Magglio Ordonez may have played his last game as a Tiger

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 21, 2010 5:33 PM EDT in Detroit Tigers News

I was under the impression things were going well in Magglio Ordonez's recovery. He was slated to be six to eight weeks after fracturing his ankle running the bases in July. The timetable would have put him back in Detroit about mid-September for the most likely case.

Alas, after having his cast removed and X-rays during a checkup yesterday, the prognosis seems to indicate Ordonez will be out longer -- possibly through the end of the season according to Jim Leyland, as quoted by MLB.com's Jason Beck.

Asked if there was enough season left to get much out of Magglio, Leyland said, "I would say the answer to that is doubtful. I had a nice conversation with him yesterday. Things change fast in the injury business, so I don't really want to say for sure, but I think it might be unlikely that he plays the rest of this year."

Whether or not he returns next year is an issue all of its own. I have speculated the Tigers will find a contract that works for both parties. But that's far from any guarantee.

It would be quite sad if the Tiger who gave us the best highlight in two decades has officially played his last game for the D.

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Well that blows.

by rcpratt on Aug 21, 2010 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Blah. Not cool.

Somebody keep Detroitchik away from any sharp objects.

by Grant E. on Aug 21, 2010 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

Boo.

I do hope they can find a way to bring him back. He’s still pretty damn good.

by ChrisDTX on Aug 21, 2010 5:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Stranger things have happened.

We all know about Illitch’s loyalty and willingness to spend.
We also know about DD’s avoidance of the free agent market when he can extend an existing Tiger
If Maggs can produce at the level he was hitting before he got hurt, he’d be an asset to any team.
He was on pace for .313/ with over 20 HR and about 100 RBI, and he had a very nice OBP batting ahead of Cabrera. Those numbers aren’t easy to duplicate.

That being said, the Tigers need to get Ordonez and Damon’s production AND add to that.
It’s not enough to bring Maggs and Damon back and call it a day, or to replace just one of them and call it quits. The 2, 3, and 5 spots need to be better than they were this season.

If you survived 2003, you can get through this!

by Tigerdog1 on Aug 21, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd like to bring Maggs back to play RF or LF.

Not so keen on Damon.

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by David Tokarz on Aug 21, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

If they do bring maggs back

I think it will be in more of a DH capacity and for protecting Miguel. I don’t think he has the speed to play anywhere in the OF anymore. If they do put him in the OF it would be in right, he’s never (to the best of my knowledge) played in LF.

I'm going down with this ship. I may as well, I got nothin' better to do.

by Detroitchik on Aug 22, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions

also

i like Damon, but I don’t feel he’s earned his pay this season. That is all.

I'm going down with this ship. I may as well, I got nothin' better to do.

by Detroitchik on Aug 22, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions

like to see him back

That man got some big hits for us over the years I hope Mr. Illitch and D.D. find a way to get him back for a couple more years as D.H. sure would hate to see him go.

by Robeartoe on Aug 21, 2010 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

My heart is breaking

I hope they sign him in the off-season

I'm going down with this ship. I may as well, I got nothin' better to do.

by Detroitchik on Aug 21, 2010 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

Like Maggs,

but if DD doesn’t bring him back I wouldn’t mind seeing Jayson Werth in RF….

by gotigs on Aug 22, 2010 7:40 AM EDT reply actions

bring him back only...

at an 8 mil or less. Even that is a risk. While his hitting was great, and fielding much improved, he’s coming off yet another injury. Might see another decline. As far as Damon….thanks but no thanks….

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by Rusty Kuntz on Aug 22, 2010 7:49 AM EDT reply actions