Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Indians GameThread, Sep 19, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

Game 152: Tigers (71-80) at Indians (75-77)

by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 6:00 PM EDT in News Comment 88 comments

Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Indians

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.

Lineup

Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Indians

09/19/08 7:05 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers	Cleveland Indians
Curtis Granderson - CF	Grady Sizemore - CF
Placido Polanco - 2B	David Dellucci - LF
Magglio Ordonez - RF	Shin-Soo Choo - RF
Miguel Cabrera - 1B	Jhonny Peralta - SS
Matt Joyce - LF	Victor Martinez - C
Gary Sheffield - DH	Travis Hafner - DH
Brandon Inge - 3B	Michael Aubrey - 1B
Ramon Santiago - SS	Andy Marte - 3B
Dusty Ryan - C	Asdrubal Cabrera - 2B

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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

Just got here

by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up 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

Not a good way to start

by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm here!

Just in time for… well, crap.

Bless You Boys

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.

Bless You Boys

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.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shef Is Pissed

What a brawl!!!!!!!!

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 8:50 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

hope no one got hurt

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 8:55 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

So true

by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up 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

Lol

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up 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

hes about done anyhow

by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:04 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

Do I have to post that Simma Down Now video again?

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn’t this there first fight this year??

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT 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 probably stayed in the pen

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He just kept saying “You wouldn’t hit a guy with glasses, wouldja?”

Bless You Boys

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.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And you KNOW Sheff's going to appeal

Bless You Boys

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

9 games left after tonight I believe

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No Comment

by Wingz on Sep 19, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn

Fossum needs to be gone now!!!!

by ashmark on Sep 19, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

fucking fossum

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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hahahahha

by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up 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

i guess so

by HavocRox 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

fucking fossum

by HavocRox on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT 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

Sorry Armando.

I hate this f’n team.

by Rogo 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

Bless You Boys

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

And, of course, then it happened.

by JMonsoon on Sep 19, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up 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

That's got to be it...

by JMonsoon on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and...

Welcome. Don’t be a stranger.

Bless You Boys

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…

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon Battle Cat!

I have the power!!!

by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well...forget that.

by Rogo on Sep 19, 2008 9:39 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