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Game 100: Tigers (50-49) at Royals (45-55)

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

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

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

Via Billfer, the Royals put him on the DL today.

So his back was the reason he gave up 10 runs?

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

Check out Tony K and (tigs) jimdale's blog at baseballbrew.blogspot.com

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

Check out Tony K and (tigs) jimdale's blog at baseballbrew.blogspot.com

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!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's the maggs we've come to know!

Check out Tony K and (tigs) jimdale's blog at baseballbrew.blogspot.com

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!
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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!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We could do it with Nate Robertson, too

A “R” for every run he gives up.

Nate RRRRRRRobertson.

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.

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

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

yep..

it’s a done deal.

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

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

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

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

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

Wow

Did Inge get a tan?

by MSU4LIF on Jul 22, 2008 9:08 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

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

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

Mags

Is due for a big one!!

by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so much for that idea.

by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joyce

Can go long..

by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 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

Thanks!!

by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 9:58 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

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

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

he's 25

I wouldn’t worry.

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up 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

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

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?

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

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

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

by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up 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

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

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

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

by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IBB

he deserves one the next time he gets up to bat

by Oost on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

boo rain delays...

Hooray Beer!

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

by rock n rye on Jul 22, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa

Where did that rain come from?

Blake said it might be a problem tonight.

by Ian Casselberry 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?

Besides this Open Thread, I mean.

I’m leaning toward watching ‘Mad Men.’

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

Snack Time

Pizza in the oven as we speak

by Wingz on Jul 22, 2008 10:36 PM EDT 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

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

skip

is a bag of douche

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up 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.

http://tinyurl.com/5kzbjy

by Ian Casselberry 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!
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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

that’s twice the nice in my book :)

by ahtrap on Jul 23, 2008 12:16 AM 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!
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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!
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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!
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by Tony K on Jul 22, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

  • gumtime.mlblogs.com

Go Tigers!
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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!
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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

Play Ball!!!!

Tarp just coming off now

by Wingz on Jul 23, 2008 12:35 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

he looked really good tonight

by Wingz on Jul 23, 2008 1:39 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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