Game 114: Tigers (55-58) at White Sox (63-49)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit 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
wow
this really is the line up everyone has been bitching to see
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
what's up with the new picture, Ian?
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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
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.
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.
And he does it!
Great job by Zach to get out of that jam.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up 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.
Zach's thrown 60 pitches through 5
Maybe he can keep that bullpen off the field for another inning or two.
yes
way to not strand him guys…..two out hits rock
the longest...
zach has gone this year is 6 innings, think they’ll stretch him out to 7?
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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.
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
Hey, get over to http://www.prideofdetroit.com, get in the GameThread there
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not in Metro Detroit, it's just starting
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
well im in houston
soooo i had to listen to the ticket
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
We're working on a tape delay here in Detroit
Game was blacked out, since it wasn’t a sell out.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Not that any error is ever good
But bad timing on Santiago’s throw there.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Inge bailed out Santiago
Well, sort of.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:05 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
I wouldn't bet anything on the Tigers at this point
But that’s just my opinion
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up 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
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
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.
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
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.
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
it was.
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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, it was
but the version on the Batman and Robin soundtrack was The End is the Beginning is the End. Same words, just a faster tempo.
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
true
but sometimes they are little dry during the day
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up 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
God, ain’t that the sad frickin’ truth.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
The Fat Lady isn't even warming up yet....
let’s add a couple more
Seay pitching the 8th leads to the question I don't want to ask...
Who pitches the 9th?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Well..
Rodney did pitch 3 innings of no-hit ball last time he pitched
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully...
A hypnotist convinces Rodney it’s not a save situation.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
How did Arizona trade Quentin?
My goodness.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
When was the last time...
You’ve seen a single bullpen give up this many homers in one season?
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
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
not to jinx...
but griff has looked awful this series.
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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.
I might have to turn the channel
I’m not sure I can watch Rodney.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
I'm so numb to this now...
I feel nothing.
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by spotstarters on Aug 7, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Have faith Ian
have faith…..
He’s got another Tuesday night in him
Whats the odds
on him getting out of this inning with no more runs scored??
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you raburn.
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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
RUNS
I really would like to see them score a few more cya runs
just 10 explosiv2k2?????
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
Nice To See
another team fall apart for a change!!!
Good thing Quentin can hit
He played that one badly.
by Ian Casselberry 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.
I'd do it
Save Rodney for the weekend now.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 11:07 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!
Inge
Why do we still have Inge?? I know he can play 3rd but…...
Okay, Rodney only threw five pitches
So using him here shouldn’t be a big deal.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Can Rodney just get a save on principle?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 11:18 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!
It's so nice to see Ryan Field interview a Tiger post-game
I was getting sick of seeing him talk to White Sox.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
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