Huff to the Tigers??

96TA

96TA

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Tigers just claimed Aubrey Huff off waivers today. this extra bat going to help them hold off the sox and twins to make the playoffs?? (hope so)
 
Great move in my opinion!

I was a little disappointed that they didn't get a hitter before the trade deadline but this will hopefully make up for it.
 
While he didn't cost us much, I don't see him making that much of an impact. He's hitting .250, has only 13 home runs (Santiago has 7 playing part time), with 70+ RBI's. The RBI's are good, but this depends on if there are runners on base. The guy is slow so don't expect any stolen bases.

He plays 1st Base, but Cabrera is there. He plays a little 3rd, but Inge is there. How much ground can he cover in the outfield?
 
Swifster said:
While he didn't cost us much, I don't see him making that much of an impact. He's hitting .250, has only 13 home runs (Santiago has 7 playing part time), with 70+ RBI's. The RBI's are good, but this depends on if there are runners on base. The guy is slow so don't expect any stolen bases.

He plays 1st Base, but Cabrera is there. He plays a little 3rd, but Inge is there. How much ground can he cover in the outfield?
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A bat's a bat.
 
they are going after him for the DH spot i would say and also to give cabrera a day off here and there. plus switching may help spark his bat a little more.
i like it. was a very cheap good pick up.
 
96TA said:
they are going after him for the DH spot i would say and also to give cabrera a day off here and there. plus switching may help spark his bat a little more.
i like it. was a very cheap good pick up.
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Isn't this what Guillen is doing? Seriously, I know they need a bat, but I don't think this is the difference maker.
 
Swifster said:
Isn't this what Guillen is doing? Seriously, I know they need a bat, but I don't think this is the difference maker.
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yeah. but the way the tigers slump with hitters doesnt hurt them having another bat on the bench to try and get them out.
 
It can't hurt, and I don't see why he couldn't spell Miggy or Inge on the bags. I wouldn't be surprised if Avila became DH in some of these critical games because of his red-hot bat.

It's not outside the realm of possibility and I know that Leyland likes to think outside the box.
 
snowmanmdp said:
They needed to get Adam Dunn outfielder who drives in runs, hits homeruns with obp above .400.
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Getting Adam Dunn wasn't going to happen. First, he wouldn't have cleared waivers. Second, the cost would have been far higher in prospects or guys on the team.

As for Avila, I think Laird just needs to have a seat so he can play.
 
Swifster said:
Getting Adam Dunn wasn't going to happen. First, he wouldn't have cleared waivers. Second, the cost would have been far higher in prospects or guys on the team.

As for Avila, I think Laird just needs to have a seat so he can play.
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My thought was they should have gotten him before the trading deadline...Let's see if he is available since the Nationals signed the #1 draft pick to $15.1 million in Guaranteed money
 
Swifster said:
While he didn't cost us much, I don't see him making that much of an impact. He's hitting .250, has only 13 home runs (Santiago has 7 playing part time), with 70+ RBI's. The RBI's are good, but this depends on if there are runners on base. The guy is slow so don't expect any stolen bases.

He plays 1st Base, but Cabrera is there. He plays a little 3rd, but Inge is there. How much ground can he cover in the outfield?
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He also plays lf, and he is doing something most other tigers aren't doing..... Hitting with runners in scoring position.
 
Helluva game tonight, Porcello was lights out mowing people down all day. 8 k's but was pulled due to pitch count concerns. Overall, except for Seay, pitching was excellent. Rayburn stole home and Cabrera sealed the deal in the bottom of the 8th with a 2 out RBI single. Tigers 5-3.
 
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