Game 152: Tigers (71-80) at Indians (75-77)
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, Sep 19, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (12-6, 3.58) vs. 
Fausto Carmona (8-7, 5.16)
If it's possible to emphasize the point any further, this weekend's series with the Indians seems to underline how disappointing the season has been. This was supposed to be a pivotal clash between AL Central contenders on the second-to-last weekend of the 2008 schedule. Surely, these three games would determine the winner of the division.
Well... not so much. Although if the Tigers are still interested in a third-place finish, a series win or sweep could help that cause. With this being the Tribe's last home series of the season, however, they won't want to go out like chumps.
Jim Leyland thought Armando Galarraga looked as if he might be burning out a bit. Thanks to last weekend's rainouts in Chicago, however, Galarraga got a nice chunk of extra rest. We'll see if that makes a difference in his performance tonight. He's lost his last two starts, giving up a combined 11 runs in 10 innings. But Galarraga has won in three of his four outings against Cleveland this season.
Fausto Carmona has also lost his past two starts, giving up 14 runs and 17 hits in 11 2/3 innings. According to MLB.com, the sixth inning has been troublesome for him lately, where he's given up 10 runs during his last three appearances. Carmona has won all three of his starts against the Tigers this year.
So which of these starting pitchers will blink tonight?
Remember, Lloyd McClendon will be managing the Tigers this weekend, while Leyland serves a three-game suspension for "inappropriate conduct." But who knows how these things work? Maybe Leyland will manage from the clubhouse.
Let's Go Tribe has your SB Nation opposing view for 2008's last series between the Tigers and Cleveland this season.
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anyone out there?
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wonder if anyone else will show up tonight?
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought about not coming
as I missed watching the last game and they won. First game I missed this season and they blew out Texas. Maybe I have been the bad luck charm.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say that's unlikely.
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really like our new catcher.
Wondering if he is good enough to be a starter next year and put Inge back at third or at shortstop.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Rod Allen just said the same thing that he thinks the tigers are thinking about putting Inge back at third.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
I’m sure they’ll see what they’ve got in Ryan back there at catcher. Seems risky to assume he’ll be able to start next year though.
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dang
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here!
Just in time for… well, crap.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did we ever come up with a good nickname for Cabrera?
A two-run homer puts him one closer to Carlos Quentin, tied with A-Rod at 35.
Two RBIs inches him closer to second in that race, as well.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Galarraga becomes one of Grady's Ladies
Serves up a home run to dead center. Man, Sizemore’s having a great year.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Polly and Shef
Kick out of the game. Didn’t see what Polly did.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had game on but wasn’t really paying attention till I saw the pile
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had just returned when it started.
Don’t know what Inge was thinking he tried to take out Carmona. Heis a little small to do that I think. LOL
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not that it really matters to either team anyway
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy
is gonna have company in the locker room for next couple games at least
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t have missed that for anything. Good old fashioned fight.
by densogirl on Sep 19, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so......
who will gallaraga drill this half inning?
he better nail somone
by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both teams have been warned. If he throws at someone he is ejected from the game.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn’t believe how many it took to get Shef off the field. He was pissed.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if only he put that much effort into his batting…….
by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think so there hasnt been much fight in these tigers this year
by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seay
Warming up in the bullpen. I would think he would be a little tired the way he tried to jump on the top of the pile. LOL
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how come farns didnt bodyslam someone again this year? oh yeah i guess he would have to care about the team to do that…………..
by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He just kept saying “You wouldn’t hit a guy with glasses, wouldja?”
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be willing to say Shef might be getting the rest of the year off now……….any bets??
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a possibility
Though I would’ve guessed a five-game suspension.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you KNOW Sheff's going to appeal
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he will be back i think he wants a chance at 500 before the year is up
by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking fossum
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
copy cat
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just kidding
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Armando
is so upset he went to the locker room and I don’t blame him.
by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I see managers make no differance to these relief pitchers
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope the tigers have an...
entirely new bullpen next season. just clean house.
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the most predictable outcome of the year
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounded like...
Mario knew that was coming.
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mario and Rod deserve a bonus.
For not dropping “f” bombs during broadcasts.
by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there was a time...
when I thought Fossum was going to be a big help to us.
by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though....
Isn’t there better than a 50/50 chance that Cabrera homers off of Betancourt?
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So Rodney can serve one up in the bottom of the 9th?
by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my first post on this thread, so bear with me...
But I was a little surprised to see ‘Mando coming out for the 8th and I literally said to my friend, “I can just imagine the conversation between Lloyd McClendon and Galarraga… Lloyd: "Hey, Armando, do you want me to go to the bullpen for the eighth?” Armando: "…No, I’d kinda like to win this one, but thanks."
by JMonsoon on Sep 19, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you jinxed them
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he may have jinxed them but hernandez fucked our entire bullpen
by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and...
Welcome. Don’t be a stranger.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But did you call Fossum coming into the game? If so…
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had to shut it off
So, you guys let me know what happens…….. as if I don’t already know. Armando looked real pissed when he got pulled from the game. He wanted to finish it. It’s a damn shame.
by densogirl on Sep 19, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHY IN THE HELL IS LLOYD BRINGING IN GARY GLOVER?
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because its the bottom of the ninth and they need to lose it
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it really matter anymore?
They’re all the same.
by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lloyd is a moron
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unreal
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As Much As I Like The Tigers
It is humorous watching all the ways they can lose lately!!!
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lately they've really only been doing the one...
Taking a lead into the eighth inning and letting the bullpen show their affection for the starting pitchers.
by JMonsoon on Sep 19, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fyodor Dostoyevsky once said, "What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being able to close games."
by JMonsoon on Sep 19, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beaten...
…by Coo Coo Ca-Choo. That’s worse than being Kelly Shoppach’s bitch.
by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder
What Ian is going to write about this game….
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I give him credit.
I’d be just copying and pasting the same one over and over at this point.
by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really just have to ask
What would the Tigers’ record be if games were only seven innings long? I have to believe the number of their come-from-behind wins are dwarfed by their come-from-behind losses.
by JMonsoon on Sep 19, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What Timing
Just got a email from the Red Wings saying get your season tickets now, lol
by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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