When I played for him at Evansville, I wasn't the only one who thought the next stop for him would be managing the Tigers.
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It's certainly not the ideal situation, but we have good arms in the bullpen. We have some guys who can step up.Tom Brookens
There's not a situation that can come up that he hasn't been through and can't give you advice on. It'll be a tremendous loss for the Tigers' organization. These kids listen to him and learn a lot from him.
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It's no different at any level. You goes as far as your pitching takes you. ... What hurt us in the playoffs was not having Vasquez healthy. He was 7-0 and that's tough to lose guys like him.
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His biggest problem isn't his arm he has a great arm. His problem is his inconsistency. One time he looks good, the next time he fails to get it over the plate. If it's 3-1 or 3-2, hitters will rip you. He has to do it today, then do it five days from now.
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You never know what to expect in your first year. It all boils down to your players. They performed and did a great job. We had some nice ballplayers and some kids that have a chance to move up in the organization.
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