Game 117: Athletics (54-62) at Tigers (57-59)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 10, 2008 11:30 AM EDT
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Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers, Aug 10, 2008 1:05 PM EDT
Greg Smith (5-10, 3.99) vs. 
Nate Robertson (6-8, 6.11)
Just out of curiosity, what do you think Nate Robertson's record would be if he had a 3.99 ERA, as his pitching counterpart, Greg Smith, does? Over the past month, Robertson's ERA has risen almost a full run, from 5.26 to 6.11. His start last Tuesday against the White Sox was actually considered "decent," despite him giving up four runs and nine hits in five innings, which only underlines how poorly he's pitched recently.
Yet Robertson's performance was overshadowed (overlooked?), partially because of the run support received, but largely due to a bullpen meltdown led by Kyle Farnsworth and Joel Zumaya. We know Zumaya won't pitch today, as the Tigers will keep him from throwing on consecutive days. But I imagine we'll see The Farns if there's a save situation.
If the Tigers' lineup has another 10-spot in them, however, their pitching might look just fine today.
For the A's, Smith is winless in his last six starts, allowing four runs or more in four of those outings. He pitched well in his previous start, however, giving up just two runs over six innings. Unfortunately, Oakland's bullpen couldn't hold the lead, as Huston Street coughed up two runs in the ninth inning, something that's been painfully familiar to Tigers fans in recent weeks.
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i bet inow someone who isn’t too disappointed to have to play 3rd on his scheduled day off… :)
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Guys
C Granderson CF
P Polanco 2B
R Raburn LF
M Ordonez RF
M Cabrera 1B
G Sheffield DH
B Inge 3B
E Renteria
D Sardinha
Bad Guys
R Sweeney RF
M Ellis 2B
F Thomas DH
E Brown LF
B Crosby SS
C Gonzalez CF
K Suzuki C
D Barton 1B
J Hannahan
by Wingz on Aug 10, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Being as it looks like Ian’s not here today I’ll help him out…..
by Wingz on Aug 10, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch out, our 7-8-9 hitters are lethal!
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 10, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate
If he can’t beat the AAA’s, it’s time to give one of the kids a chance.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start anyway, lets see if it lasts!
by Wingz on Aug 10, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit that again, but
a little to the right!
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A Different Edgar
I don’t know about that…...
by Wingz on Aug 10, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me neither
I think the mediocre pitching of the AAA’s (I liked that) is really helping
by TFerg1103 on Aug 10, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate
looks pretty good so far today, hope he keeps it up.
by Wingz on Aug 10, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leyland
Has he commented on Polanco changing how he holds the bat despite leading the team in hits?
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the only people i’ve heard talk about it were rod and mario
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
renteria getting the intentional walk. wow.
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We've got to capitalize on the walks now...
6 left on base is inexcuseable against this team
by TFerg1103 on Aug 10, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And of course
Aside from Grandy’s homer, they all swing at the first pitch
by TFerg1103 on Aug 10, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 LOB Through 5
Gee…who could have seen that coming with today’s lineup? Oh yeah…everyone.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gutsy and impressive move by the great dane
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they’re playing the party music in the park…. love it when that happens!
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job, Grandy...
...most underrated player in baseball.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my goodness
is Nate Robertson really throwing a three hit shutout thru 7 innings?
by ahtrap on Aug 10, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like an OLD Nate start...
...he’s doing well. We have 10 left on base.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh.
Captain Crookedhat goes 2-1 to Frank.
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty slow thread
I guess Sunday afternoon + Olympics + disappointing season will do that though.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
olympics....bleh
don’t really care this year, dunno why…..heck, even the Lions preseason opener didn’t really register with me….
by ahtrap on Aug 10, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's tougher with the time difference
hard to figure out when the heck things are on. Plus, the good stuff is mostly still to come.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got Men's Trav (shooting)
on right now. Strangely compelling. It’s on MSNBC.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watched some of the basketball this morning...
but yeah, not a lot of appointment viewing unless you are a Phelps fan
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still have track and field to come
and gymnastics (if you’re into that).
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fiancee’s into the gymnastics….so I guess I’ll have to watch some….
by ahtrap on Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh that was epic. fantastic job by oakland there hahahahaha
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good sound effects from rod and mario as well
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double by Raburn
Polanco scored and the ball got by the catcher at the plate, the pitcher was backing up and tried to get Raburn, who was advancing to third.
The ball got by 3B and Raburn scored.
Double with E-1
by TFerg1103 on Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gametracker is probably
trying to figure out how to describe it.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
A’s fans have to be pretty disgusted. Beane cleaned out the pitching staff yet again to keep payroll down, and what is left behind is pretty bad. How do they justify that?
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane
is always rebuilding and their fans believe it I guess
by ashmark on Aug 10, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane's rebuilds...
are a crock. We can complain about DD making bad deals, but at least he went for it. I would find it hard to be an A’s fan.
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's had them in the playoffs more years than not
so yeah, I think the fanbase trusts him. Just as I trust DD to turn this team around next year (I am serious, not being sarcastic).
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you.
I think we may actually be pretty good next year with a few good moves. Mr. I still wants that World Series.
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw at the plate to get Polly overthrown so run scores, Pitcher backing up catcher throws the ball to third overthrowing for another error and that allows Raburn to come home on what should of been a single
by ashmark on Aug 10, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see all the Sheffield comments...
about how he is open to a trade to a contender and he is not happy as a DH? I am sure DD’s phone is ringing off the hook.
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary
He’s been talking WAY too much lately for a guy that does nothing but K, pop up, and hit into double plays.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like he is never happy with any team for a long period of time.
by ashmark on Aug 10, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
They should ship him to the Toledo Mud Hens for the stretch run.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you have a link? i didn’t see that
by wepri31 on Aug 10, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/61593
Trade article.
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheff
Might the Rays be interested? They kicked around for a veteran bat to play some OF (and DH), and Sheff is from Tampa. Tigers would have to eat most of him contract, but still…
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope someone wants him.
I’d rather have Marcus DH every day than Gary.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read it at another site than the ones listed above and they said Tampa was a possible resting place for Shef
by ashmark on Aug 10, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It can't be good
for the kids like Raburn, Joyce, etc to hear him bitching all the time.
by Rogo on Aug 10, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
even if he's a hell of a guy in the clubhouse
which he might be (talking to the press doesn’t mean he’s a bad teammate), it’d be good to clear a spot for one of the youngsters.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 10, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably...
but if Polly and the vets like that keep close to Joyce and Raburn, they ought to be okay. But you never know how a clubhouse works. Seems like we have kind of a disconnected group.
by rook34 on Aug 10, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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