Off-Day Open Thread

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 19, 2008 11:08 AM EDT in News

This off-day feels a bit different from the last few, doesn't it? Rather than needing a break because bad baseball is driving you nuts, maybe you're calmer today, savoring the good stuff you've been watching over the past couple of weeks. Instead of hoping a day off gives the Tigers a chance to collect themselves, you're eager to see them get back on the field and keep this going.

But I don't want to speak for you. Bring up whatever you want today. As usual, I'll hit a few grounders for you to field as you choose.

Here's a great way to waste a couple of hours (or more) this afternoon. You're Chipper Jones against a pitching machine. I've only played one game, and I stunk. I blame my mouse. (via Shysterball)
Should we be worried about Brandon Inge?
This instant replay thing bothers me. Not that I don't think it should be adopted; it's a good idea and should definitely be used in the playoffs. I just don't think it should be implemented during this season, after some 60-plus games have already been played. What about the teams and games that could've benefited from it already?
The Love Guru is going to be a huge, steaming piece of crap, isn't it? Unfortunately, Get Smart isn't getting much good buzz, either. I was kind of looking forward to that one.
After a siesta, Big Al is back, and has written two posts on the Tigers - a Lynn Henning rebuttal and "Burning Questions" - at The Wayne Fontes Experience. I'll steal one of his topics: Who do you think should be the Tigers' fifth starter?
What sounds good for lunch today? I'm leaning toward Jimmy John's.

Please feel free to discuss anything you'd like in the comment thread. As always, just be nice to each other. Life is good!

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off day plans

I plan on keeping tabs on the central division, NATS at TWINS-1:05 PM and PIRATES @ SOX 2:05 pm..can still pick up a half game today..Go Tigers!

by PBURGTIGER on Jun 19, 2008 12:20 PM EDT 0 recs

Off day plans

I’m going to think anout how strong Thames is Oh wait, he’s COUNTRY STRONG!

THE HAMMER

by Ramon Santiago (little man big heart) on Jun 19, 2008 1:58 PM EDT 0 recs

Teams in front of us....

well I would not count on the Washington Nats for much of anything minnesota 7-2 bot of the 4th….however pirates have the bases jacked with two outs TOP of the 2nd..GO PIRATES!!!

by PBURGTIGER on Jun 19, 2008 2:25 PM EDT 0 recs

white sox in trouble

4-0 pirates woooooo whoooooooooooooooo!

by PBURGTIGER on Jun 19, 2008 2:28 PM EDT 0 recs

7-6 sux.. sorry to say, the pirates stink.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jun 19, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

ooop oopp.. i spoke to soon… 7-7

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jun 19, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up 0 recs

instant replay...

maybe we should get rid of the umpires all together. put a bunch of super computers with hi-def cameras out there to make all the calls. then everything can be 100% perfect all the time and no one will feel cheated.

Personally i like feeling cheated… i love yelling “you’re a bum, blue!” and i love to catch a break! I’m not a baseball purist or anything, but imo part of the beauty of the game is all it quirkiness and the fact that you could watch baseball for 80 years and still have “i’ve never seen that happen” moment. I know they’re just going to use it to call home runs fair or foul, off the top of the wall or fan interference, but still.. why bother? There are four men that are trained and at the top of their profession out there to make these calls… and they’re good. Really good at what they do. It’s been like that for over 100 years and i think it should stay that way. Plus if the NFL is any judge of how well replay works, god help us. they diddle around for a half an hour on the sidelines and still get the call wrong… then you just feel cheated twice.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jun 19, 2008 3:11 PM EDT 0 recs

ehh

I think they should use cameras. When it continues to happen night after night they need to fix the problem. Everyone says it will slow down the game, but they forget that the manager on the side not getting the call will always come out to argue, which would take the same amount of time as looking quickly at the replay and figuring it out. It should be for only home run calls(whether it is a home run or a double, or fair/foul). If they can 100% say fan interference, then you can use it to determine that as a ground rule double. I really don’t see how you can expect an ump to make a 100% call on a close play from so far away.

by syratiger on Jun 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

i dunno.. maybe i’m looking at it all wrong. I just like the fact human error is a factor. Don’t get me wrong, I want them to be right 99% time… but 1% of the time i want to be surprised. hehe

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jun 20, 2008 9:15 AM EDT up 0 recs

I might kill a man to have a Jimmy Johns close by. I’d at least be willing to consider maiming one.

by Jerkwheat on Jun 19, 2008 3:53 PM EDT 0 recs

Randell Simon maimed someone to get a Jimmy John’s near him.. look how well that turned out. Link (just because every time i think about the Pirates, i think about this and it makes me laugh)

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jun 19, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up 0 recs

Dontrelle

Anyone know why dontrelle has not seen any action in lakeland? hes been down there for 10 days and not set foot on the mound. anyone know why?

by Warning Track Power on Jun 19, 2008 4:41 PM EDT 0 recs

i can only guess he’s been training and shedding some pounds.. just a guess though…

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jun 19, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

Part of it is probably because Lakeland had their June 12 game rained out, and June 13-15 was the FSL All-Star weekend. If they are going to work him into their rotation, he should be coming up sometime in the next few days.

by TigersTyler on Jun 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

Jimmy John’s > Subway

Indiana Jones > Love Guru

Umps > Cameras

Go Tigers!

Marcus Thames - COUNTRY STRONG

by Tony K on Jun 19, 2008 4:52 PM EDT 0 recs

Re: The Love Guru

I don’t know what’s more unbelievable about that movie.
A) Mike Myers as a love guru
B) Justin Timberlake as a goalie
C) the Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Finals

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on Jun 19, 2008 11:00 PM EDT 0 recs