Game 15: Tigers (4-10) at Indians (5-9)
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 16, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (0-0, -.--) vs. 
C.C. Sabathia (0-1, 7.84)
What a difference two games can make. How do you feel about this series against the Cleveland Indians now, compared to how you may have been feeling on Sunday? Much like Gary Sheffield's shoulder, everything might not be firing quite yet. But after sweeping the Twins, both Sheff and the Tigers look as if things might be coming together for the first time this season.
As badly as Detroit has played in beginning the season 4-10, the Tribe provided some consolation to panicked Tigers fans with their own struggles. Cleveland has lost six of its last nine games, and much like the Minnesota Twins, their bullpen has blown leads the past two nights. That leaves the Indians just one game ahead of the Tigers going into this series. Neither team has the record we might have expected at this point in the season, but we did figure they'd be close to one another.
Armando Galarraga comes up from Toledo to start for the injured Dontrelle Willis, which could be some good fortune, given how wobbly the D-Train had been in his first two appearances. In two starts with the Mud Hens, Galarraga had a 2-0 record and 2.25 ERA, with 11 strikeouts in 12 innings. And providing some pitching depth from the minors is exactly what Dave Dombrowski had in mind when got Galarraga back in February. (Francis Beltran, by the way, goes back to Toledo to clear a roster spot.)
Coming off a 256-inning workload last season, you had to think C.C. Sabathia might be worn down this year. Whether it's because of that or his unresolved contract situation, the Indians' #1 starter hasn't pitched like an ace so far. Sabathia got knocked around in his first two games, and was outright bombed in his last start against Oakland, giving up nine runs and 12 hits in just 3 1/3 innings. He won three of his five starts vs. the Tigers last season, though Detroit hit him pretty well.
Let's Go Tribe has your SB Nation opposing view for the next two games.
I'll be on the road to Knoxville for most of the day, which is why this Game Thread is going up early. (And if there was any breaking news, that's why I missed it.) Hopefully, I'll be able to join you in the comments by game time, as I'll need you guys to keep me up on developing situations. Considering my presence seemed to jinx the Tigers last night, however, maybe I shouldn't be hanging out in the Game Threads anymore. Keep the light on for BYB, people!
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I see two outcomes tonight
1) Sabathia returns to form and the Tigers have a frustrating night at the plate
2) The bats are awoken further and feast off of CC
fingers crossed for door number 2
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since Ian isn't around right now...
...someone might as well throw this up.
Tigers:
1. Pudge Rodriguez, C
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. Marcus Thames, LF
9. Brandon Inge, CF
Indians:
1. Grady Sizemore, CF
2. David Dellucci, LF
3. Travis Hafner, DH
4. Victor Martinez, C
5. Jonnhy Peralta, SS
6. Ryan Garko, 1B
7. Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B
8. Franklin Gutierrez, RF
9. Casey Blake, 3B
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Auspicous start for Armando
Let’s hope he settles down.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, Miggy!
He’s starting to feel it.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Tigers are winning...
Which means Ian isn’t around!
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I assume he meant
Knoxville, TN. I lived there for a while and is beautiful. Plenty to do and see, especially the smokies….so I don’t blame him AND I like winning!
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Miggy does it again! RBI single!
The AL best look out if Cabrera has finally found his comfort zone.
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Galarraga
I don’t have the game on TV. Does Galarraga look as good as his stats?
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
by spotstarters on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else on XM?
These announcers are HIDEOUS.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it's sacrelige
but I actually think the Tribe announcers usually do a good job. What are they doing?
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For example
They are chatting and then they say “Baker broke the wrong way on that” “Yep he sure did” “He must have been expecting a curveball” “Well Cabrera ended up hitting that one where Baker wasn’t.” “Yeah he sure broke the wrong way” “And now its 3-0 Tigers.”
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Yeah – that’s bad. The worst I’ve heard recently is the Texas Rangers PBP guy. I was listening to the Angels/rangers on XM yesterday and he was calling it like it was on TV. “Did you see that?” ” I can’t believe what I’m seeing!” “That was just ridiculous!”
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst I've heard is the White Sox crew.
Hawk and Jackson. I realize that they are TV guys but they are impossibly boring. I’ve watched White Sox games on WGN with the TV muted before.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
XM
I agree completely. The 2nd inning was painful.
by CinciGirl on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then
At the end of the third, it just kind of went to a commercial without any indication that the third out was recorded!
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frickin Dish Network
I can’t watch the game because they don’t have enough alternate channels available or some kind of B.S. excuse. But it sure as hell a good thing they have 4 info channels and 10 shopping channel. Oh yeah, and they are showing mot NBA game of teams that can’t even make the playoffs; including two channels devoted to the Knicks.
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Living in Ohio....
...I have this one on the Indians TV network, but at least I can see the Tigers tonight.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AG
he is looking pretty sharp. nice curveball. good location so far..
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we're doin good
Don’t have the game to watch but happy with that box score
by rossjohnson87 on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe
the Indians have just one more win that we do. Ouch.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No one
Is really dominating the Central atm, we’re only 4.5 games out I think, which is amazing considering how we started
by rossjohnson87 on Apr 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding?
If the Tigers win today, they actually move up to a tie with these Clevelanders
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can believe it
I have Joe Borowski on my fantasy team :(
or should that be a :) ?
Anything keeping the rest of the central from sprinting out too far ahead while the Tigers find their stripes is a good thing.
Should have dropped that bum last week, but I figured, how bad can he get, he had a ton of saves last year. At least his implosions did the Tigers some good….
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BALK
Sabathia’s pants got in the way. Could those be any bigger?
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon sheff
use that balk to your advantage!
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just make some contact
No outs and a guy on 2nd…..need to get him home.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheff's had one Hell of an at bat!
That’s making Sabathia work!
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great
at-bat. What is this? Patience at the plate? Tigers? Hmmmmmm
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
81 is a lot of pitches...
with no outs in the 5th inning…
by russkiejedi on Apr 16, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could handle...
Having miggy come up with the bases loaded.
by russkiejedi on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As my man Phil used to say
Holy Cow!
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible call
on that strike. TERRIBLE.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep your head in the game Miggy
Come on.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the way to wriggle off the hook
Although, I just fired up the Gamecast feature on espn’s web site, and they show that 4th pitch inside the strike zone and the 5th borderline….is the ump squeezing the zone a bit tonight?
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-2
got him right where we want him (see last two batters)
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Miggy!
Man, all of the sudden he is flat out raking!
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Miggy does it AGAIN!
2 run single. You know, he’s pretty good…
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all pressure
Now they can all just relax and play the game the way they know how.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHEEEE!
Renteria with the slam! This is the Tigers I expected to see this season!
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Gamecast is way behind. They’re still on 3-1…
by russkiejedi on Apr 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's like watching a martial arts movie
you guys are real time, this gamecast thing most certainly is not….i’ll hit post when it updates, see the time lag
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least a minute behind
and according to it, renteria isn’t even up yet….i’ll just watch you guys instead
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the only thing that sucks
i sat renteria and started CC…dumbass i am…
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mario on CC
“The numbers are official…and pretty ugly!” LOL
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Grilli
Can’t screw this one up
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Au Contraire...
More than half the game to go. The guy is special
by russkiejedi on Apr 16, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
better than borowski's
from either last week (3 run HR after 1 out for an 81.00) or this week (3 runs after 2 outs for a slightly better 40.50)
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it possible
that Sabathia’s pitching is so terrible because he’s morbidly obese? I’m not trying to be funny – I’m serious. There’s no way that can be good for his pitching.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The weight,
combined with the ton of innings he pitched in 07, could definitely be taking it’s toll.
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hit parade continues!
A liner off the left field wall for a looong Thames single.
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BANG!
Another liner off the wall for Inge. This is amusing.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Notorious I-N-G-E
What a great at bat…worked him…Inge may have really matured at the plate through all of this…
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap...
we’ve batted around without an out. Looks like the boys were saving it all up.
by russkiejedi on Apr 16, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Pudge!
Lay off the high hard stuff!
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I suppose
someone had to make an out eventually
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hehe
it’s not always you can go 0-4 by the 5th inning.
I’ll forgive him for the not-so-brilliant lead off batter performance since the Tigers are up a bit
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you gotta give me more than that
this lag is killing me….i’m guessing…..double play, inge gets caught leaning on a line drive???
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, it was a good thing!
good for the Tigers anyway….you want a laugh, go scroll through the Let’s Go Tribe game thread
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martinez
Thought the base were loaded? Way to have your CATCHER keep his head in the game!
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, wasn't that magical...
Thanks, Victor!
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
All I get is FC to SS, Thames scores.
by russkiejedi on Apr 16, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catcher failed to tag Thames
Failed to even TRY
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Placido grounded to short, Peralta threw home but Martinez thought there was a force out at the plate and tried to “double” Inge at third.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
given the bullpen, it must be said
you know, to ward off curses or vampires or stuff like that…..but watch that be the winning run tonight…..
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dontrelle
Take your time on the DL. Your spot is in good hands.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man what a game
not to be able to watch, this is what we’ve been waiting
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn straight...
Gallaraga is looking good. The breaking ball absolutely froze Cabrera!
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dontrelle can take some extra time on the DL
get fully healthy, figure out the arm issues
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is nice to
bring someone up and have them perform. Makes one feel much better if/when someone gets dinged up a little.
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
The way these last two nights have gone, we may have to ban Ian from the game threads until further notice.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But
He was around for the 11-9 game, right?
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The tribe has spoken.
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mercifully
the sound on my TV went off, just as the Indians announcers were talking about Maggs hair.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
His weakness is away…he can’t handle those
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS IS SO AWESOME. RUN UP THE SCORE ON THOSE BASTARDS!
In all honesty, the Indians rank amongst the Ohio State Buckeyes and Colorado Avalanche amongst teams I like. I HATE Cleveland.
Go Tigers
by Tony K on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey pudge
ever heard of TAKING A PITCH?
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge
We gotta get him on the hit wagon.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate CC Sabathia
I hate Casey Blake’s stupid beard,
I hate how much of a girl Grady Sizemore is,
EVERYTHING. Go Tigs!
Go Tigers
by Tony K on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but how do you really fell?
sorry, couldn’t help myself :)
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
feel! Feel!
can’t type no more, time to go home I think
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even you can't screw this up
Come on, but keep Grilli outside.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry....
just couldn’t help it at the time…
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon pudge
as a leadoff hitter, you have one job….GET ON BASE!
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
i thought we got cabrera so Guillen could play first base
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did you see
that display, i bet Grandy was not feeling that before the game. AND for GOOD reason!
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to watch Yanks-Red Sox
The Yankees’ bullpen looks about as bad as the Twins’.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
And if he IS back, Girardi was a moron for not bringing him in.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 16, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got my vote
1 hitter through 6.2? Not too shabby
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
paging Harry Doyle
that’s all they got is one GD hit???
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You
may need a mayor a little worse….ya think?
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from dinner
and some wedding planning stuff…What’d I miss :)
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it appears
reports of the Tigers demise have been exaggerated
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this Gallaraga's MLB debut?
Haven’t paid much attention to the farm, where’d he come from, anyway?
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Came from Texas
Pitch something like only 8 inn. in the majors
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First for us
He started at least one last year for walker, Texas Rangers
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toledo
but he was in the Texas system last year.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
2-0 Nashville early in the 1st period.
I’m going to watch the Tigers for a while, and hope as Ian not watching = a Tigers win, my not watching = Red Wings win.
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least this is going better
than the red wings….down 2-0, 2 goals inside a frickin minute
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now the question is
How long does Leyland leave him in?
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the one hit makes a difference
if it was a no hitter, there might be a temptation, but since that’s not the case, I’d say give grilli a chance to work some crap out (kidding!!!)
by ahtrap on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't care
just as long as the Gas Can and Minner don’t see the field
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Gas Can!
Did you make that up? Good stuff.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't take credit
I think Ian used it
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hockey
still a sport? one can still watch this sport on the tellie?
of course, i joke, but in Indiana hockey isn’t exactly held in the highest regard, couldn’t help myself.
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I use to love Hockey
But haven’t watched a game since the strike
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lived in Bloomington
Indiana while getting my master’s, and I could barely find the scores on the last page of the paper. It might as well be non-existent.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah
ND (ugh) is the only school in the state with a D1 hockey team.
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I go to GR Griffins
when its dollar beer and dog nite
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
take him out
take em out while hes ahead, hes had a damn good night
by spartyboy40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a LOOOONG
foul ball. He’s gassed/
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clap it up
for gallaraga…..beastly performance
by spartyboy40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grilli = Darko
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Easily...
The best by a Tigers starter this year! Galarraga was dominant.
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a good time for him
A chance to gain some confidence, and he won’t stay out there long enough to f—- it up.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Indians Annoucers
are asking, in all seriousness, why Leyland pulled Galarraga. “He’s only given up one hit, and made 81 pitches!”
Ummm…he’s visibly OUT of gas?????
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yah,
I turned the volume off a long time ago, really just a continuation of the hacks that the white sox have..
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Grilli
is completely terrible. Horrid.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord man
Just put it over the plate
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're in then
You have to be better. Just have to.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he really isn't a player at all
just some guy with a custom jersey that took a wrong turn at a game a couple years ago
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I have to love him?
I can barely tolerate him!
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by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's kinda entertaining with a 10 run lead...
Most other times? Not so much.
by Brian8603 on Apr 16, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's just be thankful that we can put him into the game up 10 runs
After all, if he pitches now, Leyland won’t be tempted to use if the game is close tomorrow. Or ever.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rayburn or Thomas
anybody rather see them in left over Jacque Jones, when Grandy returns?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind seeing Miggy out there
and put Inge at thrid, I think we would be better defensivly that way
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inge at third
I’m inclined to agree.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ian, where's the
Cletus alreetus alrightus shirt at?
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 RIB's for Miggy, 5 for Rentaria
The off-season acquisitions look pretty damn good today.
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-6
Can’t wait for Granderson to be back
by miggy4mvp on Apr 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
white sux won
Best record in the AL. I hate.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quite the game going on in NYC
Yanks: 11, Sox: 9 – Top 6
by Grant E. on Apr 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Left Field
I just don’t see how the Tigers can send Clete back down to Toledo.
And did anyone notice Leyland’s coy comments about Clete possibly being a platoon? Well, if he was, there’s really only position where that would work. And I believe Jacque Jones is the current lefty sort-of platoon in LF.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 16, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AGREED.
PERIOD. JJ had has had his chance, and really, he is doing exactly what he did last year….NUTT’in.
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thames as trade bait
for a reliever? JJ for an arm? That’s the only way I see Clete staying a Tiger when Granderson’s healthy.
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't see Thames moving
Leyland loves him, but at the same time, Inge can play out there too….hmmm you might have a point….ok ya talked me into it!
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh cool
Grilli is still in there. I love drama.
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just get Pudge out
Inge at catcher permanently. Pudge is just done. And when Grandy comes back Clete gets the spot at LF sharing time with Marcus and Jaque.
Its gotta happen.
by spartyboy40 on Apr 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa there
lets calm down a little….he isn’t the pudge of old, but he is still a good catcher and really the leader on the field.
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know
I know I’m overreacting but Pudge has gotta lose some PT. Hes a great player and hes had his prime but we can’t keep players in that go 0-6 and cant catch a pop fly in the clutch.
by spartyboy40 on Apr 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge could stand to get some extra time off...
He’s looked really old out there so far this year. Maybe a extra day off now and again could help him.
by Brian8603 on Apr 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so fast my friend
He calls a great game. Helped Gallaraga out a lot tonight.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember Monday night, too
Pudge was a HUGE part of the Tigers winning that game (even without getting helped by Denard Span’s “Canseco” moment).
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also had a nice play tonight...
running damn near all the way to 3rd to catch a foul pop when the Hafner shift was on.
Still, he free swinging ways make me cringe!
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on Apr 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can't
take a pitch to save his life…tru dat
by Zappatista on Apr 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the man!
Finally showing off his stuff.
by spartyboy40 on Apr 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 for 6
5 “steaks” as his Rodness would say
pretty good I guess
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 16, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grilli
I told ya – even Grilli and Ian combined couldn’t blow this.
by pfuhrmeister on Apr 16, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So am I still in exile?
Guys?
(Actually, I’ll be on the way to Charleston, and probably kept away from the computer most of the day.)
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Naaaaaaaah
Thanks for stopping by ;)
by ViolaHalo on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"No Ians Club"
I guess we’re allowed one.
by Brian8603 on Apr 16, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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