Who's your MLBer? [Archive]

1935,1945,1968,1984

06-13-2006, 10:04 PM

The current (as well as the last few seasons) Detroit Tigers ad campaign is who's your Tiger?

I wanna know who's your MLBer?

Mine Chris Shelton.....(I was pimping him in 2004)

runningshoes

06-13-2006, 10:29 PM

Shelton all the way.

I hope he can keep it up and put together a Hall of Fame career.

I don't know much about him. I don't know if he's a nice guy or a jerk and I'm not sure I want to know.

Bonds ruined that aspect of the game for me. Now I just wach them play and avoid the rest of the crap as much as I can.

Astro

06-13-2006, 10:48 PM

Scott Kazmir

jlpennington

06-14-2006, 12:15 AM

Austin Kearns. He graduated from my high school. :)

Seattle1

06-14-2006, 06:36 AM

Jose Lopez and Yuniesky Betancourt!

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Sweet Lou

06-14-2006, 06:47 AM

Jeff Francouer.

Sean Casey

06-14-2006, 08:56 AM

Sean Casey (in case you couldn't tell :D)

Plummer25

06-14-2006, 09:06 AM

Willy Mo Pena for me. Hope this injury doesn't affect to much and he can get back to playing.

yankillaz

06-14-2006, 09:07 AM

Francisco Liriano.

Erik Bedard

06-14-2006, 09:32 AM

Jeremy Reed. Traded for him on MLB 2K6 and he hit .409 with 65 HRs and 173 RBI. No exaggeration!

trosmok

06-14-2006, 09:43 AM

Two for me; both of whom I watched with some interest during their AAA days.

Former Pawtucket Red Sox infielder, now Boston 1B Kevin Youkillis. He played like a man possessed, but didn't seem to have a shot breaking into the bigs as an everyday player with the Sawx, until trades, free agency, and injuries thrust him into the lineup. He is doing quite well, and can play anywhere on the field if needed.

Much travelled Phillies catcher Sal Fasano. Chicago born, and just a real solid receiver that bounced around more than a little, was out of MLB for a year or so, and has now found his niche in Philadelphia. Having him behind the plate is like having an extra pitching coach on the field, not to mention his agility and tenacity at the most difficult position in baseball.

GiambiJuice

06-14-2006, 09:55 AM

Lance Berkman is by far my favorite player. I am a Yankee fan and have lived in NY most of my life, so I'm not really sure how this happend. I just love watching him hit!

PopTop

06-14-2006, 10:16 AM

Craig Biggio. Really going to miss that guy when he finally hangs 'em up. But maybe I'll have Chris Burke to immediately take his place.

Also like Grady Sizemore and Victor Martinez with the Tribe, don't ask me why, just accept it :cool: Love to watch Vladimir Guerrero hit and Dontrelle Willis pitch. They just look like they're always having fun.

Gashouse6

06-14-2006, 11:09 AM

Albert Pujols. I hope he can continue to put up big numbers and avoid injuries.

Chelle

06-14-2006, 11:20 AM

Corey Patterson. When he came to the O's he reminded me so much of Willie Mays Hays from Major League (LOL!)...I defended him against all the O's fans who hated him. Now I get to spend the rest of the season saying "I told you so"

The Dude

06-14-2006, 11:33 AM

Richmond Hill Phoenix

06-14-2006, 11:37 AM

Alex Rios. He is having an amazing year. What else can i say??

1935,1945,1968,1984

06-15-2006, 09:35 PM

Scott Kazmir

Dang, I posted the thought before the Tigers vs Devil Rays...I might agree? The Tigers beat his relievers though (I was at the game). Verlander vs Kazmir, great game.

BTW what is Kazmirs nationality? My wife is curious?

1935,1945,1968,1984

06-15-2006, 09:42 PM

Prince Fielder. I became a huge fan of his father's in the 1996 playoffs and when I heard the Brewers drafted his son, I was instantly a fan of him too. I was a big supported for the Overbay trade that got Prince the starting job. 12 HR's and a .298 AVG is hard to argue with.

His Dad was amazing, if his dad ever tells you to bet on black? Don't do it, or maybe bet on Red? It is a dang shame though. I hear he doesn't even talk to his son. Back in the day here in Detroit they shared the screen in a McDonalds comericial. It is a shame that the "gambling" drove them apart, besides the mess that Cecil made of his OWN LIFE.

Francoeurstein

06-15-2006, 10:05 PM

Jeff Francouer.

Same here!!!!!!!

Astro

06-15-2006, 10:12 PM

Dang, I posted the thought before the Tigers vs Devil Rays...I might agree? The Tigers beat his relievers though (I was at the game). Verlander vs Kazmir, great game.

BTW what is Kazmirs nationality? My wife is curious?
Kazmir is from the United States... born in Houston Texas

- Baseball America High School Player of the Year, 2002
- Set a single-season record for strikeouts by high school pitchers in Texas with 175 for Cypress Falls High School (breaking the previous record of 172, set by Josh Beckett)
- Member of the United States Junior Olympic baseball team in 2001; they won the silver medal
- Traded from the Mets with Jose Diaz for Victor Zambrano and Bartolome Fortunato
- Was a high school team mate of highly touted Nationals prospect Clint Everts

flash143817

06-16-2006, 03:26 AM

1. Jim Thome
2. Adam Dunn

Brannu

06-17-2006, 12:29 AM

Prince Fielder
Ryan Howard
Albert Pujols
Manny Ramirez
Scott Rolen
Omar Vizquel
Ken Griffey Jr.
Travis Hafner
Mark Prior
Gregg Maddux
Chris Carpenter
Carl Crawford
Dontrelle Willis
C.C. Sabathia
Moises Alou
Barry Bonds
Cesar Izturis
Chipper Jones
Andruw Jones
Tony La Russa
Bobby Cox
Joe Torre (and I hate The Yankees)

and many more. Can't choose just one. Sorry

The Big C

06-17-2006, 07:42 PM

Corey Patterson (saw him in single-A here in Lansing when he was coming up)
Carlos Zambrano (same)
several others aswell, but those are the two that come to mind first now that Sammy is no longer playing.

Senior skittles

06-17-2006, 09:51 PM

hector luna!!!! I like his style of play along with is good speed and good pop.... Another good rule 5 draftee!!!!!:D

starkeeper

06-17-2006, 10:00 PM

Gotta be.... Albert Pujols!!:clapping

BoSox Rule

06-17-2006, 10:18 PM

Pedro Martinez

Outta Here

06-18-2006, 05:50 AM

The 1, The only, Jake Peavy :clapping :clapping :clapping

RegoRooter

06-18-2006, 09:58 AM

David Wright.
He's a sunny day.
He's your first puppy!
He's Christmas morning.
He's all things WRIGHT with Baseball.

He's the METSSIAH! :D

Indianagol

06-18-2006, 04:34 PM

Nomar Garciaparra.

I'm in New York City, and a Yankee fan, but I don't have any problems with individual players. Most people over here say "Once a Red Sok, always a Red Sok." That is, of course, until he signs with the Yankees for more money than he's worth. *Cough*Damon*Cough*

Anyway...

Nomar is my favorite shortstop of all time. Back in the late 90's and early 00's, Nomar established that he can do it all. Hit, Field, Run... and he does it with class. He doesn't care about stats or awards. He cares about playing and winning.

Oh, and he has the coolest name in baseball history.

MetsFan11368

06-18-2006, 04:54 PM

David Wright and Jason Verlander. It's a joy to watch these two guys play.

Baseball Guru

06-18-2006, 05:12 PM

David Wright:gt
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Mike Piazza

W_Marone

06-18-2006, 06:04 PM

GOMES! His emotion and style of just having fun is what I like most of him, plus he has some major pop in his bat. Go Gomes! All Star.

Outta Here

06-19-2006, 09:33 AM

GOMES! His emotion and style of just having fun is what I like most of him, plus he has some major pop in his bat. Go Gomes! All Star.

Being honest, you didnt need to answer this coz we can all tell who your's is!!! :D
P.S: Rocco's better ;)

Say Hey

06-20-2006, 11:39 PM

I've grown fond of Curtis Granderson, the CF for the Tigers and Jeremy Bondermon, SP also for the Tigers.

Zito75

06-21-2006, 12:12 AM

Gotta go with Eric Byrnes. He plays with a lot of hustle and heart... AND gets his uniform dirty!

nosoupforyou

06-21-2006, 12:39 AM

It's Justin Verlander, not Jason. If you really like him at least know his name.

nosoupforyou

06-21-2006, 12:42 AM

David Wright and Jason Verlander. It's a joy to watch these two guys play.
It's Justin Verlander, not Jason. If you really like him, at least know his name.

nosoupforyou

06-21-2006, 12:45 AM

I definitely have to go with Pudge. Since he came to Detroit, I have grown very fond of him and his attitude. Craig Biggio and Frank Thomas are my top three.

SamtheBravesFan

06-21-2006, 09:18 AM

Well, during the depressing streak lately, I'd be tempted to say none because I have little to no confidence in anyone. But my MLBer (Braver) is ... John Smoltz. He has been the most consistent out of anyone.

redbuck

06-21-2006, 10:47 AM

Took me a while to figure out what this thread even means.

But I'd say...anybody who's not Sean Casey can't be a bad pick.
Any of the following:

Austin Kearns- have the ball from his first career HR in Cincinnati
Reggie Sanders- Still my favorite player from '95 Reds
Aramis Ramirez
Brady Clark
Moises Alou
Brian Giles
Morgan Ensberg
Troy Glaus
Chase Utley
Chad Tracy
Edwin Encarnacion
Jorge Cantu
Paul Konerko
Ryan Howard- saw that coming
Mark Teixeira

5LilPlayers

06-21-2006, 12:50 PM

Former Pawtucket Red Sox infielder, now Boston 1B Kevin Youkillis.

I'm going to the Pawtucket/Toledo game July 26th (and waiting impatiently).

Kevin is great...as well as Manny and David. Hmm....big Red Sox fan here....it doesn't show too much, does it?

trosmok

06-21-2006, 01:44 PM

I'm going to the Pawtucket/Toledo game July 26th (and waiting impatiently).

Kevin is great...as well as Manny and David. Hmm....big Red Sox fan here....it doesn't show too much, does it?

Nah, I never would have guessed. As you may have surmised from my posts, I get a particular charge from seeing guys from the minors that I saw more than a couple times, make it to the show as an everyday contributor. The Paw Sox again have some good raw talent, they already have seen Gabe Kapler called up, and there is another OF, Adam Stern, on the cusp. INF Alejandro Machado just tore us up on his last visit here, and there is a pitcher named Craig Hansen that will catch your eye. He has a buggy whip for an arm, is listed as 6'5", 185 lbs., with good stuff. Former Cubs 1B Hee-Seop Choi is their everyday 1B, and when he finally learns to hit wicked breaking stuff, he'll find a spot on some MLB roster, or even play PH/platooner with Boston.