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 Twins @ Detroit Tigers
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
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Let's continue
last night’s festivities boys. Go Tigers!
by ViolaHalo on
Apr 15, 2008 7:01 PM EDT
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Game On
This should be this beginning…........go Tigers.
by FPE on
Apr 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Minny playing small ball!
That’s fine by me.
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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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
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Another walk for Pudge
That is three thus far
by miggy4mvp on
Apr 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Actually, I think I do need to reboot
Coincidence? Hmm…
by Ian Casselberry on
Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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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
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Ian, if you rebooted
GO DO IT AGAIN!
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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boom
Fear the Tilde!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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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
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Not the best AB there for Cabs. Oh well. Need some scoreless innings here.
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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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
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Good Lord!
Somethings up with Robertson? What next?
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Great job by Lopez tonight.
Here comes Rapada.
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 9:04 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
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K!!!!
VIVA RAPADA!!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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wow, those were close. All of them. but I’ll take it!
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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Zappatista
Zappatista:
I LOVE FZ, my favorite musical artist
Go Tigers
by Tony K on
Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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he pitches funny
but I sure like the results.
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Damn
For the first time I’m actually sitting up expecting something!
by pfuhrmeister on
Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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cmon Sheff
let’s drive one in the gap
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by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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YES!!!!
thank you Jesse
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by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Well...
That was helpful!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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this things
have been happening on our side, nice to see if switch
by Zappatista on
Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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WOOHOO
TILDE POWER!!!!!
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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i'm glad you can
i’m still holding my breath!
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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YES!
That’s the Magglio we saw in 2006!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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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
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by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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come on cabrera. it would be a good time to show up.
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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YESYESYES!
Miggy goes yard!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
MC hammers that one!!!!!
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by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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Whoo boy!
It’s Rollercoaster time…
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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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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What the hell?
I can’t take this…
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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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 MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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tough, tough call…i don’t see too much of a problem with it.
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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I think he didn't control it
to be honest, but they could have got the ball into the infield better
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Jones
shows off his cat like reflexes! One out!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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we’ll take it. good job by jones to stab that.
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Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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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
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or not...damn
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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ARRRRGH!
I need some motion sickness pills.
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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as long as the Tigers win
I’m fine with Monroe getting a hit.
otherwise I’m pissed!
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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C'mon Jonesy
just one more
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by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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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?
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Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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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.
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Apr 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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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
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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
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get this overwith
i’m turning blue as a smurf from not breathing!
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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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
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A series SWEEP!
Finally!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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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
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YES
another nice comeback win. like it!
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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All right Ian
You can come back now.
by pfuhrmeister on
Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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Maybe Ian...
Should stay away from all game threads!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Can I come back in now?
I stayed out for the greater good.
by Ian Casselberry on
Apr 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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Cle 3 Bos 3 top of the 8th
do I smell another JoBo blow-up?
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
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Apr 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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We can only hope!
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by BigAl on
Apr 15, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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ahhh
that would explain why Betancourt isn’t in in the 8th
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Apr 15, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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8th inning for the Sox...
Ramirez up
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Apr 15, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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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
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DP for the Tribe
somehow they escape.
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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why couldn't lugo do that against the Tigers?
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by rock n rye on
Apr 15, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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fans sound happy
by the FSN guy anyway
by MackAveKurt on
Apr 15, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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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?
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Apr 15, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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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.
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Apr 15, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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Pistons wrap up home court
Which is to say, if they get past Boston in the playoffs, they own the court against the West.
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Apr 15, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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So...
Varitek just put the Sox up in the ninth.
by LosTigres on
Apr 15, 2008 10:15 PM EDT
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One game behind at the end of the night?
What a difference two nights can make.
by Ian Casselberry on
Apr 15, 2008 10:28 PM EDT
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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.
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