Game 126: Tigers (61-64) at Rangers (62-64)
Detroit Tigers @ Texas Rangers
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
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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
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According to FSN, Palanco has a sore knee and is day to day
by ashmark on
Aug 19, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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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?
by PBURGTIGER on
Aug 19, 2008 6:37 PM EDT
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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
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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)?
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
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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
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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.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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I remember a mass amount of K’s coming from that experiment…
by Zappatista on
Aug 19, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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I'm assuming yes
seeing as the lineup card has already been filled out, but was wondering if anyone new definitively.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 8:13 PM EDT
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DP
Isn’t it nice when it isn’t the Tigers hitting into those?
by Zappatista on
Aug 19, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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Rangers TV just showed a stat that Young leads all SS in RBI this year with 68
Where is Edgar on that list???
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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I mean, he has to be WAAAAY up on that list
He has been so incredibly awesome this year…
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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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…
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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maybe you could talk him up to cashman for us Ian
by PBURGTIGER on
Aug 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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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
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If arMANdo backs up his mouth, we better get some freakin runs..
by PBURGTIGER on
Aug 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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I would say “you dont remember I said I would give you a player to be named later!!!” here he is..and he is already signed through next year for you"
by PBURGTIGER on
Aug 19, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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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
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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alright I have put in my days work, off to follow it on XM radio, have a good night fella’s
by PBURGTIGER on
Aug 19, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTY JOYCE!
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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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
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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/
by rock n rye on
Aug 19, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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Hey, great to see you!
Welcome back, r n r!
by Ian Casselberry on
Aug 19, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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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.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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sorry
I love seeing the dirt being shoveled on the Yankees’ grave.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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I know it's early but...
A pitchers duel, in Texas, in August???
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on
Aug 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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Wait until the bullpens get into the game
by Ian Casselberry on
Aug 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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exactly
this game will still probably end 9-7.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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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
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that's why they call him
“Crush” Davis
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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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.
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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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.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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actually
it’s 35 HR in 125 games this year. Still, dude can rake.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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I know
I clarified by saying I was bitter.
And, Bull Durham is one of my favorite movies
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
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I've just been following Chris Davis closely
Keeper League reasons. I’m a baseball geek.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Definitely an irrational comment
I knew he was around the 25-30 homers
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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If only Gary was playing the field tonight
he might hit a HR here.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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if only Gary had nearly 500 home runs
he could be a leader, regardless of whether he was the DH.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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Holy Crap!
Matt Joyce! I didn’t think this kid was ever going to have this kind of power!
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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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
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but he’s not a sure thing for next year. not at all. who would put that kid in left field?
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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I think he is
I think he could hit 20 HR and bat .270, that’d work as a #7 hitter.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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please tell that to mr leyland. he doesn’t seem quite so convinced.
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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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.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:08 PM EDT
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We need a better nickname than Re-Joyce
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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Back to back!
Even Edgar’s jackin’ it out!
by Ian Casselberry on
Aug 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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so did Inge
unfortunately, that pitch was at his eyes.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:11 PM EDT
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Warner Madrigal?
he sounds like a Charles Dickens character
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on
Aug 19, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
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ixnay on re-joyce
I thought we settled on ThunderCat?
by gf206 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:11 PM EDT
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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.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:12 PM EDT
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why not
pick the name of one of the WonderCats? Lion-O? Jaga?
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:15 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay Rays
Best record in baseball.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:19 PM EDT
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WTF is Madrigal wearing?
Look at his sleeves
by Ian Casselberry on
Aug 19, 2008 10:19 PM EDT
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Miggy's giving him a fight
Lets see him put one in play
by gf206 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:19 PM EDT
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miggy beat that out? hahahahahahahahahahahahaha. that’s just sad when they can’t get miggy out.
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:19 PM EDT
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these boys are using the joyce sticks tonight. let’s go around the order again!
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:20 PM EDT
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keep some men on for another joyce at bat
by gf206 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:22 PM EDT
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OMG! that is almost too good to be true
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:23 PM EDT
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6 RBI Inning for Joyce
Whatever his new nickname is
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:24 PM EDT
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Well, they just gave an error to Hamilton
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:25 PM EDT
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selfishly
that’s good for me. In a fantasy league I’m in, the guy I’m playing has Joyce.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:26 PM EDT
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6 runs have scored when Joyce has batted
but the error negates the runs
by TFerg1103 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:29 PM EDT
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Most guys dream of a 6 RBI game...
Let alone a 6 RBI INNING!
by gf206 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:26 PM EDT
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isn’t it just a 5 rbi inning? solo shot earlier in the game
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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JUST
a 4 RBI game. Solo shot (1 RBI). 3 Run shot (3 RBI). No RBI on that error.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:28 PM EDT
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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….
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:24 PM EDT
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So even pitchers duels
end up being scoring explosions, with these 2 crappy bullpens.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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Shocked
flabbergasted, surprised, blind-sided! The real Tigers finally showed up.
by densogirl on
Aug 19, 2008 10:32 PM EDT
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nice….kept looking through the ff draft i’m doing, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1….9-3???!!
by ahtrap on
Aug 19, 2008 10:34 PM EDT
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For F sake
Jimmy is absolutely physically incapable of allowing Seay to go a full inning (and yes, I know the bases are loaded).
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:43 PM EDT
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opponent average of .294 on glover. oh, please let the rain keep the bullpen from lighting up
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:44 PM EDT
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why won’t they show the fan on the field? that would be entertaining to watch
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:47 PM EDT
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I know he's not in there
but I wanted to post this photo again.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 10:55 PM EDT
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Playing the AL West is fun.
Can we become the Detroit Tigers of Anaheim and switch divisions?
by Rogo on
Aug 19, 2008 10:58 PM EDT
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except the Angels
maybe they could move to the Central to take the Tigers’ place.
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 11:01 PM EDT
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well darn. back to the weight room, miggy!
by wepri31 on
Aug 19, 2008 11:01 PM EDT
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Good job, Gary!
Keep upping that trade value!
by Rogo on
Aug 19, 2008 11:04 PM EDT
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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?
by ThaWalrus9 on
Aug 19, 2008 11:06 PM EDT
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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
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Plus, by now...
…I’m sure DD has tried many times.
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Aug 19, 2008 11:17 PM EDT
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