Wilkin Ramirez Recalled; Casey Fien Demoted

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 4, 2009 4:01 PM EDT in News Comment 31 comments

Per the Detroit Tigers Game Notes, outfielder Wilkin Ramirez has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo. To clear a spot for him on the roster, reliever Casey Fien was sent back to the Mud Hens.

There were rumblings this afternoon (via Twitter and elsewhere) that the Tigers were getting ready to make a move. Looks like we have it. Although you have to wonder if this is the only one that happens, with the bullpen now a man short.

Ramirez was hitting .274/.351/.455 with 13 homers and 40 RBIs in 347 at-bats with Toledo. In a cup-of-coffee appearance with the Tigers earlier this year, he went 1-for-3 with a home run.

Fien, meanwhile, was something of a disappointment (especially to those of us that were excited to see him pitch) in his four games with the Tigers. He allowed four earned runs and six hits in four innings, with six strikeouts and three walks.

UPDATE: MLive.com's Steve Kornacki reports that Ramirez will bat leadoff tonight and play left field.

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I wonder if he'll lead off tonight against the lefty.

Maybe he’s seen Matusz before and has some success, which would further explain the call-up.

by StringTheory on Aug 4, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

according to mlive

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2009/08/tigers_recall_wilkin_ramirez_o.html

he will

by allikazoo on Aug 4, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok by me

by Tagne13 on Aug 4, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the move.

Let’s see what this kid has got. Can’t do any worse than Maggs right? (poor Maggs)

by VegasTigers on Aug 4, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Then there is the question of Maggs

I feel like the Brass will do something with him, very soon. Of course as a Maggs fanatic, it has been weighing heavily on my conscience. I couldn’t blame them for releasing him considering where he is this year, but I also feel if he was batting .325 ^, no one would say anything and pay him the 18m. Of course as his #1, I find that hypocritical.
Personally I look for the brass to do 1 of 3 things:

1) sit down and renegotiate for a lower $ amount on the contract ( if allowed by Mr. Borass – just fire him)
2) Release him
3) let him get these last upcoming plate appearances and let the contract vest (highly unlikely)

That’s my take on it. It’s inevitable that something’s coming, it would just be nice to when and how….

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 4, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curious

what would be hypocritical about the Maggs situation if he hit .325^? ((Not trying to start a argument, but more interested in the point you are making). I think Maggs got a lot of credit and praise when he was hitting well. Now that he’s not, he is taking the heat for not living up to his contract. I kept hoping he’d turn a corner… but it didn’t happen. Hoping option #1 is a realistic option.

by TMadison25 on Aug 4, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

because

when they signed him as a free agent, I don’t think BA was a factor, I am sure it was more of something that was unsaid. I know he was signed, I am pretty sure to “drive em in”. that’s all. But anything I say re: Maggs is most definitely biased. I was also just curious to know what other people’s take on the situation might be.

Inge is a good example of driving runs in without an over the top BA.

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 4, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like that kid

Ramirez…I was at that game, when he hit the homer.. lots of excitement

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

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

geez, short leash

that’s at least a couple times this year we’ve had kids coming up to the big leagues, having one bad outing, and getting sent down very soon after…thinking about Figaro, rough second time out, and Hello Toledo! (though he landed on the DL very soon after). And now Fien, and the curse of the 13th inning.

Not really questioning the move, just pointing out something that struck my eye…kinda odd, given the Tigers recent history of bonus baseball and the close call last night. As with Ian, I’m wondering what other announcement might follow…

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

if a trade is in the works

Would both players have to clear waivers?

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 4, 2009 4:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Oh! Washburn is starting tonight.

Along with being a righty leading off, we really need speed in the outfield tonight. Duh.

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

struggling here with something

How do you give a nickname to a guy whose name already sounds like a nickname??

I mean, really, “Wilkin”? Can’t call him dubya cuz that might start a fight, the second thing to come to mind only works situationally, (“Walkin’ Wilkin milkin’ the count for a base on balls”). Is there any chance his middle name starts with an “a” so we can call him WARrior or something? You know someone’s gonna try out “Wilk Dogg”, so I thought I’d just get that travesty out of the way. Really, folks, I’m at a loss. Fortunately, I have you guys to back me up…have at it!

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by ahtrap on Aug 4, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I predict "Wilkie"

Or “Wilky.”

Not saying it’s a winner. I’m just trying to think as Mario and Rod.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 4, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

'Latin Strong'?

by Tagne13 on Aug 4, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ramirez

Basic scouting report-

Plus power, decent speed, good contact rates, average at best defender, bad plate discipline. If that discipline continues to be a problem, he’s a 4th OF. If he improves his discipline even slightly, he’s a solid and cheap player.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Aug 4, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs