Game 117: Athletics (54-62) at Tigers (57-59)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 10, 2008 11:30 AM EDT
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PrintOakland 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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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
Me neither
I think the mediocre pitching of the AAA’s (I liked that) is really helping
Nate
looks pretty good so far today, hope he keeps it up.
We've got to capitalize on the walks now...
6 left on base is inexcuseable against this team
And of course
Aside from Grandy’s homer, they all swing at the first pitch
olympics....bleh
don’t really care this year, dunno why…..heck, even the Lions preseason opener didn’t really register with me….
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.
Watched some of the basketball this morning...
but yeah, not a lot of appointment viewing unless you are a Phelps fan
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
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?
Beane
is always rebuilding and their fans believe it I guess
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.
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).
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.
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.
Gary
He’s been talking WAY too much lately for a guy that does nothing but K, pop up, and hit into double plays.
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…
I read it at another site than the ones listed above and they said Tampa was a possible resting place for Shef
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.
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.
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