Dusty Ryan Getting the Call
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 19, 2009 1:50 PM EDT
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PrintLee at Tiger Tales has heard from a source close to the Detroit Tigers that catcher Dusty Ryan has been called up from Triple-A Toledo.
No word yet on whether or not Dane Sardinha has been sent down to Toledo, but you would think that's the logical move. However, with Dontrelle Willis placed on the DL yesterday and Alfredo Figaro not being called up until Saturday, the Tigers have an extra roster spot for the day.
This season with the Mud Hens, Ryan has a .259/.374/.442 average with seven homers and 23 RBIs in 175 plate apperances. Sardinha is batting .097/.091/.129 with three RBIs in 34 plate appearances. That kind of performance has surely led Jim Leyland to depend too heavily on Gerald Laird, and it's become pretty apparent that the workload is wearing him down, as his offensive numbers (.215/.315/.308) are steadily deteriorating.
(Hat tip to Billfer, who notified me of the news via instant message)
UPDATE: The Tigers confirmed this transaction in their Official Press Notes.
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I asked
about Dusty Ryan just a few weeks ago. I hope he can swing the bat…
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
He's got some pop
Don’t expect him to be a world beater, but he’s better than Dane Sardinha and could probably give Gerald Laird a run for his money.
by David Tokarz on Jun 19, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Pineapple has given Laird a run for his money
.179 average and .543 OPS the past six weeks or so.
I’m guessing Ryan could do a scosh or 12 better than that.
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 19, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Good.
Sardinha was an offensive embarrassmant, but he made some impressive throws to second. If he can learn to hit he’ll be a fine catcher to have on your roster. But for now, let’s see what Mr. Ryan can do.
I dont think he has much of an arm.....
…..that could cost us when he plays
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 19, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
threw out 6 of 13 last september for the tigers
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 19, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta go with Bennie her
I like the guy for his defensive skills and how he calls a game. I was never impressed with Dusty Ryan. Prove me wrong, Dusty!
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I don’t care if he winds up throwing NOBODY out….that can’t possbily hurt us worse than a .097 BA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From what I have read
Pineapple is not being sent down… at least not immediately. Dusty is taking Dontrelle’s roster spot and another move will have to be made tomorrow to clear a spot for Figaro. Most likely it will be Sardinha, but if it was going to be him, why not just send him down today?
Did you hear?
That Figaro from AA is Rodney’s cousin? A double dose of tranqs Sat. The entire game and then closing with the cuz???
he walks a whole lot less
just 6% this season. but any major league debut by a pitcher is a nervous day for all
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 19, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought
he did pretty well last September.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
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