Game 118: Blue Jays (59-59) at Tigers (58-59)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers, Aug 11, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Shaun Marcum (6-5, 3.44) vs. 
Justin Verlander (8-12, 4.56)
Tonight at Comerica Park begins a series between two teams expected to contend for their respective division titles, but instead find themselves teetering around the .500 mark. If you're a bit unfamiliar with these visitors from our neighboring country to the north, our friend Blake has posted an excellent primer on the Toronto Blue Jays over at The Spot Starters.
The Jays' starting pitcher this evening, Shaun Marcum, is coming off an excellent start in which he allowed only one run and three hits (with seven strikeouts) over seven innings. But that was against the Oakland Athletics, and as we saw this weekend in Detroit, they don't necessarily provide the stiffest competition. That victory broke a seven-game winless streak. The Tigers were successful against Marcum back in April, scoring four runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Justin Verlander hasn't pitched like the staff ace recently, posting a combined 9.53 ERA in his last three starts. Does it need to be pointed out that he took the loss in each of those games? To be fair, however, Verlander pitched pretty well against the White Sox in his last start in the second through seventh innings. Unfortunately, he gave up five total runs in the first and eighth. This is his first career start against the Jays.
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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. Edgar Renteria, SS
9. Brandon Inge, C
TORONTO
1. Joe Inglett, 2B
2. Marco Scutaro, 3B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Matt Stairs, DH
6. Rod Barajas, C
7. Adam Lind, LF
8. Lyle Overbay, 1B
9. John McDonald, SS
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey Chef take your spot in the 7th hole (DH) and like it!!
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Fields
is suppose to have a report on Shef’’s comments on the pre-game show
by ashmark on Aug 11, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheff comments?
Did I miss something? I’m embarrassed.
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by spotstarters on Aug 11, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what an obnoxious guy.
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by spotstarters on Aug 11, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leyland said
He was surprised that Shef was not happy being the dh as Shef knew when he ok’d the trade to the Tiger’s he was going to be the dh. As for the rest of the stuff Leyland just said he knew Shef was frustrated.
by ashmark on Aug 11, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shef
would be benched if I was the manager. There was no reason to make those comments
by ashmark on Aug 11, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Verlander...
looked filthy. Great start.
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by spotstarters on Aug 11, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok quick someone say something bad about Verlander to reverse this jinx
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 years as a starter
and this is the first time he’s faced the Jays?
That’s amazing to me.
by Jerkwheat on Aug 11, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Inge
my mom has a crush on him, he is definitly her Tiger
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's good to be back after vacation....
wish the record was better while i was gone
by gf206 on Aug 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take one guess.
A hint: His last name rhymes with Overpaidpieceofshiteria
by longview on Aug 11, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I just checked the box, who else? ED-GAR
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
VERLANDER
just keep the ball in the park please
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why would foss be warming up already?
doesn’t seem like he’s pitchin all that bad
by gf206 on Aug 11, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 runs already given up
He’s not sharp.
by longview on Aug 11, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go to hell, Sheffield
I hate you. If I were Leyland I’d have benched your piece of shit underperforming overpaid ass long ago. DD should trade you for a bag of seeds.
by longview on Aug 11, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am far from a Leyland apologist...
but I do feel for him on the Sheff comments. JL has gone way beyond the call to defend this clown, and now he does this to him. Weak.
by rook34 on Aug 11, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
JV may be headed out early. Disturbing.
by rook34 on Aug 11, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is pissing me off, Verlander looks nothing like an ace..I was trying to defend him for the first part of the year because of his big lack of run support..but jesus has he an inning where someone has NOT reached 3rd base? besides the first he has been shit!..with the Twins playing the Yankees and Sox playing the Red Sox we have to crush this team RIGHT NOW..
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Something is wrong with him...
For June and most of July he was very much the ace. Something has to be up. He has one good inning and then two bad ones lately, it seems.
by rook34 on Aug 11, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure getting sick of seeing him with his head down in the dugout after a bad game.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen
Finally got here. Should I have just stayed away? Ugh.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Between JV knocked out...
and As the Sheff Turns, it may be a rough night.
by rook34 on Aug 11, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ian
just go, just dont even watch…your just going to be angry for the next 90 mins..dont do it
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Lopez
Anyone think he’s the one to go when Jonesy comes off the DL?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Miggy Crush
It’s too bad this is happening when the team is falling out of the race, but Cabrera is mashing the ball right now. Anything hit into the centerfield shrubs is a shot, man.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least someone is trying to earn his paycheck…..MIGGY!
by PBURGTIGER on Aug 11, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheff's Up
A)GIDP
B)Long Foul followed by weak pop up
C)Strike Out
D)All Of The Above
by Jerkwheat on Aug 11, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOO
Wow – not that I didn’t expect it, but the fans are giving it to Sheffield.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got here
Was it lack of focus on Verlander’s part….or dare I say it, is he hiding an injury?
by TFerg1103 on Aug 11, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll have to defer
Late arrival myself.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You missed the slide show of Polonco’s new batting stance. Rod Allen gave all of us a blow by blow account of the way his hands were on the bat in the past and how he holds the bat now …with close-ups, even. Well, guess I got told the way it is. Feel kinda foolish questioning a veteran like Poly.
The fans seem to having a good time even if we’re not. particularly. Verlander worries me.
by densogirl on Aug 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First-pitching swinging
If the Tigers aren’t #1 in first-pitch swinging (almost always resulting in an out), they gotta be damn near the top.
I’m sick of it. This entire coaching staff needs to go. I’m tired of Leyland, I’m tired of Chuck “I’m The Worst Pitching Coach In The Majors” Hernandez, I’m tired of McClendon, I’m tired of half of this team.
I also can’t stand Rod and Mario. I’m probably in the minority on this one, but I really dislike them.
by longview on Aug 11, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shef, Renteria and Inge
Now doesn’t that just give ‘ya the jitters!
by densogirl on Aug 11, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With Thames unavailable
Do we even have anyone that can pitch hit for any of them
by ashmark on Aug 11, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not unless you think Raburn and Santiago are acceptable alternatives.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well....
at least it was a quick evening. No up till 1 am disappointment tonight.
Pretty sad performance. I hope it is not like this the rest of the way. and we at least show some fight.
No desire to watch many more like this.
by rook34 on Aug 11, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to stay in when they fall behind early
Whatever hope gets you to watch in the first place ends up crushed.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mickey York just said "We've Got Bush"
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like...
a quote from Revenge of the Nerds.
by rook34 on Aug 11, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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