Tiger Geist

Not really news, except Rick Porcello won’t be in camp when I go to spring training next week.  I guess next year I have to plan the trip better if i want to see the prospects.  Last year it was fun to watch Maybin homer in a few at-bats.

Is it ‘por-ch-ello’ or ‘por-sell-o’?  Anyone?

Yeah, its only against Woody Williams and our old buddies Brian Moehler and Doug Brocail, but sounds like the projected starting lineup knocked the cover off the baseball this afternoon in grapefruit action. I still worry about Pudge’s hitting over the entire season (he has been prone to 2nd half drop offs) but the bottom of the order looks to be as much of an improvement as the top half. Who knows how long it will last, but Ramon Santiago’s hitting (at .476) has been a pleasant surprise.

Tom Gage today blogs about SF Giants interest in Brandon Inge today. I still think its a bad idea for the Giants (who will be downright AWFUL this year), unless you assume last year was just an off-year for Inge — and you have to factor in a loss of power at AT&T park (Brandon doesn’t hit too many doubles).  I’m also not sure what the Giants have to give up. However, he honestly is probably better then most of their starting lineup, and SF is the kings of bad contracts for average players (that’s Barry Zito waving to us over there). Actually, Brandon, let’s have a quick heart to heart. You are MORE then welcome to come to my big gay city.  I’ll even show you around town and buy you a drink at the toronado (wait.. you make $6mil /year.. you buy i’ll tip).  I’ll wave to you from the stands and support you in any way possible… as long as you don’t wear a Tigers uniform.