Game 128: Tigers (62-65) at Royals (55-72)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 22, 2008 6:35 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals, Aug 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Justin Verlander (9-13, 4.60) vs. 
Brian Bannister (7-12, 5.96)
Universal order worked to correct itself the last time the Tigers and Royals met, with Detroit sweeping a three-game match-up at Kauffman Stadium by a combined score of 33-6. But the season series is still tilted 3-6, in favor of Kansas City, so the Tigers still have some evening up to do.
The last time Brian Bannister faced the Tigers, it was the beginning of a new season. Hope and anticipation were still alive in Tiger Town, with the scent of October wishes and championship dreams in the air. But Bannister helped his Royals throw a turd in that season-opening punch bowl, with a masterful seven-inning shutout performance against the lineup that mght score 1,000 runs.
As with the Tigers, a season that began so promisingly for Bannister (with Banny Logs and the like) has fallen on harsh times. That skid was punctuated by his last start, which was so disastrous that even Nate Robertson snickered. Last Sunday at Yankee Stadium, Bannister blew up like a M-80 flushed down a toilet. In just one inning (plus six batters in the second), he gave up 10 runs on 10 hits (three of them home runs), along with three walks. Parents should've been warned to restrict their children from watching such disturbing footage.
Of course, there's no chance Bannister will be that bad two starts in a row, right?
Meanwhile, Justin Verlander will see if he can beat a team not named the Orioles. Against non-Baltimore teams over his last six starts, he's 0-4.
And I'm looking forward to mooning over that new LED, hi-def scoreboard they have in Kauffman Stadium whenever the FSN Detroit crew shows it on TV. I really want to see that thing in person someday.
Royals Review has your SB Nation opposing view for this weekend's series. Maybe he'll break out those photos of Kenny Rogers attacking a cameraman again for Sunday's game. That one hasn't gotten old at all.
UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): If you haven't yet heard, the Tigers are moving Nate Robertson to the bullpen for the time being. No word on who will be replacing him in the starting rotation.
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Hey, Ian, speaking of Nate...
Freep reporting that Nate has lost his spot in the rotation. Leyland didn’t say who would start next time up in his place.
Good timing!
You guys juuuuust beat me to it.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 22, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
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. Brandon Inge, C
9. Ramon Santiago, SS
KANSAS CITY
1. Mike Aviles, SS
2. Esteban German, 2B
3. David DeJesus, LF
4. Jose Guillen, RF
5. Mark Teahen, 3B
6. Billy Butler, DH
7. Ross Gload, 1B
8. John Buck, C
9. Joey Gathright, CF
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 22, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
Why move Nate to the pen?
If his slider isn’t working, he can’t pitch, so isn’t he just taking up space on the roster? Someone should get down there and Tanya Harding him so we can put him in the dl and send him to the minors for some “rehab”
Option A
Aquilino Lopez
Option B – Chris Lambert.
Option C – Casey Fossum (I guess he has to be considered since Leyland is his lover)
Personally, I think Francis Beltran is on his way out, and Lambert gets the call-up. If he goes five innings and gives up five runs, he’s already better than Robertson
Shortstops
So – did anybody else see that William Rhymes has been playing shortstop in AA? I know he’s not much of a prospect, but he’s still hitting over .300. Someone else to add to the pile of mediocre potential at AAA (Holliman and Worth).
Verlander having a good outing?
Don’t want to jinx it but it seems like he’s pitching well. Granted its against the Royals but still, its nice to see him get some batters out for once.
check the play by play
he’s allowed two baserunners in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and the 5th was his first 1-2-3 inning. So he’s been a little shaky.
Dang
I was flipping in and out of watching the game, i just kept seeing him walking off the mound and no runs on the board so i assumed he hadn’t allowed that many baserunners. 8 hits through 6 now…yeesh. I guess it is better to be lucky than good.
For those tuning in...
This game may have just gotten interesting. 4-1, with a KC runner on third with two outs.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 22, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully...
Rodney didn’t read that Freep article about how good he’s been as a closer lately.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 22, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Is it on your computer or on a website?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 22, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh...No...
Come on Fernando…please don’t let me down…please
YES
2 down, 1 more to go, just get a nice ground ball and lets be done with this.
An interesting strategy Fernando...
How about you NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!!!!
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