The 1984 Detroit Tigers led the American League in Strikeouts. The 2006 team leads the American League in Strikeouts. If the team 22 years ago won by free swinging, can the team 22 years later do the same thing ?
The Tiger leadoff hitter from Chicago, Curt Granderson, has K'd 129 times through 8/16. It bothers me a little, but it's not the end of the world. His On Base average isn't terrible, and he can get base hits.
Brooks Inge strikes out a ton too, and he makes up for it with home runs and catlike defense at 3rd. As far as I'm concerned, Craig Monroe can strike out as much as he wants because the kid delivers when he's called upon. (With Polanco out I wouldn't mind seeing Craig stay at batter #2).
The guys that whiff the most are the guys that are very valuable to the team in other ways. You can win with the 3 run homer and strike out more than anyone else as long as you play solid defense and get clutch, timely hitting when you need it. The Tigers have had both this campaign. And by the way, their team pitching hasn't been too shabby either. I like our chances at glory and hopefully we can make some of our rivals pout.
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I WILL come to Detroit to attend a World Series against either the Dodgers or the Mets. Plan accordingly, guys.
I like the nickname "Brooks" Inge.
Add that to "Clutch" Monroe.
Ben in Detroit: The Midwest finally comes alive!
True enough. This 'Ben in Detroit' thing might be live enough to deserve its own post, rather than just playing out in the comments.
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