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Game 91: Twins (50-41) at Tigers (46-44)

Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, Jul 10, 2008 1:05 PM EDT


Kevin Slowey (6-6, 3.78) vs. Kenny Rogers (6-6, 4.60)

How will last night's thrilling comeback by the Tigers carry into today's series opener? Will the Twins be dragging the hangover of yesterday's 18-5 loss at Boston?  These are but a couple of questions to ponder going into this afternoon's game.  But the question that might be the most mysterious, one that I just haven't been able to find an answer to, is why today's game is being played at 1:05 p.m. EST?

Is today a holiday that I'm not aware of?  Is there something big going on in Detroit tonight that figures to tie up all the traffic downtown?  Do the Tigers and Twins both have to leave town before coming back to play again tomorrow night?  Did someone in the MLB scheduling office accidentally put a "1" instead of a "7" on the start time? 

It's not that I have a huge problem with this.  I love afternoon baseball played during the week.  I just can't stand not knowing why this game is being played when it is.

Onto the game itself.  With the exception of one bad, five-run inning in his last start, Kevin Slowey has been pitching a lot of scoreless baseball lately.  Like 21 innings' worth.  Slowey's last start against the Tigers isn't included in those 21 innings, but he didn't allow any runs in that game, either.  Detroit only managed four hits against him in six innings.

Last Friday in Seattle, Kenny Rogers pitched seven terrific innings and was maybe one batter away from making it through eight.  Unfortunately, Jose Lopez hit a two-run double and broke the game open for the Mariners.  Rogers may have found a long-term benefit for himself, however, by "inventing" a pitch for himself during the game.  He began throwing a cutter that runs inside on right-handed hitters.  We'll see if Rogers uses that pitch more frequently today. 

A series win would send the Tigers into the All-Star break on a high note.  A sweep would give them second place in the AL Central.  But Detroit are 4-7 versus the Twins this season, so they'll obviously have to start playing better against this incredibly pesky, vexing division rival.

Twinkie Town has your SB Nation opposing view for this four-game weekend series.

 

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Afternoon Game

The only reason I can see is that today is Christmas in July at the ball park. Maybe Santa Paws has to get back to the North Pole tonight or he has another engagement.

by ashmark on Jul 10, 2008 11:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Very creative reason.....

I bet the Tigers spin it that way. We shall see. I don’t think this promotion was on the schedule at the beginning of the season, was it? Maybe with the afternoon start, they created it afterwards?

by MSU4LIF on Jul 10, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, I buy that

It makes more sense than anything else I could think of.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is real crappy for the Twins they have to play a night game in Boston then play a day game in Detroit…better for us anyways..

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:30 PM EDT reply actions  

starting line ups

Twins starting line-up Good guy’s

C Gomez CF C Granderson CF
A Casilla 2B P Polanco 2B
M Redmond C C Guillen 3B
J Morneau 1B M Cabrera DH
C Monroe DH M Joyce RF
D Young LF M Thames LF
B Harris 3B J Larish 1B
N Punto SS I Rodriguez C
D Span RF R Santiago SS

now I feel like I have contributed…..........Go Tigers!

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

oh man that turned out terrible I suck at this

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, you beat me to it

No worries on how it looks. We can figure it out.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Larish

I like him being in the lineup right away and playing in the field.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know normally you would look at that line up and say weak..but lately these “kids” have been hitting..dont get me wrong I miss the hell out of maggs in the 4-5 combo spot..but when he comes back I like moving Joyce to left and Clete to a bench player..I think Joyce is the real deal..

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:54 PM EDT reply actions  

oh no did I just put the jinx on him..CRAP

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Their playing a day game, because every Thursday is a day game at CoPa.

Go Tigers!

by Tony K on Jul 10, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Kenny Rogers got a nice Christmas gift

Mauer out of the lineup. Him and his .356 BA against Lefties.

by tricks318 on Jul 10, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions  

What was the word...

On Renteria? Day-to-day or out longer?

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions  

As of last night...

Renteria was day-to-day. You never know with hamstrings, though.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

take your time, Edgar….oh, and go look for the swing you’ve misplaced while you’re resting…

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

hopefully longer..I being reminded of Jair Jurrgens (8-3 last i seen) everytime he bats..

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate being reminded

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s a network device that lets you watch your home TV over the internet. I travel for work a lot so it comes in handy for watching local sports!

http://www.slingmedia.com/

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, you do. Also, if you have a Windows Mobile or Palm OS phone, they have a client for them too. I’m watching the game on my Treo 755p..

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Santa hats

The Tigers should’ve worn those on the field today. It can’t look any worse than those camoflage uniforms the Padres wear.

Of course, Van Slyke and Lamont would need plastic Santa helmets to protect themselves. But I’m sure those are available somewhere.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions  

and here i was, just checking what time the game was tonight, and BOOM!

non-violent entertainment for when I feel like smacking my head on the desk when I think about how much work I have to get done in the next week….

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I love afternoon games

by EricV on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love watching the Gambler field his position

There’s no one better.

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Why does playing the Twins

always feel like I’m tied down while someone is yanking out my fingernails?

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on now, it’s not as bad at CoPa compared to Homerdome.

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

i agree...

man i dislike these guys….

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm feeling the exact same way

I despise the Twinkies.

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

D. Span, huh? What, was his brother “C” busy today?

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I vote for Santa Paws

doing post-game interviews instead of Ryan Field.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay

Now I feel a little bit better. Getting on the board is always nice. Just like last night, it has to start somewhere.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I really like our chances… only a run down. come on Kenny! Let’s keep it that way!

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lead off doubles usually spell trouble. Nice job getting out of it.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Ho-lee...

Matt Joyce frickin’ crushed that ball, man. That thing almost landed by the names in right field.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow!

Joyce hit that A TON! He launched that pitch into the nether regions of Comerica.

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Anything that travels that far should have a stewardess on board.

by tricks318 on Jul 10, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody else...

That is ready to come up from Toledo? Everbody else seems to be doing a bang-up job.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Mud Hens give you wins

Once again, it’s the junior Tigers getting it done. Larish drives in the go-ahead run.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

love seeing the kiddy kitties coming through

Big difference from a few years ago, when September was a barren time, as you realized the next generation of Tigers weren’t much better than the guyys who wore the uniform all year to a losing record.

More credit to Dombrowski for developing the minor league system, really getting a pipeline going….

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

awright, savior, two on, one down….reward my hype!

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Santiago

is hitting like he wants that ss position permantly

by ashmark on Jul 10, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Big innings

Once they get going they really get going…

by EricV on Jul 10, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Here's a question

Is Santiago playing this well because Leyland is using him exactly right?

Or could he keep this up full-time?

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

It's an interesting question.

Obviously, Ramon is not going to hit .350 with regular AB’s, but I think that he could be a solid hitter at the bottom of the lineup. Meanwhile, Edgar isn’t hitting at all, and Ramon is so much better defensively that I really don’t think that you can justify playing Renteria every day based solely on his career production. Remember, his one year in the AL with Boston was awful.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

What I guess I'm trying to say is...

That I would be in favor of a platoon situation at short while the team tries to get Edgar healthy. Make it known that neither player has the position locked down. If the players understand that the position is up for grabs, they’ll both play with a sense of urgency.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's the big question, isn't it?

But even if Santiago only hit as well as Renteria is currently (.250 something), he would be the better option at SS thanks to his much better range and fielding ability at short.

Ramon may end up forcing the Tigers’ hand in regard to SS… Though I doubt it wouldn’t be till after the season, when the Tigers need to decide if they should pick up Renteria’s expensive contract option. At this point, I don’t think they will, which opens up SS for Santiago.

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Renteria's option.

It would be $11 million for 2009, but would cost the Tigers a $3 million buyout to decline the option.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn.. just missed!

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

D-Span

I suppose it was too much to hope for another ball to bounce off his glove over the fence, like it did with Pudge earlier this year?

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

when was the last time we through up a 5 spot on the twins starter? seems like forever..

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

6-2..

You know whats weird is I was trying to check the box on ESPN.COM to see the RBI’S because I missed everything because I got pulled into a stupid meeting at work..and ESPN.COM has grandy, polonco, joyce with one and Santiago, and Larish with 2 rbi’s each last time I checked that total was seven and the score is 6-2

by PBURGTIGER on Jul 10, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I think ESPN accidentally entered the Larish hit twice.

by joffle on Jul 10, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's how you block the plate!

Nice play by both Larish and Pudge.

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

You do not see the Twins make baserunning mistakes like that very often. D-Span gunned down at third.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

what would we do without Pudge? I think we have to ink him for another year.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Joyce appears to be seeing the ball very well right now.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Thames trying to steal 3rd

Don’t get that one at all. I know there’s a decent lead, but there was one out.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry....my bad

I told him to go….I need a SB for my fantasy stats. :-P

by MSU4LIF on Jul 10, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah.. could have been a bases loaded, 1 out situation..

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Kenny is like a goalie out there… nothing gets past that guy.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Tigers fans

What a beautiful for baseball and what a beautiful score!!!

(At least that’s what my office window and radio are telling me)

by MSU4LIF on Jul 10, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

is kenny done after only 90 pitches?

by JASON_V_N on Jul 10, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

need to hold the line here, not give the twinkies any reason to heop for a comeback

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I just noticed...

Looking at the standings on ESPN’s site, the fact that the Tigers have a POSITIVE run differential, for what I think is the first time this season….

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Good thing...

The Tigers are finished with Seattle this year. The Mariners just released Richie Sexson, so opposing teams no longer get the luxury of facing a rally-killer in the middle of the lineup. It won’t be the same facing Seattle without Richie getting a K or GIDP in a big spot.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

man, Sexon really has gone down hill over the years.. i remember him being pretty good with Cleveland… then the wheels just fell off.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m not going to lie.. i’m nervous.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Finish it off. Man, a win against Minnesota would be so nice.

Go Tigers!

by Tony K on Jul 10, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

But the question that might be the most mysterious, one that I just haven’t been able to find an answer to, is why today’s game is being played at 1:05 p.m. EST?

That’s simple: For all the Tigers Fans in Germany that they can see a Game live via mlb.tv once again where they should not be in the bed and sleep ;)

TJ don’t waste this one. 6-4, come on get a save (you have wins enough ;D). I can’t see this Morneau anymore

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

hey Dirk, glad you could join us..

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Er…that didn’t just happen, did it?

by tplants on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Good God damn Lord

Here we go again…

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

no no no no no no no no no

by JASON_V_N on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know how they say a t goal lead is the most dangerous lead in hockey?

A two run lead with Todd Jones on the mound is worse….

and this time, it wasn’t even his fault (yet)

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate the Twins

waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com

by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

me too

that’s for sure

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

well at least we have 3-4-5 coming up..

by JASON_V_N on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

guess the tigers just like walk off jobs

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

kind of saw that coming.. jones hasn’t been good lately

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

get this Kubel out

because after him it’s Morneau

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Error

Hey what did joyce do? watching the gamecast

by Warning Track Power on Jul 10, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

He let a ball get through his legs. Routine single with runner advancing to second turned into a ball to the wall and batter at third.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great good to hear, hes not much of a fielder

by Warning Track Power on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm at work with the gamecast....

And I’m trying to be a good employee (I work for a bank….yes, it isn’t fun to work at right now).......but what the hell happened?

Is Jonesy going with his, “I’m just going to throw it down the middle and hope for the best” approach?

Please, someone help. I’m no longer functioning at work and glued to gamecast.

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Jones would have been in a jam...

But this one falls on the defense. Joyce had a routine single hit right to him and really botched it.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

So the great news about all of this is that it’s not actually happening. Like, it couldn’t be.

by tplants on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow i thought it was intentional on the gamecast, hehe

by Warning Track Power on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey...

You guys remember last night when the Tigers had that huge comeback? It’s not so much fun from the other perspective.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Did Seay or Dolsi come in

Gamecast has Seay in for Jones, but Dolsi on the mound?

by Juskimo on Jul 10, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Seay pitched to one batter (the lefty Morneau) and walked him on four pitches. Promptly pulled for Dolsi.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

if c-mo hits a jack, i’m jumping out the window.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

ok.. if lamb hits one.. i’ll jump out the window.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

polly saved my life.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

ugh

Just caught up was at work ... why was Rodney pitching? I can handle Jones’/Joyce’s mistakes… but why was Rodney put in this game?

by Tigsfan on Jul 10, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I like Jonesy

But we should have gotten Lidge when he was available last year!

by MSU4LIF on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

K-Rod

He’s a potential free agent this year. The Angels, for reasons beyond my comprehension, have not resigned him.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

$10M/yr is a lot of cheese to give to a closer. I am not in favor of spending big $ on relief pitching.

by tbliggins on Jul 10, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carlos Guillen – walk off. i’m calling it.

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

After the all-star break

Does any one think Leyland starts to give Dolsi or Zumaya more save chances?

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

God I hope so

Or at least use Zumaya as the late setup man…. Rodney should not be in there yet. He should be coming in 6+ run lead games

by Tigsfan on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. Jones is never fun, but rarely does what he did today.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

so does shef pinch hit for joyce?

by JASON_V_N on Jul 10, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh Man

I can’t take it anymore. Shoutld be in bed to get healthy, but I can’t. Come on, 2 on 0 out. Please

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Jul 10, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks, Joe!

We’ll take all the help we can get.

by Grant E. on Jul 10, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

just getting here...

I despise Todd Jones. But hey, a win would be a win. Gotta move him out of the closer role though.

Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.

by spotstarters on Jul 10, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

audio only

wild pitch or passed ball?

by EricV on Jul 10, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Definitely a wild pitch

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by BigAl on Jul 10, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

crap.

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by spotstarters on Jul 10, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Pudge

is due for a walk off something

by Wingz on Jul 10, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

well I was right, walkoff strike out

by Wingz on Jul 10, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pudge should get hit on purpose

why’s he backing away from getting hit.

Too much machemo

by MSU4LIF on Jul 10, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

dang.

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by spotstarters on Jul 10, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

what the (expletive) was that!

Jeff

by cannonad03 on Jul 10, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it was Pudge chasing a damn high fastball@#

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 10, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, crap

I thought I’d be coming home to write about a win. We’re still playing baseball?

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

1 out with bases loaded

And we have two consecutive strike outs?

What is so wrong with shortening up on the lumber, getting a pitch up in the zone, and putting it in the outfield?

Please tell me Larish (outside of a great day) took a big hack on that 0-1 count.

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

To be fair, it is not like they struck out against Todd Jones. Nathan is an all-star every year for a reason.

by tbliggins on Jul 10, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hear what you're saying...

In the interest of full disclosure, I’m trying to watch the gamecast of yahoo….so I’m really out of the loop.

But it didn’t appear that Nathan had his best stuff today, no?

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least

they wasted bases loaded too

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Jul 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

i say the next time we load the bases, we put in Clete to do his specialty….the walk off walk!

by ahtrap on Jul 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I need take the day off during day games.....

Watching a game via gamecast is like a long, slow, drawn out heat attack.

I’m in my mid 20s but I feel like I’m 90.

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

i agree

100%. it’s ridiculous.

by weso33 on Jul 10, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta love when it freezes and you are 3 batters behind to….......

by Wingz on Jul 10, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

You guys all need slingboxes.

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish

but I’m pretty sure the bank and shareholders would be less than pleased

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is unbelievable. More than $100 Millon dollars for this ball club, and they can’t score a run with one out on bases loaded against a pitcher who is obviously having a bad day. I don’t get it. I admire Leyland for staying collected, because I sure couldn’t.

Go Tigers!

by Tony K on Jul 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I guarantee

Leyland is already through 3 packs of smokes at this point

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

atta boy cletus.

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by spotstarters on Jul 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

screw this...

i’m done.

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by spotstarters on Jul 10, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m finished. I’ll see how this ended up on ESPN.

Go Tigers!

by Tony K on Jul 10, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Morneau

is 4-4 when he comes to the plate.

Did Dolsi hang one?

Why did he even give him a pitch to hit?

by TFerg1103 on Jul 10, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

it was right down the middle.

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by spotstarters on Jul 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s not often that I don’t get to catch the end of a 1:05 game at work….i’ll catch ya guys later

by gf206 on Jul 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I concour with the sentiments expressed above. I will resume my workday and appraise myself of the outcome of this game at a later time.

by Juskimo on Jul 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets hope

KC can do something tonight

by Wingz on Jul 10, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, that sucked.

by joffle on Jul 10, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

This is what we get for never giving up hope - heartbreak.

I went into a meeting with the score 6-2 in the seventh, and I returned to numerous IMs from a colleague containing numerous expletives.

This is the type of loss that ruins seasons.

How much longer can we rely on Jones? He’s been really bad lately, including last night when I lucked into a win.

I’m about to throw in the towel. No sense getting excited when we’re seven games out and the White Sox don’t lose.

I hate the fucking Twins and White Sox.

by bradm on Jul 10, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Pretty much how I feel. This is the most uninspired ballclub I have ever seen. If they don’t care then why should I? I’m haning in there though, at least until another Todd Jones explosion.

Go Tigers!

by Tony K on Jul 10, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dang

Now I am really sick. Bad Medicine these pesky Twins. Go to bed very frustrated

@all: Good N8 from Germany

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Jul 10, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Glad you could stop by, Dirk

Sorry you have to go to sleep after swallowing that one.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 10, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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