Dmitri Young broke his fibula when his foot caught in the turf while avoiding a tag. The initial projection is that he’ll miss 6 weeks. This will probably mean more playing time for Norton, Shelton and Monroe. Trammell wanted to rest Rondell White tomorrow night on the turf. His resting may be DH’ing tomorrow night. Or Pudge could DH so that he wouldn’t have to catch the day after a night game.
Other thougts from tonight:
-Mike Maroth has to be thrilled to get the W tonight after the nightmare that was last year. Even more impressive than Maroth was Nate Robertson. Nate Robertson assumed the role of 4 inning closer and picked up the save. He had 7 K’s in 4 innings against 2 walks and one hit.
-The new guys continue to produce with Guillen hitting a homer and Pudge, White, and Vina all getting two hits
-Small ball wasn’t so effective for the Tigers. Norton missed a hit and run and Vina was cut down. Sanchez was caught stealing, albeit after beating out a bunt single.
-Munson continues to struggle at third making an error. He did recover and threw out Hinske trying to score.
-In 5 at-bats pinch hitting specialist Greg Norton has 4 strike outs. Is anyone else anxious to see Shelton?
Yeah, I’m not really sure what Tram’s love affair is with Norton. Makes you wonder what he has on Tram. Dirty pictures? Tape Recordings?
How long do you think Tram will have patience with my boy?
not to worry Ms Munson, Eric isnt going anywhere. He’s a nutoriously slow starter, give him time and he will explode!
I think Petrick or Torres is gonna get the call until Urbina is ready.
I want Monroe to play! After Young’s injury he has to get more playing time. He hit 23 homers and 70 rib’s last year as a rookie! He is good and he deserves to play more than Norton or any other bench player.