As expected, Brandon Inge was activated Friday off the 15-day disabled list after his rehabilitation stint at Triple-A Toledo. And, as expected, there was a very large, very vocal group of fans who were not happy.
Here's a sampling of the reaction (at least the printable, PG-rated ones) from social media:
[View the story "Brandon Inge is back, and everyone's ________" on Storify ]Brandon Inge is back, and everyone's ________ After 11 years with the Detroit Tigers (the longest tenure of any current player), Brandon Inge has become a lightning rod for controversy, criticism. While it seems he still has a whole host of fans, he also has a whole host of very vocal detractors — as could be heard from the boos on Opening Day. Storified by Matthew B. Mowery · Sat, Apr 14 2012 09:43:36
Every time his name comes up in news about the team (or quite often when the news isn't even about him), the reaction is immediate. It was no different with Friday's news, that he was being activated off the 15-day disabled list:
#Tigers send Danny Worth, Brayan Villarreal to Toledo, and recall Brandon Inge, Adam Wilk, Saturday's SP. Inge may start Sun. vs. Sale, tooMatthew B. Mowery
Once the news (which wasn't really a newsflash at all) broke Friday afternoon, confirming that Inge would, indeed, be rejoining the team after his rehab assignment in Triple-A Toledo, the fan angst hit social media almost immediately.
Brandon Inge, having been around Tigers organization for so long, must know where some skeletons are. Why else would they keep him in fold?Ross Maghielse
It's official, Danny Worth is getting straight up hosed in favor of Brandon Inge.Patrick OKennedy
Brandon Inge is terrible but I'm sure he will get the start tomorrow when he comes off the DLRyan Holbrook
Would you rather start adam dunn or brandon inge at DH for your baseball team? Killing yourself isn't an option.Adam Duxter
If the Tigers disappoint this season, the first line of the 2012 story will be, "And Detroit has recalled Brandon Inge."John Turner
After hammering the ball to the tune of a .111 avg at Toledo, Brandon Inge will be called up. Makes absolutely no sense at all.Brian Myrick
RT @dumbshitonmlive: "Inge has more lives than Rasputin" ... Brandon? http://twitpic.com/99j7u5Eric S
Brb throwing up RT @freeptigers: Tigers call up Brandon Inge, plan to start him Sunday http://goo.gl/fb/Ij45jDuncan Smith
The only thing more insulting than Brandon Inge's putrid batting average is his ego. #TigersJay Scott Smith
Can i boo a tweet? RT @freeptigers: Tigers optioned Danny Worth and Brayan Villarreal to Toledo to make room for Adam Wilk and Brandon Inge.Colby Bodzick
Sending Worth down for Inge is not a good baseball move... #Tigers #BadContractKen Ostroff
@Tom_Gage I rather have Rick Porcello hitting Sunday then Brandon Inge, I think Porcello has more pop in his bat.Jimmy Kemp
Phew! Brandon Inge is returning to the #tigers - no more of this losing to the White Sox stuff... am I right? (sarcasm)Kevin Essebaggers
@mjtengel Good luck. Brandon "half man half God" Inge just got recalled.Andithon Harbear
If Brandon Inge is a good hitter, why doesn't he hit good? #moneyballChad Balluza
What are the perks of having Brandon inge as a tiger. Please someone enlighten me on thisAnthony Yasso
O no brandon inge is back up #cuthim #neverbeengoodShane
I'm sorry but Brandon Inge needs to go, not be brought back up to the bigs.Patrick Krolczyk
Thinking about protesting Brandon Inge being called up......unless it's Raburn that's sent down #tigersSarah
can the saints put a bounty on brandon inge?Jeramy Stover
I hate brandon inge. He is like a .175 career hitter and he still has a job? #No #RetireDrew Dietrich
Brandon inge goes 1-9 in the minor leagues down at Toledo. He is back with the tigers. #LeylandForPresident #IDontGetIt #KKKKGroundoutKkkDrew Dietrich
Brandon Inge: "I'm not worried about the results right now." Let that sink in for a few minutes #Tigers fans...Kevin MacMillan
@bobwojnowski i hope fri the 13th means brandon inge blows out his a.c.led spencer
@beckjason Leyland should be fired for bring back that bum Brandon Inge!!Wayne Early
@stephenasmith is to ESPN as Brandon Inge is to the Tigers ... both lack talent and are annoying every time they speak in the media ...Brad Farquhar
Brandon Inge to rejoin the Tigers for this weekends series with Chicago. Well, there went Detroits chance at the World Series!Rob Roberts
#Tigers did what they could do to hold down the fort until Brandon Inge's triumphant return today.Farris Khan
Friday the 13th and Brandon Inge is scheduled to return to the #Tigers. Coincidence? I think not.Patrick Hayes
thoroughly bummed...the @tigers are actually going to bring brandon inge back to the big leagues. #cringe #mendozalinemike
@patcaputo98 @TerryFoster971 Having a tough time comprehending sending Worth down for Inge. This circus will effect the team eventually.The Commish
unless he is relevant to the game or part of a roster move, i hereby decree that my twitter is an Inge-free zone.conciergeqk6
Can the Inge love from the Tigers please end?!? Did you hear the boo's on opening day??? 80% of your fans don't want to see him! @tigersJoel Doehring
I'm crying into the beer I wished I had. The Tigers called up Inge. I can't think of a dumber move, he won't hit .200 or make routine plays.Cassandra Baron
Tigers call up Brandon Inge, plan to start him Sunday http://on.freep.com/HAOTSq via @freep. This move makes the tigers weaker not stronger!Jerrod Hammerback
Adam Dunn...hey at least some Tigers fans like Brandon Inge. #whitesoxDrew Hannush
Why Brandon Inge deserves a Tigers jersey over the guys we already have is beyond me. #ReleaseIngeShane Mally
Love how every time Inge's average comes up, we have to hear about how great his defense is. Tigers are currently #1 in MLB in fielding pct.Brian Lundberg
#Tigers Inge can be activated off DL on Saturday. He hit .111 in three-game rehab at Toledo cut that guy kids hit better than thatFresh Prince
Mudhens fans rejoice. Inge is now gone. Tigers fans...God help us.Joshua LeClair
Great Brandon Inge is back up with the tigers. I'd rather hear that Osama bin laden was back with the TalibanJosh Ortega
Terrible news Tigers fans, Inge will be joining the team tomorrow!NotBoesch
NO. #StopThatRightNow RT @TIGERSpeeps: Brandon Inge set to rejoin Tigers Friday http://FANpeeps.com/-peECRobert E. Dice III
Great...it's amazing how you can go down to Toledo and go 1 for 9 against AAA pitching and get called up. We may even see him in the starting lineup in Chicago...what a joy.Brennan Davis
people who embrace the AAA tigers like inge dirks and clete thomas.... i can only shake my head at you.James R. Waldron III
Well another Tigers season is upon us and with a new addition to our rotation and a new star player, good things are sure to happen. Now if only the orginization could just forget about Inge already.Aarron Thomas
How much longer do Tiger fans have to put up with Brandon Inge's greatly diminished hitting skills?'Ken Babbitt
Ryan Raybun... I didn't think it was possible, but you make me miss Brandon Inge. How can you be batting .091? Maybe we can make a trade Rayburn & Inge for a bag of used baseballs.Kevin Foley
Gotta love that Brandon Inge got booed. What a waste of a roster spot.Peter Boucher
Was it just me or were there a lot of boo's when they announced Brandon Inge? I know if I was at the game I would have been booing my butt off!Mark Sexton
The fans at opening day booed Brandon Inge lol....made my day!Katelyn Slominski
There are some who love him, however.
Man the tigers are really missing Brandon IngeChris Carroll
So excited for opening day tomorrow and Brandon Inge is still on the team woooo hooooo!!!! "LETS GO TIGERS"Christopher Keller
Excited about going to Fifth Third Field for the Detroit Tigers vs. Toledo Mud Hens Benefit game!!!! My dad Doyle Lambert has been more excited than anyone else...Lol Hoping I get to see Justin Verlander & Brandon Inge!!!!Jolyn Lambert
Defense wins championships....Brandon Inge is the man.....are you telling me without his offense we can't win???????? Come on! Miguel, Prince, Austin, Boesch????? Whatever people.......Miguel 3rd base? (maybe 30lbs ago)Mike Andridge
Brandon Inge will play in Sundays game. #happygirl @IngesBrainLauren
Brandon Inge activated!!!!Ryan Handy
YAYYYYYY! Just in time for me to see him tomorrow :) RT @freepsports: Brandon Inge will join #Tigers tomorrow, likely to start Sunday.Lauren S.
Ryan raburn < brandon inge #AnyDayJordan Ruggeri
Some days (like today) I miss Brandon Inge being at third, he's quite a defender! No doubt about that fact! #TigersKelsey Stoddard
im missing my tiger Brandon IngeBrenna Schafer
just met brandon inge again. #yeploveTherese V
my boys going to be back on the roster #inge #tigersTherese V
@tigers Following yesterday's @MudHens Brandon Inge stayed and signed autographs for the fans by the dugout. #Class #RespectScott Hochenberg
Booing Inge on opening day..what kind of tigers fan are they(you). Just because there is a new toy in the box...it doesn't mean u mistreat the old loyal toys. Go Inge...eat em' up!!!Dakota Bahlau
Disgusted that Brandon got Booed on opening day. You are a not a real Tiger fan when you boo someone on the team. Go #15!!!!!Tina Wooten Tenharmsel
And, frankly, there are some who just seem tired of listening to all the anger ...
Is Brandon Inge satan or am I just misinterpreting EVERY SINGLE tweet and Facebook post?! Sheesh... #tigers #detroitBrian Gasparovich
Inge has been called up. Prepared to listen to it nonstop on Valenti and Foster tomorrow. #TigersSpartyBasketball
Bring on the "Inge would've made that play" talk #TigersJustin Pollack
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