Game 5: White Sox (2-2) at Tigers (0-4)
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 2:00 PM EDT
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PrintChicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers, Apr 5, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
Gavin Floyd (0-0, 0.00) vs. 
Dontrelle Willis (0-0, 0.00)
Is it alarmist of me to say that thinking about Dontrelle Willis' first start of the season, against a White Sox batting order whose potency we're all too familiar with, has had me sort of terrified all week? As we know, Willis had a horrible Spring Training, and it shouldn't take too long to find out whether or not those concerns can be carried over to the regular season.
The first time Gavin Floyd faced the Tigers last July, they pounded him for five runs and 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings. In three subsequent starts against Detroit, however, he pitched much better, allowing just two runs over 19 innings.
This afternoon's game will be televised nationally on FOX, and thanks to Awful Announcing, we know that Thom Brennaman and Jose Mota will be the broadcast team. If you're like me, maybe you're wondering just who Mota is. He currently works the Spanish radio broadcasts for the Angels. But perhaps more interesting is that Mota had a small role as a shortstop in the Kevin Costner movie, For Love of the Game. And if you've seen that movie, you know Costner plays a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Does anyone have such a thorough memory of the film that they might remember if Mota's character, named Jose Garcia, played for the Tigers? Just curious.
In the meantime, contemplate the number of teams that have started 0-4 and gone on to make the playoffs.
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MLB.TV Blackout?
I'll be getting the Braves-Mets down here(well maybe, there's rain in the forecast), anybody know if MLB.TV will be blacked out?
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
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Just signed up for the new and improved BYB...looks great Ian!
We gotta get some guys home! Another lost opportunity in the first inning there.
Welcome aboard
Thanks for signing up and chiming in on the Game Thread, man.
We've gotten some pretty good discussion going so far, and hopefully it'll get even better. (It would help greatly if the Tigers started winning some games, though.)
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Mets and Braves here too
As I said last night, there is no way that D-Train can disappoint us. If he's terrible, we'll say that's just what we expected. If not, we'll be overjoyed whatever he does.
Verlander, Rogers, and Bonderman all pitched respectably.
Mags will stop swinging at the first pitch, Polanco won't finish the year at .095, Sheff will heal and hit, Cabrera will heal and hit, and these guys are going to score a lot of runs.
It's all good, just have a beer and be patient.
Peter
BINGE
He is carring the offense. What are we going to do with him if/when everyone gets healthy?
wow
what does Leyland do when Granderson comes back? He certainly is driving up his trade value
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
5 walks for the D-Train
yet nothing on the board for the White Sox
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
Finally home
So it's been The Brandon Inge Show for the Tigers?
And did I hear that right? D-Train had seven walks? Ugh.
Glad to hear it
Trei and his programmers have done a hell of a job, and are really working hard to answer any and every bug and concern that has come up on these new sites. We're all kind of figuring things out on the fly, but so far, it's working well - and I'm certainly thrilled that it's helped spur increased participation here.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
bullpen
It just goes to show - no matter how good you are in someone else's bullpen, you can still suck in ours.
Is that a bandage on Toby Hall's chin?
Or an unfortunate facial hair choice, a la Scott Spiezio?
(For that matter, Logan and Jenks have some nasty chin growth going on, too.)
they all do
i think all the batter have dyed thier facial hair blonde. One more reason why losing to the Sox is maddening
"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen
Great
We get these announcers again, I can hardly wait three weeks, I am counting down the days already.
Thanks to Jacque Jones
You have your wish, Peter.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Jenks just pitch around Inge?
He wanted no part of Inge-credible.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Son of a ...
Great play by Swisher. It's just that kind of stretch right now for the Tigers. Hits just aren't falling into any gaps.
Shitty week
Girlfriend breaks up with me, my car's dead, and the Tigers are 0-5 starting the season.
Damn...
Bad things come in threes?
Hopefully, this means something turns around for you, Rojo. So either new woman, new car, or Tigers winning streak?
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Long season
Well there is still 157 games left, they have to break out of this slump at some point.......right?
Yes, but...
It's a little sobering to read the track record of teams who get off to this kind of start.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Has to be a first
Somone has to be the first to win the whole thing after a 0-5 start, no better choice then the Tigers
Sunday Night Baseball!
Maybe the presence of Joe Morgan, and him hanging out by the batting cage before the game, will give this team the kick in the pants it seems to need right now.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
There's no way this will continue for long
I still have faith - faith in the big bats, and faith in Leyland. This ship will be righted.
They still haven't played the regular lineup, either
Having the full lineup in a game, 1 through 9, would be nice, as well.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The bright side
Willis didn't take the loss, only gave up 1 hit, and went five innings. If you had told me yesterday that that would happen today, I'd have been VERY happy
You, sir
... are a glass half full kind of guy, and I dig that about you.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Glass
And now it's time to fill my glass more than half full with some home brewed beer. I look forward to reading your comments on tonight's game.
Recap might be a bit late
I have to watch the first half of the game on DVR.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 5, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Would you look at that?
Kelly Johnson gives the Braves the big blast the Tigers couldn't get in late innings.
Are you #@$%ing kidding me?
Are Mark Grace and Kevin Kennedy really suggesting that the Tigers sign Barry Bonds? Is that really what they need right now?
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