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48336 mike Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:26:55 +0000 1330527062#comment-48336 I still am perplexed as to why Poly doesn't lead off. His high OBP (and a lot of singles) opens up the left side for Granderson at #2 who is very hard to double up. With lots of doubles and a hit through the open hole, first and/or second and third will became more likely. Poly does hit into some DP's, has streaks of PopUpPoly. Even if Grandy hits a force out, at least he is on first instead of Polanco. On the other hand, if Granderson would steal 20-30 bases he should lead off, but last year he didn't even attempt that many. I still am perplexed as to why Poly doesn’t lead off. His high OBP (and a lot of singles) opens up the left side for Granderson at #2 who is very hard to double up. With lots of doubles and a hit through the open hole, first and/or second and third will became more likely. Poly does hit into some DP’s, has streaks of PopUpPoly. Even if Grandy hits a force out, at least he is on first instead of Polanco.
On the other hand, if Granderson would steal 20-30 bases he should lead off, but last year he didn’t even attempt that many.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Kurt http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48329 Kurt Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:47:41 +0000 1330527062#comment-48329 I think Joe -- uhm, the second Joe -- has a pretty good point here. I think Joyce can be a bit overrated and an entire season of his starting could prove him to be mediocre, but a good fielder. As far as pieces of the team goes, I think Joyce on the 25 man roster makes for a better team than the current alternatives. Of course, if either Jackson or Sheffield bursts through with a good season, this is going to be a moot point. If neither do, there's definitely going to be some backup-quarterback syndrome going on, though it will be minimal from from blog. I think Joe — uhm, the second Joe — has a pretty good point here. I think Joyce can be a bit overrated and an entire season of his starting could prove him to be mediocre, but a good fielder. As far as pieces of the team goes, I think Joyce on the 25 man roster makes for a better team than the current alternatives.

Of course, if either Jackson or Sheffield bursts through with a good season, this is going to be a moot point. If neither do, there’s definitely going to be some backup-quarterback syndrome going on, though it will be minimal from from blog.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Joe http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48314 Joe Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:48:13 +0000 1330527062#comment-48314 I enjoy how quickly everyone started to overrate Matt Joyce as soon as he left town. I have no doubt that if he were the starting left fielder this season, everyone would be bemoaning his .240 average and the 150 strikeouts. I enjoy how quickly everyone started to overrate Matt Joyce as soon as he left town.

I have no doubt that if he were the starting left fielder this season, everyone would be bemoaning his .240 average and the 150 strikeouts.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by hermie http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48301 hermie Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:49:53 +0000 1330527062#comment-48301 the tigers are loaded with right handed hitters,yet they trade joyce-who should have been the starting leftfielder(guillen the dh-save his knees)this year. the tigers are loaded with right handed hitters,yet they trade joyce-who should have been the starting leftfielder(guillen the dh-save his knees)this year.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Kurt http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48292 Kurt Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:02:09 +0000 1330527062#comment-48292 I think the real problem isn't that they traded Matt Joyce, it's that they would have had no where to put him in the daily lineup because of an overpaid, injured designated hitter who has to get his playing time. I think the real problem isn’t that they traded Matt Joyce, it’s that they would have had no where to put him in the daily lineup because of an overpaid, injured designated hitter who has to get his playing time.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Ian C. http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48290 Ian C. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:00:19 +0000 1330527062#comment-48290 I enjoyed reading Leyland's lamentation that the lineup could use a left-handed bat. Gee, someone comes to mind that would've helped... too bad he'll be in Tampa this year. I enjoyed reading Leyland’s lamentation that the lineup could use a left-handed bat.

Gee, someone comes to mind that would’ve helped… too bad he’ll be in Tampa this year.

]]> Comment on Looking at the Tigers’ batting order by Joe D. http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/13/looking-at-the-tigers-batting-order/comment-page-1/#comment-48282 Joe D. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:39:14 +0000 1330527062#comment-48282 I think you hit the lineup dead on. Guillen should bat 5th in the order, but I have a feeling that Leyland will at points throw Sheff in the 5th spot to, "get him going." I think it would be interesting to see Inge in that 9th position again for a few reasons. One, that is where he produced the most in his best offensive career, and I like having a guy at the bottom of the order who can hit somewhat (aka not Adam Everett). I think you hit the lineup dead on. Guillen should bat 5th in the order, but I have a feeling that Leyland will at points throw Sheff in the 5th spot to, “get him going.”

I think it would be interesting to see Inge in that 9th position again for a few reasons. One, that is where he produced the most in his best offensive career, and I like having a guy at the bottom of the order who can hit somewhat (aka not Adam Everett).

]]> Comment on Will the Tigers open 2009 with any rookie pitchers? by Josh http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/09/will-the-tigers-open-2009-with-any-rookies/comment-page-1/#comment-48116 Josh Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:22:50 +0000 http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/?p=1530#comment-48116 Kevin Goldstein at BP noted that part of Porcello's depressed K numbers were due to the Tiger's forcing his pitch selection into using his less developed stuff (change, curve). He quotes a scout as saying, "[Porcello] was just toying with hitters really, as you could tell he could overpower them whenever he needed to." Not saying he's ready, but it might be smart to keep his innings in the minors low early this year so he can help us if we need him (serious finger crossing) later in the year. Kevin Goldstein at BP noted that part of Porcello’s depressed K numbers were due to the Tiger’s forcing his pitch selection into using his less developed stuff (change, curve). He quotes a scout as saying, “[Porcello] was just toying with hitters really, as you could tell he could overpower them whenever he needed to.” Not saying he’s ready, but it might be smart to keep his innings in the minors low early this year so he can help us if we need him (serious finger crossing) later in the year.

]]> Comment on Bunt Singles: Feb. 9 by Kurt http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/09/bunt-singles-feb-9/comment-page-1/#comment-48005 Kurt Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:24:27 +0000 192183501#comment-48005 Because I pointed out a bad column about A-Rod, and because I was thinking along this train of thought ever since dismissing his cheating a bit too easily, I thought I'd point out that <a href="http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090209%2FOPINION03%2F902090439%2F1129%2Frss15" rel="nofollow">Lynn Henning took the best line of reasoning on the situation.</a> He wrote A-Rod -- and the others before him who cheated by taking steroids -- would help their cause by just being up front about it. If they were truly contrite, they would not need a news report to prompt an apology and mea culpa. That is entirely true. It would be nice if any other ballplayers would preempt investigations and just clear their conscious now. So, well done by Henning to point that out, rather than insult the entier sport. Because I pointed out a bad column about A-Rod, and because I was thinking along this train of thought ever since dismissing his cheating a bit too easily, I thought I’d point out that Lynn Henning took the best line of reasoning on the situation. He wrote A-Rod — and the others before him who cheated by taking steroids — would help their cause by just being up front about it. If they were truly contrite, they would not need a news report to prompt an apology and mea culpa. That is entirely true. It would be nice if any other ballplayers would preempt investigations and just clear their conscious now. So, well done by Henning to point that out, rather than insult the entier sport.

]]> Comment on Hey, the key still works! by Kurt http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/01/hey-the-key-still-works/comment-page-1/#comment-47986 Kurt Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:26:17 +0000 1042429448#comment-47986 why does this post keep popping up? ahhhh! why does this post keep popping up? ahhhh!

]]> Comment on Hey, the key still works! by Kurt http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/01/hey-the-key-still-works/comment-page-1/#comment-47278 Kurt Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:07:35 +0000 1042429448#comment-47278 thanks, Joe. You probably didn't miss much blogging the offseason by me anyway I guess. I am no good with the statistical analysis of Lee and Bill. i'll try to get out my opinions near daily tho since I guess a lot built up. if I can only remember all the conversations i've had. thanks, Joe. You probably didn’t miss much blogging the offseason by me anyway I guess. I am no good with the statistical analysis of Lee and Bill. i’ll try to get out my opinions near daily tho since I guess a lot built up. if I can only remember all the conversations i’ve had.

]]> Comment on Hey, the key still works! by murrajo http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2009/02/01/hey-the-key-still-works/comment-page-1/#comment-47151 murrajo Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:39:54 +0000 1042429448#comment-47151 Kurt, It is great to see you posting again. I've missed your stuff this winter. Good luck with your new venture. Joe Kurt,

It is great to see you posting again. I’ve missed your stuff this winter. Good luck with your new venture.

Joe

]]> Comment on Tigers name pitching coach by Flying J http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2008/10/17/tigers-name-pitching-coach/comment-page-1/#comment-46361 Flying J Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:30:19 +0000 841221178#comment-46361 WDFN dead. Below zero temps. Lions? No wins. Out of Prosecco. Out of Gin. Kurt....not to be found. Winter....is HARD. WDFN dead.
Below zero temps.
Lions? No wins.
Out of Prosecco.
Out of Gin.
Kurt….not to be found.
Winter….is HARD.

]]> Comment on Carlos Guillen in left is a strange, bad idea; but what is the alternative? by Gabriel http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2008/10/06/carlos-guillen-in-left-is-a-strange-bad-idea/comment-page-1/#comment-43221 Gabriel Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:48:41 +0000 http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/?p=1504#comment-43221 I hate this move and it makes me despair for the direction the Tigers are going in...Guillen is a good hitter for a SS but a mediocre one for a LFer and Inge is a below average offensive catcher but would be one of the worst offensive 3Bman in the majors. You can't have a 3Bman with a .672 OPS and pretend to be competing. The Tigers are finding new ways to downgrade their offense all over the field. I hate this move and it makes me despair for the direction the Tigers are going in…Guillen is a good hitter for a SS but a mediocre one for a LFer and Inge is a below average offensive catcher but would be one of the worst offensive 3Bman in the majors. You can’t have a 3Bman with a .672 OPS and pretend to be competing. The Tigers are finding new ways to downgrade their offense all over the field.

]]> Comment on About Me/this blog by Spartans Weblog » Wednesday links http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-42495 Spartans Weblog » Wednesday links Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:22:03 +0000 1626231551#comment-42495 [...] possessions ended with them giving the ball away.” (Brought to you courtesy of Kurt, who I’m told is the Mining Journal’s resident tempo-free [...] [...] possessions ended with them giving the ball away.” (Brought to you courtesy of Kurt, who I’m told is the Mining Journal’s resident tempo-free [...]

]]> Comment on The Tigers should not sign CC Sabathia by Software http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/2008/10/10/the-tigers-should-not-sign-cc-sabathia/comment-page-1/#comment-41333 Software Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:35:37 +0000 http://www.mackavenuetigers.com/?p=1508#comment-41333 The Tigers have bigger fish to fry this off season and I think they’ll be heading down the wrong track if they decide to pony up the cash for Rodriguez. The Tigers have bigger fish to fry this off season and I think they’ll be heading down the wrong track if they decide to pony up the cash for Rodriguez.

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