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[batcave76]

One thing I hope people realize is this:

Perralta and Avila had career seasons. Now I like both of these guys and think they'll have good years in 2012, but I don't think we can count on the same type of numbers from them as we saw in 2011. Boesch has yet to put it together for an entire season either. If we're relying on those 3 guys to be the guts of our order along with Cabby and V-Mart, I think it's a gamble.

IMO, a lot of things came together for the Tigers last season. I hope our management realizes that and makes upgrades accordingly.

I agree w/this too. Avila was lites out in Sept. and Peralta played above his career #s. I wonder if Cabrera and VMart could even match their #s from last season. Or JV? Who knows. Maybe AJax or Porcello or Max will step up. There were actually several Tigers that had great,great ind seasons in 2011. But like they say, can't rest on your laurels!

 

[Mitchrapp]

Avila doesn't have much time in. Maybe they will be his numbers from here on out.

 

[kalinecountry]

MetsBlog.com's Matt Cerrone spoke to GM Sandy Alderson last week about the team's spending and overall strategy. "Considering where we are now with respect to revenues, in order for us to approach a break-even proposition, we have to keep our payroll at a lower range than it has been in the last few years," said Alderson. "Now, as the team performs better and the revenues increase, there will be the opportunity to increase payroll."
Alderson also spoke about the need to "rebalance" the organization after years of spending big on free agents while receiving little impact. "You can only have so many players on your team making $15 to $20 million," he added. "And so the farm system becomes important to the success of any team, including teams in big markets as evidence of the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies".
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[mhughes0021]

KalineCountry[/color]]MetsBlog.com's Matt Cerrone spoke to GM Sandy Alderson last week about the team's spending and overall strategy. "Considering where we are now with respect to revenues, in order for us to approach a break-even proposition, we have to keep our payroll at a lower range than it has been in the last few years," said Alderson. "Now, as the team performs better and the revenues increase, there will be the opportunity to increase payroll."
Alderson also spoke about the need to "rebalance" the organization after years of spending big on free agents while receiving little impact. "You can only have so many players on your team making $15 to $20 million," he added. "And so the farm system becomes important to the success of any team, including teams in big markets as evidence of the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies".
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ummm...whos going to make an impact from our farm system? If your answer is no one...then go sign some FAs you bum and earn your paycheck! If we fire you for not doing anything we can afford another FA

 

[austindayeisaboss]

Mitch[/color]]Avila doesn't have much time in. Maybe they will be his numbers from here on out.

id take .280 70 and 15 from him and he would still be one of the best. i think there was a little luck last year but i also saw alot of real talent so i dont think it was a total fluke