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Not such an impacting move as it would have been a few years ago. Hunter is now 37, so his upside is fairly limited I'd say. Still not a bad move to add some depth.
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I think they paid far too much for him.All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. -Unknown
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It's a lot of money, but the #2 spot in the Tigers batting order was pretty brutal.
.257/.313/.397
Torii's average the past three seasons:
.285/351/.448
That's a good size upgrade. Add in Victor Martinez to the order, and they'll likely have .350+ OBP from 1-5 in their order."Chuckie doesn't take on 2-0. Chuckie's hackin'." - Chuck Carr two days prior to being released by the Milwaukee BrewersComment
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Exactly. And while he's not that 25/25-type player anymore, his pitch recognition seems to have gotten better during his 30s. But naturally, there's an inherant risk - especially with somebody who's 37. I saw it first hand with Raul Ibanez when he signed here in Philly. Then again, I thought 3 years was too long at the time. A 2-year deal is much easier to get out from under if necessary.Originally posted by ol' aches and pains View Post"Chuckie doesn't take on 2-0. Chuckie's hackin'." - Chuck Carr two days prior to being released by the Milwaukee BrewersComment
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As a Twins' fan, I only wish Hunter the best. He was a great centerfielder in his day. I think he will have 2 good hitting seasons in the more offensive friendly Detroit parkComment
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Everything I've heard and read about Torii has been super-positive as so far as his makeup, demeanor and professionalism. He seems like a true stand up guy and should mesh well in any locker room. He seems like a real class act and I'm happy for him."Chuckie doesn't take on 2-0. Chuckie's hackin'." - Chuck Carr two days prior to being released by the Milwaukee BrewersComment
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To everyone who's saying the Tigers overpaid, remember this is the same owner who gave morbidly obese Prince Fielder $214 million. The man is in his 80's and just wants to bring a WS title to Detroit before he dies and money is not an objectMy top 10 players:
1. Babe Ruth
2. Barry Bonds
3. Ty Cobb
4. Ted Williams
5. Willie Mays
6. Alex Rodriguez
7. Hank Aaron
8. Honus Wagner
9. Lou Gehrig
10. Mickey MantleComment
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Class act? No. I lost all respect for him when he made that comment a few years ago that dark-skinned latinos like Vlad Guerrero are "impostors" and cheap immitations of african americans.Originally posted by Ben Grimm View PostMy top 10 players:
1. Babe Ruth
2. Barry Bonds
3. Ty Cobb
4. Ted Williams
5. Willie Mays
6. Alex Rodriguez
7. Hank Aaron
8. Honus Wagner
9. Lou Gehrig
10. Mickey MantleComment
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Link?.............Originally posted by GiambiJuice View PostAll it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. -Unknown
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Didn't Ryan Raburn start out in the 2-hole? Talk about an awful year... yikes!Originally posted by Ben Grimm View PostWAR? Prove it!
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Thats kind of surprising he has always acted great and always is friendly when i saw him down here for games.Originally posted by Zito75 View PostAll it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. -Unknown
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I always thought Comerica Park was very pitcher-friendly.Originally posted by pheasant View PostComment
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Comerica park is a hitters' park(slightly). But compared to the Angels' park, it's very offensive.Originally posted by Zoltan View PostComment
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