April 4, 2009

Blogging Angry

By Mike McClary in Fungoes | 4 comments

DudeScreaming.jpgMy blogging rule #1 is “Don’t Blog Angry”, but today I can’t help it. Long-time readers of this site know that I’m a big Nate Robertson fan (much to the dismay of my pal Ian). This week, though, my bromance with Nater is on the rocks — if not over, period. He’s not happy to be in the bullpen on Opening Day.

Excuse me? Um, Nate? Do you think the Tigers are happy to have a $7 million long reliever in the pen?

I honestly don’t believe Nate believes things should be handed to him. Still, you have to wonder why — particularly throughout this Spring Training when the Tigers were starving for pitchers — Nate didn’t go Jack Donaghy, act like a lion and take what’s his.

You aren’t one of the Tigers top-five starters, Nate. And right now, you’re probably not even among the top-five relievers. I’m sure Clay Rapada would happily trade places with you in Toronto.

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4 Comment(s)

  1. Dave | Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    I think the same. I liked Nate, I was pulling for him-but not now. Those comments were a slap in the face to the organization and the fans. He is already giving up and calling it an end.I dont blame him for being angry but you don’t just say you’re career with Detroit is over because you’re a reliever, that was a bonehead move. Those comments are worse than Sheffield’s remarks on the DH situation.I hope Leyland tears him a new one.He obviously doesnt want to be a Tiger anymore. He could have said he didn’t like his new role but he’s going to do all he can to prove he’s a starter-but he acted like a cry-baby instead. He is going to get booed a lot in Detroit, they could have let Rapada in and sent Nate packin. Nate needs to shut his mouth. If he wants to start-he has to EARN it, thats common sense. I have lost all respect for Nate, I hope the Tiger’s cut his playing time, especially before they release him just to show him who’s boss. Even if Nate does well, the fans will still hate him-Tiger fans will never stick up for him ever again

  2. Ian C. | Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    You know I love that Jack Donaghy reference!

  3. Doug | Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    Dear Nate,
    You want to be a starter, renegotiate your deal and we’ll happily trade you to the first team that offers us a bag of balls and a new fungo (note gratuitous blog plug!).

    Signed,
    The Tigers Front Office

  4. Jim Craddock | Apr 5, 2009 | Reply

    Very disappointing reaction by Nate. Seems out of character, and hopefully just spoken out of frustration. If he wants that rotation spot, he needs to earn it, and once he gate past his stubbornness, maybe he’ll realize it.

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