Comments on: The Erosion of Gerald Laird http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/ The happenings of the Detroit Tigers. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:09:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tiger Geist » Blog Archive » Swingtown! http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-108 Tiger Geist » Blog Archive » Swingtown! Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:07:03 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-108 [...] Catcher:  J Ellet wrote about Laird’s struggles and the reluctance of Jim Leyland to use Dusty Ryan.  It got me thinking about backup catching as [...] [...] Catcher:  J Ellet wrote about Laird’s struggles and the reluctance of Jim Leyland to use Dusty Ryan.  It got me thinking about backup catching as [...]

]]> By: jelletlambie http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-102 jelletlambie Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:51:37 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-102 John, I like Laird behind the plate, and I think he's done a fine job. I suppose I should have made that clearer in the piece. My concern is that the excessive workload, due to subpar backup options or otherwise, could jeapordize his ability to help this team down the stretch. Thanks as always for the read John,

I like Laird behind the plate, and I think he’s done a fine job. I suppose I should have made that clearer in the piece. My concern is that the excessive workload, due to subpar backup options or otherwise, could jeapordize his ability to help this team down the stretch.

Thanks as always for the read

]]> By: John B http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-101 John B Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:49:04 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-101 I think an upgraded shortstop would be a lot cheaper. Catcher's aren't easy to come by, and Laird 'can' hit... he just isn't. Most catchers that are even 'good' hitters are all-stars; Yes this is a little easier to write after the first double header game. :) I'm conflicted on Laird and Ryan; i like them both, i think Ryan will get more playing time based on the schedule. Ryan was the 4th option out of spring -- one Detroit liked but didn't want to go north with. I like Laird in the #8 spot, but the team seems to be filled with either DH's or #8 / #9 hitters. In respect to Avila... Detroit thinks they have a gem in him, and he won't be rushed. Ryan's future is as Avila's backup. If he can hit, I wouldn't be surprised if Ryan makes a run as a backup 1B as well (similar to victor martinez). He's one big dude. But yes, if Gregg Zaun was available for little in return, i'd jump on him. I think an upgraded shortstop would be a lot cheaper. Catcher’s aren’t easy to come by, and Laird ‘can’ hit… he just isn’t. Most catchers that are even ‘good’ hitters are all-stars; Yes this is a little easier to write after the first double header game. :)

I’m conflicted on Laird and Ryan; i like them both, i think Ryan will get more playing time based on the schedule. Ryan was the 4th option out of spring — one Detroit liked but didn’t want to go north with. I like Laird in the #8 spot, but the team seems to be filled with either DH’s or #8 / #9 hitters.

In respect to Avila… Detroit thinks they have a gem in him, and he won’t be rushed. Ryan’s future is as Avila’s backup. If he can hit, I wouldn’t be surprised if Ryan makes a run as a backup 1B as well (similar to victor martinez). He’s one big dude.

But yes, if Gregg Zaun was available for little in return, i’d jump on him.

]]> By: jelletlambie http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-100 jelletlambie Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:48:08 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-100 I've gotten a few emails and comments in other forums suggesting I was some sort of Dane Sardinha apologist based on this piece. The truth is so far from that statement that it would take an indian guide, a map and a compass to travel from one to the other. Sardinha was awful in the reserve role, and to date Ryan has been little better, but it doesn't change the fact that Laird is being overworked, which was my point all along. Thanks for the read guys, and your thoughts. I’ve gotten a few emails and comments in other forums suggesting I was some sort of Dane Sardinha apologist based on this piece. The truth is so far from that statement that it would take an indian guide, a map and a compass to travel from one to the other. Sardinha was awful in the reserve role, and to date Ryan has been little better, but it doesn’t change the fact that Laird is being overworked, which was my point all along.

Thanks for the read guys, and your thoughts.

]]> By: John Parent http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-99 John Parent Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:23:09 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-99 Little fanfare indeed. You would have thought with as much effort we all put into talking about how useless Sardinha was while he was here, some of us would have thought to mention that Ryan really hasn't played. I like the thought of getting a LoDuca or Estrada to take over the role if they're not going to use Ryan. I just can't guess why they won't use him is all. Little fanfare indeed. You would have thought with as much effort we all put into talking about how useless Sardinha was while he was here, some of us would have thought to mention that Ryan really hasn’t played.

I like the thought of getting a LoDuca or Estrada to take over the role if they’re not going to use Ryan. I just can’t guess why they won’t use him is all.

]]> By: VegasTigers http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-98 VegasTigers Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:51:09 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-98 You are 100 % correct. I just asked that question the other night about Dusty Ryan. You can't use him to pinch hit. Might as well start him at catcher. Then you can use G money to pinch hit later on. You are 100 % correct. I just asked that question the other night about Dusty Ryan. You can’t use him to pinch hit. Might as well start him at catcher. Then you can use G money to pinch hit later on.

]]> By: The Erosion of Gerald Laird - MotownSports.com Message Board http://eyeofthetigers.com/2009/07/23/the-erosion-of-gerald-laird/#comment-97 The Erosion of Gerald Laird - MotownSports.com Message Board Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:37:26 +0000 http://eyeofthetigers.com/?p=226#comment-97 [...] The Erosion of Gerald Laird Some thoughts on Gerald Laird, his workload and what needs to change. As always I'd love your thoughts over at my blog. Thanks, The Erosion of Gerald Laird | Eye of the Tigers [...] [...] The Erosion of Gerald Laird Some thoughts on Gerald Laird, his workload and what needs to change. As always I’d love your thoughts over at my blog. Thanks, The Erosion of Gerald Laird | Eye of the Tigers [...]

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