Game 115: Athletics (53-61) at Tigers (56-58)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers, Aug 8, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Dallas Braden (2-2, 5.10) vs. 
Kenny Rogers (8-8, 4.98)
After a disappointing (we're feeling diplomatic - it's Friday) 3-7 road trip, the Tigers return to Comerica Park to play an Athletics team that's a bit different the squad that swept Detroit in Oakland, back in early June. (Especiallly on the pitching side.)
I didn't necessarily think things were that bad until I heard Peter Pascarelli's tirade against the "Oakland (Triple) A's" on Wednesday's ESPN "Baseball Today" podcast:
"I would think the object of baseball is - not only winning, but also you're in the entertainment business - putting a team on the field that people want to see. The Oakland A's put a team on the field right now that no one wants to see. There's nobody identifiable in the lineup. Who do you wanna go see on the Oakland A's? I mean, you want to get the kids together in the station wagon and go see [Kurt] Suzuki?
[...]
"Who's a big star on that team? Who's someone you wanna go see play? What is there entertaining about watching a bunch of anonymous Triple-A players play for the Oakland A's?"
Of course, if Kenny Rogers pitches as poorly as he has in his last two starts,he won't even beat the Oakland (Double) A's. Rogers has allowed 12 runs in his last nine innings, with five walks and - amazingly - nine strikeouts. He faced Oakland earlier this season, and settled for a no-decision, despite giving up just two runs and six hits over seven innings.
Dallas Braden is one of three left-handed starting pitchers the Tigers will face in this series. (Dan Meyer and Greg Smith are the other two.) He's given up four runs and six hits in each of his last two starts. (Actually, this will only be his fourth start of the season.) Against Detroit, Braden has a 12.34 ERA in 11 2/3 innings.
Athletics Nation has your SB Nation opposing view for this weekend's series.
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For those who saw that goofy post earlier...
I’m not sure what happened there. What got posted was the draft that I’d been working on last night, but suddenly couldn’t find it in the archives. Apologies for the confusion. I swear I wasn’t drunk or outraged.
If you say so, Ian...
I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt…this time.
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Great job on the Lions game coverage last night
I had fun over at Sidelion Report. Had to sneak out to catch the end of the Tigers game.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Starting Lineups
OAKLAND
1. Mark Ellis, 2B
2. Bobby Crosby, SS
3. Frank Thomas, DH
4. Emil Brown, LF
5. Carlos Gonzalez, RF
6. Kurt Suzuki, C
7. Daric Barton, 1B
8. Rajai Davis, CF
9. Jack Hannahan, 3B
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Gary Sheffield, DH
7. Marcus Thames, LF
8. Edgar Renteria, SS
9. Brandon Inge, C
No worries...
Let’s hope these guys get after them like last night. It was actually a fun night at the cell. Got too many comments about our jailed mayor.
Go Tigs
I lol’d when I read the lineup for Oakland.
And did you guys know that Keith Foulke is still pitching?! I had no idea.
I'm curious if a lot of people are watching the Olympic opening ceremonies, too
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm watching a movie
(Some Kind of Monster, the Metallica documentary) and am only monitoring the game at present.
how can you not be
Had never seen this movie, the fact that they have a new album coming out reminded me I’ve been meaning to see it.
Post Master of Puppets stuff is a little too polished for me with a few exceptions. I’d consider myself a fan from the Cliff era.
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I'm switching back and forth
The opening ceremonies seem to go from boring and to outright strange, then back again.
I’m just glad I get the CBC (who had this live early this morning), so I can watch some events in real time, without the NBC fluff.
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Don't think so.
I think the Twins have 10 days (six or seven of which have passed) to decide what to do with him. Then Monroe can either report to the minors or ask for his release.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone interested so far?
Giles won’t go to Boston. How about Monroe? They only interested in a left handed hitting outfielder? Craig’s decent in the clutch…sucks the rest of the time, though…
currently got the Tigers on in the background
and am reading Issue #2 of The Watchmen. If you’re into bittorrent, you can find them that way, if you wanted/
Once I saw the trailer for the Watchmen flick
I did the same thing. Went and found the the original comic using bittorrent.
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Doesn't anybody buy comics/graphic novels anymore?
Just kidding.
But I was astounded at the number of copies of ‘Watchmen’ available at my local Barnes & Noble.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
ahh
the power of cross media marketing
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 8, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
The Olympics has got to be better than this
Ugh! Rogers is boring me to death. Notice how there’s no viable energy tonight. Bring the kids in, Leyland.
And Shef reminding us that he has 1 more year...
over my dead body unless he seriously starts hitting!
JL needed to play
the lineup from last night i.e. NO SHEF NO EDGAR
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 8, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
You would think that would've occurred to him...
A little more energy. A little more production. A WIN.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Why isn't Polanco choking up on the bat
Rod and Mario mentioned this last night and he’s doing the same thing today. Isn’t hitting very good either. Now go get a homer, Poly.
time to break
this scoreless streak
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 8, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
Is Miggy capable of running hard to first base?
Maybe he’s still hurt and all that, but c’mon. Get the lead out.
Typical...
Game ends on a Sheff double play.
No energy tonight from the Tigers. Just playing out the string.
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Side arming righty on the mound...
...and Joyce on the bench. “Naw, we’ll let Gary work out of his slump.” GAME IS ON THE LINE, JIM!
Joyce was used at the end of the 8th
Pinch-hit for Raburn.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 8, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
GOD
so impotent…this whole effing team…this is a series they should sweep
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 8, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
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