Tigers vs. Twins Game Thread August 28

[biggunsbob]

Today's lineup:
Jackson CF
Ordonez RF
Young LF
Cabrera 1b
Martinez dh,
Avila c
Peralta SS
Santiago 2b
Inge- 3b
Penny P

KC's power is out because of the weather in his area... They are getting hammered right now... If anyone wants to post some stats on the players go for it...

 

[Mitchrapp]

Since his HR and DBL, Inge is 2 for his last 14 at bats. I think that one game solidfied him as the 2012 starter at 3B. Crap.

 

[Mitchrapp]

http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/gamecast?gameId=310828109&action=preview
Game Preview - 8-28

 

[kingofdetroit57]

Not a terrible lineup, but it sure would be nice to get Boesch back and for Inge to get some well deserved bench time.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I agree that Betemit is a much better hitter against RHP but he's still a better hitter than Inge against LHP. Just keep his ass on the bench.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Fun fact: With a 3-0 or 3-1 count, Inge is a hefty 1-15.

 

[Thumb]

Well Betemit is a better hitter, but Penny is a ground ball pitcher, so I'd rather see Inge/Kelly play 3rd on days when Penny pitches.

But why not keep Santiago 2nd? If Ajax gets on Santiago is a good bunter, and can get Ajax into scoring position for DY, MC.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Well Betemit is a better hitter, but Penny is a ground ball pitcher, so I'd rather see Inge/Kelly play 3rd on days when Penny pitches.

But why not keep Santiago 2nd? If Ajax gets on Santiago is a good bunter, and can get Ajax into scoring position for DY, MC.

You do realize they have the same fielding %, Inge and Wilson. Inge might make a spectacular p,ay now and then but Betemit made a nice one yesterday. Inge is overrated as an Infelder. He has a bit better range, woopdee doo. But his stupidity cancels that out.

 

[Thumb]

Mitch[/color]]
[quote="MI_Thumb":61x01unc]Well Betemit is a better hitter, but Penny is a ground ball pitcher, so I'd rather see Inge/Kelly play 3rd on days when Penny pitches.

But why not keep Santiago 2nd? If Ajax gets on Santiago is a good bunter, and can get Ajax into scoring position for DY, MC.

You do realize they have the same fielding %, Inge and Wilson. Inge might make a spectacular p,ay now and then but Betemit made a nice one yesterday. Inge is overrated as an Infelder. He has a bit better range, woopdee doo. But his stupidity cancels that out. [/quote:61x01unc]



Fielding % aside, Inge is still better on defense than Betemit, yes he made a stupid play the other day, but Betemit has made a few boners too.

If you need offense, you go with Betemit, if you want defense you have to go Kelly/Inge, and while Penny has been better lately, I still think he needs all the help he can get at the hot corner.

 

[hellifino]

I wonder if Boesch can play CF, What a lineup it would be.

Santiago 2B
Boesch CF
Young LF
Cabrera 1B
Martinez DH
Peralta SS
Avila C
Ordonez LF
Betemit 3B

 

[Thumb]

Right now it's dumb to even consider.

Ajax might be the best (top 3 minimum) CF in the AL as far as defense goes, and Boesch while improved, still needs work.

 

[hellifino]

Right now it's dumb to even consider.

Ajax might be the best (top 3 minimum) CF in the AL as far as defense goes, and Boesch while improved, still needs work.

yeah I know, but Boesch is fast for a big guy, and it would definitely make the lineup more potent. as far as Jackson goes, he is one of the best CF when going back on a ball, but he has trouble sometimes coming in on a ball.

 

[Mitchrapp]

[quote="Mitch":jjiwp6bi]

You do realize they have the same fielding %, Inge and Wilson. Inge might make a spectacular p,ay now and then but Betemit made a nice one yesterday. Inge is overrated as an Infelder. He has a bit better range, woopdee doo. But his stupidity cancels that out.

Fielding % aside, Inge is still better on defense than Betemit, yes he made a stupid play the other day, but Betemit has made a few boners too.

If you need offense, you go with Betemit, if you want defense you have to go Kelly/Inge, and while Penny has been better lately, I still think he needs all the help he can get at the hot corner.

[/quote:jjiwp6bi]

His defense doesn't even come close to making up for the lack of offense. Inge makes a play at the corner others might not be able to, what once in a 2-3 period? He doesn't make that many. But then he'll make a bonehead throw. A .955 at 3rd is not good defense. He shouldn't be playing at all, even if there were 27 infield GB.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Right now it's dumb to even consider.

Ajax might be the best (top 3 minimum) CF in the AL as far as defense goes, and Boesch while improved, still needs work.

yeah I know, but Boesch is fast for a big guy, and it would definitely make the lineup more potent. as far as Jackson goes, he is one of the best CF when going back on a ball, but he has trouble sometimes coming in on a ball.

No he doesn't, lol. And btw there is no potent lineup with Maggs in it.

 

[hellifino]

Mitch[/color]]

yeah I know, but Boesch is fast for a big guy, and it would definitely make the lineup more potent. as far as Jackson goes, he is one of the best CF when going back on a ball, but he has trouble sometimes coming in on a ball.

No he doesn't, lol. And btw there is no potent lineup with Maggs in it.

I still think there's a little left in Magglios tank, no power left but I'd rather see him up to bat in a crucial situation then Jackson. Jackson doesn't make enough contact, it's hard to hit and run when he's up to bat. just my opinion.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Mitch[/color]]

No he doesn't, lol. And btw there is no potent lineup with Maggs in it.

I still think there's a little left in Magglios tank, no power left but I'd rather see him up to bat in a crucial situation then Jackson. Jackson doesn't make enough contact, it's hard to hit and run when he's up to bat. just my opinion.

There was a small run this past week I think where Jackson came threw 8 straight times with a runner at 3rd and less than two outs. Lol. Nonetheless, I'm not putting BB in CF so Maggs can p,ay.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Aj gets more flak no doubt because he's at lead off. Wouldn't be so bad if he was hitting 9. Most of us could handle that.

 

[hellifino]

Mitch[/color]]Aj gets more flak no doubt because he's at lead off. Wouldn't be so bad if he was hitting 9. Most of us could handle that.

yeah, I like the hitting 9th idea, but Leyland is set in his ways with him.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Well that bites.

 

[27tigers]

Magglio doesn;t even try to drive the ball anymore. That is really pathetic.