Game 14: Twins (6-7) at Tigers (3-10)
by Ian Casselberry
on Apr 15, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
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Minnesota @ Detroit
Scott Baker (2-0, 4.63) vs. 
Nate Robertson (0-1, 7.84)
The Minnesota Twins could be exactly the team Nate Robertson needs to see right now. He hasn't been very good in his first two starts this season, but against the Twins, he's been fantastic recently. In his last three games vs. Minnesota, Robertson only allowed three runs over 21 innings.
Scott Baker hasn't been quite as successful against the Tigers, failing to get the win in each of his three starts. However, the last time he pitched at Comerica Park, Baker was outstanding, allowing just one run and three hits over eight innings. Fortunately for Detroit, Jeremy Bonderman was just a little better that night, keeping the Twins off the scoreboard.
Tonight, to commemorate the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut, several Twins and Tigers players will be wearing Robinson's #42. You can see which Minnesota players will wear #42 here, but one of them will be former (and admittedly bitter) Tiger Craig Monroe, who will start tonight at designated hitter. The six Tigers wearing #42 tonight will be Dontrelle Willis, Jacque Jones, Curtis Granderson, Gary Sheffield, Marcus Thames, and Ivan Rodriguez.
Short Hops:
- Twinkie Town is worried about Pat Neshek.
- Baseball Digest Daily's Bill Baer believes trading Sheffield could solve some problems for the Tigers.
- Speaking of Sheffield, Detroit Tigers Thoughts points to an interesting (though troubling) article about his aching shoulder.
- Granderson (whose batting practice went well today, hopefully) wants some appreciation for Clete Thomas and Brandon Inge.
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Starting Lineups
MINNESOTA
- 1. Carlos Gomez, CF
2. Brendan Harris, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Delmon Young, LF
6. Jason Kubel, RF
7. Craig Monroe, DH
8. Mike Lamb, 3B
9. Matt Tolbert, SS
DETROIT
- 1. Clete Thomas, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Gary Sheffield, DH
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 3B
6. Carlos Guillen, 1B
7. Edgar Renteria, SS
8. Ivan Rodriguez, C
9. Marcus Thames, LF
Why no Adam Everett at shortstop for the Twins? Turns out he’s been nursing an injured shoulder, which might have caused that error he committed last night.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 15, 2008 6:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Let's continue
last night’s festivities boys. Go Tigers!
by ViolaHalo on Apr 15, 2008 7:01 PM EDT 0 recs
holy crap
that guy guarding the 42 looked like mike holmgren with a giant mustache.
Or a walrus.
Same thing, really.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 7:11 PM EDT 0 recs
FSN+ had great timing
Show the instant replay and watch as the screen goes black.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 7:12 PM EDT 0 recs
CHEF!
Eat em up!
Maybe it’s just mental from his own suggestion and some hits yesterday and tody, but I really do feel like Sheffield is starting to play better after his shouder scar tissue tore.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Sorry I'm Late...
Any explanation of why Thames is starting? Is Jones out, or did someone realize he’s just not very good? (Sac Fly last night notwithstanding…)
by russkiejedi on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Boney!
Glad to see you. Thanks for stopping by.
by Ian Casselberry on
Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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Was Sheffield's shot a typical laser beam...
or was it a majestic blast?
by Boney on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT 0 recs
Minny playing small ball!
That’s fine by me.
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 7:42 PM EDT 0 recs
MLB.TV
is anybody else’s feed slow?
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT 0 recs
wow
2 pitches 2 hits…did Grilli get traded to the Twins?
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Damn...
I was hoping for more from Thames. It’s up to CLETE.
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs
Good evening
Finally get to watch some baseball tonight. I missed a Sheff home run, eh?
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT 0 recs
no wonder they're losing
Ian wasn’t here. now if only we had a red wings game to switch over to when things get scary.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Sheff's HR
Don’t know if you know this, but gameday now has video highlights. You can watch the dinger if you like.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Boo Ian!
Jeez, I flip the channel for just a minute and it’s 4-1? Yep, must be Ian’s fault. Now I’m tempted to go back to the Gene Wilder interview speacial on TCM. It’s fascinating.
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT 0 recs
Actually, I think I do need to reboot
Coincidence? Hmm…
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT 0 recs
the problem today is
I brought the Starbucks to me, I can’t go to the Starbucks!
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT 0 recs
boom
Fear the Tilde!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT 0 recs
HR Magglio!
Easy out Miguel. Damn, his bat needs to heat up.
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT 0 recs
Not the best AB there for Cabs. Oh well. Need some scoreless innings here.
by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT 0 recs
Nate giving the bullpen some rest so far this evening. It would be great if he can get out of this inning unharmed.
by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Good Lord!
Somethings up with Robertson? What next?
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Lopez in...
I guess he’s one of the guys I trust after that outing the other night.
by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT 0 recs
I trust Lopez
as much as you can trust someone in the bullpen, and Bautista more or less.
Still like to see Miner and/or Grilli gone if they don’t start performing.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT 0 recs
another one
now how about one with someone on base
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT 0 recs
What a difference a day makes
Now there is always a feeling that the Tigers aren’t out of it.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT 0 recs
You're so right
I feel like they actually can score.
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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The middle of the order is finally coming alive!
Let’s hope the pen keeps this a one run game.
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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Amazing, isn't it?
When they were down 4-1, it didn’t feel like an insurmountable deficit.
Nice to see the bullpen perform well, although I think Jones has stock in Rolaids.
by mparks on
Apr 15, 2008 10:56 PM EDT
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He who shall not be named
says hello from beyond BYB, where he avoiding so as to jinx those who we hope shall win.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT 0 recs
K!!!!
VIVA RAPADA!!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT 0 recs
wow, those were close. All of them. but I’ll take it!
by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Zappatista
Zappatista:
I LOVE FZ, my favorite musical artist
Go Tigers
by Tony K on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT 0 recs
I don't care
if he stands on his head naked, as long as he gets the outs.
by pfuhrmeister on
Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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top of the order coming up
need it this inning, don’t want to see Joe Nathan tonight
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT 0 recs
thx
he was a bad, bad, man….too bad I didn’t really understand until he was gone.
by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT 0 recs
Well, I just started listening like a year ago, but I have it all from Freak Out! to Wazoo.
Go Tigers
by Tony K on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT 0 recs
clete
seems like he struggles when they pitch him away….go with it young’n
by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT 0 recs
Damn
For the first time I’m actually sitting up expecting something!
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT 0 recs
cmon Sheff
let’s drive one in the gap
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT 0 recs
YES!!!!
thank you Jesse
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Well...
That was helpful!
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT 0 recs
this things
have been happening on our side, nice to see if switch
by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT 0 recs
WOOHOO
TILDE POWER!!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT 0 recs
YES!
That’s the Magglio we saw in 2006!
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT 0 recs
2007 actually...
Got a tad excited there!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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cmon Cabrera
it’s your turn
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT 0 recs
come on cabrera. it would be a good time to show up.
by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT 0 recs
YESYESYES!
Miggy goes yard!
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
MC hammers that one!!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Whoo boy!
It’s Rollercoaster time…
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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT 0 recs
i'm all buckled in
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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