tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949841996250681646.post6883088562125993597..comments2023-10-30T03:03:58.834-07:00Comments on GROUND BALL WITH EYES: Best players of the last 30 years, #23: Ivan RodriguezJason Lukeharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519510722372181851noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949841996250681646.post-63291541119004244242016-04-11T10:34:33.661-07:002016-04-11T10:34:33.661-07:00Most fans are primarily drawn to big offensive num...Most fans are primarily drawn to big offensive numbers, but there is something incredibly satisfying about having a player who is a defensive ace, especially at such an important position. I'm an Indians fan, and watching Omar Vizquel was a pleasure; watching Vizquel and Roberto Alomar together was a delight.Jason Lukeharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09519510722372181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949841996250681646.post-89644029216753977902016-04-11T09:36:39.611-07:002016-04-11T09:36:39.611-07:00When Pudge joined the Tigers (my hometown team) I ...When Pudge joined the Tigers (my hometown team) I was immediately amazed at what he was able to do defensively. I'd never seen a catcher control a game like he did -- managing pitchers, throwing out baserunners, snap throws to first to pick off a distracted runner. For me, watching Rodriguez was always must-see TV. He'll always be remembered in Detroit as the linchpin of the Tigers' turnaround from a 100-loss laughingstock to a perennial playoff contender.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525178182506776610noreply@blogger.com