There really are too many memories for me to mention, big ones and little ones. I always loved his 10+ pitch at-bats. Guy was just impossible to get out easy sometimes.

this at 2:20 or so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKQnkFkOaFQ

in general I’ll just miss his at-bats, watching him frustrate pitchers. and his big ol’ noggin complete with breathe right strip.

his going something like 24-for-18 against Oakland in the ALCS. That was nice. His jumping up and down like a nutjob running the bases after Maggs’ HR in that same series. Oh, and the noggin’. Can’t forgeet the noggin’. And I like the way he choked up on his bat…

I’m sure this will be at or near the top of everyone’s list:

We also retired the “Come on Polly, get that cracker” picture in last night’s thread.

Other than that, the memories are numerous. The errorless season (and subsequent Gold Glove), the clutch hits, the list goes on. One of my favorite memories from this season was the three-run homer he hit off Grant Balfour in the eighth inning in a game against the Rays that turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 Tigers lead (and subsequently caused Rod Allen to scream “I told you they were asking for trouble” at the top of his lungs). I’m sure you guys will make me think of more.

but besides the snood photo, this is my fav pic of polly. it’s from this summer.. stolen from AP.

I know he wasn’t the “spectacular” part of the play, but who could forget this:

And if you want to watch it again, I can’t link to it directly cuz it’s Javascript, but here’s the Tigers.com article that links to it.

What about that catch in Boston- back i 2006 I believe- in which he almost ripped apart his shoulder doing so- that’s what I’ll miss most about Polanco- selling out for every play to get an out for the team.

I will miss Polly; I think in my adult lifetime, he’s been one of the better players we’ve had in the D. He’s always been consistent and rarely failed to come through in the clutch. Never saw him complain or whine about anything. He never acted like a prima-donna and earned his keep on this team. Where ever he ends up, I wish him all the best and whoever gets him, well they are getting a hell of a second baseman, but it won’t take them long to figure that out. Love you, Polly. Best of Luck. Mucha saludos a usted y a su familia.

I’ve had it for a while. I dl’d it earlier this year, just because I like it. We’re losing a helluva player, typical Polly in this shot.

Polanco became one of my favorite Tigers and I hope he goes to the NL because I don’t want to see him on one of our rivals.

the citizenship oath was my second most prominent memory too. Everyone’s standing there in their normal clothes, and Polanco is in the front with his home whites on.

And, sorry to be gross, but I’ll also remember him blowing at least one snot rocket per at-bat.

I just love Polanco’s expression

Not sure which song to use, though.

Our season was done, but Polly still made it count for something by getting his 200th hit of the season.

He was a shining example of what every ball player should be— and that made me love him, the team, and the game.

Polly’s years in Detroit = priceless.

…and I guess that’s the point: his strength was that he was so darned dependable. Polly’s up? You ain’t getting a strikeout. Double play needs to be turned? If it’s anywhere near second, it’s getting scooped up. It sure beat having Ugueth Urbina and his attempted murder convictions around.

Cheers to Dave Dombrowski for making the trade, and best wishes to Placido Polanco.

must be around 2000 or 2001

I came across this one while I was looking for the high-fiving with Pudge picture. For some reason, it makes me laugh (I think he had just hit a home run off CC Sabathia)

Being so clutch in the ’06 playoffs (before the World Series) will always stand out to me. He was awesome.

I never thought Lou Whitaker would ever be replaced in my mind as the ultimate Tigers second baseman of my time, but Polly sure came close.

It’s a shame we’ll have to lose him because of some bad contracts on the team. I’d love one more season for a Farewell Potato Head Tour.

I think we can call Polanco’s stay here an era.

If we think about everything he’s done in his time in Detroit it’s really easy to look as his stay here as such.

144 straight errorless games. MLB record for 2nd basemen.
2 Gold Gloves
All Star
Career .300 hitter while with the Tigers.

All of that while doing whatever the team asked him to do. Placido Polanco has been nothing but a joy to watch in his time here with the team. The model of efficiency, of playing the game the right way. You’ll certainly be missed by all of us Polly.

I think you’ve earned one more cracker.

And the way you knew when he came up, even if no one else had been making the pitcher work, he would foul off what seemed like (and often was) a dozen pitches, giving the Tiger starter a chance to catch his breath and more likely than not slapping a single to somewhere.

And the way that when a ball was bouncing toward second base, I was never nervous about it getting through.

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Cuz it’s just so sweet

wish he was going to stay in Motown. Good luck Polanco, but i hope the phillies suck.