Game 2: Tigers at Blue Jays
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT
in Detroit Tigers News
Email
PrintDetroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, Apr 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT
Edwin Jackson vs. 
David Purcey, 7:07 p.m. EST
It would be silly to call tonight's game a "must-win," but it would certainly be nice to get that first one out of the way so all of the "Oh, no - here we go again! 0-7!" talk gets shushed down.
We get our first look at Edwin Jackson, which I know a lot of Tigers fans are excited about. And for all the furor over trading Matt Joyce for him this winter, that trade looks damn good, considering all the attrition the pitching staff suffered through in Spring Training. Shutting down the Jays tonight would help with that, obviously.
In two starts against the Tigers last year, David Purcey gave up only one run and four hits total. Purcey's control was off in that first game, as he issued seven walks in 4.1 innings, but Detroit couldn't make him pay for those mistakes. (Despite that, Purcey was sent to the minors afterwards.)
Marcus Thames gets his first start of the season, batting seventh at designated hitter. Carlos Guillen takes left field tonight, and bats fifth.
426 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Magglio Ordoñez RF
4. Miguel Cabrera 1B
5. Carlos Guillen LF
6. Gerald Laird C
7. Marcus Thames DH
8. Brandon Inge 3B
9. Adam Everett SS
TORONTO
1. Marco Scutaro SS
2. Aaron Hill 2B
3. Alex Rios RF
4. Vernon Wells CF
5. Adam Lind DH
6. Scott Rolen 3B
7. Lyle Overbay 1B
8. Rod Barajas C
9, Travis Snider LF
The Tao of Leyland
From Beck’s Twitter feed:
Leyland on no beer sales in Toronto tonight: “That has no bearing on me. I don’t drink beer, particularly during the game.”
The Farns
Kurt just told me that Farnsworth gave up a three-run homer to Jim Thome and took the loss this afternoon. That is beautiful.
Yep, thats the Farnsworth I remember
I don’t care enough to look it up but didn’t KC give him something like a 2yr/$20 million deal? Good luck with THAT guy.
"I find sometimes it's easy to be myself. Sometimes I find it easier to be somebody else..." - Dave Matthews
I'll take the blame for last nights lost
I had class until 10, when I turned on the radio I was like what the hell? Was it that ugly? Tonight is my opening day. Go Tigers!!!
"Free is just another name for Socialism."
Anyone think
If they picked that song, how bad were some of the others? Are we talking epically bad?
I hate the whole April in the D thing
I think it is a cheesy marketing campaign that a local cable access channel would push.
"Free is just another name for Socialism."
So if it shows up on YouTube...
I shouldn’t post it here? Just checking.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 7, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
several of them are on youtube
and many are worse. doesn’t fsn realize how much people loathe it?
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 7, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Placido
Rare strikeout by Polanco. That’s not good.
Attacking the strike zone
I like it, I like Jackson alot, I think he will lead the team in wins this year
"Free is just another name for Socialism."
whoa, what do they teach those guys in Tampa
since when do pitchers throw strikes on a consistent basis?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Maybin
I’ve got the Marlins game on the computer. Maybin just reached on an infield single as Cabrera drew his walk (he then stole second). It’s looking more and more like that trade is going to turn out to be Maybin for Cabrera straight up unless Miller or Dontrelle can turn things around this year.
The new Rod Allen drinking game?
How many times will Rod suggest Thames will hit 40 HRs if he gets 450-500 at-bats?
How many times tonight, even?
the answer
is based on the equation “1 x Marcus’ at bats”
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 7, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Liquor
So the Blue Jays have to choose three nights not to sell alcohol this season because they apparently sold to minors??
I didn't think canada cared about that
I went to Windsor when I was 19 and didn’t get carded.
I still get carded in the US 10 years later.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 7, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
Actually, it’s two Jays games and one Argonauts game, I think.
The drinking age is already 19 over there. Geez.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 7, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
AT&T U-verse
Anyone got AT&T U-verse. FSD channel 737 is black…..no game…..this normally doesn’t happen. Is this happening to anyone else or does another channel have rights tonight?
one more shutout inning
i’m going start campaigning him for sainthood
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Whew!
I thought he was meat at 2nd there
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Everett
With Everett, i was almost hoping they’d just let him bunt Inge over. It’s just safer that way.
thats the only thing I want a .220 hitter doing with men on base
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
guillen's non-chalance cracks me up
“whatever, they hit ball to me, I catch it, whatever. I play left field, I catch ball, whatever.”
Resurrection day and Mr. Jackson
I just realized it will be his turn on Sunday, and luckily I will be taking in my first game of the year.
aflac trivia
way to stump us all mario, and let us rack our brains trying to come up with 3 more first round picks
I just got back from class....
The numbers look good, how has Jackson looked?
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
don't drink too much
you’ll want to remember this one!
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Was it?
I missed it. I was seeing what Marvel Superhero I am on Facebook.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Everett
That may be the hardest ball he’s ever hit. I’m sure he feels good about the wood he got there
Bun Troy
This guy, Bun Troy, is the only other Tiger ever born in Germany.
He played only one game in his career and it was a start for the Tigers in 1912.
He was one of five MLB players do die in WWI.
FYI
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
Pitching, Pitching, Pitching
Jackson may be The Man.
by Michigan and Trumbull on Apr 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
I think purcey makes a mistake this inning
and Cabrera puts it in the seats
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Yeah, my buddy sitting next to me called it instantly (and right): Maggs didn’t get good bat on that ball, that created the problem on the play — not Polly’s baserunning.
No matter what happens this season...
Trading Joyce for Jackson was a good move in my opinion. Sure Joyce put some in the seats but he’s got a big swing and had a rough second half last year once pitchers figured him out a bit. And, as we know, you can never have too many pitchers.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
indeed,
although I always remember Jackson as the guy who got hit in the head with an errant relay throw home
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Evening all
Got home late and have been catching up on the DVR. I was also driving the Edwin Jackson bandwagon around. I’ve always loved Edwin, he looks good tonight so far.
Looked like Cabrera might have scraped his hand on that turf, though
I can’t believe that stuff Rogers Centre has on its field.
Not to get ahead of ourselves...
But Rodney’s closing tonight, right?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
haha well then he wouldn't technically be a closer because closers get saves and that wouldn't get him a save
But I wouldn’t mind 5 more runs before handing him the rock
I haven’t heard either way. Leyland was adamant the other day that Rodney was the closer — for Monday. From his other comments, it sounded more like a closer-by-committee-but-not-really kind of thing. Remember Lyon is still in there.
Oh geeze...
if this game is 1-0 in the ninth and Rodney comes in, I would say the Tigers have a 10% chance of winning the game.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
yeah, it's only been six innings
gotta rest the pen.
by Kurt Mensching on Apr 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't see it
I’m listening on XM.
by Michigan and Trumbull on Apr 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
call me mr negative thinker
I feel a Rodney/lyon blow-up sandwich coming…sorry pen sucked so bad last year still have a bad taste in my mouth
Edwin's at 75 pitches thru 7
However, its his first start of the year, so I don’t see him going past 100, if he even gets there.
Thanx for the Yakety Sax idea
I just showed the family….who’s not all that into baseball as much as I am on how watching baseball can be fun. With my DVR I replayed the Jays blooper and played Yakety Sax from youtube. Nothing like making watching baseball interactive. The kids got a kick out of it.
Don't get too excited.
As much as I’m loving EJ’s day, these Jays aren’t as good as JV made them look yesterday.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
surgically repaired knees aren't too speedy on carpeted concrete
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
There's a 1/2 hour show devoted to "April in the D" on Friday?
Maybe I’ll try harder to get to the ballpark on Opening Day.
It already aired...
They played the submissions that didn’t make the cut. It was about as good as you’d think it would be.
Awesome job.
Now, he needs to rescue a kitten and we’re all good.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
Welcome, Edwin.
A quality start in your first game wearing the Old English D.
Now teach these other guys, please.
Rodney
Normally I get worried when Rodney comes into the game. Now, I’m worried an inning before knowing he’s coming into the game.
Does DD still have that sweater on?
That may end up being the only thing he owns when the bullpen is done with him….
Dear Double D and Your Stupid Sweater:
Good job on Lyon. You were right. We didn’t need a “name” guy.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
April in the D
Turns out that song is even more annoying after the Tigers blow a late inning 3 run lead
IIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Brandon
Thanks for the bailout Inge. Is he going to hit 30 this year?
should have listened to Ian
hey Dombroski you should have been getting on BYB during the offseason everyday their was an article saying WHEN THE HELL ARE WE GOING TO GET A RELIEVER no lets wait till all the good ones are taken then get BRANDON FREAKIN LYONS..idiot
Why, thank you
And I have much better taste in sweaters.
by Ian Casselberry on Apr 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions