Game 45: Mariners (18-27) at Tigers (17-27)
by BigAl on May 20, 2008 4:19 PM EDT
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The Tigers begin a 6 game homestand tonight by taking on the 2nd most disappointing team in baseball, the AL West cellar dwelling Seattle Mariners.
Pitching for the Mariners is Carlos Silva (3-2, 4.17 ERA). Silva, a free agent pickup from the Twins, got off to a fast start as a Mariner, winning 3 of his first 4 starts. He's been winless since, with 2 losses and 3 no decisions..
On the mound for the good guys is Justin Verlander (1-7, 6.05 ERA). It's been nearly a month since the Tigers' supposed "Ace" has won a game (beating Texas on 4/22), losing his last 4 starts. If the Tigers are going to do anything this season, like win a few games, Verlander has to get untracked.
The Mariners arrive in Detroit after a series win against the only team worse than themselves and the Tigers, the Padres.
As we all know, the Tigers are playing uninspired baseball, haven't won a series in over 2 weeks, and are coming off of a demoralizing 1-5 road trip.
What we have are a pair of teams expected to contend, and neither have lived up to preseason expectations. Someone is going to get a much needed boost from a series win. Between you and me, I'm not all that confident it'll be the Tigers.
Short hops:
For the Seattle POV, SB Nation Mariners blog Lookout Landing has a series preview. They are fully anticipating the Mariners righting their season against the struggling Tigers. To be honest, I can't blame them...
Here's opposing views on the "What to do with Galarraga?" question:
The AOL Fanhouse falls on the side of leaving him in the rotation, going so far to say the Tigers "deserve a swift kick in the nuts" if Willis takes Galarraga's spot.
At The Detroit Tigers Weblog, Billfer, always the voice of reason, runs Galarraga's numbers, and determines he's "been a little lucky" and "his ERA is going to climb." Galarraga may remain on Detroit's roster, but it won't be as part of the rotation.
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Tonight's starting linuups
Seattle Mariners:
I. Suzuki cf
A. Beltre 3b
J. Lopez 2b
R. Ibanez lf
J. Vidro dh
R. Sexson 1b
K. Johjima c
W. Balentien rf
Y. Betancourt ss
Detroit Tigers:
C. Granderson cf
P. Polanco 2b
G. Sheffield dh
M. Ordonez rf
M. Cabrera 1b
C. Guillen 3b
M. Joyce lf
E. Renteria ss
I. Rodriguez c
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Leyland responds to the USA Today article
Let’s just say he’s not happy with ANY of the quoted players…
Leyland rips ex-Tiger Grilli’s comments: ‘He didn’t pitch very well in Detroit’
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Cue the smokes
I think he probably needed a pack or two after that. Let’s hope some of that fire comes through in the way the guys play tonight. 6 games in a row at home, it’s as good a time as any to pull things together…
That was HELLLA entertaining!
Leyalnd is NOT happy.
“I don’t want to hear any weak s* from Jason Grilli!”
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Good Lord...
I turn on the game JUST in time to see Verlander give up a home run. At this rate, NBA’s dropping of the lottery ping pong balls tonight will be more entertaining!
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Cali
I am soooo glad that I took this trip, the Tigers games are over before I even realize that they start! Quite refreshing not to go to bed pissed off.
Where you at in Cali?
I was there a week ago, watched the Tigers/Red Sox games on TV about 4:30!
by pfuhrmeister on May 20, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
weak excuse
look in the mirror…
guys, it’s my fault, my batting average is lower than sheff’s this year…
FreeP
Maybe it’s just the way it loaded due to me hijacking someones wireless, but it’s like 14 font and BOLD. Were they trying to capture something?
lovely
1 1/2 drive home today (Thanks Atlanta) and the Tigers are already down to the frickin Mariners
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Boston
I was in a suburb of Boston today at a meeting, it took me well over two hours to get home. I did drive right past the new Gahden where the Pistons will be tonight. That game has to be more interesting than watching the Tigers find a new way to lose.
pasties
I don’t think anyone is actually supposed to like them. They’re just something yoopers sell to see if they can get downstaters to eat the leftovers.
by Kurt Mensching on May 20, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonderman disease
He just had the weak first inning syndrome
by pfuhrmeister on May 20, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening everyone. I wouldn’t want to be Inge today. Yikes. Skip was pointing the cigarette in his direction (along with Mr. Guillen).
Constructive?
What bothered me the most about everything that I read is that nothing constructive was said, only observations about what’s wrong.
by pfuhrmeister on May 20, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
and sheffield was back in the 3 hole
so nothing really changed. yet
by Kurt Mensching on May 20, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Obviously, the article was written because it was an easy one to write-this is a team that is messed up, with a large price tag to boot. We’re not sure that someone didn’t say something constructive and the writer left it out becasue it didn’t support his thesis.
Not saying that is the case. But it’s a possibility.
Sorry everyone
I’ve been staying out of this room to try to change the Tigers’ luck. With that 3 bagger, I’m out for the rest of the night!!!!
My Mariner fan co-worker
Promised me that our pitchers would throw gems and the hitters would be taking batting practice… I strenuously disagreed.
Looks like he, as usual, was right.
so what you're saying is
the tigers would be in third place in the AL West?
by Kurt Mensching on May 20, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Maggs goes yard
It’s seems like it’s been months since his last tater.
About time this team started to hit, and hit a ton. The question is, can they sustain it?
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Respect
Gentlemen, before tonight’s game, let me just say that I respect you all as Tigers fans AND as Pistons fans. If the Celtics win, I PROMISE not to say anything offensive to any of you.
Tip o’ the cap.
Peter
Well, it wouldn’t be a Tigers game without a particularly inventive double play. Well done, Matt-you’re officially on the team!
now look at his contract and his shoulder
Stephen King level horror there
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I'm starting to see a trend
when I look at the contracts of many Tigers:
One year too many.
Respectfully diasgree
Barry Zito (0-8 with a 6.25 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP) in the second year of a 7 year, 128 mill contract is Stephen King level horror.
Now I'm just scared
Pudge is even hitting tonight… It seems like a really long time since that happened
I think you're used to complaining
Verlander’s trhown a ton of pitches in most of his starts. I’m fine with his being pulled with a big lead.
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good pitches
He hasn’t thrown a ton of good pitches in most of his starts, but hey, I’m just happy we’re playing well…
interesting
pistons trailed 0-8 when I had the game on. rallied to a 13-12 lead when I watched the tigers. then trailed 20-13 when I turned it on.
doing the math
it is pistons 15, celtics 2 when i don’t watch.
by Kurt Mensching on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Public Enemy #1...Sheff?
with Grilli and Jacque Jones gone, he’s by far the easiest target
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I agree...
It’s hard to defend someone 39 years old who’s hitting .183. AND hitting in the 3 hole.
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It's nice to have a relaxing game where the Tigers actually play well
rather than bitch and moan over their ineptitude.
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Someone
needs to make sure Rapada stops sitting next to Todd Jones. His pitching is rubbing off on Clay!
we'll feel good when it's over
and we can watch the pistons in peace.
by Kurt Mensching on May 20, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
beer
I’m going to get one now… It was going to be a celebration beer, now it’s more like a worry brew
I've switched over to Jameson's now
It’s more of a worry drink than beer is
by pfuhrmeister on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
No Jameson's left
and maker’s mark this close to the Derby just doesn’t feel right… Way to finish it up Jonesy…
Whew...
Jones does his job.
Tigers win, 12-8, in a game that had no reason to be that close.
On to the 2nd half of Pistons – Celtics.
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Ridiculous game
Screw the basketball, I’m off to bed after that fiasco. Good luck to Pistons fans AND Celtics fans.
Call me crazy
but I’m crazy encouraged by this performance and think this might get them kick started.
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