Game 40: Tigers (16-23) at Royals (17-21)
by Ian Casselberry
on May 14, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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Detroit @ Kansas City
Justin Verlander (1-6, 6.43) vs. 
Luke Hochevar (2-2, 4.94)
Will last night's tough loss to the Royals linger with the Tigers in the second game of this series? It very well could if Detroit scores as few runs for Justin Verlander as they did for Nate Robertson. And for all the chatter about Verlander's struggles this season, poor run support has been a nagging issue. The Tigers have scored four runs total in his last three starts. How many starting pitchers could overcome that?
If Verlander only gets one or two runs tonight, he should trash a dugout heater like Mark Buehrle did last week in Chicago. Unless, of course, he wins. And he's pitched very well at Kauffman Stadium.
Luke Hochevar has had his own issues with run support, as the Royals have scored just one run in each of his losses this year. He wasn't great in his last start, however, giving up four runs in seven innings versus the Orioles. But in his two prior appearances, Hochevar gave up just three runs over 12 innings, looking like the type of pitcher who Kansas City selected first overall in the 2006 draft. According to our friend Sam Mellinger, Hochevar is also really good at Rock Band.
No Gary Sheffield in left field tonight, and Jason Beck reports that Jim Leyland won't be playing Sheff out there as much because of that bad shoulder. Geez, that move didn't last very long, did it? But Matt Joyce has been playing some good defense out there, and that's where he'll be this evening.
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Aftermath?
Is this what it has come to? Starting pitchers, you start to write the hops, but the deep depression is too much to overcome, and you can’t muster another stroke…..
by Zappatista on May 14, 2008 6:35 PM EDT 0 recs
No blame, just some commentary…..a little attempt at humor to help brighten his mood!
by Zappatista on
May 14, 2008 6:51 PM EDT
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HA!
That did look like kind of an “eff it” post, didn’t it?
Actually, that was a placeholder that I typed up earlier today, and thought I’d be home before 6 p.m. to fill in the rest. Oops. Sorry about that.
But it might come to that, if this keeps up.
“Royals, Tigers, blargh.”
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 6:58 PM EDT 0 recs
Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis “I need a hit” Granderson, CF
2. Placido “Renteria better not try that again” Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Matt “I play better defense” Joyce, LF
7. Marcus “Hey, I’m playing!” Thames, DH
8. Edgar “I thought I could make the play” Renteria, SS
9. Pudge “I love to swing and miss at the high strike” Rodriguez, C
KANSAS CITY
1. David DeJesus, LF
2. Mark “I own the Tigers” Grudzielanek, 2B
3. Alex Gordon, 3B
4. Jose Guillen, DH
5. Billy “Did I really go hitless last night?” Butler, 1B
6. Mark Teahen, RF
7. John Buck, C
8. Tony “I never would’ve tried that thing Renteria tried” Pena, Jr., SS
9. Joey “I can jump over a car, you know” Gathright, CF
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 7:03 PM EDT 0 recs
How about David "nobody F's with" DeJesus
for the Lebowski fans out there
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on
May 14, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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That nickname should stick to DeJesus like Pudge’s does to him.
by Ian Casselberry on
May 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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You pull that shit on me, pull out your piece on the lane…I’ll take it away from you, shove it up your ass and pull the trigger till it goes click.
Jesus!
You said it man!
awesome….my favorite flick of all time, this could be a theme tonight…
by Zappatista on
May 14, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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Manny
Did you see that “Manny being Manny” catch today?
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 7:59 PM EDT 0 recs
I did!
Running up the wall, then throwing the runner out? Awesome.
And did he sort of “high five” a fan, as well?
by Ian Casselberry on
May 14, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Yeah
It was the high-five in the middle of the play that made it “Manny”
by pfuhrmeister on
May 14, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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I still have major scoreboard envy
Just like the girls say. Bigger is better.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT 0 recs
Can't see it
Got the Celtics on the tube. And right now, I don’t know which is more disappointing, the Celtics or the Tigers.
by pfuhrmeister on
May 14, 2008 8:11 PM EDT
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Didn’t the Celtics already win the NBA title? I thought they were given the trophy before the season.
by Ian Casselberry on
May 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT
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Think positive
Hochevar is kinda mediocre. Verlander should be a stud. Billy Butler is a butcher with a glove and should botch at least one play tonight. We’re gonna win tonight.
by ThaWalrus9 on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT 0 recs
the dude
I’m with Zappatista, I’d like to see a Lebowski theme throughout this thread. If the Tigers win tonight, it will because of “the dude”. It can be a tradition when the Tigers need a win.
Can you dudes abide?
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:17 PM EDT 0 recs
i just made a white russian
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on
May 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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I don’t want to talk about having a rash, so bad…but ya know me. I can’t complain.
Just give me a win tonight!
by Zappatista on
May 14, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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No Eagles
I hate the effing Eagles man, time for some Creedence.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Some runs would really tie this thread together.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice One, Ian
Top notch there.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Granderson
anybody else think maybe granderson needs to visit the hens for a bit to get his head straight?
by HavocRox on May 14, 2008 8:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Granderson
I wonder if it’s in his head or if his hand is bothering him? Either way he needs to get it going.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Verlander
Hitting about 94 on the gun. Needs a few more on that fastball.
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs
Verlander
Verlander is throwing rocks tonight. Mark it, Dude.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs
Roll Call
Just realized I forgot one for last night’s recap. Sorry, guys.
Must have been that deep depression Zappatista was talking about.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT 0 recs
ya, I enjoy the threads as I watch on my laptop, while the special lady watchers her shows. So were in the same room (nothing to complain about), she’s watching what she wants (ntca) and I don’t have to engage in senseless conversation. and that is why she is my special lady and not my lady friend.
by Zappatista on
May 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Cabrera
Nice cut there by Miguel (sarcasm).
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
wow
horrible half hearted swing from miguel “who cares i already got paid” cabrera
by HavocRox on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Thought you'd all enjoy this fun stats I saw today
The Tigers’ record in games when they score 4 or fewer runs: 0-19.
by ThaWalrus9 on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
they haven’t went to the doctor yet. but they must go. he’s a good doctor. and very thorough….
by Zappatista on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT 0 recs
I hope nothing comes up tonight that inspires anyone to use some of Tara Reid’s quotes from the movie.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Please not again....
If the Tigers lose tonight I might cry. I shouldn’t need to remind anyone that….
Strong men also cry.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT 0 recs
If they win tonight...
It could come up frequently.
by Ian Casselberry on
May 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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nice
I’ll be impressed if they get out of this inning without giving up a run… crosses fingers
by Tigsfan on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT 0 recs
crap.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Anyone mind if I do a “J”.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Damned if you do...
Is Guillen in position to make a play if he’s not in for the bunt?
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT 0 recs
Hey Verlander
phones ringing dude. hey dude, your phones ringing…Thank you CHUCKY.
by Zappatista on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT 0 recs
That fence was rigged
Bet that door doesn’t give way if Gordon tries to make a play in foul territory.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
now they’ve done us the favor of getting rid of TWO base runners this inning…
by Zappatista on May 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT 0 recs
It seems strangely appropriate...
for a Viagra ad to run after the Royals take a 2-0 lead.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT 0 recs
My wife
That’s her bread and butter – she’s a Unix sys admin at Pfizer.
by pfuhrmeister on
May 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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congrats to granderson thought maybe selig would allow them to pitch to him with a beach ball
by HavocRox on
May 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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Why do they pop up so much?
Well Dude, we just don’t know.
by Zappatista on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT 0 recs
Clutch?
Everyone remember how in 2006 it was Craig Monroe, in 2007 it was Magglio and Polanco… who is it now?
by Tigsfan on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT 0 recs
right now it seems like clutch = whomever comes up from AAA
by HavocRox on
May 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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Holy Lord!
LeBron already has 23 points and it’s not even halftime.
by Grant E. on
May 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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They’re only down six. Not too bad.
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by spotstarters on
May 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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Cavs seemed to be running away with it a second ago. Boston mad a run. Rondo hit a couple threes and they cut into the lead.
by Grant E. on
May 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Rod Allen
Seems enamored with “nice, tight” breaking balls tonight.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT 0 recs
So that’s what Cabrera gets paid for? Bloop singles? Gotta love this guy. His at bats are awful and it seems like a lot of his hits are like that, lucky.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM EDT 0 recs
Well man…ya know….that’s just like your opinion….man
by Zappatista on
May 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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FSN's Trivia Question
Steve Busby threw two, I’m pretty sure Saberhagen threw one but don’t know the other one. Anyone else?
by Grant E. on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT 0 recs
ya well, the KC guys are taking Joyce to court for running so hard down the line….kangaroo court.
yep, i am having to deal with that….what channel are the white sox on….
by Zappatista on
May 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Damn
My sister-in-law killed off my bottle of 15 year old single malt Scotch!!
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Sounds like your sister-in-law knows what to get you for your birthday.
by Ian Casselberry on
May 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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KC No-Hitter
Colborn threw one. I don’t know about the Busby one(s).
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM EDT 0 recs
by Grant E. on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT 0 recs
FASCIST!!
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Pitch Counts
I haven’t looked into this at all yet, but doesn’t it seem like Verlander just needs a lot more pitches to get outs this year?
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT 0 recs
Ha!
Love the new pic. And I don’t have any information regarding pitch counts but it certainly seems that way.
by Grant E. on
May 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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Celtics were down by 14
Now ahead by 1. Hope springs eternal. Just like El Tigres.
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Sadly for you...
neither team will top the Pistons
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by spotstarters on
May 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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Fun time
I just want to see the Celtics and the Pistons go at it.
by pfuhrmeister on
May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Yeah, that’d be a great series.
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by spotstarters on
May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Pudge
might be the easiest player to get out in all of baseball.
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