Summary[]
Ben and Sam talk about whether Kawasaki being sent to the minors tells us anything about chemistry, then discuss how much the Tigers’ defense hurts them.
Topics[]
- Munenori Kawasaki optioned and will it affect team chemistry
- If Kawasaki had a different ethnicity would he be as big a deal?
- Clubhouse chemistry impact
- Can a star be a “clubhouse guy”?
- Detroit Tigers' poor defense
Banter[]
Sam mentions Episode 37 to follow up on its Tigers content, but he and Sam first reflect on how 'low energy' they sounded in early podcast episodes. Ben adds that he couldn't believe that anyone would still be listening to the show since then, and that some listener reviews made him realize that "maybe I should turn up the energy a little bit."
Notes[]
- John Gibbons called a meeting to tell the Blue Jays that Munenori Kawasaki was being sent down.
- The Tigers are 24th in UZR, but are striking out almost 1 batter an inning.
- The Tigers allow 4 fewer balls in play a game than the Twins.
- Omar Vizquel seemed to be a clubhouse guy at age 45.