Game 125: Tigers (60-64) at Rangers (62-63)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Texas Rangers, Aug 18, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
Kenny Rogers (8-10, 4.95) vs. 
Scott Feldman (4-5, 5.18)
When the Tigers and Rangers faced each other at Comerica Park back in April, Texas appeared to be one of the worst teams in baseball, while Detroit looked as if it might rebound from a surprisingly poor start. The Tigers outscored the Rangers 37-10 in that three-game series. Four months later, perceptions have changed a bit. Neither of these teams is going to make the playoffs, but the Rangers have exceeded projections, while the Tigers have been crushed by expectations.
The thought of Kenny Rogers pitching at Rangers Ballpark is kind of terrifying, especially considering that Rogers has lost his last four starts and allowed four runs or more in each of those games. Against Texas earlier this season, he gave up six runs, nine hits, and three walks in just 3 1/3 innings. In Arlington, where Rogers pitched the majority of his career, his record is 53-27 with a 3.99 ERA.
Scott Feldman is also winless in his previous four starts, and his last outing was particularly terrible. That actually might not be a strong enough word to describe allowing 12 runs (six earned) and 10 hits in just 2 2/3 innings at Boston. Yet Feldman took a no-decision out of that game, which tells you how powerful the Rangers' lineup is. The Texas bullpen did go on to allow seven more runs, however. Final score that night? Red Sox 19, Rangers 17.
Lone Star Ball has your SB Nation opposing view for this three-game series. I have a feeling their community's going to have a lot of fun over the next three nights.
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stuck at work so could use some help
cant flip around to a bunch of web pages with the boss roaming around my desk, whats the line up look like tonight?
DAMN it
games in Texas doesnt start till 8, well that sucks I was looking forward to something helping me get thru the next 2 hours…
Lineups
Tigers
C Granderson, CF
P Polanco, 2B
M Ordonez, RF
M Cabrera, 1B
C Guillen, 3B
G Sheffield, DH
M Joyce, LF
E Renteria, SS
B Inge, C
Rangers
B Boggs, LF
M Young, SS
J Hamilton, CF
M Bradley, DH
M Byrd, RF
G Laird, C
C Davis, 1B
T Metcalf, 3B
R Vazquez, 2B
What if?
what if we just went 32-5 over the last 37 games? where would be in the division? lol
No kidding
probably still wouldnt be enough..twins and the white sox are going to battle it out and push each other and probably be close to 98-100 wins territory..screw it lets just win the last 37!!!! starts tonight tho…
Apparently no one is here?
I guess that’s what happens when the team sucks. Too bad.
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I've heard good things about him
Would definitely prefer him to some of the failed managers on the Tigers coaching staff (Lamont, McClendon).
Well, he's not a known commodity
But the Tigers seem to think highly of him. Leaving Erie for the Rangers was kind of a surprise, but probably the right move for his career, as third base coach seems to be a springboard job to a manager’s position.
And here’s a blanket statement that I can’t really prove: Catchers make good managers.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Some do
some don’t, (obviously). If nothing else, there sure seems like a lot of them end up becoming managers, and most of today’s great managers WERE former catchers.
I think it'd be hard to give this team to Walbeck
Since Leyland can’t even figure these guys out.
But in 2010, after Walbeck has two years of major league coaching experience under his belt, with a bunch of minor league managing on his resume, the timing might work out just right.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
Like I said, I don’t want to see one of the retreads the Tigers currently have (Lamont and McClendon were both catchers too!)
Curtis in CF
A rare bad play from him. Needed to take a bit more leadership, telling Ordonez he couldn’t see the ball. Maybe Maggs catches it if he doesn’t back off, thinking Curtis has it.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone watched Big Ten Network yet?
I see they’re at Michigan practice right now on ‘Big Ten Tonight.’
Is that where everyone is? You cheeky little monkeys.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
not me
I’m passively following the Tigers game, plus watching some news stuff. By the way Ian, I posted this yesterday but you’d already ducked out. There’s a NEW Watchmen trailer.
Dammit
You got me good, Matt.
At least it wasn’t the one that moves the window all over your screen when you try to close it.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Well played, sir
Hooked me right in my soft spot.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Maddux to the Dodgers
Can’t the Tigers convince L.A. that they need Renteria at shortstop, too?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
it's theoretically possible
we all know Nomar’s not going to last long at short. Of course, the Dodgers would be smart to play Hu at short, but they seem unwilling to do so for whatever reason (I’d love for the Tigers to get him from the Dodgers, but even Colletti wouldn’t be stupid enough to trade Hu for Renteria).
I'd rather see the Twins
Because a team with no payroll that plays the game “the right way” just twists the knife a little deeper.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
personally, I'm rooting for the Twins
The reason being that, if the White Sox make the playoffs, I could see them winning the World Series. I see the Twins have virtually no chance of winning the World Series, so I would rather they make it. If the Tigers can’t win the World Series, I sure as heck don’t want to see one of their divisional foes win it.
I've actually been saying
That I’d want to see a Cubs/White Sox World Series. I think seeing two teams from the same city going at it (and that city not being NY) would be cool, especially with the Cubs’ 100 year jinx. Then, I’d want the Cubs to sweep the series winning each game 15-0. I really dislike the White Sox.
What are you up to, Gary Sheffield?
I wish I knew.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
you may recall
this, from a few years back. I’m sure he regrets it, but it’s still kinda funny to reminisce about.
Break up the Rays
Their run reminds me of the Tigers’ 2006 run. They’re the team I’ll be most pulling for this fall.
They better go out and win this thing
The 2006 Tigers showed how fast that window can close.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
true
although I think this is the first year of a long run for the Rays. They have SO much young talent.
I suppose I shouldn't get too chesty
The Tigers relievers haven’t entered the game yet.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Shef
Needs to hit another homerun. Then the Rays might truly want him.
That is so right!
Forgot he has to play in the field to be a leader. LOL
Apropos of nothing
The Brewers are absolutely riding Sabathia like he’s a rented mule. He’s out there pitching the 9th with a 9-2 lead even though he’d thrown 111 pitches through 8…
Grandyland!
Second triple of the night! And it clears the bases.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Extremely bizarre
2 balls of infielders hands?
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 18, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
You can’t really blame Farnsy for this inning though… Even though he is no longer my Tiger.
gumtime.blogspot.com
I'm listening to this on the radio
Dickerson and Price are not amused by Farnsworth’s antics this inning. I’m almost glad comcast is to inept to allow me to have internet and cable at the same time so I don’t have to watch tonight’s meltdown. Although I don’t know how I’m supposed to leer at Nastia Liukin
Don't look now
But Rodney’s gotten a save in four out of his last five appearances. Maybe he’s actually getting comfortable with closing. Give that man some coffee!
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 18, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
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