Game 100: Tigers (50-49) at Royals (45-55)
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals, Jul 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Kenny Rogers (7-6, 4.62) vs. 
Kyle Davies (3-1, 4.59)
You don't suppose the Royals might be a little jittery tonight, do you?
I mean, if I took a beating from somebody and the the next day, the same guy came back and raised his fist at me, I'd flinch. Probably wishful thinking on my part. I mean, as we've said after the Tigers had to swallow a tough loss or pounding, the schedule pushes a team to move on quickly because they have to take the field the next day. Besides, this Tigers team could easily follow up last night's run barrage with a pop-and-sputter effort.
Kenny Rogers is probably hoping his lineup saved some offense for tonight, because he's been giving up some runs lately. In three of his last five starts, Rogers has allowed four runs or more. (In those other two, he allowed three runs.) And in four of those games, opposing lineups got more than eight hits off him. In his last two starts (covering 13 innings), Rogers has given up 20 hits.
When Rogers faced the Royals in Kauffman Stadium earlier this season, they rocked him for seven runs and 11 hits in four innings. Both of these teams are now playing differently than they were back in May, but Rogers' recent history is something to consider. He has lost his last four starts against Kansas City.
Kyle Davies is winless in his last five starts, during which he's posted a 5.25 ERA. Since getting slammed for seven runs by the Orioles earlier this month, Davies has given up a combined six runs in his last two starts (12 2/3 innings). In two starts against the Tigers last season, he compiled a 1-1 record and 3.86 ERA.
Any chance the Royals send Jimmy Gobble back out there tonight? I mean, the best way to forget about a bad outing (10 runs! One inning!) is to get right back on the horse and try again, right?
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Cant wait to see the starting line-ups…where do you get them so far before first pitch?
by PBURGTIGER on Jul 22, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever has it first
MLB.com, Yahoo!, or Jason Beck on his blog, usually.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask and ye shall receive
Los Tigres
CF Granderson, Curtis
2B Polanco, Placido
3B Guillen, Carlos
RF Ordonez, Magglio
1B Cabrera, Miguel
LF Joyce, Matt
DH Sheffield, Gary
C Rodriguez, Ivan
SS Renteria, Edgar
Royales
LF DeJesus, David
SS Aviles, Mike
2B Grudzielanek, Mark
RF Guillen, Jose
DH Butler, Billy
3B German, Esteban
C Buck, John
1B Gload, Ross
CF Gathright, Joey
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Matt Joyce, LF
7. Gary Sheffield, DH
8. Pudge Rodriguez, C
9. Edgar Renteria, SS
KANSAS CITY
1. David DeJesus, LF
2. Mike Aviles, SS
3. Mark Grudzielanek, 2B
4. Jose Guillen, RF
5. Billy Butler, DH
6. Esteban German, 3B
7. John Buck, C
8. Ross Gload, 1B
9. Joey Gathright, CF
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now THAT is service
Double the pleasure, double the fun.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I appreciate it, however I do not appreciate Edgar Renteria or Gary Sheffiel din the line up anymore..I know Edgar has been playing hard thru an injury but he has done nothing all year..and they pure reason we got him was Guillen is getting older and his range at short was not that good anymore..and Now Renteria suffers from the syndrome…and Santiago has looked pretty good with the bat so far this year..why not give him 4-5 starts in a row and see what he does..rest the injured old guy..and I think you know how I feel about Gary Sheffield..I dont care if Thames bats .100 against lefties..he should be in the line up of Sheffield
by PBURGTIGER on Jul 22, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No real argument
Your points are valid, but I believe that what our friend Jimmy is doing is basically giving them one last chance. Perform now, or we’ll replace you. Maybe I’m wrong, but that’s just my feeling.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats up guys?
Edgar Renteria = Trade Deadline
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my entire family is big Leyland fans including my self..but I thought his job was to put the line up together that he thought gives us the best chance to win…I do not see how anyone that watches the Tigers day in and day out could think Chef gives us a better chane then Thames???
by PBURGTIGER on Jul 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty muche exactly how I feel.
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Management
One of the things that makes a good manager in any line of work is balancing egos. I believe that that is what made Joe Torre so good in NYC. He had to balance all those superegos all the time. Leyland has to put the best lineup he can on the field, but he has to do so without creating personality issues. Like it or not, they can damage a team, whether it’s a baseball team or a crew working for the power company.
It’s doing both at the same time that makes a manager good.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand...
Sheffield has looked better in the past few games, in part because Leyland HAS cut back on his playing time. Sheffield and Joyce have hot bats at the moment, so Thames is out tonight, but certainly not for long. If Leyland can keep working Sheff back to his normal self, THAT gives us a better chance to win. Gary is one of the best hitters of his generation, and if Leyland sees increasing production, he will continue to get starts. I will, however, be accepting arguments that Renteria in the lineup is hurting our chances.
by Grant E. on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Renteria
See, I only have two problems with Edgar. His fielding and his batting. Other than that, he’s a FABULOUS player!
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When your batting .224 and have 7 hr’s and your getting paid 12 million you better not have much to say when the manager says HEY I gotta a guy with 19 hr’s and 54 rbi’s i think he deserves to be the every day starter on this team..we will use you as needed
by PBURGTIGER on Jul 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our Favorite Oriole
Apparently Luke Scott’s heroics this weekend have earned him some recognition. He just received an intentional walk in the 4th inning. Granted, it was to set up the force, but still…
by Oost on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry cant get off this subkect..thats like telling me Darren McCarty should have started over Franzen because its better for the locker room..who cares about the 15 or so playoff goals we would not have around…it just doesnt make sence..now I am done lets play some baseball!!
by PBURGTIGER on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thames vs. Sheffield
I think the question is whether or not Thames is really an everyday player. Sure, like everyone else, I’d love to see him get a chance. Who knows what he could do with more at-bats? But why hasn’t he ever gotten them? What does Leyland see (or not see) that has always prevented him from committing?
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he see the amount they are paying sheff and feels pressured to give him more at bats.
by HavocRox on Jul 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Thames has shown over the past few years that he strikes out waaaaay too much. His numbers have been up mostly against lefties…..just saying this could add to the overall feeling. With the way Joyce has been playing, it makes for a pretty omptimal platoon…me thinks
by Zappatista on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Jimmy Gobble
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think his ASS should be hurting
After the way those Tiger batters pounded him last night.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grandy helped him out there!
Check out Tony K and (tigs) jimdale's blog at baseballbrew.blogspot.com
by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Jul 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GRANDERSON JUST POPPED OUT ON A 3-1 COUNT. Leyland needs to get on him.
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TWICE! UNREAL!
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
polly did too there tk
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Jul 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That should be two on, no outs.
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no batting gloves
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CG
looks pretty fleet of foot these days, especially compared to how he limped around a lot last year.
by Zappatista on Jul 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
time to move him back to short and dump that waste of space renteria
by HavocRox on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
INGE
I really, really want to see Inge play there a game. (REALLY)
by Zappatista on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think with his footwork he would do more than fine
by HavocRox on Jul 22, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire up the diesel boys!
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's the maggs we've come to know!
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Jul 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please
Let’s not score 6 runs in the first.
Please
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s get seven
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who can clear the sacks, and go back to back?
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Davies...
this guy is going to go about four innings if all goes well for him.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
by spotstarters on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we're fine
Since Nate Robertson isn’t starting.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh
I just used “we.” I try so hard not to do that. :-)
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know...
I catch myself doing that from time to time.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
by spotstarters on Jul 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tired Arm
If our rotation was more stable, say D train was actually that this year, a train; don’t you think Nasty Nate would be looking at 15 day stint on the DL ala last year?
by Zappatista on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K-Kenny
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ian, can you make a “K” wall for pitchers during gamethreads?
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a good idea
But you’re not suggesting we start it with Kenny Rogers, are you? :-)
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like if we had seven strikeouts, it’d be KKKKKKKenny Rodgers.
Dice-KKKKK Matsuzaka
Josh BecKKKKKett, etc.
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could do it with Nate Robertson, too
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I picking on Nate too much tonight?
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He really sucked, so he deserves it.
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's early...
but The Gambler is looking less than dominant.
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by spotstarters on Jul 22, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rejoyce?
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
horrible throw
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trades
From what I’m reading in the newspapers, there are not many moves that seem to be available. I think Jack Wilson would be an affordable addition along with Marte if we could get him. Any ideas?
Down here in Houston, everyone is slaughtering Ed Wade for the Randy Wolf deal.
by dettigionswings'stons on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the 'Stros actually pull the trigger on that?
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep..
it’s a done deal.
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by spotstarters on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that makes no sense
Are the Astros in the NL Central race? Why buy?
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clete would have gunned him…
Go Tigers!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Clete
Mud Hens down 9-0 in the 4th, Clete without a hit, ‘Hens have made 4 errors.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My computer is about to explode, be back later
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did "Jack Wilson"
just get typed in the thread? You have got to be kidding me!!!!!!! Not again, we need no talk of that, AGAIN.
By the way, is there a theme developing here…..(pop up, pop up, pop up)
by Zappatista on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jon Paul Morosi was on the Jack Wilson thing big-time last year
I thought for sure Wilson must have been his brother-in-law or something.
But this year, nothing.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
might as well keep Edgar and save the prospects
although the Pirates miust be itching to trade Wilson, so he might be had cheaply
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy...
it is just not very hard to get Gary Sheffield out anymore.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
by spotstarters on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever this guy is throwing
On his 3-1 counts, sure seems to be working!
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're working him hard
56 pitches
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a good thing
seeing as they got into the bullpen a good amount last night.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the Tigers can get Davies into triple digits by the 5th
I’d feel pretty good about the tigers chances
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Polly hits it out
It should be a good night.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't call him Polly when he hits one
Then he’s Mr. Polanco (at least until his next at bat.)
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't know if you realize this
but Polly is a good player…. and we got him for Ugueth Urbina!
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugie
Is still playing a 20-year game of rock hockey
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear he leads the Venezulean Penal League in saves
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ThunderDome
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate joey gathright. and i don’t even remember why. (hi everybody!)
by wepri31 on Jul 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Guillen will not surrender 3rd base without a fight
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
carlos is perfect for third
doesn’t require as much lateral range.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yoink
Sheff swipes another one
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KC Bullpen
Must be getting busy, this guy is almost at 90 pitches
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rundown?
Oh ya, he can’t be expected to complete such petty tasks….
by Zappatista on Jul 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Edgar
no more of this sad routine.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bench Edgar
Bench Edgar and move Guillen to SS and Keep Inge at third. DD has to admith this mistake of getting Edgar
by jerseyboyinmi on Jul 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheff
Sheff nice steal. The Royals picther was not paying attention
by jerseyboyinmi on Jul 22, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, let's put this one away now
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the way
To greet a reliever. Back to back hits.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know why I want a close game
so we can all feel uncomfortable as I step away from the keyboard when you know who comes in!
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where do you watch or get the updates on those games at?
by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
milb.com
Same thing as mlb.com, just a little less snazzy
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
clete would walk in a run
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just like Joyce
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm
I’m concerned that Miggy’s hits all seem to be to right field nowadays…
he used to stroke a lot of bombs to left center, now they seem like lollipops to right
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Credit to Joyce
For having the patience and discipline to draw a walk, rather than try to jack it out and maybe pop it up.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah... don't do like I do
when I try to hit bombs for my company’s softball team and I ground out to the pitcher
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think
Joyce could be the real deal
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could he be
the left handed bat we’re looking for
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheff
We’ve been calling you out, now put up or shut up.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus look at that lineup
all hitting .290 or better except Sheff and Renteria…
this is the type of production we expected!
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
almost 130 pitches thrown by the Royals
they might need Tony Pena to throw three innings tomorrow
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ian!
I signed in and look what happens!
you better put a picture of me on tomorrow’s post as the good luck charm
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just please
Pants on and hands where we can see them.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chisox up 10-0 in the 7th
Twinkies down 8-2 to the Yanquis in the 7th
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well sports fans
I’ve got an early flight to Baltimore in the morning, so I’m gonna have to bag it. Go Tigs!
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have a good night, Pete
Stay cool in Balto.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There you go Kenny
slam the door after your offense gets you runs. Nate please take notes
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like Leyland likes
and the fans too. Keeping the opponents off the board after the tigs score runs
by Oost on Jul 22, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apropos of nothing
anyone see the Dark Knight yet? And if so, how awesome did you think it was?
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you liked Batman Begins you'll like this one
158 million dollars over the weekend can’t be wrong, right?
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Caine is the only reason to see the movie...
that and the fact that things are exploding too
oh and there’s this Joker guy in the movie
by Boney on Jul 22, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it.
and I thought it was incredible. Heath Ledger is unreal as the Joker.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm seeing it again tomorrow
I felt kind of overwhelmed by it the first time.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
Gary Oldham, he’s one of my favorites
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we open up champagne......
when Renteria gets a hit?
by MSU4LIF on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys
Just got back from my softball game. We won 26-6, called the pitcher Jimmy Gobble, and I turn on the game and Renteria gets a hit…..I like this
by TFerg1103 on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grudzielanek
i hate him twice as much just beacuse it takes 2 minutes for my to type his damn name
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they would
I’ve actually found it in some random stores out here in Georgia
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
boo rain delays...
Hooray Beer!
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by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good sattelite died 10 minutes ago so I don’t feel bad
by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what's everyone's rain delay entertainment?
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
watching a bootleg version of the Dark Knight
plan on paying to see it in theaters again sometime later this week….
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
Pretty impressed with it the first time around.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was incredibly impressed
how great was Ledger as the Joker? the Joker is probably the greatest comic book villain, and Ledger played him perfectly. The Joker isn’t the campy, funny character from the old TV show, he’s a psychotic, homicidal maniac, and that’s how Heath played him….
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could not agree more
This was Killing Joke style Joker, but a bit more sadistic. I was blown away, and I know I missed a lot because the scope of the flick was pretty overwhelming.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
This is the Joker in all his Killing Joke, deadly madness. I really liked seeing one of the great villians treated with the respect he deserves. The Joker is madness incarnate, and that is what Ledger portrays….
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No question...
this was the truest movie interpretation to comic book lore. Joker doesn’t kill for money. He does it because he thinks it is funny. That is terrifying if you think about it.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At first, I thought the Oscar talk was too much
But looking back at recent history, playing really great villains gets rewarded. Anthony Hopkins/Hannibal Lecter, Javier Bardem/Anton Chigurh…
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Ian on this one
I thought the Oscar talk was just because Ledger passed away. Then I saw the film. He definitely deserves a nomination and quite possibly to win.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 22, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, although...
I thought Oldman as Gordon was nearly as good. Not as showy a part, but he was great.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oldman
He WAS good. He’s played the over-the-top bad guy so many times, and now playing a genuine good guy looks that much more impressive.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't believe..
He is the same guy who played the pimp in True Romance, a flick with some Detroit flavor. Very underrated actor.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
everyone was good
I thought Harvey Dent/Two Face was great too. However, Heath Ledger was trascendent as the Joker, and I think he overshadows everything else….
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Mad Men starts up again on Sunday - Season 2
Is that correct?
by MSU4LIF on Jul 22, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tuned to the Cubs vs Diamondbacks
until the tarp comes off. It’s on WGN.
by MSU4LIF on Jul 22, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, sir
Sunday night. I can’t wait.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HW
guess I should read before class tomorrow
by Oost on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rogers
will probably be done when game starts back up
by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That makes sense.
Time for Captain Crookedhat.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
I’m trying to figure out why ESPN thought it would be a good idea to give PTI the “week off.”
I mean, 1 hour of sportscenter is tolerable, but 2 hours this week?
What the hell is that?
by TFerg1103 on Jul 22, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'd rather have no PTI
instead of Jay Mariotti subbing for Kornheiser.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything involving Mariotti is trouble.
Try living in Chicago where he is inescapable. Makes me long for Mitch.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
cause he only writes once per week and it’s seldom sports!
by MackAveKurt on Jul 22, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do Chicagoans really like him?
Maybe that’s a stupid question. But he seems so universally despised.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't met one who does...
Except a friend who used to drink with him, and that is only because he bought. He is a contrarian just to be a pain. Example-Urlacher got a big contract extension today, and Mariotti wrote a two page spread barbecuing the guy-for basically no reason. He just likes to be negative.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is the exact reason why
I hate Around The Horn anytime Mariotti is on it.
He is living proof that the show is a complete circus
by TFerg1103 on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like drew sharp
cant stand him
by dettigionswings'stons on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a good comparison.
Drew is a bit happier, though.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Tonight
Was it me or did they set up the Tigers highlights by proclaiming they were facing the Rangers?
by MackAveKurt on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you hate Skip Bayless as much as I do.....
you need to go to www.awfulannouncing.com and check out the second most recent post.
I have to laugh because I did not think this guy could sink to a new low.
How is he still employed? Oh wait, he works for ESPN.
by TFerg1103 on Jul 22, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Other than Ravich, Gammons, and the BT guys...
I really cannot watch the ESPN anchors/analysts.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're a fan of Awful Announcing
The ‘On the DL’ podcast had a good interview with Brian Powell this week.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would win in a b*tching match?
Bayless or Mariotti?
by TFerg1103 on Jul 22, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would put my money on Bayless
Although he may preen too much at some point and that could take him off topic. Most of those clowns are complete marks for themselves. No one is worse about that than Mike and Mike. Apparently, they were serious when they named the show after themselves, as that is all they talk about.
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, that was awful
Just when you thought Skip Bayless couldn’t look like more of an ass.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
Right?
I mean, did you see Jay Crawford’s reaction? He almost fell out of his chair.
Skip definitely drank a 64oz Haterade before he went on that set
by TFerg1103 on Jul 22, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was awful. I sometimes watch First and 10 too, but Dana Jacobson is awesome. She’s a Tigers fan. (I know this because she said “This is good for my Tigers since CC is no longer in the AL Central.”)
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's cancelled out
because she’s also a U of M fan (alum)!
by MackAveKurt on Jul 22, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WNBA
I’m watching the news and see that the Shock and Sparks got into it tonight. Doesn’t quite have the same entertainment value as the Malice, though
by Oost on Jul 22, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha!
I just saw that on my local news as well
by MackAveKurt on Jul 22, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tarp still on the field
If you turned away from FSN. But the rain is apparently lightening up.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES! Nate Robertson: In His Own Words.
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are his words...
I am sorry about that performance in Baltimore?
by rook34 on Jul 22, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to post
Nate Robertson: In Ian’s Words from Saturday night.
But we like to keep it PG-13 here.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would get your blog taken away.
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, kids
It’s getting close to Uncle Ian’s bedtime.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 22, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since the game isn’t happening, everyone go to my blog: mlblogs.gumtime.com !!!
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
- gumtime.mlblogs.com
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is on FSN? This isn’t baseball!
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 23, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tarp still on the field
If anyone’s still with us, I’m calling it a night. Recap tomorrow.
If FSN doesn’t even have baseball stuff to show, this rain delay’s been too long.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 23, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i just got here, to check what happened in the game tonight….doesn’t look like there’s anything to see….they oughta just call it over and good….
by ahtrap on Jul 23, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Rodney is gonna be on the mound they say
by Wingz on Jul 23, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good time to get back home...
Took everyone’s advice and saw Dark Knight tonight and get home to find baseball just underway. Ledger. Holy. Shit.
by Grant E. on Jul 23, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rodney
looks pretty dang good tonight. 4 strike outs in 2 innings
by Wingz on Jul 23, 2008 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His fastball...
Was pretty electric against the Orioles the other day. Maybe he is coming around.
by Grant E. on Jul 23, 2008 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Done
7-1…..............Cya all in 12 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Wingz on Jul 23, 2008 1:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoooo
Last Post hear at 1:38 am ET . That’s where normally my Tigers Games begin :LOL (although this is then CEST).
Great Win . Second in a row without me viewing. I’ll do this for todays game, too. Seems to work. First 6 Games against the Royals all watched ….all lost. Last two games not watched and 2 wins (without any doubts). So I’ll keep myself away from mlb.tv for today again. Is it too much superstition? Maybe
Greetings from Germany. Dirk
by Germantiger on Jul 23, 2008 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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