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Game 14: Twins (6-7) at Tigers (3-10)

Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, Apr 15, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


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 reply actions  

Let's continue

last night’s festivities boys. Go Tigers!

by ViolaHalo on Apr 15, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Game On

This should be this beginning…........go Tigers.

Joe
http://fantasyplayersedge.blogspot.com

by FPE on Apr 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

holy crap

that guy guarding the 42 looked like mike holmgren with a giant mustache.

Or a walrus.

Same thing, really.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

FSN+ had great timing

Show the instant replay and watch as the screen goes black.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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 Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Minny playing small ball!

That’s fine by me.

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

But...

It sucks when it works.

by russkiejedi on Apr 15, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Morneau's HR

Well, I saw that one.

Maybe I should sign off. Sheesh.

by Ian Casselberry on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

the problem today is

I brought the Starbucks to me, I can’t go to the Starbucks!

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

boom

Fear the Tilde!!!!

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Not the best AB there for Cabs. Oh well. Need some scoreless innings here.

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Apparently I jinxed him.

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Lord!

Somethings up with Robertson? What next?

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

another!

and note Ian isn’t back!

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

CARLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!!!!

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

You're so right

I feel like they actually can score.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

Great job by Lopez tonight.

Here comes Rapada.

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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 Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

CLAY EFFING RAPADA!

Go Tigers

by Tony K on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

K!!!!

VIVA RAPADA!!!!!

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, those were close. All of them. but I’ll take it!

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Zappatista

Zappatista:

I LOVE FZ, my favorite musical artist

Go Tigers

by Tony K on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Damn

For the first time I’m actually sitting up expecting something!

by pfuhrmeister on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

YEEEESSSSSSS

Go Tigers

by Tony K on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!!!!

thank you Jesse

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...

That was helpful!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

this things

have been happening on our side, nice to see if switch

by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOHOO

TILDE POWER!!!!!

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!

That’s the Magglio we saw in 2006!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

2007 actually...

Got a tad excited there!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

cmon Cabrera

it’s your turn

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

come on cabrera. it would be a good time to show up.

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

YESYESYES!

Miggy goes yard!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

MIGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

MC hammers that one!!!!!

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

BB

now that is a big boi!!!

by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoo boy!

It’s Rollercoaster time…

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm all buckled in

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAM

as I say, heart attack man..

by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

What the hell?

I can’t take this…

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

he snowconed it at the end of the glove

and then it came out as he rolled to get up. it was a drop, unfortunately.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

tough, tough call…i don’t see too much of a problem with it.

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he didn't control it

to be honest, but they could have got the ball into the infield better

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Jones

shows off his cat like reflexes! One out!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

we’ll take it. good job by jones to stab that.

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

oH no

it’s POOK!!!! C-MO! not now…

by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

gotta pitch to waste

see if C-Mo chases

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

or not...damn

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

you knew

that was going to happen

by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

ARRRRGH!

I need some motion sickness pills.

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

as long as the Tigers win

I’m fine with Monroe getting a hit.

otherwise I’m pissed!

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Jonesy

just one more

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

triple

So wait, what happened- he just barely stretched a double into a triple, is that right (don’t have TV or radio access at the moment)? If so, why on earth would you do that, as the first runner on, down by two runs in the ninth?

by Krazzid on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

no

Raburn saved a home run but didn’t make the catch. they tried to sell it and the runner apparently kept going. the tv didn’t show. then they didn’t throw in to the cutoff and brandon went running off chasing the ball.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a tad confusing...

Long fly to left, Rayburn took it back from going over the fence, but dropped it when he hit the turf. When throwing the ball in, it got away, allowing Young to go to 3rd.

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't care about your WHIP

Just get the damn save, Jones!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

get this overwith

i’m turning blue as a smurf from not breathing!

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweep!!!!!!!!!!

Even if it’s only two games, both were HUGE victories.A

Check out Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions blog

by Sean Yuille on Apr 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

A series SWEEP!

Finally!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!

mark it a backwards K for the win!

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

YES

another nice comeback win. like it!

by LosTigres on Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe Ian...

Should stay away from all game threads!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

every single win

so far, has been a comeback. Not all of them this late, of course.

by Krazzid on Apr 15, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

An offense starting to click

vs. a struggling CC Sabathia (0-2 11.67 ERA) tomorrow…could be fun

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Cle 3 Bos 3 top of the 8th

do I smell another JoBo blow-up?

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

We can only hope!

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by BigAl on Apr 15, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahhh

that would explain why Betancourt isn’t in in the 8th

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Manny got plunked

Youk follows with a double…2 in scoring position with 1 out

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cabrera?

Maybe I missed it (I did miss a few games in the past couple, ha) but was this his first work at first base?

by Zappatista on Apr 15, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

third

Cabrera started earlier in the week, then went to defensive sub at first in the ninth last night as well. Frankly, I prefer him there.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pistons wrap up home court

Which is to say, if they get past Boston in the playoffs, they own the court against the West.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

things are going to be ok

The White Sox are a decent team… but I have to think beating the Tigers five of six times helped them to that 8-5 record a bit. Heck, they’re not even .500 against the rest of baseball.

The team is coming back together. The base has not run off without them.

Like Ian said, what a difference two nights can make.

by Kurt Mensching on Apr 15, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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