Tigers @ Red Sox Aug 14-16

[H1Man]

Having Soriano play 2nd base for the Tigers would probably increase our pitchers ERA by about a run.

[H1Man]

Also, I don't think the Tigers will call up Raburn. For one, he is on the DL and secondly he isn't on the 40-Man roster. I don't think they will use that roster spot to call him up as they will need it for Maroth is ready to come back.

I would venture to say that we will call up Santiago or maybe even Hannahan.

[Vinny]

Having Soriano play 2nd base for the Tigers would probably increase our pitchers ERA by about a run.

Thank you.

Also, I don't think the Tigers will call up Raburn. For one, he is on the DL and secondly he isn't on the 40-Man roster. I don't think they will use that roster spot to call him up as they will need it for Maroth is ready to come back.

I would venture to say that we will call up Santiago or maybe even Hannahan.

I doubt it's raburn too, but fyi we already cleared a spot for maroth at the end of last month. My guess is santiago too.

[JS]

Don't shoot the messenger just stating what was said on the Boston Post Game they said Brett Boone has been itching to comeback, and may be an option.

I doubt it he retired because of either a natural rapid decline or because he was no longer able to juice plus he wasn't the greatest glove at the end either so it is isn't a great option on any level..

It is going to be even tougher to get anybody via waivers let alone a 2b that is earmarked for us, all our competion will put in a claim. The only other option is going after a ss or 3b and keeping them as an infield insurance. Tony G and Rayburn are both on the DL so, I doubt the minors is the answer either considering those our best minor league infielders. Santiago is the next best option but is a better paper weight than player.

[Vinny]

Along the same lines, Tony womack's out there too. He's playing for the Cubs aaa team, but I'm sure they'd outright him if he had a chance to sign somewhere.

[JS]

Along the same lines, Tony womack's out there too. He's playing for the Cubs aaa team, but I'm sure they'd outright him if he had a chance to sign somewhere.

I like Womack, he is a solid player and he is a true Utility guy, he can play inf or out solid enough. Plus he is another left handed bat.

My fear is as good as fielder Polanco is he was also our most patient hitter, so the only patience left in the lineup is our 3rd rate 1b man who is now hitting .311 with 2hr's and 12 in 14 games not to mention his perfect fielding %.

[Moodini31]

Dang, that really sucks about Polanco. I wish he would have loafed and let that ball drop. What would you rather have, a win vs. the Red Sox or Polanco for the rest of the season? I'll take the latter.

[Matt]

damn, that sucks.

i was listening to the radio and they mentioned that the Tigers are real low on the waiver wire, which would all but eliminate them from picking up someone substantial, correct?

[Fool]

Dang, that really sucks about Polanco. I wish he would have loafed and let that ball drop. What would you rather have, a win vs. the Red Sox or Polanco for the rest of the season? I'll take the latter.

Agreed. That was a nice win though.

[Glenn]

damn, that sucks.

i was listening to the radio and they mentioned that the Tigers are real low on the waiver wire, which would all but eliminate them from picking up someone substantial, correct?

Theorhetically, if another AL team put a high priced player on waivers, we'd have a shot at him if we are the only AL team that puts a claim in.

In other words, it would be pretty easy for the White Sox, Twins, Red Sox, Yankees, etc. to block us by claiming the player themselves.

Probably the best we could do is somebody like Mark Grudzielanek from the Royals or former Tiger Chris Gomez from the O's. In other words, the Infante/Santiago combo is probably better than most outside options.