Official 2010 MLB Season Thread

[RipCity32]

With Boesch staying where he's at and Guillen at second I actually like the sounds of that more anyways. As long as Guillen can handle second which I'm hoping he can. Guillen brings another threat, no question about it. I didn't even think of it possibly turning out that way. So Ramon is just temporary at second base then.

Yeah I couldn't see Guillen playing 2nd either.

MLB isn't all about hitting.. Back in 2008 the Tigers were 5th in the MLB in errors, last place in the division. In 2009, 19th, and led the division most of the year. But I suppose trotting out a catcher to hit .250 with poor defense is a better idea, because you're not going to find a good hitting catcher with good defense in free agency right now..

Well obviously the options are limited right now. But if there is an opportunity to get a good hitting and defensive catcher then the Tigers need to do whatever they can to make it happen. Laird can't be a starting catcher based on purely defense for much longer.

 

[elcheato]

Teams don't trade good hitting and defensive catchers... If you get one of those you hang onto them.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

MLB isn't all about hitting.. Back in 2008 the Tigers were 5th in the MLB in errors, last place in the division. In 2009, 19th, and led the division most of the year. But I suppose trotting out a catcher to hit .250 with poor defense is a better idea, because you're not going to find a good hitting catcher with good defense in free agency right now..

I'm sure that's why they are sticking with him, they don't really have any other options right now. They are just hoping he gets the bat going which is asking for a lot. I'll be happy if he stays at .150

 

[RipCity32]

I know we will be stuck with LAiRD, but I like wishful thinking lol.
Bring up Rabelo >_>

 

[RipCity32]

Just kidding, Rabelo is trash too lol.
Gosh forbid we develop a catcher.

 

[elcheato]

But its weird, Indians really haven't had a bad offensive catcher for a long stretch lol. Went from Sandy Alomar Jr to Vmart to Carlos Santana. Don't really count Lou Marson since he is only up here until early July for when Santana comes up.

 

[RipCity32]

We haven't developed a catcher in my lifetime I believe lol. Unless you count Inge.

 

[Mexi]

Jamey Carroll is playing great right now cheato

Casey Blake has a nice glove. thats about it with him right now

 

[elcheato]

Best Indians game last year was when he hit his first home of the season. I couldn't stop laughing. Now I'm waiting for a Mark Grudz homer or Lou Marson. Even Matt LaPorta because he can't hit one either.

 

[Mexi]

i wish the dodgers were playing the indians

we got the Tigers next week
interleague already

 

[elcheato]

We played you guys a couple years ago :/

 

[Mexi]

i know
CC hit a homer

we got a wack interleague

cool matchups, but hard

Angels twice as always
Yankees are coming
We're going to Fenway. cant wait for that. fans better bow down to Manny
and Tigers next week

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

But its weird, Indians really haven't had a bad offensive catcher for a long stretch lol. Went from Sandy Alomar Jr to Vmart to Carlos Santana. Don't really count Lou Marson since he is only up here until early July for when Santana comes up.

Well, Marson is hitting .200 and Laird is hitting .159 so can we have Marson for free?

 

[elcheato]

You guys should have played us though, half of your players are former Indians

 

[Mexi]

Torre pulled out the Indians line-up the other day

Manny
Blake
Belliard
Caroll

 

[elcheato]

We don't have anyone to trade this year to the Dodgers. Kearns probably will get dealt but the Dodgers dont need an OF.

 

[elcheato]

Well, Marson is hitting .200 and Laird is hitting .159 so can we have Marson for free?

Doesn't matter much anyway, he'll be in the minors soon

 

[cruzg24]

Mets are really stinking it up right now. Have lost 4 straight and are now under .500. Stupid pitching cant come through anymore, John Maine and Oliver Perez have got to go.

 

[elcheato]

Choo just threw a laser beam strike to throw out Winnington at 2nd.

 

[elcheato]

Best Indians game last year was when he hit his first home of the season. I couldn't stop laughing. Now I'm waiting for a Mark Grudz homer or Lou Marson. Even Matt LaPorta because he can't hit one either.

And the day after I say this, LaPorta homers