Game 12: Tigers at Mariners
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 19, 2009 3:30 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners, Apr 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
Rick Porcello (0-1, 7.20) vs. 
Carlos Silva (0-1, 6.00), 4:10 p.m. EST
The Detroit Tigers have a chance to win their second series of the young season with today's rubber game against the Mariners. (The Mariners, on the other hand, haven't lost a series yet this year.) If this one goes like the first two games in Seattle, it should be a funday, Sunday evening.
After his second start of the season was rained out, Rick Porcello gets a chance to pitch under better conditions than he would've last Tuesday in Detroit. Safeco Field might provide a more pitcher-friendly setting than Rogers Centre, as well. Porcello tired out after the fourth inning in his first appearance, but up until that point, he got the Blue Jays to hit into many groundball outs. How will that work against the Mariners' new small ball approach?
Last year, the Tigers pounded Carlos Silva like a veal cutlet. In three starts against them, Silva posted a 17.69 ERA. (Do I need to mention he went 0-3? I guess I just did.) He gave up five runs or more in each appearance, and in one of those games, didn't even make it out of the first inning. As Geoff Baker points out on his blog, Silva has relied primarily on his fastball in his first two starts this year. And if that's how he pitches today, The Tigers could make it ugly.
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Starting Lineups
TIGERS
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Magglio Ordonez RF
4. Miguel Cabrera 1B
5. Carlos Guillen DH
6. Brandon Inge 3B
7. Josh Anderson LF
8. Ramon Santiago SS
9. Matt Treanor C
MARINERS
1. Ichiro Suzuki RF
2. Endy Chavez LF
3. Ken Griffey, Jr. DH
4. Adrian Beltre 3B
5. Jose Lopez 1B
6. Yuniesky Betancourt SS
7. Jamie Burke C
8. Ronny Cedeno 2B
9. Franklin Gutierrez CF
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 19, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Silva pitching?
I foresee Cabrera going Boom today
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anderson starting in left field? It’s like my birthday came early this year! :D
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
over in cleveland-ville
Pavano a good game, their bullpen a bad one!
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forgot the game was on this afternoon. Nice to see I haven’t missed much, and Porcello has a low pitch count.
Also, I’m having a bit of a laugh that the Pistons playoff game is bumped to FSN+.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s already stolen your heart…did he get a base, as well?
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
to give Ramon a day off
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many times does Anderson have to succeed before
Leyland realizes that his speed is infinitely more valuable to the team than Marcus’ power?
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how many times does Guillen have to fail before
Leyland realizes that Thames should be the full-time DH with Anderson in left?
by handsomerob1 on Apr 19, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re still pretty early in the season. I think Guillen hasn’t shown much promise this year, but it’s not quite time to start jerking around the lineup just yet.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it goes back to last year
his age is beginning to show
by handsomerob1 on Apr 19, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t doubt that, and you may very well be right. We didn’t start 0-7 and aren’t the butt of every MLB joke right now, so I doubt Jim wants to shake much up in the early goings.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roll Call!
Check in… who’s watching on a nice, cool and lazy Sunday?
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Checking in from Chicago.
No telecast here. How’s Slick Rick looking?
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so bad. Gave up a solo shot to Cedeno this inning, but otherwise pretty solid.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Rod and Mario are openly wondering if Porcello was potty trained by the time Griffey, Jr. made his big league debut.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least they're dropped the Speedo conversation
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aflac Trivia Question
“Since 1919, who is the youngest pitcher to start a game for the Tigers?”
Obvious answer is obvious (Porcello) but I’m thinking there is more to this one.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see if Guillen can get himself off the schniede.
He’s quickly taken over the doghouse left vacant by Renteria’s departure
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Carlos’ doghouse really as bad as Renteria’s? That’s saying something.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not as bad as the penthouse suite in the doghouse that's occupied by Robertson.
But it’s close.
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Refresh me: has he pitched outside that like, 1 inning against the Blue Jays?
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he had a couple of other short appearances.
And in his defense, he hasn’t been that awful. But last year buried him completely.
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t think of him blowing up this year, so that’s a good thing for him I suppose. You’re right though, last year earned him no favors.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job by Inge there. Also, that was a really bad Wild Pitch.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
juuuust a bit outside
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miguel
gazelle-like on the basepaths
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, gazelle-like. Injured gazelle is more like it.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now this is the Carlos Silva we know and love.
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Ian: please post updated ERA numbers for Silva in the game wrap thread.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leyland emphasized this in training, and it’s certainly paying off. Speed on the bases, squeeze plays, manufacturing runs — makes you feel a whole helluva lot better about the team.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it when it works
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leyland is managing
as if his job depends on it. Which of course, it does.
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Porcello not looking too bad
30 strikes, 16 balls… not too bad
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lurking in the shadows...
Mario and Rod just reminded me of this during that last half inning.
What do the Tigers do once both Bonderman and Willis are back? Miner will most likely get pinched to the bullpen, but who else goes? Arrrrrrrmando, Verlander and Jackson are safe.
Put it this way: You’re DD/Leyland on the day you’re activating Willis from the DL. Bonderman is already back, taking Miner’s place. Who goes?
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's honestly no better problem to have
than too many players who could start and start well. I’ll believe it when I see Willis back, though. And it’d obviously be Rick, he’s still a kid, and could still use some seasoning and pitch limits.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's got to be Porcello sent down
he’s still got plenty of options… you do him like you did Andrew Miller
shove him down to AA, after the break move him up to AAA. It appears Toledo is going to have a solid team so maybe a AAA playoff run could do well for him
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I’m thinking. Trysdor is right, this is a wonderful problem to have. I’m a bit of a Mud Hens fan (even have a jersey!) and they’re looking tough this year.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not a wonderful problem
because most likely Willis still has control issues and do you really want Miner out there pouring gas all over the field?
I would rather have Miner go to the pen than Porcello but I wouldn’t mind see if Bonderman can bounce back then he can be trade bait in the offseason, to open a spot for Porcello next season
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willis? I doubt he’ll ever be more than an afterthought…that crash and burn job after his spectacular first couple of years has been pretty devastating
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, you can’t ignore that contract. Yes, the numbers and ability to play are a huge part. But can DD deal with having that huge contract basically play in the minor leagues for two seasons straight? I wonder if there’s any pressure from Illitch.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, I’ll take the one, and get it set up for the Savior
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh well, he’s already got 2 rbi for the day…
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
break it open Josh
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh Anderson
is looking like a solid pickup… finally, a trade where we acquire a player from the Braves who is worth keeping (Renteria, Miner)
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the question mark was because he did get us the AL East title in 1987 with the 9-0 down the stretch….but…man, it’s been tough watching Smoltz write a hall of fame autobiography for the past 20 years…
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Treanor...
might be the worst offensive player in the league.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
by spotstarters on Apr 19, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
No. its’ definitely treanor. He is ungodly bad. it’s a train wreck. I’d like him to pretend he’s a pitcher in the NL and not swing the bat. because at least he only makes one out that way.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
er I mean
pitcher when the AL faces the NL.
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's on par with Adam Everett
Detroit only has 4 dudes in the lineup you need to worry about…
Guillen is falling fast
Inge has started off fast
Anderson doesn’t have homerun pop
and then 2 deadweights
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you really need home run pop at the bottom of the lineup? I think Anderson is performing just fine.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't mean it as a put down necessarily..
lack of any kind of threat at the bottom of the lineup could cancel out Anderson’s on-base abilities…
that is until Granderson moves down in the order, to drive in more runs
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but his wife looks ok
as long as she has sunglasses on
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Certainly appears that way ;) Kurt showed up though!
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually took a nap in the second and third innings
oops
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I forgot it was on until after the first.
We’re all human.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mario couldn’t have said it any better… Porcello is very quietly shutting down this M’s team.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's not kid ourselves
this Mariners’ offense isn’t exactly the best in the world… these aren’t the 2006 Yankees but…
in his 2nd start, the kid is dealing..76 pitches through 6 his only mistake was a homer to Ronny Cedeno which only happens a couple times a year…
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They aren’t awful either. Coming into yesterday, they were the best team in the league.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
their offense isn't that great
when you rely on Ken Griffey Jr.?
c’mon… they have no power threat… Beltre doesn’t hit well unless it’s a contract year
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what's the weather report down there?
15 inches of snow expected in Marquette. Anyone else going to suffer?
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
snow in almost May?
I’ll take my super humid summers in DC over snow in mid-spring anyday
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think ti's the same storm denver got a few days back
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i see a rain/snow likely for Monday night, though the low is supposed to be 36, so I’m guessing it’ll be rain….it’s Wisconsin, I don’t count out snow until about the second week of may…
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not bad
I don’t count it out until about July 4, haha!
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain and sprinkles, nothing too fun for us. I think we’re expected to get some snow showers on Tuesday, but that’s about the extent of it.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
80 and sunny
not a cloud in the sky in Houston today.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 19, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of us are actually in Michigan?
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could be
no jobs left.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 19, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m at Michigan State now, graduating in May 2010. I’ll be honest… I have little intention of staying in the state. It’s sad.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I graduated from U of M last April and there was nothing for college grads. But I could never root for the Astros. I hate the NL and the fans down here as well.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 19, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d really love to live in San Francisco, but I just don’t think I could be a Giants fan.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to live in Seattle
but I definitely couldn’t be a Mariners fan!
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the thumb, until i graduate in may and find a teaching job somewhere in the continental united states—which probably won’t be in MI
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plenty of teaching jobs in TX
they have billboards all over the highways telling people to apply for teaching jobs in TX
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 19, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thay's why I'm in GA right now
wife’s a teacher, GA desparate for teaching, at least they were 2 years ago
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if there are any openings in her district for a high school english teacher
let me know :)
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aldine schools
will be represented at the teacher fairs i’m going to this weekend (one at CMU and one at MSU)—i’m thinking about checking them out
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear about the job woes
All the young folks leaving MI. My son probably will too.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on Apr 19, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should be
he could go longer, but we’ve got a bullpen that plays well, may as well use it
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say yank him
they were saying how Jim has been trying to get his bullpen work since the starters have been pitching so well and 85 is a lot for a youngster making just his second start. Plus he’ll leave feeling REALLY good about his outing.
by Packey on Apr 19, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perry Time?
Maybe Lyon. Hopefully Perry, though.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully Perry
and I think most everyone here knows why
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perry hasn't pitched in a few games
need to shake off the rust
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got home from work
and worrying they didn’t beat up the kid up too much. WOW is all I’ve to say.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on Apr 19, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dueling gold glovers
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got a love/hate relationship with Kyle Farnsworth
I hate him on the Tigers.
I love him on divisional rivals.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best part of it is
KC seems to have no idea what they have with Juan Cruz.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dinner time
hope all ends well
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Apr 19, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and gentlemen...
the lethal Ramon Santiago.
by rook34 on Apr 19, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seattle Playin
Seattle looks like the Tigers of 08. Good Start for the Boys
by jerseyboyinmi on Apr 19, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trainor
When we going to see Misty May at Comercia
by jerseyboyinmi on Apr 19, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Porcello
Is lookin Sharp. Inge is the Inge of 06. Caberra is playing lights out. Got Love Curtis. Bullpen is better than 08. We should make the playoffs. I think the Yankees and Red Soxs are in trouble.
by jerseyboyinmi on Apr 19, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Yankees are absolutely in trouble. The Indians gave them an absolute shellacking yesterday.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there we go...
things are about to get uncomfortable around here for a few readers who don’t like it when pants are unbuttoned for Ryan Perry
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Burke’s insurance better cover head injuries.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dombrowski obviously has a clause in his contract
that pays him a bonus every time one of his draft picks cracks 100 mph.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t knock Dombrowski when the Tigers are playing well. The guy knows talent and it is up to the players to execute.
by jerseyboyinmi on Apr 19, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god damn
96, 97, 99, 86 (slider), 98, 97, 98, 100, 98…
FILTHY
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prior to that,
we had 3 of the 4 hitless pitchers in the AL.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all in how you look at it
seen another, Perry started his major league career with two weeks of no hit performances…
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't claim it was the greatest feat in history.
Merely stating a simple fact.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
We coulda swept ’em.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on Apr 19, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
spoke too soon.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on Apr 19, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened? ‘watching’ the game on yahoo.com updates
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just itchy being a speed demon
and beating miggy and perry to first
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wtf
is it necessary to take the f-ing kid out…
acting like this game is close
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather he treat every game like it's close
That’s how you win ballgames.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm
if you’re going to freak out about lefty/righty matchups then bring in Seay vs. Ichiro
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 straight lefties
Leyland worried about matchups… brings in a lefty to the 2nd lefty and not the first one…
so stupid, and likely the reason why the score is now 8-2
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't be bitter just because
your time with perry was cut short ;) he’ll be back
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's nice that Seay kept his ERA tidy
while he screwed Perry’s…
Perry’s ERA before Seay came in: 0.00
Perry’s ERA after Seay came in: 3.86
thanks Seay!
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Treanor
6 men LOB today… very nice
he’s also the only Tiger without a hit
how many times will that happen this year… jesus
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why waste a good young catcher on the bench?
Let them keep starting in the minors. I can’t imagine there are many superstar backup catchers in baseball.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who are you referring to?
just wondering
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 19, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was more talking about the talented young pitchers I was refering to
Not necessarily the ones that were major league ready.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit has some horrible backup catchers tho
I don’t know who is worse hitting…
Dane Sardinha or Matt Treanor
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Treanor's got to be worse
3 DPs already this season in like what, 12- 13 at bats?
by MackAveKurt on Apr 19, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back to the weight room for b.inge.
valiet effort tho
by wepri31 on Apr 19, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn... Brandon Lyon came in throwing gas
rather than pouring it all over the field
by Boney on Apr 19, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was dangerously close to taking Nate’s nickname, the Exploding Gas Can.
I can’t remember which Tigs blogger came up with that. DesigNate Robertson maybe?
by john.kmiecik on Apr 19, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
more fun than last year
thats for sure
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 19, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
winning record two weeks in, I’ll take that…better than fighting for half the season to get to that mark, and then sinking back beneath the waves immediately thereafter….
by ahtrap on Apr 19, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tigers didn't get their 7th win until
their 20th game. 12th is a big improvement.
by Trysdor on Apr 19, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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