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Game 114: Tigers (55-58) at White Sox (63-49)

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox, Aug 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT


Zach Miner (5-4, 3.77) vs. Javier Vazquez (8-9, 4.66)

Following a rather feeble effort in last night's 5-1 loss, could the Detroit Tigers display some pride tonight and salvage a win in this series?  The spirit of Tiger Town has been broken, but if you still hold a kernel of optimism as you think about the future, perhaps this evening's starting pitcher might give you something to look forward to.

With a 2-1 record and 2.64 ERA after three starts, Zach Miner looks as if he's far better suited for the starting rotation than bullpen.  And if the Tigers' lineup had been able to provide any offense for him last Friday against Tampa Bay, he might be carrying a 3-0 record into tonight's game.  There stands to be at least one opening in the Tigers' starting rotation next season, and if Miner shows he's the guy to fill it, then the desperate act of changing his role will have yielded a happy accident.

Javier Vazquez has started three games against Detroit this season, and looked bad in the last two.  In his last 13 innings facing the Tigers, Vazquez has given up 11 runs.  But both of those outings were at Comerica Park.  Vazquez shut out the Tigers over seven innings in April at U.S. Cellular Field.  At home this season, his record is 5-3 with a 4.36 ERA.

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Starting Lineups

DETROIT

1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Magglio Ordonez, DH
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Matt Joyce, RF
7. Marcus Thames, LF
8. Brandon Inge, C
9. Ramon Santiago, SS

CHI WHITE SOX

1. Orlando Cabrera, SS
2. A.J. Pierzynski, C
3. Carlos Quentin, LF
4. Jim Thome, DH
5. Paul Konerko, 1B
6. Ken Griffey, Jr., RF
7. Alexei Ramirez, 2B
8. Nick Swisher, CF
9. Juan Uribe, 3B

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

this really is the line up everyone has been bitching to see

by PBURGTIGER on Aug 7, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

finally. it seems leyland has removed his head from his ass

by HavocRox on Aug 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's not get hasty

He can always keep Miner out there for 130 pitches.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

good point i got home from work this morning and looked at justins pitch count, i just dont understand jim anymore. im starting to wonder if he has lost it.

by HavocRox on Aug 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

yay...

i dig this line up.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

renterias birthday

hppy birthday edgar! hope ya choke on some cake.

by HavocRox on Aug 7, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

nice inning there for zach

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

wait

you guys don’t get the Lions live?

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

no idea. i think i can handle only one team tearing my heart out at a time

by HavocRox on Aug 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

Game didn’t sell-out, so there’s a two-hour delay on the broadcast.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

i found out it is broadcast here in muskegon but not in HD

by HavocRox on Aug 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

As per usual, some more runs would always help

But Zach’s been looking good so far. I really hope Leyland is getting over any idea he had on Miner being a reliever.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d say hes way better then 2 of the other 4 starters….......

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

In case anyone was wondering...

I accidentally had the White Sox record better (five games better, to be exact) than it really is. Thanks to Matt in Toledo for correcting me.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job Zach Miner

I got a new remote control today…...

I’m hoping this marks the Tigers turn around or else I’ll be getting another one in two months.

by TFerg1103 on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Zach's thrown 60 pitches through 5

Maybe he can keep that bullpen off the field for another inning or two.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

yes

way to not strand him guys…..two out hits rock

by MI-FANinTX on Aug 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Nick Swisher

Although he killed us two nights ago, is actually a really funny guy.

After the Tigers knocked the A’s out of the playoffs in ‘06, I went to Dick O’Dowd’s in Birmingham and watched Nick Swisher get wasted and sing “Sweet Home Alabama” on stage.

One of the funniest things I’ve seen and only hours after they lost the series.

by TFerg1103 on Aug 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Griffey, Jr.

Hasn’t done anything against Miner tonight.

Hope I didn’t just jinx him.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Forward down the field,
A charging team that will not yield.
And when the Blue and Silver wave,
Stand and cheer the brave.
Rah, Rah, Rah.
Go hard, win the game.
With honor you will keep your fame.
Down the field and gain,
A Lion victory!

by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Ian

I know every interview with DD says otherwise, but do you think Porcello gets a look at all in September?

by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Just my opinion

But I really don’t think so. The options are one thing, like you mentioned. But they might be worried about his innings by then, too.

Now, the relievers they drafted? I think some of those guys will come up.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I know its wishing, but if the tigers are at all close in a month. I would love to see them try to go for it no matter what. but that may not matter.

by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grandy loves Chicago

Maybe sitting him yesterday wasn’t a good idea, Jim.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

ur right

Just saw he owns a Bar in Chi-Town

by jerseyboyinmi on Aug 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Going to Vegas this weekend

Should I bet the Tigers to win the series againist oakland

by jerseyboyinmi on Aug 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch

I’d say you should bet your money elsewhere.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lions

What about the Lions winning their divison or should I take the under in them not winning more than 6.5 games

by jerseyboyinmi on Aug 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d go over 6.5, not a division win though.

gumtime.mlblogs.com

by Tony K on Aug 7, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe

Maybe now that Favre is out of the divison. Kitna is the best QB in the divison. Pretty Sad

by jerseyboyinmi on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can you bet on college football?

I think Michigan might be better than people think. I’m biased, of course.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think they’ll win 7-8

gumtime.mlblogs.com

by Tony K on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I agree

Although if Michigan gets their QB situation figured out, they coudl be a surprise.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ceasers Windsor is trying to get the Vegas style betting. Hope to see it before year end. Bet on everything then.

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah me 2- these preseason rankings are crap

they are ranked 54th on CNNSI behind UConn, Tulsa, and almost CMU. Although they never cover against cupcakes at home

by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to see Curtis hit one…

gumtime.mlblogs.com

by Tony K on Aug 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Total douche.

gumtime.mlblogs.com

by Tony K on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yo Ian

Good to see someone else is as pumped for the film version of Watchmen as I am.

by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, sir

I’m embarrassed to say how many times I’ve watched that trailer.

Actually, I don’t think I could count the times.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

FYI

The name of the song is “The Beginning is the End is the Beginning” by the Smashing Pumpkins. This is not to be confused with “The End is the Beginning is the End” which was the version that was released on the radio. The version in the trailer was the B side.

by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 7, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

So that was only on a single?

I know some have said it was on the ‘Batman and Robin’ soundtrack…

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm so pumped

I actually downloaded the comics and am currently reading through them

by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ian

You ever been asked to be on any of the sportsradio stations in detroit? I know Brian Cook was on Baligen’s show last week

by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, Brian's got a book to promote

But no, I’ve never been asked.

That’s Bill Ferris’s territory. :-)

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

but sometimes they are little dry during the day

by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

gas can.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

lead off walk...

perfect.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

NO WALKS

For Miner. Give that man a beer.

by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He's been fantastic in his four starts

I mean, Miner has given the Tigers everything they could’ve hoped for.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

whatever they do

don’t leave Seay in for a full inning, that’d make too much sense.

by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 7, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Wonder

who the closer will be today, Farnsworth or Rodney…...........such a big choice!!

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

spoke to soon, might not need a closer

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

When was the last time...

You’ve seen a single bullpen give up this many homers in one season?

by TFerg1103 on Aug 7, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...

Thome might run slower than me. Big break for the Tigers.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

that was huge...

can’t make the tigers feel like they earned it though. just a dumb play.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank you.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Not that I'd condone it

But wouldn’t Thome destroy Inge in a collision at the plate?

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

the ball got there so early...

inge just could have side stepped him and tagged the guy.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

did you all see the video of pudge getting plowed at the plate?

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looked like he was doing the home run trot

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

not to jinx...

but griff has looked awful this series.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

that's on me...

sorry.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jim Leyland

He must feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day. Another day, another torturous bullpen implosion.

by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 7, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Whats the odds

on him getting out of this inning with no more runs scored??

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

1 in 3

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thank you raburn.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

holy hell

oh ryan. he just saved me from getting pissed

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Great IM from Mike McClary

“What’s the big deal? Marcus makes that catch.”

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

lol. Oh yeah, of course Marcus does..

by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

RUNS

I really would like to see them score a few more cya runs
just 10 explosiv2k2?????

by STEVIEYz1 on Aug 7, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, I've missed Ozzie

Walking Carlos Guillen to get to Magglio?

I know it sets up a double play, but… ah, Ozzie.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

he does seem to hit into a lot of those

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

burned.

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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Triple baby!

Thanks for the insurance, Maggs!

by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice To See

another team fall apart for a change!!!

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Farnsworth

for the 9th??? He would be good for at least a couple dingers and still keep the lead.

by Wingz on Aug 7, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow!

...way to watch’em Brandon…

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

stood there like a house by the side of the road and watched ‘em go by

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not actually watching the game (can’t get it here in Cleveland), but I’m watching on ESPN Gameday. All three pitches looked like standard fastballs right down the pipe!

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

(oops! I meant MLB Gameday)

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Inge

Why do we still have Inge?? I know he can play 3rd but…...

by STEVIEYz1 on Aug 7, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm…he can play third, but yet he doesn’t play third…

It’s unfortunate, I have always wanted him to be one of their better players, but he just isn’t.

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’s a fan favorite?

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

He doesn’t have it. Better yank him.

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

....it’s about time!

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

it’s about damn time we win again

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS ON MLB Gameday!

For those of you who’ve been really sick of listening to Chicago’s announcers, watch all of the Tiger highlights on MLB Gameday. They sound so disappointed!

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

They were willing Cabrera’s homer foul…
They called Guillen’s triple a double, and then they were blown away when he rounded second and headed for third.
When Granderson hit one to center, all they could say was, “stay in this park”

Nice!

by SpartanNate on Aug 7, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha! ha! He always sounded professional, but you could tell he hated it.

by densogirl on Aug 8, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

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