Originally Posted by
RockSports17
Well, it's ignorant, but it's the truth. Have you watched any Tigers games?
Vance Wilson is actually as good defensively as Pudge. Maybe even better. No Vance isn't as good offensively, but he fills in for Pudge quite well. You act like Pudge is out for the rest of the season. The article states "day to day". I don't see what the big deal is.
If Pudge is the reason this team has been succesful, then why haven't we been this good the last two seasons (before this season) he has been here? Huh?
I give credit where credit is due. Credit is due to this great coaching staff that Leyland has put together. This team would NOT be as good as it is right now if it wasn't for Leyland.
Yes, our only backup catchers are Wilson, Inge, and not to mention Shelton can catch if he wants to. Shelton played catcher before he was moved to 1B by the Tigers. Pitchers have gained confidence because of the coaching staff, and the great pitching coach Chuck Hernandez.