tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128130.post115286692723356570..comments2024-02-08T05:17:12.573-05:00Comments on Out of Bounds: Lefthanded Bat Absolutely Critical For Tigers -- Or So I've Been ToldGreg Enohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08884412028028351344noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128130.post-1153189751164020162006-07-17T22:29:00.000-04:002006-07-17T22:29:00.000-04:00I thought I was the only one who remembered that g...I thought I was the only one who remembered that great stretch by Johnny Grubb in '86. He was AL Player of the week for his efforts. As far as this year, I understand everyone saying "Hey, we're 62-30, let's not tinker with it." But the team has lived dangerously at times with strikeouts, missed opportunities, and an over-reliance on the long ball and a lefty stick (especially one with a high OBP) would hit the spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128130.post-1152894150683368692006-07-14T12:22:00.000-04:002006-07-14T12:22:00.000-04:00I don't believe the Tigs absolutely need a left ha...I don't believe the Tigs absolutely need a left handed bat. Carlos Guillen is certainly capable of being a middle of the order hitter for the team. I agree with Ian that young pitching shouldn't be given up just for the sake of a decent left handed bat. The young pitching will sustain the team for years to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128130.post-1152885218175622022006-07-14T09:53:00.000-04:002006-07-14T09:53:00.000-04:00I know the rumblings say otherwise, but I don't th...I know the rumblings say otherwise, but I don't think that left-handed bat is coming. Not for what the Tigers would have to give up, and they have commodities (young pitching) that they shouldn't give up right now. Not for the likes of Matt Stairs or Raul Ibanez. <BR/><BR/>Of course, Dmitri Young's piss-poor performance on minor-league rehab is hardly encouraging...Ian C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01249763037058741373noreply@blogger.com