Game 13: Tigers at Angels
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Los Angeles Angels, Apr 21, 2009 10:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (2-0, 0.68) vs. 
Jered Weaver (1-1, 3.09), 10:05 p.m. EST
After winning their second series of the season, the Tigers try to stay on a road trip roll against an Angels team that's been battered physically (Old English D laid out the details), and as we all know, emotionally. With a record of 4-8, that World Series champion pick of mine isn't looking so good at the moment.
Consider that a Seattle lineup showing very little punch in three games against the Tigers hung four runs and 10 hits (two of them home runs) on Jered Weaver in his last start. Weaver has a 2-1 record and an 8.78 ERA in three career appearances against Detroit. And most of that damage was inflicted at Angel Stadium (albeit in 2007).
Weaver's ERA might not improve very much tonight, because the Tigers have shown they love to score runs for Armando Galarraga. In his two starts, Detroit's lineup has scored 24 runs for him. And they didn't have to go to all that trouble, because Galarraga has only allowed one run in the 13.1 innings he's pitched. Last season, The Little Cat faced LAAnaheim twice, posting a 1.88 ERA in 14.1 innings.
If you haven't seen it, check out the FanShot posted by Sam Miller of the Orange County Register. He has some amusing opinions on the Tigers coming into this series. And for your SB Nation opposing view, stop over at Halos Heaven.
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Lineup
Tigers:
Granderson CF
Polanco 2B
Ordonez RF
Cabrera 1B
Guillen LF
Larish DH
Laird C
Inge 3B
Santiago SS
Angels
Figgins 3B
Kendricks 2B
Izturis DH
Abreu LF
Hunter CF
Morales 1B
Napoli C
Matthews Jr RF
Aybar SS
That is one thin-looking Angels lineup
Why they called up Brandon Wood and aren’t at least using him at DH is beyond me.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Late Night Weekday West Coast Games
Where they don’t end until 1am! Have fun waking up for work tomorrow!
Honestly?
I just recovered from Friday night’s game. I really am getting old.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Word.
Yeah getting old sucks. I’m 26 and feel 36 :)
The Tig’s have had a weird schedule so far. All 6 opening home stand games were 1pm games, then we go out west for 10pm, 9pm, 4pm, and 3 more 10pm’s.
I would like a steady diet of 7:05pm starts, please.
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
the hours don't bother me
but I have totally forgot what a 7 p.m. game feels like and look forward to KC at least being central time games
Ahh yes, more reasonable start times
Also, more complaining: The game is in my guide as on FSD HD, but I’m gettin’ the good old rainbow colors and BEEEEEEEEEEP. I want to murder FSD sometimes.
We need our own channel like YES or NESN :)
Anyway, should be a good game tonight. Arrrrrrrrrrrmando!
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
late night games
red wings west coast double ot games are the worst..
Agreed
htf did the Wings end up in the Western conference anyway?
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I've had my caffiene and I'm good to go
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according to baseball reference...
he hasn’t played at all in 2009, majors or minors.
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by spotstarters on Apr 21, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Weight transfer AND bat speed!!
Thank you, Rod.
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Jeez!
"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
uh oh
did Ian fall asleep before the game began again ;)
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
I am trying to clean my "office" as I watch
Buried under a pile of papers when Grandy hit that homer.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Rod and everything...
but sometimes he really has no clue what he’s talking about. He pulled those Magglio hypotheticals right out of his ass.
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“Do you want the Magglio that will hit you 35 HR (something he’s done once) and hits only .275 (he over .300 in every season he hit at least 30) or do you want the Magglio that hits .330 with 20 HR and 115 RBI?”
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by spotstarters on Apr 21, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The important thing
is that he thinks he knows what he’s talking about, so he pulls stuff out of his ass with confidence.
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
and isn’t that all that really matters?
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by spotstarters on Apr 21, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
for all rod allen's rod allenisms
listening to different broadcasters around baseball makes me happy the Tigers have him. He never fails to entertain! And when it comes to baseball stuff, he tries to teach a lot more and knows about the on-field stuff well enough I think. But when he starts pulling those numbers out of the air it gets silly.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed...
most color guys for other teams are much worse. He does a nice job overall.
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by spotstarters on Apr 21, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely entertaining
In general, I quite enjoy both Mario and Rod. Definitely better than the White Sox dudes. I caught a couple of their games when I was in Chicago last week and it was brutal.
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This is too distracting....
I have to give a 45 minute presentation in class tomorrow night. I have to hammer this shit out before I can hang out in this chat. I just can’t do both. Especially this late at night.
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Hammer it out and come back, we’ll be here till 1 am
or until I doze off in a few minutes
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Right, but so at what age does bringing your glove make you a douchebag?
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just wondering that the other day
I think yes… but there is something to be said for protecting yourself in box seats.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
my friend got hit in the head a few years back
pop fly, didn’t really hurt him, but they gave him free tickets.
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
the number of line drives down the first couple of rows, it might not be a bad idea to have something just in case. it looks douchebaggery in the outfield if yo’re over the age of 15 though.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
who aer these tigers
small ball all over the place
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, my
How big a jump must Guillen have had to steal a base?
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone else...
catch DD’s rejection of the ESPN Miggy rumors? Good to hear. He sounded pretty annoyed.
Just that if the Tigers were doing poorly before the trade deadline, they’d trade Miggy to a bigger market team
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Bill Simmons being an ass I think
something about Miggy Smalls to the Red Sox
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
linkage: http://beck.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/04/dombrowski_cabrera_rumors_absu.html
“I think it’s absurd, absolutely absurd,” Dombrowski said. “We have no interest in trading Miguel Cabrera. We have had no talks regarding Miguel Cabrera. Not only is it one of the last things we would ever consider, we have an owner who wouldn’t do it. This is our core player who’s our foundation.”
ESPN was speculating and crap, blowing smoke like the fussbudgets they are.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN has a huge hard-on for the Red Sox
and any other team from the Northeast…
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
What made this surprising
Was that Gammons (or was it Olney) perpetuated this talk.
Simmons is just a fan. Those other guys are supposed to be reporters.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I heard it was Gammons
but I’m very anti-Bill Simmons. Bloggers are fans. ESPN should hold him to a more objective standard.
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
If this were Oregon Trail...
Adam Everett would be dead by now.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
lol
We need to hunt some buffalo for him
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
You shot a 2000 lb buffalo
but could only carry 250 lbs back to the wagon
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 21, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
why didn’t they ever develop the oregon trail buddy system for things like that?
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I get more annoyed with CC Sabathia's pants
A family could live in those things. I understand a man his size doesn’t need to be in tight pants, but they could be hemmed a little bit.
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
me too
if it would stop snowing, anyway.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, bye gosh, bye Golly!
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I think they like Don Wakamatsu too
Which I would rank higher than Dino Ebel on the fun to say list.
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
but leave Misty here
or that Mariners ball girl
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That definitely makes up for the throw on Friday
And great block of the plate by Laird.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
nice
slightly OT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMR7veI78f8 found this 1949 MGM Technicolor film on Northern Michigan. Interesting to see things 60 years ago.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 21, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
except
his pitch count just went thru the roof
hahahaha
best comment I’ve seen all year so far
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Somebody's not struggling anymore
That was a SHOT by Grandy
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
about playing in warm weather instead of...michigan
Dear Tigers/Announcers,
I don’t want to hear any of that weak shit from you anymore.
Not saying I want to see this, but....
what if Grandy gets plunked in his next AB?
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I'm not sure
You don’t want to tempt Miggy Smalls into target practice
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
Some thoughts so far.
Anderson: Healthy, riding the pine. I like this as Santiago is on fire, there is no reason to dump water on him
Granderson: Oh hey, there’s my swing! Wasn’t scared, just nice to see the click finally.
Inge: Fantastic play to home. Should I be surprised as an Inge fan, though? Really helped get Arrrrrrrmando out of that jam.
Arrrrrrmando: Everyone has an off day, this appears to be one of them. Good thing the offense is on top of things tonight.
Great game to watch so far, glad I stayed up after that Wings thrashing.
I love college
11 pm is like dinner time
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
no
the guy who sings about college
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 21, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
no I know who he is
but how often can I work that into a conversation?
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
it wasn’t an attempt at it, but I like the song.
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone getting the Angels' broadcast?
Is Misty May in the booth with the Angels’ announcers?
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
I hope...
…that Rick Knapp is sitting next to JV, pointing at Armando, and telling him, “see how bad this looks?”
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'Cause Arrrrrrrrrmando is close to 80 pitches
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I get that
but who is taking his place in the rotation?
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
oooh ok
damn, I got excited thinking Bondo was close to back.
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you, Kendry Morales
Angels could’ve caused more damage in that inning.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
ran their way outta that one. but I hope Galarraga is getting the shower ready, it’s danger every time he takes the mound today
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
No I know
I meant like the 3 pairs were different combos of the Molinas :)
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
good thinking
did all three play for the Angels? I only remember 2
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
uhm, weavers, molinas (weren't there 3) and hmm.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, of course - the Cliburns!
I have no idea who they are.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Since 1954...
no Tiger has pitched three innings or fewer in a game and thrown at least 80 pitches while giving up no more than 2 runs.
This has truly been a unique performance.
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I don't know...
that Rod has the ability to verbalize that fact.
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by spotstarters on Apr 21, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
true
I’d probably be even meaner with the questions if I had to sit in a truck just outside of the stadium.
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Cliburn brothers
are the bass player and the drummer in the Good Luck Joes. Bastards.
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I take it back
THAT is the best comment I’ve seen so far this year
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 21, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
did you see the home plate ump in the texas game
Took quite a shot when a bat broke. Luckily he had a good mask to protect him but was still carried off
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 21, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
there is an article
in last weeks Sports Illustrated all about players being hit by balls/ flying objects
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 21, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Timmons always has just strange strike zones. I cringe when he’s the home umpire. Like when I cringe with Kerry Fraser being one of the referees for a Wings game.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 21, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Right there with you
I’m out after this inning
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, I’m off. Have a good one guys.
by john.kmiecik on Apr 21, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I just woke up from the coma I got after I head butted a wall out of frustration from the Pistons
What did I miss?
Just as I was going to say Armando had settled in
He serves up a meatball to Torii Hunter.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
It was a 5-dollar footlong meatball sub
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 21, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
the
every sub five dollar event is over. only certain subs are $5
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 21, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the
meatball sub is one of them. believe me i know. :-P
by okie for michigan on Apr 21, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
damn...
i was just going to make fun of abreu. Stupid Torii Hunter
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I hope my feeling about Miner here is wrong
I am nervous.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 21, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
damn
I was going to say if armando could have only had a quick inning, I knew would could have gotten a run out our monster 8-9 studs tonight..never thought I would gain confidence in Inge and Santiago
HILARIOUS
If Scioscia got tossed for bitching about the strike zone, that’s great. The Angels have been a much kinder strike zone than Galarraga was.
But that pitch from Miner was way low.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 22, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Tough play
Laird had to dig out the low pitch, and Santiago nabbed a wide throw.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 22, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
interesting quotes from dontrelle
The left-hander said he’s still not certain what type of an anxiety disorder landed him on the DL.
"Do I look nervous out there?" he asked. "If you ask anybody who knows my personality on and off the field, I’m not really a guy that worries about playing baseball. That’s fun out there."
He reiterated, however, that he doesn’t have a problem with the Tigers’ decision to leave him behind in Florida for extended spring training.
"Honestly, as long as it wasn’t life-threatening, I was good. They care and want to get me right," Willis said.
"They felt that was the problem, I’m all for it. I want to be a better ballplayer. I know I can pitch for a long time. They said that’s what wrong. I said: ‘All right.’ … But I feel great. I could pitch all day. I appreciate that they’re starting to believe in me and give me the freedom to do that."
AP story at the freep: http://www.freep.com/article/20090421/SPORTS02/90421084/1050/rss15
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Anyone...
What’s our rotation looking for the next week or so. Is Bondo going to be back? I should know this but Miner being in relief has me wondering
no
Miner starts Saturday. Bonderman is still a couple weeks away at the minimum.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Not yet
Miner is still in the rotation, but they skipped his last turn with the off days
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 22, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
what's that they say about first impressions?
guy has really gotten a bum rap for that one game.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
to be honest
he’s been solid other than that first outing
by Rob Rogacki on Apr 22, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
nice to see
your telegraph broadcasts are making it to our game thread!
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
LEAST SUPRISING STATISTIC EVER!
The Red Wings have now won 42 straight playoff games in which they have scored at least four goals.
I HAVE GIVEN UP ON THE PISTONS SEASON!
But I dig your writing. Thanks for bringing something to the table.
Regards,
The Spirit of Detroit
I suppose the more exestential question is
if a double play happens, and you don’t see it for a minute and a half, does it sting any less?
Is that like getting dumped by letter? Your woman has left you a week ago, but you are just now getting the news?
please note
I did not approve of a second Lyon inning. One inning at a time is fine by me.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
i've been working on that question myself
Bonine seems a possibilty, as Nate could pitch the long relief role. Rincon was less than impressive in his performances, but settled in eventually. Perry is frustrating but talented.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
The real question...
Who comes up once Joel hurts himself again?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
Pfft.
Good night. Oh hell. May as well stay awake for one last half inning.
The dreaded leadoff walk from the bullpen. Just cannot happen.
I continue...
…to despise Brandon Lyon and am convinced I’m never going to like the guy.
BL
Is that guy in school (no matter what level) who tries to hard to be liked and is just hated for doing so.
conflict of interest
Eff my fantasy team in the ninth…I hope we get to Fuentes, that goofy armed f—k
I wish....
DD would cut the next reliever who walks the freaking leadoff man in a tight game. You’re paid to throw strikes. Throw strikes. Flashbacks…
??????????
Generally speaking, I think Leyland has been way better this year. But tonight? Not so much.
Oooh, I don't know about this
I’d bat Thames.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 22, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
Agreed
Might be a little too small ball
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 22, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
This is insane....
I don’t get this at all
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i've decided everett should start
because i’d really prefer santiago’s bat in this situation, haha
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Lyon for two innings
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Everett the PH over Thames
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Anderson CS
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm really glad I stayed up to see this.
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's the worst part.
Tomorrow is gonna suck
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 22, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
This is like the words
“hot girl” “my bed” “stay the night” “chastity” in the same sentence. AND THE GAME IS NOT YET OVER HERE!
i at least
want to see inge give this one one last bat
by okie for michigan on Apr 22, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
If it gets to Santiago....
Jimmy better bring in Thames.
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Fuentes...
just doesn’t seem like the sort of guy Inge can handle.
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bit of overreaction I'd say
1) Didn’t agree with Lyon a second inning. Didn’t agree with not bringing in a LOOGY in a pressure situation either.
2) Anderson pinch running. Right move. Anderson getting himself faked out, not Leyland’s fault.
3) Everett pinch hitting to drop a bunt, a decent idea if he drops the bunt. Why bring in Thames to drop the bunt? Disagree with bunting if you desire.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah...
I do disagree with the bunt. Why bunt with only a guy on first in the 9th inning?
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
if it was the eighth inning
In the ninth, I’m ok with getting a runner into scoring position when you’re down by 1.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure it was the ninth
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't like it
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by spotstarters on Apr 22, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
that's my point
it’s the ninth. you have the bottom of your lineup up. You have a decent bullpen. Get the tie out of the way, then worry about winning.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
agreed
i am “watching” it on yahoo gamechannel and the minutes between updates are killing me
by okie for michigan on Apr 22, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
didn't like the call either
but too close to take probably.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 22, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep
Close enough, especially with the strike zone Timmons had tonight.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 22, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
at least
KC and CWS lost too tonight
by okie for michigan on Apr 22, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions
Not sure what infuriates me more
The last call or the strategic backfiring from the 7th inning on.
Just an all around kick to the groin. F.
Completely agree w/ MackAveKurt
We all said leaving Lyon in the second inning was a bad idea. Gotta go to Rincon or preferably Perry from the start of that inning.
Is it really Leyland’s fault that your designated bunter can’t bunt and your pinch runner gets picked off? No. Those were the right moves.
That was some atrocious umpiring on both sides. Blue must have been suffering from jet lag bc he wanted to get the hell out of there w/ some of the strikes he was calling.
Why Thames didn't pinch-hit?
According to Beck, Thames went on the DL with a pulled rib cage muscle.
Ryan Raburn is coming up from Toledo to take his place.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 22, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions
Finished watching the game
at around 5:00 this am. The 9th inning. Had to see if they could pull it out. No can do. Ramon caught looking. I hope people will lay off throwing Everett under the bus. Crummy strike zone, too. Gotta go!
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