Detroit – Tigers' television broadcaster Jason Benetti, as he does, asked manager AJ Hinch a thought-provoking question before the game Saturday.
It was Hinch's 933rd game at the helm of the Tigers, which tied him for fifth most in club history with Steve O'Neill (1943-1948) and a guy named Ty Cobb (1921-1926). Cobb, of course, was a player-manager.
"One of the few times in my career I've been mentioned with Ty Cobb," Hinch said.
Benetti asked Hinch what he would be like as a player-manager.
"I'd play myself against a lefty," he said. "Though I don't think I could catch up to (White Sox starter Anthony) Kay's fastball. But that is one thing I would recommend to the manager side of me. I'd also pinch-hit for myself, which shouldn't surprise anybody."
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It was Hinch's 933rd game at the helm of the Tigers, which tied him for fifth most in club history with Steve O'Neill (1943-1948) and a guy named Ty Cobb (1921-1926). Cobb, of course, was a player-manager.
"One of the few times in my career I've been mentioned with Ty Cobb," Hinch said.
Benetti asked Hinch what he would be like as a player-manager.
"I'd play myself against a lefty," he said. "Though I don't think I could catch up to (White Sox starter Anthony) Kay's fastball. But that is one thing I would recommend to the manager side of me. I'd also pinch-hit for myself, which shouldn't surprise anybody."
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