Bonine Squeezed Out For Huff

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT in News Comment 39 comments

Eddie Bonine's latest stint with the Tigers was a short one. Four days after being called up, he's going back down to Toledo to make room for Aubrey Huff.

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To clear a spot on the Tigers' active 25-man roster for the newly acquired Aubrey Huff, Detroit sent pitcher Eddie Bonine back down to Triple- A Toledo. The move was just announced in the Tigers' official press notes.

Bonine had just been called back up by the Tigers four days ago to take the place of Freddy Dolsi (who had taken Chris Lambert's spot) in the bullpen. But with the team's dominant starting pitching over the past four games, along with the recovery of Armando Galarraga, using Bonine in a long relief role wasn't necessary.

This leaves the bullpen a man short, however, which leads you to think another move is soon to come. But for now, Ryan Raburn, Clete Thomas, and maybe even Marcus Thames avoid getting squeezed off the roster for Huff.

Perhaps the Tigers are waiting until they know whether or not Carlos Guillen can play the outfield before deciding who goes (at least until rosters expand in September).

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Yay Cletus and Ryan!

by Kmann on Aug 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+1!!!!

by allikazoo on Aug 18, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm kind of surprised

knowing JL’s penchant for a 7-man pen and he disdain for Clete striking out…I thought Clete would be gone.

by TonyOrlando78 on Aug 18, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

didnt see that one coming...

Bet there is another pitcher added prior to the west coast trip. Perhaps clete and ryan are auditioning. Either way, they’ll both be here for callups.

by rook34 on Aug 18, 2009 3:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Now our bench is full of pinch hitters

Tammy

by VegasTigers on Aug 18, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I prefer it this way

Platoon Huff with Ordonez part of the time or use him to spell Huff, Clete and Marcus play LF in a platoon, Raburn spells Inge and plays RF/LF.

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by demondeaconsbaseball on Aug 18, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You think Huff plays RF rather than LF?

I know he did in the past, but still…I’d feel more comfortable with him in LF

I would think Magglio and Clete platoon at RF

Huff and Reburn platoon at LF

by Tigersin2010 on Aug 18, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

Doh… I woke up early… don’t judge me!

President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Aug 18, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jim has confidence in the next 3 pitcher's

outings… Bonine will be back, him or someone by the end of next week.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 18, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't see why we can't go a man short in the bullpen until the rosters expand.

by StringTheory on Aug 18, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

Exchange fresh arms as need be.

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by demondeaconsbaseball on Aug 18, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remeber that...

AAA needs some starters with both Willis and Lambert not pitching…

by Tigersin2010 on Aug 18, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lefties galore for king felix...

Huff as dh, carlos in left, clete in right, and the chosen one behind the plate. Cue the circus music for carlos in left.

by rook34 on Aug 18, 2009 4:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Lineup for Tonight

Per Freep.com:

1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, LF
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Aubrey Huff, DH
6. Clete Thomas, RF
7. Brandon Inge, 3B
8. Alex Avila, C
9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: Rick Porcello

Note: This is Guillen’s first appearance in the outfield since he returned from the disabled list this month.

by explosivo2k2 on Aug 18, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

note: I am frightened

Mack Avenue Tigers

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 18, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

concur concur concur

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 18, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OF is less important...

Porcello’s a GB pitcher. Plus with Thomas in LF and Grandy in CF, the OF can shift over a few steps to help Guillen.

President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Aug 18, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+100000000000000000

by Tigersin2010 on Aug 18, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not counting the red sox game

he allowed 39 fly balls in the previous four games. Groundball pitcher or no, the ball goes in the air.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 18, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is true

But I’d be more worried if it was Wash on the mound or Clete/Granderson weren’t playing RF/CF.

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by demondeaconsbaseball on Aug 18, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so am I

Someone hold me! I’m scared. :(

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Aug 18, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos will be fine...

He’ll play on the warning track and left the ball drop

by Tigersin2010 on Aug 18, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

welp, pretty sure they wouldn't put carlos in LF if they didn't think he'll be alright

I’m excited for tonight

by allikazoo on Aug 18, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's gotten to where I stop worrying about LF

we seem to eff things up no matter who goes out there

by allikazoo on Aug 18, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos in Left

OMFA…. I am scared.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HAVE FUN TONIGHT THOUGH! haha

by allikazoo on Aug 18, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh....

…am I the only one who thought “Sent Bonine back down? Was he still with the team?!”

And I have to agree with the majority – Guillen is to OF as Zumaya is to …… not being on the DL? Oh well; I hope he surprises us all and kills it out there!

ballgirl13

by ballgirl13 on Aug 18, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs