Games 147 & 148: Tigers (70-76) at White Sox (81-65)
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox, Sep 14, 2008 2:05 PM EDT
Game 1: 
Justin Verlander (9-13, 5.49) vs. 
Javier Vazquez (11-13, 4.29)
Game 2: Kenny Rogers (10-15, 4.78) vs. John Danks (10-8, 3.44)
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** UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): Again via Jason Beck, the White Sox are trying to get the field ready for a 5:30 p.m. start. So we'll have a straight doubleheader. But what happens if the first game runs into the 8 p.m. ESPN start time?
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** UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): It's not looking very good for this first game. According to Jason Beck, there's still a steady downpour in Chicago. Tonight's game is still a possibility as the rain is supposed to clear up by then.
Okay, maybe the third time will be the charm. After getting rained out Friday night and all of Saturday, the Tigers will attempt yet again to play the 147th game of their season. Shall we take bets on whether or not this game (along with tonight's second half of the day-night doubleheader) gets played? Remnants of Hurricane Ike could keep the Chicago area (and most of the Great Lakes region) soaked throughout most of the day.
Last night, I had the idea that the U.S. Cellular Field groundskeeping crew could stretch a tarp over the top of the stadium, and the whole thing could stay inflated by the hot air Ken Harrelson and Darrin Jackson (who apparently will be seeking a new job next season) exhale throughout their broadcast. It's probably too late to implement now, but I really think it could work if given a shot.
This afternoon's game will not be televised, unfortunately, as FSN Detroit couldn't secure the rights for the broadcast. I'm pretty sure I can't explain why that is, other than to say the FSN crew was only supposed to televise Friday's game in this series.
Brandon Inge will likely miss today's games, leaving the team to attend funeral services for his grandfather, who passed away on Thursday. That could depend on his ability to get a flight out of Chicago through all this rain, however. He'll rejoin the Tigers on Monday in Texas.
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And...
We’re delayed.
The season that needed to end is going to be played at least two games longer.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions
Check that
The White Sox want to try and get a doubleheader in, with a 5:30 p.m. start.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure I am masochistic enough....
to watch this after that Lions meltdown. Epic even by Lions standards.
Ian, I agree with your quote about Harrelson. He is honestly one of the worst things about living in Chicago. You would think the White Sox had invented baseball, rather than having 5 good teams in the last 50 years.
I just studied our lineup.
Yikes. Joyce, Larish, Sheff, Edgar, and Ryan?
Guys at the top will have to get it done. Poor Thundercat in particular has looked really overmatched lately.
Oh my gosh
This play by play man is driving me nuts already and the game just started. LOL
Judicious editing
Tweaked this GameThread a bit. I originally intended to have separate threads for each game, but I guess it doesn’t really matter since we couldn’t watch that first game. Might as well combine it all there.
Uribe would definitely make an excellent Bond villain’s henchman.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
The Hammer!
For those still watching, Thames just tied the game at 7-7 with a grand slam!
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
I know I've said this before
But it’s always nice to see the other team’s bullpen melt down.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
depression has struck yet again.
usually november, leaves me feeling worse than dead
when the boys of summer, tuckered out have gone to bed
but this year will be different
my time will be better spent
finding things to keep me amused
when the tigers can no longer lose
what normally is sadness, has now become relief
this season may be lost, but next year: I believe.
I paraphrase Bob Knight...
a quote he gave about his most disappointing IU team, the year he threw the chair:
“The only thing I like about this team is the fact that I only have to watch it play 14 (maybe 13) more times.”
Taketh, then giveth
Suddenly, that grand slam by Thames doesn’t look so impressive. Dewayne Wise? Wha?
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Make the bad men stop.....
Hessman fails to come up with an out (bad hop, sure, but this is the big leagues) and then, with the extra out, Farns grooves a fat one to a guy who does not hit for ANY power.
Tell you what, we owe the White Sox some good old-fashioned beatings next year. These guys will haunt us all until next season starts. They have broken our hearts in every possible way this season.
Go Twins.
great!
the tigers suck, this year was not a fluke. the past 2 years were flukes. good luck revamping your bull pen!
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by Where Triples Go to Die on Sep 15, 2008 6:52 AM EDT up reply actions
This is actually pretty similar to the Lions game earlier today
Lions/Tigers fall behind, Lions/Tigers come back, Lions/Tigers melt down at the end to lose.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh - no kidding
What a miserable, soggy weekend.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 14, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
God, do I hate the White Sox.
Their arrogant announcers…Swisher, AJ, their whole team DNA is just annoying. The beards are the perfect symbol.
Not to mention they beat us 11-6 this year. I know we don’t delve into rooting against other teams that much here, but I do not care who wins the series as long as it is not the White Sox.
hey if you ever visit the cell you can look at our world series banner.
You know the one you could have won in 06, if it was not for your team CHOKING! how many wins did the cardinals have that year? Sorry to bring up the bad memories, never mind, I hope Detroit suffers forever!
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by Where Triples Go to Die on Sep 15, 2008 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions
My apologies....
for this post. Out of frustration from this neverending season. Again, my apologies.
No apology necessary
Thank you, but you didn’t say anything inflammatory. Others might have different opinions on the matter, but I really feel the line is drawn at posting insults and personal attacks. You just expressed an opinion – in my opinion. And you can’t control how others might react to that.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 15, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
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