Like Stripes on the Fur Coat of a Tiger - 10/20

by Ian Casselberry on Oct 20, 2008 10:00 AM EDT in News Comment 4 comments

Say what? Rany Jazayerli says the Tampa Bay Rays owe Brandon Inge a playoff share. (It has to do with the Rays being able to draft David Price, who saved last night's ALCS clincher.)

At Fangraphs, Dave Cameron says Nate Robertson could be an excellent buy-low candidate in a world where Kyle Lohse can get $41 million. From your fingers to Dave Dombrowski's ears, sir. Have at that one, people.

(via MLB Trade Rumors)

The Detroit Tigers Weblog calls attention to a chat going on today at the MotownSports.com forum that will focus on the organization's prospects. Questions will be answered by Mark Anderson of TigsTown.com.

Speaking of those Rays, The Daily Fungo says they're better than the 2006 Tigers. Agree? Disagree? (Obviously, beating the Phillies in the World Series would effectively end that argument.)

Just curious: Are you disappointed the Tigers aren't part of the Jake Peavy trade chatter? Or do you accept Dombrowski just doesn' have the chips to play in that game? (I know... Tiger Town had its big trade last year.)

Over at The Spot Starters, Blake reminds us that this Miguel Cabrera kid is pretty good, and just might have a future in this league.

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo thinks Derek Lowe wants to return to the Red Sox. However, the Tigers are still mentioned as one of 12 teams (!!) that are interested in signing him as a free agent.

Tiger Tales has begun its off-season analysis, looking at how each Tiger ranked in Runs Created, and comparing that to their American League counterparts. First up, catcher, first basemen, and second basemen.

If you haven't noticed, we have two new additions to the Tigersosphere. Give a hand to Trumbull and Michigan and Old English D. Both are off to good starts, with enjoyable material to read so far, and have been added to The BYB Blogroll.

If there's a Tigers-related site you think should be added or if you think your site was perhaps unfairly deleted in favor of the noobs, please let me know.

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No thanks on Peavy. Let everyone else bid insane amounts for one guy.

After this last big trade, I never want to see one again. Miguel certainly worked out but Willis is bust. Big trades set up for big heartbreak, which is what whoever lands Manny will most likely end up with within a few seasons.

by john.kmiecik on Oct 20, 2008 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Grandy goes to China

Curtis Granderson is playing this part of ambassador again, this time in China. Pass along the word.

by Deaner on Oct 20, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Win or lose in the World Series, the Rays are better than the ’06 Tigers — mainly because of their fending off the Red Sox in the regular season and the ALCS. Of course, the Rays could pull an ’07 Tigers next year and fall back to second or third in a tough AL East.

Visit The Daily Fungo.

by MikeMcClary on Oct 21, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is kind of a straw man argument. Basically what you’re saying is that The Rays had a better season record than the ‘06 Tigers, which is true, by two games. But whether or not they are a better team is far more debatable and looking at the numbers they’re pretty evenly matched.

Saying that The Rays are better because they are “tougher” and “fended off” the Red Sox is a hard case to make though. The Tigers beat a 97 win team and a 93 win team to reach the playoffs, both records having been better than the teams that The Rays have beaten. Furthermore The Tigers did not “fend off” either of those teams. With the exception of Game 1 in the ALDS they soundly beat both of them.

The Rays, on the other hand, nearly lost the ALCS after blowing a 7 run lead in Game 5. And lets face it, if 2007 Josh Beckett shows up in Game 2 were not even having this conversation.

by MacRae on Oct 21, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs