Comments for :: The Daily Fungo :: http://www.dailyfungo.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:31:28 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Wednesday Walewanders by John http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/07/01/wednesday-walewanders-9/comment-page-1/#comment-63503 John Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:31:28 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2489#comment-63503 Mike, I think the Fungo Pulse Check poll on who to release among Dontrelle, Nate and Maggs comes down to the law of diminishing returns. Maggs coulda/woulda/shoulda be the guy closest to turning it around for himself and therefore the 1 in 36 vote to release him. Or it's people making the best of 3 bad choices, lol. I'd like to see Nate return to his former form. Look what Tommy John surgery has done for a lot of guys. Nate could be in line for a return late in the season I read, so who knows what could happen? I know he's didn't get TJ surgery but getting rid of those masses have to help. Dontrelle I think is a lost cause and Maggs...it pains me every time he's up at the plate nowadays...just when we get something going, damn, Maggs is up...never used to think that. Also, these guys as everyone knows has a lot of dollars involved. It makes for an interesting season...catch the next episode tomorrow night on..."As The Tigers Turn"! Mike, I think the Fungo Pulse Check poll on who to release among Dontrelle, Nate and Maggs comes down to the law of diminishing returns. Maggs coulda/woulda/shoulda be the guy closest to turning it around for himself and therefore the 1 in 36 vote to release him. Or it’s people making the best of 3 bad choices, lol.

I’d like to see Nate return to his former form. Look what Tommy John surgery has done for a lot of guys. Nate could be in line for a return late in the season I read, so who knows what could happen? I know he’s didn’t get TJ surgery but getting rid of those masses have to help.

Dontrelle I think is a lost cause and Maggs…it pains me every time he’s up at the plate nowadays…just when we get something going, damn, Maggs is up…never used to think that. Also, these guys as everyone knows has a lot of dollars involved.

It makes for an interesting season…catch the next episode tomorrow night on…”As The Tigers Turn”!

]]> Comment on Wednesday Walewanders by Jim Craddock http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/07/01/wednesday-walewanders-9/comment-page-1/#comment-63459 Jim Craddock Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:38:01 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2489#comment-63459 I'm hoping the same thing about Nate. If he comes back healthy and effective, it's like making a trade. I also voted to get rid of Interleague play. Not that it ever will go away. The more realistic hope is that they'll cut it back. I’m hoping the same thing about Nate. If he comes back healthy and effective, it’s like making a trade.

I also voted to get rid of Interleague play. Not that it ever will go away. The more realistic hope is that they’ll cut it back.

]]> Comment on Wednesday Walewanders by Kurt http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/07/01/wednesday-walewanders-9/comment-page-1/#comment-63445 Kurt Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:47:32 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2489#comment-63445 Thanks, Mike! I voted to end interleague. It was exciting the first year or two. I'm bored of it now. I also don't like the unbalanced schedules it results in. Thanks, Mike!

I voted to end interleague. It was exciting the first year or two. I’m bored of it now. I also don’t like the unbalanced schedules it results in.

]]> Comment on Wednesday Walewanders by Don http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/07/01/wednesday-walewanders-9/comment-page-1/#comment-63440 Don Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2489#comment-63440 I'm hoping removing the 4 masses will re-invigorate Nate. Maybe it's built-up Big League Chew from '06? I’m hoping removing the 4 masses will re-invigorate Nate. Maybe it’s built-up Big League Chew from ‘06?

]]> Comment on Two for Tuesday by Doug http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/23/two-for-tuesday-4/comment-page-1/#comment-63213 Doug Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:19:48 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2481#comment-63213 I remember Garland being a workhorse for the Pale Hose. Is he doing anything like this for 'Zona? I remember Garland being a workhorse for the Pale Hose. Is he doing anything like this for ‘Zona?

]]> Comment on Two for Tuesday by Jim Craddock http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/23/two-for-tuesday-4/comment-page-1/#comment-63165 Jim Craddock Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:18:47 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2481#comment-63165 If they can get Garland for a couple lower-tier prospects, I'd do it. But if they want top guys, forget it. If they can get Garland for a couple lower-tier prospects, I’d do it. But if they want top guys, forget it.

]]> Comment on Monday Night Lite by Doug http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/22/monday-night-lite/comment-page-1/#comment-63111 Doug Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:20:41 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2471#comment-63111 Agreed with Sheffield. Ken clearly needs to buddy up to him what with Sheff playing in NYC. He was/is a cancer waiting to happen and to my recollection he hasn't finished his time in any locale quietly and productively ... has he. As for Maggs, he'll get one last shot at becoming a run-producer up to and shortly after the All-Star break I'd expect. At that point, they really need to pull the plug on him. As for your Fenway concern, most of his line drives are hit to right field these days so I'm too concerned about the Monster. Doug Agreed with Sheffield. Ken clearly needs to buddy up to him what with Sheff playing in NYC. He was/is a cancer waiting to happen and to my recollection he hasn’t finished his time in any locale quietly and productively … has he.

As for Maggs, he’ll get one last shot at becoming a run-producer up to and shortly after the All-Star break I’d expect. At that point, they really need to pull the plug on him.

As for your Fenway concern, most of his line drives are hit to right field these days so I’m too concerned about the Monster.

Doug

]]> Comment on Ever Wonder What Bobby Cox Remembers About Tiger Stadium? by stephen http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/21/ever-wonder-what-bobby-cox-remembers-about-tiger-stadium/comment-page-1/#comment-63062 stephen Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:03:57 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2469#comment-63062 I am glad the Daily Fungo is back! I am glad the Daily Fungo is back!

]]> Comment on Sunday Buffet: Father’s Day Edition by Doug http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/21/sunday-buffet-fathers-day-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-63051 Doug Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:41:38 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2459#comment-63051 Your thoughts on the Leyland extension? Curious that one hasn't been tendered to Mr. Dombrowski yet, no? Your thoughts on the Leyland extension? Curious that one hasn’t been tendered to Mr. Dombrowski yet, no?

]]> Comment on Breaking News: My Tiger Stadium Seats Arrived by Mike http://www.dailyfungo.com/2007/10/17/breaking-news-my-tiger-stadium-seats-arrived/comment-page-2/#comment-62788 Mike Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:03:57 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/2007/10/17/breaking-news-my-tiger-stadium-seats-arrived/#comment-62788 I have Orange seats and Tiger Den Seats avaialble. mike@authenticstadiumseats.com Mike I have Orange seats and Tiger Den Seats avaialble. mike@authenticstadiumseats.com

Mike

]]> Comment on A Brief History Lesson: June 8 by Dave http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/08/a-brief-history-lesson-june-8/comment-page-1/#comment-62596 Dave Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:03:24 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2454#comment-62596 Just to let people know... Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe's nimbers are products of Coors Field. I don't think those are good options. I rather see an Adam Dunn or a pricey Carlos Lee. Maybe Hawpe is worth it, but you have to take into account that he plays in Coors Field. Just to let people know… Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe’s nimbers are products of Coors Field. I don’t think those are good options. I rather see an Adam Dunn or a pricey Carlos Lee. Maybe Hawpe is worth it, but you have to take into account that he plays in Coors Field.

]]> Comment on 20 Years Later, a Tigers Player Again Comes Up Short in MVP Award by Sunglasses http://www.dailyfungo.com/2007/09/29/20-years-later-a-tigers-player-again-comes-up-short-in-mvp-award/comment-page-1/#comment-62522 Sunglasses Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:09:27 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/2007/09/29/20-years-later-a-tigers-player-again-comes-up-short-in-mvp-award/#comment-62522 It made me laugh when you bolded "plays on a playoff team". It's a shame when really talented players are overlooked because the team that they play on as a whole isn't the most talented. But its just the way things go. He's played a great season, and as fans, we know he deserves the MVP. It made me laugh when you bolded “plays on a playoff team”. It’s a shame when really talented players are overlooked because the team that they play on as a whole isn’t the most talented. But its just the way things go. He’s played a great season, and as fans, we know he deserves the MVP.

]]> Comment on Let’s Face It by Dave http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/04/lets-face-it/comment-page-1/#comment-62414 Dave Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:34:03 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2450#comment-62414 At this point, they do stink...offensively. If they pull off a trade and get a slugger or two, we'd be fine. We need more protection for this lineup, then guys like Maggs, Grandy, Inge,Polly, Laird wouldn't struggle as much. We need a Carlos Lee, Adam Dunn, or someone like that. We need a veteran OF that can rake, Dunn might strike out, but he'll give you 40 HR's, 100 rbi, and an outstanding on-base and slugging percentage. At this point, they do stink…offensively. If they pull off a trade and get a slugger or two, we’d be fine. We need more protection for this lineup, then guys like Maggs, Grandy, Inge,Polly, Laird wouldn’t struggle as much. We need a Carlos Lee, Adam Dunn, or someone like that. We need a veteran OF that can rake, Dunn might strike out, but he’ll give you 40 HR’s, 100 rbi, and an outstanding on-base and slugging percentage.

]]> Comment on Let’s Face It by Jamie http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/04/lets-face-it/comment-page-1/#comment-62403 Jamie Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:19:55 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2450#comment-62403 That's a bit harsh... They are just off their game for a bit. That’s a bit harsh… They are just off their game for a bit.

]]> Comment on The DTP #96: Talking Tigers with Lynn Henning by Dave http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/04/the-dtp-96-talking-tigers-with-lynn-henning/comment-page-1/#comment-62372 Dave Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:42:41 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2448#comment-62372 Mike: One more thing.. I like interviews like this. I wish you could happen more, but I know it's hard to do that. Just some advice: maybe you should change you're format a little? Maybe you could have a podcast after every series or homestand/road trip instead of trying to do it everyday which is extremely hard to do. You might save money on the bandwidth costs that way I think. Plus, you could talk more about the games/plays instead of reading a bunch of stats all the time. I like most of the stats(especially '84), but some of them are rather boring...like the b-day ones. I'm not complaining though, but I thought some constructive criticism might help you and the podcast. I also enjoy the podcasts when you have Ian and the other guys on, when you just sit back talk about the tigers and we can hear you're opinions and what you guys think about things. I rather hear more about that than just stats and such...but hey, it's you're show and you can do whatever you want. I hope you're not offended or angered by my suggestions, but I just thought I'd give you my advice. I like hearing what you and others think of the tigers and hearing lynn this week made me happy...too many fans I talk to are way too unrealistic and don't realize all the things lynn talked about. Anyway, I love the podcast, keep up the good work. It has to be tough to run a podcast and have a full time job at the same time,so I'm very grateful. I was going to leave a message on the listener line, but I thought it'd be easier to do it here, plus I was already here and I'm lazy. LOL Mike:
One more thing.. I like interviews like this. I wish you could happen more, but I know it’s hard to do that. Just some advice: maybe you should change you’re format a little? Maybe you could have a podcast after every series or homestand/road trip instead of trying to do it everyday which is extremely hard to do. You might save money on the bandwidth costs that way I think. Plus, you could talk more about the games/plays instead of reading a bunch of stats all the time. I like most of the stats(especially ‘84), but some of them are rather boring…like the b-day ones. I’m not complaining though, but I thought some constructive criticism might help you and the podcast. I also enjoy the podcasts when you have Ian and the other guys on, when you just sit back talk about the tigers and we can hear you’re opinions and what you guys think about things. I rather hear more about that than just stats and such…but hey, it’s you’re show and you can do whatever you want. I hope you’re not offended or angered by my suggestions, but I just thought I’d give you my advice. I like hearing what you and others think of the tigers and hearing lynn this week made me happy…too many fans I talk to are way too unrealistic and don’t realize all the things lynn talked about. Anyway, I love the podcast, keep up the good work. It has to be tough to run a podcast and have a full time job at the same time,so I’m very grateful. I was going to leave a message on the listener line, but I thought it’d be easier to do it here, plus I was already here and I’m lazy. LOL

]]> Comment on The DTP #96: Talking Tigers with Lynn Henning by Dave http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/06/04/the-dtp-96-talking-tigers-with-lynn-henning/comment-page-1/#comment-62371 Dave Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:08:55 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2448#comment-62371 Absolutely enjoyed this, and I couldn't agree more. People need to wake up and smell the coffee and think with their brains and not their heart. Maggs needs to be traded period, that salary is too big and we could get great players in return. Even if he turns his season around and hits lights out, it's still time to get rid of him while we can still get something for him. He is getting older, and players like him go downhill quick once they go downhill. At this point, he's not even a good dh. The tigers need some big bats soon, a trade is the only answer. I don't know who, but someone that can hit for power and hit consistently, even an Adam Dunn. I wish we coulda got Nate McClouth, but oh well. I don't know who we could trade..but I'd trade Larish, Ramirez, Thomas, Anderson,etc for some major league caliber players. This ticks off most fans, but think with you're brain, not heart. This is a business. I am very optimistic, and I've been that way all year...but I'm really worried unless they can pull off a couple of deals. Absolutely enjoyed this, and I couldn’t agree more. People need to wake up and smell the coffee and think with their brains and not their heart. Maggs needs to be traded period, that salary is too big and we could get great players in return. Even if he turns his season around and hits lights out, it’s still time to get rid of him while we can still get something for him. He is getting older, and players like him go downhill quick once they go downhill. At this point, he’s not even a good dh. The tigers need some big bats soon, a trade is the only answer. I don’t know who, but someone that can hit for power and hit consistently, even an Adam Dunn. I wish we coulda got Nate McClouth, but oh well. I don’t know who we could trade..but I’d trade Larish, Ramirez, Thomas, Anderson,etc for some major league caliber players. This ticks off most fans, but think with you’re brain, not heart. This is a business. I am very optimistic, and I’ve been that way all year…but I’m really worried unless they can pull off a couple of deals.

]]> Comment on Happy Birthday, Morris Madden by Mike McClary http://www.dailyfungo.com/2008/08/31/happy-birthday-morris-madden/comment-page-1/#comment-62370 Mike McClary Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:10:52 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=1316#comment-62370 Thanks for the clarification, Morris. I appreciate it. I was using the information contained on your Baseball-Reference.com page: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/maddemo01.shtml - Mike Thanks for the clarification, Morris. I appreciate it. I was using the information contained on your Baseball-Reference.com page: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/maddemo01.shtml

- Mike

]]> Comment on Happy Birthday, Morris Madden by Morris Madden http://www.dailyfungo.com/2008/08/31/happy-birthday-morris-madden/comment-page-1/#comment-62368 Morris Madden Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:33:22 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=1316#comment-62368 Actually on November 21,1989 my career was not over. I played the next year in AAA with the Albuquerque Dukes. So Mike if you are gonna state it make sure it is stated correctly. Actually on November 21,1989 my career was not over. I played the next year in AAA with the Albuquerque Dukes.
So Mike if you are gonna state it make sure it is stated correctly.

]]> Comment on The Detroit Tigers Podcast #66: Talking Tigers with Rob Neyer by Does anyone know the Detroit Tigers’ entrance music? | 931 WDRQ http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/03/27/the-detroit-tigers-podcast-66-talking-tigers-with-rob-neyer/comment-page-1/#comment-62367 Does anyone know the Detroit Tigers’ entrance music? | 931 WDRQ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:35:05 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2151#comment-62367 [...] Blogazine featuring news ...Detroit Tigers Pitcher and Rolling Stone Cover Star Mark Fidrych ...The Detroit Tigers Podcast #66: Talking Tigers with Rob Neyer Post a Comment [...] [...] Blogazine featuring news …Detroit Tigers Pitcher and Rolling Stone Cover Star Mark Fidrych …The Detroit Tigers Podcast #66: Talking Tigers with Rob Neyer Post a Comment [...]

]]> Comment on Injury Updates by Dave http://www.dailyfungo.com/2009/05/25/injury-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-62222 Dave Sun, 31 May 2009 06:50:23 +0000 http://www.dailyfungo.com/?p=2437#comment-62222 There's not a chance in hell that Porcello will be sent down or pitch in relief, at least not for awhile. I want Nate to be traded, because thats what he wants, but I hope he doesn't get it his way in the end. We could use him, but then again he could get in the way. If he was traded, the tigers wouldn't get anything in return and they'd have to eat most of his salary. A trade would be better than releasing him and getting nothing, but I have a feeling he will be released at some point. They need to send down A.G. There’s not a chance in hell that Porcello will be sent down or pitch in relief, at least not for awhile. I want Nate to be traded, because thats what he wants, but I hope he doesn’t get it his way in the end. We could use him, but then again he could get in the way. If he was traded, the tigers wouldn’t get anything in return and they’d have to eat most of his salary. A trade would be better than releasing him and getting nothing, but I have a feeling he will be released at some point. They need to send down A.G.

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