mackavenuetigers.com - 10/16/2009
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We all know Gerald Laird 's at-bats could be painful. But it seemed like his work as a catcher made up for it. Just, we didn't have much more than a gut feel for that before.
A writer at Driveline Mechanics looked into just what kind of value catchers bring to the game. (Via Detroit Tigers ...
Quantifying Gerald Laird
detroittigersweblog.com 10/16/2009 —
W ith Gerald Laird you know what you get. A player who is challenged offensively but who can lay down a bunt. He brings very little value offensively. He’s also a player with quick feet and a strong accurate arm behind the plate. The ...
Would Rudy Jaramillo Be a Hitting Coach Upgrade?
blessyouboys.com 10/15/2009 —
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
Rudy Jaramillo, in the right of this photo, has some impressive credentials as a hitting coach. But could he really help the ...
Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo hits the market, but is he a good fit?
mackavenuetigers.com 10/15/2009 — Whether or not the Tigers keep Lloyd McClendon on as hitting coach or in another position, it's only human to look around and see what else is on the market, right?
Well, on Wednesday we learned what was on the market: hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo will be parting ways with the Texas Rangers ( ...
Bunt Singles: More on Guillen, Arizona action and shortstops
mackavenuetigers.com 10/22/2009 —
Carlos Guillen and his complaints continue to get press clippings and radio soundbyes.
MLB.com's Jason Beck wrote about Guillen's complaints about the number of lineups manager Jim Leyland put forth -- 126.
Beck went on WDFN radio in Detroit and spoke a bit more about the situation. (Via ...
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