New Catcher for the Tigers?

WiredTiger · 03-21-2002, 01:10 PM

25 year old Mike Rivera is making a strong push to be the Tiger's starting catcher. He had a .935 SLG + OBP last year at AA Erie.

Fritz Buelow · 03-21-2002, 02:08 PM

I've been watching him -- would have liked to seen some AAA results. Plus, power hitter heading to the wrong park. Still, he'll probably be the best solution for the Tigers - the other guy can't catch and the other other guy can't hit.

Duque · 03-21-2002, 03:00 PM

With the Tigers' D shaky as it is, how much could Meluskey hurt? Then again, maybe that's a reason to carry Inge, and hope that he hits a little.

SmedIndy · 03-21-2002, 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz Buelow
I've been watching him -- would have liked to seen some AAA results. Plus, power hitter heading to the wrong park. Still, he'll probably be the best solution for the Tigers - the other guy can't catch and the other other guy can't hit.

Nowadays, I'd play the guy who can't catch, because he'll cost you less runs than the guy who can't hit.

WiredTiger · 03-22-2002, 09:57 AM

I wish they could combine Robert Fick, Mike Rivera and Brandon Inge into one Uber-Catcher.

hmrsf · 03-22-2002, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by SmedIndy

Nowadays, I'd play the guy who can't catch, because he'll cost you less runs than the guy who can't hit.

That was tried in Boston. Scott Hatteburg clearly could not catch. Sure all the pass balls were Wakefield. Get a grip on reality Scotty. He was painful to watch. That is one position you can not substitute a big stick for. Catchers have to be able to catch. End of story.

sweaver · 03-23-2002, 07:46 PM

Inge just got sent down. Looks like Rivera has the job to start the season.

WiredTiger · 03-27-2002, 10:45 AM

I think the long term plan is to have Rivera and Inge split the job. Hopefully Rivera is LaDocua part II.

SmedIndy · 03-27-2002, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by hmrsf

That was tried in Boston. Scott Hatteburg clearly could not catch. Sure all the pass balls were Wakefield. Get a grip on reality Scotty. He was painful to watch. That is one position you can not substitute a big stick for. Catchers have to be able to catch. End of story.

Stolen bases don't matter in this day and age. I don't know how many runs difference there are between a good defensive catcher and a poor one, plus you won't normally need the catcher as a pinch hitter so it's easy to use them as a defensive sub.

hmrsf · 03-27-2002, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by SmedIndy

Stolen bases don't matter in this day and age. I don't know how many runs difference there are between a good defensive catcher and a poor one, plus you won't normally need the catcher as a pinch hitter so it's easy to use them as a defensive sub.

Not talking about abilty to throw out the runner. I was talking about abilty to catch the damn ball from a pitcher or infielder. I was not talking about the noodle for the arm, I was talking about abilty to catch. For tha A's sake I hope he can recieve all the throws he will get at first base.

He is just plain horrid. As a former catch......he drove me nuts. A 2 pack of Rolaids........nuts

SmedIndy · 03-27-2002, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by hmrsf

Not talking about abilty to throw out the runner. I was talking about abilty to catch the damn ball from a pitcher or infielder. I was not talking about the noodle for the arm, I was talking about abilty to catch. For tha A's sake I hope he can recieve all the throws he will get at first base.

He is just plain horrid. As a former catch......he drove me nuts. A 2 pack of Rolaids........nuts

Still, it's a matter of personal taste. For me, unless Inge learns to hit, he shouldn't start.

The Sox had Varitek, so they could spot Hatteberg.

WiredTiger · 04-05-2002, 12:18 PM

I know it's early but Rivera has been one of the lone semi-bright spots. He has batted pretty well and his defense doesn't look bad.

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WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	I wish they could combine Robert Fick, Mike Rivera and Brandon Inge into one Uber-Catcher.

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WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	I think the long term plan is to have Rivera and Inge split the job. Hopefully Rivera is LaDocua part II.

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WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	I know it's early but Rivera has been one of the lone semi-bright spots. He has batted pretty well and his defense doesn't look bad.

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