Lunchtime Prowl: Lineup Musings, Tigers Blogs on Twitter, Zumaya's Return, and Food in Helmets
The Spot Starters has an interesting idea: What if Magglio Ordonez and Curtis Granderson switched places in the Tigers' lineup? It could prevent Maggs from hitting into so many double plays and give Grandy a chance to drive in some more runs.
But would Ordonez have to be more patient leading off? Would that affect his aggressiveness? Would Granderson see more fastballs and strikes batting in front of Miguel Cabrera, or might pitchers try to pitch him more carefully? Click over and join the debate.
Trumbull and Michigan is making an official campaign out of the idea. I volunteer him to go into Jim Leyland's office with the suggestion. Let us know how that goes, Sean. We'll be right out here waiting.
Mack Avenue Tigers thinks Joel Zumaya will likely be called up soon after completing his second rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo last night. Most importantly, Zumaya pitched on back-to-back nights, which is essentially the yardstick for whether or not he's ready to join the Tigers' bullpen.
Zumaya definitely thinks he's ready, and has his eyes on next week's series with the New York Yankees. Let's see how that shoulder checks out first, young Joel.
Welcome both Mack Avenue Tigers and Trumbull and Michigan to Twitter! Both Tigers blogs jumped onto the latest thing yesterday, and should add some fun commentary to check out in smaller bites. We might have to create a sidebar for all the Tigers bloggers now on Twitter.
Of course, I must link to the Bless You Boys Twitter account, as well. Follow us and help our SB Nation bragging rights.
After discovering the Brevard County Manatees' "Taco Helmet," OMGreds.com ate some Skyline Chili out of a little Reds helmet. The gauntlet has been thrown down. Leo's Coney Island needs to begin serving Coney Fries out of little Tigers helmets. Immediately.
(via Big League Stew on Twitter)
Old English D noticed a second commemorative patch on the Angels' jerseys. Who does that black diamond on the right sleeve honor?
Do you want some more Tigers Trivia from Michigan and Trumbull in the FanPosts? If so, speak your piece and he'll keep the questions coming.
I've been neglectful about pointing you toward SB Nation's Red Wings site since the NHL playoffs began. But with the Wings set to complete a first-round sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, check out Winging It in Motown for chat and commentary. (And if I just jinxed the Wings, I apologize, Hockeytown.)
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Leyland
I have a lunch meeting with him at 3:00. He asked me to bring him 6 packs of Marlboro Reds, and a bottle of Johnny Walker Black.
Ill let you know how it pans out.
-s
trumbullandmichigan.com
by seanheyboer on Apr 23, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he didn’t ask for Johnny Walker Blue.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's Ready
I froze to death drinking cold beer in 40 something degree weather but saw Zumaya pitch for the Mud Hens Wednesday night. Wow…gave up a fluke double but wiped out the other three batters. He is ready…trust me!
Alan Goldsmith
by alangoldsmith on Apr 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Old English D noticed a second commemorative patch on the Angels’ jerseys. Who does that black diamond on the right sleeve honor?
Preston Gomez—former manager for the Padres, Astros and Cubs, and long-time Angels coach and scout. He was seriously injured in a car accident on his way home from spring training last year, and finally died this January.
by rea on Apr 23, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zumaya
He’ll be back this weekend! No word on who they’re sending down, but it’s gotta be Bonine, don’t you think?
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2009/04/joel_zumaya_set_to_rejoin_tige.html
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It Wont Be Bonine....
…..Hes a long guy
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 23, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have to decide what they want to do with Robertson
because he’s not getting any work under the current bullpen format. It would make some sense to move him to long man and send bonine out.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say Trade.....
…..Robertson to the Yankees for a few dozen baseballs
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 23, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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