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In his guide to the Pirates Rogo reminded us that his favorite non-Tigers baseball player is Andrew McCutchen. A good choice to be certain. He's fun to watch, truly talented, and is in the National League and therefore is rarely a threat for the Tigers (don't tell Drew Smyly that though).
It got me to thinking, who is my favorite non-Tiger? Seeing as I am completely incapable of independent thought, I turned the question over to my friends on Twitter. Let's take a look at their suggestions.
@philcokesbrain Eric hosmer!
— Christopher Rochow (@RealChrisRochow) May 27, 2013
He certainly isn't too threatening lately. His eyes kinda scare me though. He looks like the love child of a Bond villain and a cat.
@philcokesbrain I nominate @bmccarthy32for his twitter exploits
— Patrick OKennedy (@Tigerdog_1) May 27, 2013
A solid suggestion. McCarthy is legitimately funny on Twitter (the banter he has with his wife is especially hilarious). Here's a recent example that has made the rounds:
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— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) May 25, 2013
@philcokesbrain Brandon Inge or Ryan Rayburn! Ha!
— Josh Nelson (@joshwnelson) May 27, 2013
Doesn't really count. No former Tigers allowed. Otherwise Rogo would have picked Raburn and I would pick Casper Wells.
@philcokesbrain jimmy howard @detroitredwings
— Evie(@EvieAuD) May 27, 2013
Ok, I get it. You are excited about the Red Wings.
@philcokesbrain weaver or pierzinski
— Colin Poulin (@poulin22) May 27, 2013
@philcokesbrain David Murphy.
— Brandon Sain (@whitestrokes433) May 27, 2013
Barf
@philcokesbrain I'm a huge Joey Votto fan. #LowHangingFruit
— Nathan Mallett (@RampageNate) May 27, 2013
Joey Votto is a good choice. However, my most recent experience with Votto was in the World Baseball Classic when I was confused that he played for Team Canada and not Team Italy. Not sure if I can get over something like that.
@philcokesbrain Evan Longoria?
— Lisa Foyen (@Lisa_Foyen_TW) May 27, 2013
No, he was stupid in that hat commercial
@philcokesbrain Clayton Kershaw. :)
— Cath (@Baroque97) May 27, 2013
Too good. I can only have one ace in my life and it's Verlander.
@philcokesbrain Also Chase Headly. Spent a glorious summer with him in San Antonio in '07. By spent I mean watched him a lot.
— Nathan Mallett (@RampageNate) May 27, 2013
Sorry, only one suggestion per customer, Nate.
@philcokesbrain David Wright #USA #USA #USA
— Hempie (@DanInLimbo) May 27, 2013
I don't dislike David Wright, however ever since I saw this photo of him, I can't think about him in a serious way.
@philcokesbrain Kawasaki with the Jays. #VoteMune
— Chad Hillman (@HillmanChad) May 27, 2013
He was suggested a couple of times because of this epic post game interview. The only problem is I had never heard of him before today.
@philcokesbrain mike trout
— Yooper_IA (@Yooper_IA) May 27, 2013
Trout is a complete player. The bat, the speed, the defense. Despite the whole Miggy vs. Trout MVP kerfuffle I actually really like Trout. Well, I DID like Trout until I saw him in that Subway commercial. Barf. That is an instant disqualification.
@philcokesbrain King Felix
— Ben Detrick (@ben_detrick) May 27, 2013
Felix Hernandez is a player I really admire. It seems like just yesterday I watched his major league debut against the Tigers. He seems humble, he's supremely talented, and plays on a team that isn't much of a threat. However, like Kershaw, he is disqualified because he's too good. JV is my ace.
@philcokesbrain paul goldschmidt
— Colin Poulin (@poulin22) May 27, 2013
heh heh....schmidt. Sorry, Can't be a west coast player. I'm old and go to sleep too early to watch him play.
@philcokesbrain @datdudebp Coolest dude on and off the field.
— Zachary Bledsoe (@ZBledsoe61) May 27, 2013
Dat Dude is, of course, Brandon Phillips. If he's so cool, how come he didn't lead the USA to a WBC championship?!? Answer me that, Drew Zachary Bledsoe.
@philcokesbrain - Jared Weaver. HA HA HA HA!!!!
— beej (@64galfan) May 27, 2013
You're hilarious.
@philcokesbrain uhhh how about Neil Walker?! Donnie K's brother-in-law. Gottta keep it in the family!
— Danny Downes (@ohdanny) May 27, 2013
Neily Baseball? Meh, doesn't have the same ring to it.
— MGoBlue100™ (@MGoBlue100) May 27, 2013
That's a clown suggestion, bro
@philcokesbrain Gotta be Mujica my friend.
— Edward C. Mujica (@FauxMujica) May 27, 2013
SWEET! THE PLUMP FORMER TWINS LEFT HANDED RELIEVER!? I COULD GET EXCITED ABOUT THAT! Oh, wait. I'm thinking of Jose Mujares.
Evidently Mujares pitches for the Giants, so I can't like him.
Well, there we have it. Many reviewed and none make the cut. As of April 4 Vlad is still playing independent ball with the Long Island Ducks. I guess I'll just stick with him.
How about you? Who is your favorite Major Leaguer who doesn't play for the Tigers? Perhaps I can yet be persuaded.
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