Game 54: Tigers (22-31) at Mariners (20-34)
by BigAl on May 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners, May 30, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
The Tigers long west coast swing continues tonight, as they head to Seattle's Safeco Field to take on the last place Mariners in the opener of a 3 game series.
The teams just played a little more than a week ago at Comerica, resulting in a Tigers sweep of the sad sack Mariners. Not much has changed for Seattle since being thrashed by the Tigers, as they still have the worst record in the AL.
As for the Tigers, they are coming off of a much needed win, after losing a pair of walk off heartbreakers to the LA Angels. Despite recent player promotions, roster shakeups and rumors of trades, the Tigers continue to plod along at 9 games under .500, 8 games back in the Central.
Headed to the mound for the Tigers is Nate Robertson (2-5, 5.88), the man rumored to be on the trading block if Detroit doesn't improve soon. Robertson did win his last start, snapping a personal 3 game losing streak, as he was the beneficiary of Tigers' 19 run attack in a victory over the Twins.
Carlos Silva (3-4, 5.14) will face the Tigers tonight. Silva lost to the Tigers 10 days ago, during the aforementioned sweep. He lasted only 4 innings, giving up 7 runs and 9 hits in a 12-8 Detroit victory. Silva was shelled in his most recent start as well, giving up 7 runs and 11 hits in 6 innings in a loss to the Yankees.
If you would have previewed this series before the season, you would have anticipated this being a highly hyped meeting of a pair of playoff contenders. What we actually have this weekend are 2 teams who have have failed miserably up to this point of the season.
It's safe to say the loser of this series will be in rough shape. Or I should say, in rougher shape than than the other.
Short hops:
Fox Sports hack Dayn Perry thinks Justin Verlander isn't earning his paycheck.
Tigerblog takes a look at the Tigers' Jekyll and Hyde act. They are great in their wins, yet worse than awful in their losses.
Take 75 North has a been running series of fascinating posts determining at which positions the Tigers have a "high need" and which seem to be in good shape, system wide. Today's post looks at 3rd base .
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Tonight's lineups
Detroit Tigers:
C. Granderson cf
P. Polanco 2b
C. Guillen 3b
M. Ordonez rf
M. Thames lf
M. Cabrera 1b
J. Larish dh
E. Renteria ss
B. Inge c
Seattle Mariners:
I. Suzuki cf
J. Lopez 2b
J. Vidro dh
R. Ibanez lf
A. Beltre 3b
K. Johjima c
W. Balentien rf
M. Cairo 1b
Y. Betancourt ss
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on May 30, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There are some who call me...
..... Thames
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus
is playing his way into a full time gig
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I should say
he’s been playing well enough to justify being named the LF’er
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else in here?
or am I the only person sitting in front of the computer on a Friday night?
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess not
...anyway, nice first pro at bat for Larish. Something like a 10 pitch at bat, then an RBI fielder’s choice.
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
too bad I’m the only one enjoying this. Chasing the starter in the 1st!
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
I almost went to this series. I had a flight to Seattle, but canceled it a few weeks ago.
by Juskimo on May 30, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a promising start to game 1
It’s doubly good to chase the starter so early in game 1, because Seattle will probably burn through their bullpen tonight.
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the senile Mariners announcer
just called him Brian Inge
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for anyone reading
there’s a WSJ article that talks about Rick Porcello pretty extensively:
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121210529338231091.html?mod=blog
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile at the Palace
the Celtics are shooting the lights out.
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheed is killing me...
Celtics having a HUGE 4th.
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
by BigAl on May 30, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
C’s just got a couple huge defensive plays (steal by Posey, then the blocked shot)
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's all she wrote
Good series. Who ya got in the Finals? Lakers or Celtics?
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rooting interest?
I got the Lakers. Had nothing to do with the C’s. I always prefer the west coast teams. Had the Spurs won, I’d probably have rooted for… the Spurs. But that’s because I dislike Boston fans in all sports, Samara excluded!
by MackAveKurt on May 30, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
being a C's fan
I obviously have Boston. I think Kobe drops 35 a game, but the Celtics are a bit more balanced
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I have to exclude you too
but that’s probationary ;)
by MackAveKurt on May 30, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of Miggy smoking something...
way to think there’s 2 out, instead of 1 Miggy. We’re another few gaffes away from “Miggy Being Miggy”
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle
for a DP here and give up the run
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not liking this
7-4 is too close for my comfort….
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I hate when the Tigers seem to get content with the big lead. or else forget how they got it in the first place. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if they scored a run when the knuckleballer is gone.
by MackAveKurt on May 30, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RA Dickey
has really shut them down
by ThaWalrus9 on May 30, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larish
Takes a huge cut. Looks like a left handed version of Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox swing.
by ThaWalrus9 on May 31, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure am glad
I went to the bar to watch the end of that mess(Pistons game). They were up when I left and died en route.
by Juskimo on May 31, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF!?!?!
Why the hell is Miner warming up?! They had a day off yesterday. Bring in someone else (except for Cruceta, or Lopez, or… well, I guess that might be why he’s warming, but still isn’t there someone else?)
by ThaWalrus9 on May 31, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who's that?
he must have got locked in the bullpen, they never let him out.
by MackAveKurt on May 31, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sadly
the only other options are Willis and Seay. I’d rather have Seay come in, at least to face Ichiro
by ThaWalrus9 on May 31, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More on Miner
April ERA (15 IP): 9.00
May ERA (13 IP): 2.77
I feel a bit better now
by ThaWalrus9 on May 31, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jones
he must be tired and not in the mood for the dramatic
by HavocRox on May 31, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GAME 54
Was playing poker and was thrilled to check my internet on my phone and see they scored a touchdown in the first..and this game makes 13 out of 16 that the starters have aloud 4 or less runs a game…this to me is the most positive thing to happen this season…after I loss in cards I was able to go to the room that has the baseball package and watch 4 or 5 innings before I had to head home…the one thing that drove me crazy tonight was Cabrea getting doubled up on that fly ball to one of the deepest parts of the park…drove me completely nuts for about 30 mins..I dont care if the score is 20-0 I love Leyland but if I was him I would have used that as a perfect spot to put him on the bench to prove a point..no professional should ever forget how many outs their are..that is just not using your head AT ALL..Go Tigers..cant wait to see them on FOX today from the comfort of my own couch!!
by PBURGTIGER on May 31, 2008 8:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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