Tiger Geist

In a move that was probably two months overdue, Nate Robertson got demoted to the bullpen to work on his $7million slider.  I caught Wednesday’s game on XM, which carried the Ranger’s broadcast crew — before the game started they were discussing just how bad Nate is.

No one knows who will replace Robertson; my thought is Casey Fossum.  There is only one scheduled start for that slot before rosters expand, and they probably won’t make a move if they don’t have to.  Long shot is Aquilino Lopez, who I believe has pitched himself off of the 2009 roster.

In other news, Gary Glover, who joined the team recently, has pitched rather well.  Not putting too much hope into this one, but he’s pitched 3 times ( for 1, 1.1, and 1.1 innings each), all in wins.  Last night was the first time he gave up a hit (two, including a run).  No walks.  Zip.  Zero.

Other thoughts:

• My attempt to become a rock star and travel for my job has resulted in… not being a rock star.  I’ve also had less time to post to the blog.  My ultimate dream would be to either DH or pitch for the Tigers.  Apparently stats are not an issue to DH, and I don’t have much of a slider either.
• The five home runs given up by Robertson was expected;  he hasn’t had his slider all year.  Why didn’t they make this move in June?  Then maybe they could have gotten a better year out of him.
• With Tampa holding their lead over Boston and New York, there is less of a chance Sheffield is dealt.  I will continue to dream for this trade, however.