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Porcello’s Time Is Now

Sometimes I think people make to much out of someone’s age. Rick Porcello has been playing baseball since he can remember. He is young, and he is gifted. And if this was the year 1955, he would be with big club.

What’s changed? To much actually. Al Kaline debut June 25, 1953, at the ripe ol age of 19. I think he did pretty well. Bob Feller started at 18 years old with incredible stuff. Mickey Mantle at the age of 20….the list goes on.

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James both were starring in the NBA and they couldn’t even legally drink!! My point is this…..Baseball has changed so much and not all for the better. Sometimes I really believe these guys OVERTHINK THINGS and don’t let natural instinct take over. Players make ALOT more money these days, and Porcello is a big INVESTMENT, besides being a player, but I think this kid is ready.  He could be the number 5 starter on this team.

Porcello, ranked the No. 21 prospect by Baseball America, is the best Tigers prospect since Cameron Maybin, who was traded to the Marlins in a deal that brought Miguel Cabrera and Willis to Detroit in December 2007.

 

 

WBC Let’s Tigers Show Off The Future

 Well I’m not big on this World Baseball Classic thingy, but I’m trying to be optimistic, I get to see the Tigers kids of the future.

It is kinda wierd watchin a game without…..well…EVERYONE!! No Granderson, Guillen, Miggy, Maggs,…..but it is showing Tiger Town there are some prime guys sittin on the Tigers bench.

Jeff Larish being the man of the moment. Larish was a roll player last year in a disappointing season for the Tigers. This year he is turning a lot of heads with some extended playing time, and should get a lot more time with the big club this year.

Brent Clevlen and Clete Thomas also are young upcoming outfielders with promising futures, that definitely add depth.

 

Australia won big today. I guess if the USA didn’t win, I would pull for the Aussies!!  I just watched the movie Australia, if the Drover is playin, they have a shot!!!!

 

 

 

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World Baseball Classic….Nice Idea, Bad Timing

Spring training. In the 1940’s and 50’s players used to use this time to get in shape. Now ball players are in shape, workin out all year long. The game has changed. So have salaries. Which brings me to my point.

As a Tigers fan, I know I will be holding my breath every time Miggy,or Maggs slides into second, or gets hit by a pitched ball. And I’m sure so will G.M. Dave Dombrowski.

Is this whole thing really necessary? Are these just glorified All-Star games, or will the players be going all out for their countries?  I do realize a player could get hurt at any time, but this is supposed to be the time to get in shape, make roster moves, etc. It wouldn’t be good to see one of your star players getting injured in an exibition game. Especially at the beginning of the season, which makes me wonder…..Why do they play this World Classic now?

Why not in November, or December? Then if someone did get hurt, at least they would have a few months to recover. I don’t know maybe it’s just me….But this Classic has all the feel of the NFL Pro-bowl.  It sounds good, until somethin goes bad.

Let’s just hope no one gets injured!!! 

And So It Begins……

The Superbowl is over. Lots of people are bummed out, another NFL season has come to an end. But for baseball junkies like me its a beautiful thing.  Because one week after Super Sunday, pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Fresh grass, the sweet sound of a ball pounding the mitt.  The ball hitting a bat in the open air………ahhhh I can hear it already.

 

And the beauty of the new season is everyone has a chance to win the World Series. EVERYONE is in contention. Just ask “the experts.” No one predicted Tampa to win the A.L., but they did.

Yes eternal hope always comes with spring…….