We bought Prince Fielder today and it is kind of like smoking, or eating too much pizza. In the short term it can feel so right, but in the long run, it can lead to problems. But let's not focus on the problems of the future today. (We'll save that for a future conversation.) Let's, for right now, focus on what this means for the 2012 Detroit Tigers.
Los Buenos
1.) Boy can hit. In 7 seasons, these have been his numbers.
4120 PA | 230 HR | 656 RBI | 566 BB | .282 BA | .390 OBP | .929 OPS
So not only can he hit. He can hit better than just about any player on the planet, with the exception of one or two. (Like the guy hitting in front of him in the Tiger's lineup.)
2.) He can protect Miguel Cabrera in the lineup. We all know that Victor was incredible in this spot last year. This important spot in the lineup looked all but lost when Victor tore his ACL, yet the promise of protecting Miguel is back in place.
3.) The Tigers will add at least an extra 30 runs scored this year, putting them at an estimated 817 runs total scored in 2012
4.) Austin Jackson and Brennan Boesch will see an increase in productivity as the 1 and 2 hitters in the lineup. (Fantasy baseball golden 8th round picks!)
5.) Brandon Inge can find his rightful spot off the hot corner in Detroit.
6.) We have secured one of the best hitters in the game for the past six years for a total of nine years.
7.) We will win the Central and have a shot at making a run in the world series.
8.) The door is open to trade 3B hot prospect Nick Castellanos for better middle relief pitching.
Los Malos
1.) Miguel at third base. There is already enough written online... Google it or see Cockcroft's article here for details.
2.) We spent 214 million dollars on a man that hasn't won a world series, or a pennant for that matter, can't keep himself in shape, and has shown inconsistencies in his brief time in MLB.
3.) The real problem/gift emerges in 2013 when Victor returns and Miguel has to play at 3B every day. This could get real ugly. Jason Beck put it well.
"Cabrera finished 20th out of 22 qualifying Major League third basemen in 2007 with a .941 fielding percentage; his 2.51 Range Factor ranked 14th. He was 13th out of 20 in fielding percentage in 2006, and 16th in range."
4.) By the way, Prince is also one of the worst fielding 1B in MLB. This makes our infield the slowest and heaviest infield in the history of MLB. Our total weight in the infield (1B, 2B, 3B, SS), depending on who plays second base, could exceed 1,100 pounds!
5.) Don't expect the same production out of Prince playing at Comerica. It is a pitchers park.
6.) The Tigers will give up an extra 20 runs this year, putting them at 731 runs given up.
Game Fixes
1.) When Porcello or Fister pitch, we play Don Kelley or that guy named Inge at 3B as these pitchers make a living on getting ground ball outs. Place either Miguel or Prince at 1B and allow the other to DH.
2.) Don't be ashamed to give Prince or Miguel a day off and allow them to pinch hit for Inge/Kelley in the mid-late innings.
3.) Force either Miguel or Prince to accept a role as a permanent DH. if Miguel is too ugly at 3B.
4.) Keep Prince away for the Reuben Sandwiches at Zingerman's Deli.
Los Buenos
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| We'll see if he can top his dad's 1990 season. |
4120 PA | 230 HR | 656 RBI | 566 BB | .282 BA | .390 OBP | .929 OPS
So not only can he hit. He can hit better than just about any player on the planet, with the exception of one or two. (Like the guy hitting in front of him in the Tiger's lineup.)
2.) He can protect Miguel Cabrera in the lineup. We all know that Victor was incredible in this spot last year. This important spot in the lineup looked all but lost when Victor tore his ACL, yet the promise of protecting Miguel is back in place.
3.) The Tigers will add at least an extra 30 runs scored this year, putting them at an estimated 817 runs total scored in 2012
4.) Austin Jackson and Brennan Boesch will see an increase in productivity as the 1 and 2 hitters in the lineup. (Fantasy baseball golden 8th round picks!)
5.) Brandon Inge can find his rightful spot off the hot corner in Detroit.
6.) We have secured one of the best hitters in the game for the past six years for a total of nine years.
7.) We will win the Central and have a shot at making a run in the world series.
8.) The door is open to trade 3B hot prospect Nick Castellanos for better middle relief pitching.
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| Keep the glove down. |
1.) Miguel at third base. There is already enough written online... Google it or see Cockcroft's article here for details.
2.) We spent 214 million dollars on a man that hasn't won a world series, or a pennant for that matter, can't keep himself in shape, and has shown inconsistencies in his brief time in MLB.
3.) The real problem/gift emerges in 2013 when Victor returns and Miguel has to play at 3B every day. This could get real ugly. Jason Beck put it well.
"Cabrera finished 20th out of 22 qualifying Major League third basemen in 2007 with a .941 fielding percentage; his 2.51 Range Factor ranked 14th. He was 13th out of 20 in fielding percentage in 2006, and 16th in range."
4.) By the way, Prince is also one of the worst fielding 1B in MLB. This makes our infield the slowest and heaviest infield in the history of MLB. Our total weight in the infield (1B, 2B, 3B, SS), depending on who plays second base, could exceed 1,100 pounds!
5.) Don't expect the same production out of Prince playing at Comerica. It is a pitchers park.
6.) The Tigers will give up an extra 20 runs this year, putting them at 731 runs given up.
Game Fixes
1.) When Porcello or Fister pitch, we play Don Kelley or that guy named Inge at 3B as these pitchers make a living on getting ground ball outs. Place either Miguel or Prince at 1B and allow the other to DH.
2.) Don't be ashamed to give Prince or Miguel a day off and allow them to pinch hit for Inge/Kelley in the mid-late innings.
3.) Force either Miguel or Prince to accept a role as a permanent DH. if Miguel is too ugly at 3B.
4.) Keep Prince away for the Reuben Sandwiches at Zingerman's Deli.
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