Game 15: Tigers at Angels
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 9:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Los Angeles Angels, Apr 23, 2009 10:05 PM EDT
Edwin Jackson (1-0, 2.14) vs. 
Matt Palmer (0-0, -.--), 10:05 p.m. EST
One more dance remains with the Tigers in Pacific Standard Time (until they travel out to Oakland at the end of June) before we can return to watching baseball at a more normal hour tomorrow.
Edwin Jackson comes off his first win of the season after shutting out the Mariners through eight flu-plagued innings last Saturday. Right now, he looks like far more of an ace for the Tigers than Justin Verlander has. Detroit could probably use another longer outing from Jackson after having to use four relievers last night, but Eddie Bonine and Nate Robertson haven't gotten much work lately, so maybe we could see them tonight. (On the other hand, if we see either of those two, will the game be going well for the Tigers?)
In seven career appearances against the Angels, Jackson has a 1-2 record and 5.73 ERA. All four of his starts versus LAAnaheim have been at Angel Stadium.
Matt Palmer arrives from Triple-A to take over for Darren Oliver, who last pitched this turn in the Angels' rotation. Unfortunately, Oliver may have been stretched out a bit too far in four innings and 62 pitches (he never pitched more than 2.2 innings last year), and ended up with a sore arm. But instead of going back to the bullpen, Oliver is actually headed to the 15-day DL. In two minor league starts this season, Palmer went 1-1 with an 11.74 ERA. (He was 0-2 in three major league starts for the Giants last year.)
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Lineups
Detroit
1. Granderson CF
2. Polanco 2B
3. Ordonez RF
4. Cabrera 1B
5. Guillen DH
6. Inge 3B
7. Anderson LF
8. Treanor C
9. Everett SS
Pitching: Edwin Jackson
Anaheim
1. Figgins 3B
2. Izturis SS
3. Abreu RF
4. Hunter DH
5. Morales 1B
6. Rivera LF
7. Matthews CF
8. Kendrick 2B
9. Mathis C
Pitching: Matt Palmer
Straight Brooms
for the WIngs. Nice goal MULE.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 23, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Over-Dramatic
I’m calling it right now (albeit sarcastically) that this next series against the Royals is a must win series for the Tigers, it could decide the division race
nice Vipers logo
Wish I still had their jersey!
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
Vipers game were cool. Caught my one and only puck there.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 23, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
April in the D
My apologies if this has been discussed before, I was late to the party this year. Which April in the D song is worse, this year or last years?
Last year's, definitely
They play/played both of ’em WAY too much, though
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I say last year's
But I think I’m in the minority. This year’s edition has grown on me.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
last year's was
but that’s like asking if you’d rather have your left arm cut off without pain killers, or your right.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
Guess I am in the minority here, I agree they are both terrible, but I thought this years was that much worse
I'm of the belief
that last years edition seems worse because of the terrible April the tigs had vs this rather good one
Okay, I have had my Diet Coke
Let’s play some baseball. Series win!
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
One thing I don't
understand is Caffeine-free Diet Coke. What’s the point? It tastes horrible and no “boost”.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 23, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
yeah. why not try … caffiene free, diet “water”
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Took my nap
and had a cup of coffee.
but that’s more because I had to take some benedryl and the nap took me.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I like Figgins
But I’ve never understood why Scioscia doesn’t play him in the outfield, instead of the Angels signing a centerfielder every year.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
crap!
Maggs and Guillen, geez, get it out of the infield
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Pure Speed
A stolen base and an infield hit this early in the year, must be the new, speedier Cabrera
Catching
Does Treanor catching today mean that Laird will be catching Porcello for the first time this year tomorrow?
E5?
That wasn’t an error. Especially compared to last night
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
like the backside of a cat
but slightly better.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
to see less than a 40 pitch first inning.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 23, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Am I correct in thinking...
…that Abreu’s swipe is the first stolen base the Angels have gotten against the Tigers in this series?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
According to Baseball-Reference
Five bases had been stolen against the Tigers coming into tonight.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant in this series...
…not all season
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
yellowpages.com needs to buy better ad placement. they should thank inge for that one!
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Actually, Anderson's older than me...
…which is becoming an increasingly rare occurence.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yet another question
I have been having a discussion with some friends at work, who will hit more home runs this year, Inge or A-Rod?
interesting question
I’m going with … hmm. Inge is going to slow down but A-Rod has health issues. Probably A-Rod still.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I soooo want to hate Brandon Inge
after all the BS of the last couple of seasons. No hit, all mouth.
Then he has to go and hit another home run.
I’m almost ready to forgive him. Almost…
Just go ahead and get it over with, you will feel better….you can switch your ire to whichever loser the Lions pick Saturday…..
The draft cannot come soon enough...
I’m SICK of the Curry vs Stafford arguing! Sick, I tell you. SICK!
All mouth?
He just wanted to play, I don’t think he promised any numbers did he? Inge is a loveable guy!
Who ends up with more stolen bases
Grandy playing everyday or Anderson??
Anderson definitely needs to play everyday
He gives the opposing team headaches every time on the field
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe they should have squeezed
mr anderson’s going to have a long day with those guys hitting behind him
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m in this game for the long haul. I paced myself all day for it :)
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Grandy and Andy's shirts are all dirty and it's only the 2nd inning
It’s gonna be a good day tater
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Raburn would've misplayed that for a double last night
Maggs isn’t great in RF, but he makes the plays he’s supposed to.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Hey Ian
Did you get my email the other day about the BYB Bracket Blowout T-shirt for winning?
Also
Can we get a poll going for Cabrera’s nickname?
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm overdue on that
Now people are just suggesting anything.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I did
Your shirt should be in the mail. If you haven’t received it by next week, please let me know.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Maggs even take the bat off his shoulder?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I might not either
Though I am heavily invested.. and he’s coming off of a CG SHO
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what scares me
little hang over effect, how long will his scoreles streak really last until he’s do for a poor outing? Tigers averaging 6 rpg this year… I’m going no. I’ve decided.
Rod's already writing the story for tomorrow
They won’t have gotten enough sleep on the way to KC!
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I see Farnsworth has picked up right where he left off
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems to me like ALL of Treanor's throws have been high this season
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
I haven’t been as impressed with Treanor’s defense as I’m told I should be
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
Nor have I. Can Misty May catch?
-s
trumbullandmichigan.com
by seanheyboer on Apr 23, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
mlb.tv
we dont even get commercials.
-s
trumbullandmichigan.com
by seanheyboer on Apr 23, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
But that’s what Rod did.
In Rod We Trust?
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha
He’ll steal 40 this year.
-s
trumbullandmichigan.com
by seanheyboer on Apr 23, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Gold glove for big mig
Start the chatter now.
Those of you who DON'T live in Toledo...
…should be grateful for not having to watch god-awful Appliance Center commercials.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Yep
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
OK so you get those
Plus April in the D
..sorry
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention...
Those lame Little Caesar’s commercials
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
from perrysburg originally, in Columbus now, i remember those terrible commericials
They haven't gotten any better...
the current campaign features a family going to Appliance Center like they’re on a spy mission
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm ok with that being an error
didn’t like the first one.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Perfect time of the night
for Knapp to whisper some sweet nothings into Edwin’s ear with his hand on his left hip
I've been touting MLB.com's gameday all season :)
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa
FSD’s audio feed just got abducted by another broadcast
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
Can we blame the earthquake?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
really wishing tigers wold have scored more early
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 23, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
Anderson getting blocked at home is huge now
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the offense seems to have gone to sleep...
and now so must I. Six AM is coming up real fast. ’Night all.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Apr 23, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
I always fear Torii Hunter
Geez, I’m about ready for bed myself.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 23, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
Mario
got so excited for Torri Hunter (“what a year he is having”)
He wasn’t that excited for Inge and his numbers are better…
No indications
but he’s thrown 93 pitches
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
i
keep forgetting the score is so close, it feels like a massacre
by okie for michigan on Apr 23, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
jinx
dammit. is jackson being taken out yet? i’m doing the mlb.tv thing.
by okie for michigan on Apr 24, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, tonight we saw the Jackson we'd been warned about
He certainly got no help from his defense, but it was a rough night.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 24, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, he wasn't throwing strikes in the tough spots
But damn, the defense.. no favors at all from them
Lots of infield hits too
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 24, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Because of Inge's error
Ball went into the camera well, and two runs scored. Gamecast is probably trying to sort it out.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 24, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Good analysis by Rod on Cabrera at 1B
If Cabrera has his other foot on the bag, he might be able to block that ball and get it down.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 24, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
Not a bad throw by Inge
Pretty clean one hop on a great diving stop….Cabrera looked like an inexperienced first baseman on that throw…
ahh jesus
nevermind, its all completely falling apart
Leyland looks like he’d rather be popping a Viagra and railing Mrs. Leyland than managing some days.
Yeah, they are
And he’s set down 13 Tigers in a row.
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 24, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Check that
12 in a row, then a single, then 1 more
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 24, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I lol’d when Everett booted that ball yet continued the throwing motion…maybe if I PRETEND I have the ball it will magically appear in my hands!!
so uhm
when does that team plane take off again?
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 24, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions
They keep mentioning that the Tigers will get to KC at like 5:30am…for a 7:30pm start….against Zack Greinke…who has been PHENOMENAL this season…
Chalk it as a loss already?
no
you’d have chalked this game up as a win, the tigers against a guy with an 11 ERA in the minors. So why chalk up a loss against Greinke?
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 24, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Not to make a judgment too early...
but other than his clutch double play yesterday, I’m really not seeing the major defensive improvement thus far at shortstop.
maybe
treanor will hit a game tying grand slam
by okie for michigan on Apr 24, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions
come on coach
palmer is just getting warmed up
by okie for michigan on Apr 24, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
I kept waiting
for Palmer to throw up and have Ervin Santana fly out, and finish the game. But alas…
Chet Lemon for the HOF
Wow
We have seen some bad pitching tonight.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 24, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions
At least Maggs didn't hit into a double play there
Still, popping up to 1st base is such a buzzkill.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 24, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
There was the double play, one batter later.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 24, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
way to work the count
Good thing Mags/Mig Papi aren’t doctors. Cuz they have no patience. I slay me.
Chet Lemon for the HOF
Bonine still pitching?
why? Not that he’s doing bad or anything, but why
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 24, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions
I don't think anyone is even warming up at the moment
by explosivo2k2 on Apr 24, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
woops
meant to say Anaheim’s pen makes me not feel worried…then Kendrick doubles.
Chet Lemon for the HOF
Bonine Was Ok....
……Just couldnt get that 3rd out
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 24, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah he was fine
other than all those runs he gave up.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 24, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
let Bonine and Lyon
trek cross-country like Thelma and Louise. (yes I saw the ending)
Chet Lemon for the HOF
3 - 3 On West Coast.....
…..Ill take that…..Good trip to the left coast guys.
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 24, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions
no way
i just play on centsports.com for fun
by okie for michigan on Apr 24, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Best Jump For Cebter Fielder Ive Ever Seen
Wasnt fast and always made the play……Perfect CF
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 24, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I became a fan as a youngster originally
because he stuck his ass out when he batted. I was like 4-5. lol
Chet Lemon for the HOF
Depeche Mode was on Kimmel
Somehow that makes me feel old and young at the same time. Odds on them playing the Super Bowl next year?
Chet Lemon for the HOF
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