Game 126: Tigers (61-64) at Rangers (62-64)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Texas Rangers, Aug 19, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (11-4, 3.11) vs. 
Vicente Padilla (12-6, 4.85)
He wanted 'em; he's got 'em. Armando Galarraga relished the opportunity to face his former team and show the Rangers' organization what they missed out on by not pitching him in the majors and eventually trading him to the Tigers for a minor league outfielder who's now in the Mets' system. But here's the thing - which is what made Jim Leyland so nervous about his pitcher giving Texas possible bulletin board material - the Rangers can mash the ball. (Though that lineup is a bit less potent with Ian Kinsler now on the disabled list.)
So The Little Cat might want to be careful what he wishes for. Especially when he might be dealing with a case of tired arm after throwing 121 pitches in his last start. (Who do the Tigers think he is, C.C. Sabathia?) But Galarraga was outstanding in that game, giving up just one run and six hits over eight innings to a Toronto lineup that mowed over the rest of Detroit's pitching staff.
Vicente Padilla had his start pushed back from last Thursday, hoping that inflammation in his neck would clear up with a few days' rest. That probably had something to do with him allowing six runs and eight hits versus the Orioles the last time he took the mound. That's almost as bad as the game Padilla pitched in Detroit earlier this season, when the Tigers bombed him for seven runs and eight hits in just three innings.
UPDATE: Placido Polanco was scratched from tonight's lineup during batting practice, according to Jason Beck. No word on why yet. Ramon Santiago will start in Polanco's place.
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Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Magglio Ordonez, RF
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Carlos Guillen, 3B
6. Gary Sheffield, DH
7. Matt Joyce, LF
8. Edgar Renteria, SS
9. Brandon Inge, C
TEXAS
1. Brandon Boggs, LF
2. Michael Young, SS
3. Josh Hamilton, CF
4. Milton Bradley, DH
5. Marlon Byrd, RF
6. Gerald Laird, C
7. Chris Davis, 1B
8. Joaquin Arias, 2B
9. Ramon Vasquez, 3B
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
UPDATE: Polanco's been scratched
Via Jason Beck. Polanco was scratched during batting practice. No explanation as of yet.
Ramon Santiago will be at 2B tonight and will apparently be batting second, as well.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
my question
I know Texas does have some big bats in their line-up, but if they are so great why is their record similar to ours? do they have the same faults as us?
Pretty much
Their pitching’s been terrible. Last night was a great example of that. Even when they got a semi-decent start, their bullpen came in and lit the field on fire.
Texas has also lost some of their big bats. Ian Kinsler’s out. Hank Blalock is still out, but set to come back soon.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid question
When a player is scratched from the lineup card, does their replacement have to go into the same slot (almost like it’s an in-game substitution)?
I was wondering that, too
So is presenting the lineup cards to the umpire before the game largely a ceremonial exercise?
I would’ve loved to see Leyland try Sheffield in the #2 hole. We know he and LaRussa like a little bit of pop there, sometimes. Remember when he often batted Craig Monroe there?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
per rule 4.01 (c)
paraphrasing, once the manager gives a copy of his lineup to the umpire he can only make substitutions as if it were during play.
I'm assuming yes
seeing as the lineup card has already been filled out, but was wondering if anyone new definitively.
Rangers TV just showed a stat that Young leads all SS in RBI this year with 68
Where is Edgar on that list???
I mean, he has to be WAAAAY up on that list
He has been so incredibly awesome this year…
Flipping around
I’ve been flipping amongst a bunch of games. AJ Burnett is blowing people away in the Yankees/Jays games. 13 strikeouts through 7…
I’d start off with, “Look, you owe us, pal. I got two words for you: Kyle Farnsworth.”
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
A guy in our Dallas office is at the game
and I told him I would hansomely reward him if Farnsworth made it onto the DL
Re-Joyce!
Solo home run down the right field line! Hopefully, that gets the ball rolling.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
hey what a time to check in
first moment of free time in two weeks to check out the Tigers, and Joyce hits a home run
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Hey, great to see you!
Welcome back, r n r!
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I know no one cares
but in Toronto Johnny Damon just brutally misplayed a ball in centerfield. Had it bounce right off his glove to give up the go ahead run.
I know it's early but...
A pitchers duel, in Texas, in August???
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Wait until the bullpens get into the game
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
At 'em ball!
Two runs might have scored on that hit by Laird, if it hadn’t gone right at Guillen.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
That is really lame though
Don’t do that…….you don’t tarnish the epic Bull Durham movie with some average level hack.
Hell yes, I am bitter.
dude can rake
he hit 36 HR in 129 games last year in the minors. This year he’s hit 34 HR in 105 games this year.
I know
I clarified by saying I was bitter.
And, Bull Durham is one of my favorite movies
Definitely an irrational comment
I knew he was around the 25-30 homers
Joyce's bat must be made from the horn of a unicorn
That was beautiful
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
more like Mr. Dombrowksi
Will all the high salaries this team has, they’d be wise to turn over a couple lineup spots to cheap young guys. Hollimon at short, Joyce in left.
Back to back!
Even Edgar’s jackin’ it out!
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
ixnay on re-joyce
I thought we settled on ThunderCat?
I've suggested
Jump for Joyce, but I can’t say I’m very enthused about it. I’m still bummed that my stroke of genius, The Caped Cruceta, flamed out so badly.
WTF is Madrigal wearing?
Look at his sleeves
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 19, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
Miggy's giving him a fight
Lets see him put one in play
6 RBI Inning for Joyce
Whatever his new nickname is
6 runs have scored when Joyce has batted
but the error negates the runs
Most guys dream of a 6 RBI game...
Let alone a 6 RBI INNING!
I don't want to be right
but I said a while back this game would still be 9-7. Well, the Tigers now have 9….
For F sake
Jimmy is absolutely physically incapable of allowing Seay to go a full inning (and yes, I know the bases are loaded).
Why not
trade Gary to Tampa in a deal where the Tigers pay 80% of his salary next year and get one of the 2 starters (Edwin Jackson or Andy Sonnanstine) that are about to get squeezed out of the Rays’ rotation?
The Rays are winning w/o
Longoria or Crawford…why would they trade for someone who will just f up their chemistry? Like he did to this team….
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 19, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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