Brad Eldred called up. - from Tiger post-game radio show.
...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
OT - Brandon Inge released today.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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OT - Brandon Inge released today.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:10 PM | 
Let's hope this is true
Let's hope this is true
April 26th, 2012 at 4:12 PM |
Muppets?
Muppets?
Muppets?
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Go Blue!
April 26th, 2012 at 4:13 PM |
I'm very happy about this
I'm very happy about this
I'm very happy about this
April 26th, 2012 at 4:13 PM |
Where on earth is Eldred
Where on earth is Eldred
Where on earth is Eldred going to play? Is he the new DH? I know he's killed the ball in Toledo at a ridiculous rate but calling up a 32 year old 1B who isn't even considered a prospect is a bit alarming.
Adios Binge, I'll always remember the shitty slogan they had when you walked up to the dish, "Inge-nious."
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:23 PM |
More than likely DH yes, dude
More than likely DH yes, dude
More than likely DH yes, dude has a hot bat (something the team sorely needs right now) hittin 13 HR already in AAA.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:29 PM |
I know he's been killing the
I know he's been killing the
I know he's been killing the ball he's got 35 rbi through 19 games I believe, correct me if I'm wrong on that? I just think that the move itself shows some red flags, we are already stretching for a spark.
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April 26th, 2012 at 5:55 PM |
Ride him while he's hot if
Ride him while he's hot if
Ride him while he's hot if you can. They're not really losing anything by trying.
Eating is murder.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:28 PM |
I hear you, but considering
I hear you, but considering
I hear you, but considering that our options for DH right now are Raburn, Dirks, and Kelly, I'll take it.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:31 PM |
Delmon should be the DH
Delmon should be the DH
Delmon should be the DH everyday, I know ole smokes won't do it because he likes to keep his players happy but Delmon at DH and platoon Raburn/Dirks in left.
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:49 PM |
So what's the difference if
So what's the difference if
So what's the difference if Delmon Young is at Left and Raburn is DH or vice versa? Either way, Ryan Raburn is in the line-up. Getting someone who can hit at DH keeps that from happening.
I know everyone is down on Inge, but Raburn is like a younger, worse Brandon Inge, just without the salary.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:57 PM |
Delmon has a turtle like
Delmon has a turtle like
Delmon has a turtle like stride when trying to field a ball out in LF, if he's DH'ing we now longer have to seem him waddle to flyballs.
I totally agree that Raburn is the pseudo Inge, but I still think playing Dirks against RHP and Raburn against LHP's is the better way to go.
This team still has plenty of holes, 2B, another lefty out of the pen, and most notably another starter. Who would of thought that Drew Smyly would be our 2nd best pitcher to this point. In no way am I calling for changes this early, but I would be very surprised if we ever saw Jacob Turner in a Tigers uniform again IMO.
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April 26th, 2012 at 5:04 PM |
Wait, what? Where did the
Wait, what? Where did the
Wait, what? Where did the comment about Turner come from? Are you saying you think they'll trade him?
April 26th, 2012 at 5:19 PM |
Yeah, Delmon's not the best
Yeah, Delmon's not the best
Yeah, Delmon's not the best fielding LF in baseball, but hitting is way more important than fielding and Raburn can't hit a baseball. I can certainly deal with Delmon in left field full time if it means our DH can actually do what he's designated to do.
April 26th, 2012 at 6:36 PM |
You know
You know
the stat WAR does a pretty good job estimating the combined worth of a players defense and offense together (with actually weighting the defense for what it's worth compared to offense). Despite what people think, Raburn is actually an above average defensive LF. Also, his current K rate of 18.4 percent is lower than his career K rate. His biggest problem is simply the balls he hits going right at defenders. Seriously, a .114 BABIP...even Inge wouldn't stay that low. Delmon is a horrific defensive LF. Delmon is worth 1.4 WAR...for his CAREER. Even Raburn has managed a 4.3. (To put those in persepctive, Verlander is over 33 WAR)
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:48 PM |
I really enjoy thinking that
I really enjoy thinking that
I really enjoy thinking that all of your comments are coming from the 80's stockbroker from Futurama. It takes them to another level. Great choice of avatar.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:14 PM |
I don't why Tigers fan hated
I don't why Tigers fan hated
I don't why Tigers fan hated him. Guy was a winner. Give it ten years and the guy will be regared as a borderline Hall of Famer.
Ha
April 26th, 2012 at 4:16 PM |
Are we talking about the same
Are we talking about the same
Are we talking about the same person? The same Brandon Inge who hasn't hit above .250 since 2006? The Brandon Inge who is a career .234 hitter? Is that the guy who you think is borderline Hall of Fame?
April 26th, 2012 at 4:18 PM |
Sarcasm meter broken?
Sarcasm meter broken?
Sarcasm meter broken?
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:19 PM |
Read the entire post.
Read the entire post.
Seriously.
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:24 PM |
He edited his post and added
He edited his post and added
He edited his post and added that "Ha" after I had clicked reply. Before he added that, there was no way to tell he was joking. There are plenty of people out there who support Inge, and I thought he was one of them.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:52 PM |
I think the fact that Inge
I think the fact that Inge
I think the fact that Inge and HOF were in the same sentence were a dead giveaway for sarcasm. Even the Inge yuppies aren't that crazy.
For a' that, an' a' that,
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
Our toils obscure an' a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:53 PM |
You are absolutely right.
You are absolutely right.
You are absolutely right. Tossing in the "ha" well after the post was originally up made it a LOT easier to tell it was a "joke" than the original unedited comment.
Kinda reminded me of my first wife. Whenever she would say something really stupid or emarrasing (which was unfortunately often) she would see the horrified reactions around her and then say "i was just JOKING....sheesh"
April 26th, 2012 at 5:17 PM |
I didn't edit my post. I
I didn't edit my post. I
I didn't edit my post. I tried to edit it to fix a spelling error but got an 'access denied' page when I tried to save it.
Miniscule hiccup though. Let's move one with our day and think positive thoughts about the Tigers' hitting lineup.
April 26th, 2012 at 6:04 PM |
Umm, no
Umm, no
You can't edit a post and add something AFTER someone has replied. The system won't allow it. Try it sometime . . . trust me on this. You just missed (as did I, on first reading,) the "HA!" below.
"It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up." Vince Lombardi
April 26th, 2012 at 4:20 PM |
Yep
Yep
We're talking about the same guy. With those stats you mentioned, he found a way to earn an 11.5 million dollar extension. The man is highly regarded. Only hall of famers get those kinds of breaks.
/s
April 26th, 2012 at 4:19 PM |
Lifetime batting average of
Lifetime batting average of
Lifetime batting average of 234. Averaged 16 home runs and 68 RBI's throughout his 12 years in the bigs. Hit 287 once - only had one season higher than 261 in his 10 other years.
I know the steriod era has made the Hall change their admission standards somewhat but I kinda doubt he's a "borderline HOF" player.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/ingebr01.shtml
April 27th, 2012 at 2:39 AM |
That's the most absurd thing ive read here
That's the most absurd thing ive read here
The guy was average at best. He only stayed on the team because we couldn't find a third basemen. He's also the least clutch player ever,I've never seen a guy strikeout when he just needed tout the ball in play than Inge
April 26th, 2012 at 4:13 PM |
As Brian Wilson would say...
As Brian Wilson would say...
Gottttheeeeemmm.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:18 PM |
Remember the Home Run Derp-by?
Remember the Home Run Derp-by?
Not a single dinger. I've maybe never been more embarrassed to be a Tiger fan. Nope, not even when Buddy Groom was a starting pitcher.
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:18 PM |
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“I am going to treat you all the same. Like Dogs.” - Bo Schembechler
April 26th, 2012 at 4:32 PM |
I respect Inge as a person
I respect Inge as a person
I respect Inge as a person and all he's done but everyone has their time and Inge had to go.
Best of luck to Inge, he had a good time for the most part and made a nice living.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:20 PM |
the Madden Curse. Oh
the Madden Curse. Oh
the Madden Curse. Oh wait....
"Play hard and with great effort"
April 26th, 2012 at 4:21 PM |
Funny read
Funny read
April 26th, 2012 at 4:21 PM |
The Soul Patch
The Soul Patch
Good lord, the soul patch!
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April 26th, 2012 at 4:26 PM |
SOUL PATCHES ARE FUN!
SOUL PATCHES ARE FUN!
April 26th, 2012 at 7:17 PM |
Looks more like a skid mark.
Looks more like a skid mark.
Looks more like a skid mark.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:21 PM |
Its about time
Its about time
Its about time. I was getting sick of this guy wasting at bats. Best of luck to him but good riddance at the same time.
I hate ohio. Thats all you need to know.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:29 PM |
Inge had to go. It was
Inge had to go. It was
Inge had to go. It was getting ugly out there.
Edit: Before anyone jumps down my throat with, "It's getting ugly? It's been ugly out there maaaaaaan." I meant in terms of fans booing him mercilessly, Leyland having to answer way too many questions about it, media personalities raging about it, and Inge beginning to resent Detroit/the Tigers/fans/teammates. At some point the circus was going to start negatively impacting team chemistry and the play on the field. The Tigers made the right call releasing him now, rather than letting this drag on.
HOKEAMANIA RUNNIN' WILD
Formerly, TheLastProphet
April 26th, 2012 at 11:45 PM |
Too bad
Too bad
The Detroit fans were way too tough on Inge, but why would anyone expect better from the fanbase that wanted Sparky gone his last year or two?
April 26th, 2012 at 4:29 PM |
I wish Inge luck in the rest
I wish Inge luck in the rest
I wish Inge luck in the rest of his career. He was the last Tiger player that I can't remember not being on the team, sad in that way but best for the team.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:29 PM |
With him gone though, what
With him gone though, what
With him gone though, what will the 97.1 jocks have to talk about now?!?!
April 26th, 2012 at 4:30 PM |
Classy quote from Inge after
Classy quote from Inge after
Classy quote from Inge after learning of his release.
Sent From My Commodore 64
April 26th, 2012 at 4:31 PM |
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History is written by the victors-Winston Churchill
April 26th, 2012 at 6:41 PM |
Wow Kate I did the same dance
Wow Kate I did the same dance
Wow Kate I did the same dance when I heard this great news. We should hang out.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:33 PM |
Its sad tigers fans resent him so much
Its sad tigers fans resent him so much
Its sad tigers fans resent him so much, he gave them a lot good years, some of them on very bad teams. Sure he was never a great offensive player, but before his knee problems he was pretty unique on defense. For a while he was capable of playing virtually every position on the field.
Not saying the tigers shoud've kept him now, just saying that fans shouldn't hate Inge, its not his fault the organization held on to him too long.
April 26th, 2012 at 4:39 PM |
You mean like when he bitched
You mean like when he bitched
You mean like when he bitched and whined when the organization wanted him to catch again or be a utility player but he thought he had earned his spot at third?
April 26th, 2012 at 4:58 PM |
I don't recall
I don't recall
I don't recall hearing about that, but I think that if that is the worst thing that can be said about him, then my point still stands.
April 26th, 2012 at 5:25 PM |
This is pretty bad too - on
This is pretty bad too - on
This is pretty bad too - on the topic of strikeouts, Inge says:
"It's such an overrated stat. It's such a stupid stat. Once guys start worrying about striking out then they're going to strike out. They're not going to try and hit the ball with any authority." Although, to be fair, he is an expert on the subject.
April 27th, 2012 at 12:21 PM |
This is why I hate Brandon
This is why I hate Brandon
This is why I hate Brandon Inge
“I can’t explain it,” said Inge, batting .242 with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs. “I’m getting pitched like I’m Babe Ruth. Everything is on the corner. I haven’t seen a ball in the middle of the plate for a week.”
April 26th, 2012 at 4:37 PM |
I don't hate him, I just
I don't hate him, I just
I don't hate him, I just thought he was a waste of a roster spot and money the last few years. I can't believe it finally happened.
"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"
Our long, national nightmare appears to be at an end.
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