Game 36: Athletics at Tigers
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 12:50 PM EDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers, May 17, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
Trevor Cahill (2-2, 3.69) vs. 
Armando Galarraga (3-3, 4.61), 1:05 p.m. EST
Armando Galarraga has benefited from some generous run support during his time with the Detroit Tigers. He could make a case that his lineup hasn't helped him out much in four of his last five starts (giving him two runs a game), but Galarraga hasn't been very good during a three-game losing streak. In each appearance, he's allowed five runs or more (compiling an 8.64 ERA altogether), and perhaps most concerning are his walk totals. Nine walks in 16.2 innings isn't the same formula Galarraga found success with last year.
If The Little Cat can't get any runs today, however, after the Tigers have scored 23 runs in two games against Oakland's pitching staff, he might begin to question how much his luck has changed.
Trevor Cahill has won two of his last three starts, giving up just four runs in 19 innings. He might be the A's version of Rick Porcello, a 21-year-old rookie throwing a heavy sinker that results in a lot of groundball outs. (Porcello, however, has been striking out more batters lately.)
Josh Anderson returns to the lineup for the Tigers, playing left field and batting second today. And Brandon Inge gets a day off, with Jeff Larish starting at third base.
Here are your starting lineups:
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Beautiful day!
Bump Day on Versus. Tigers on the .com. No check swINGE? No PlaciDOME? Gallarraga needs to turn it around today!
So ...
Is Maggs in a permanent DH position or just until he gets it together?
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
age
for Maggs, probably has something to do with it. But as for Carlos, I am probably a better fielder than him…
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
Galarraga...
is really starting to piss me off.
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Stop throwing balls!
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
If...
he throws a strike they crush the ball. Ugh.
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Sophomore slump
Teams are starting to figure him out.
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
The A's get two runs the first 18 innings...
and now they’ve got two runs in the first inning today. Way to stop the run of good pitching, Armando.
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pretty much everybody
Rod and Mario just commented that it was in pretty good shape with the last few games.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
FORTY PLUS PITCHES
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Seriously, I turn it on and I see Pitching Change.
by john.kmiecik on May 17, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I have seen tee-ball pitchers
battle back harder than that. walking a career 200ish hitter to get batted around on? Just wow
Chet Lemon for the HOF
Be careful what you wish for
Zach Miner is as Zach Miner does
Well, that was brutal
Have to agree with Matt’s take. I foresee Armando going to the DL when Bondo returns. Maybe they skip his next turn, until Bondo gets at least one more rehab start.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
I think they give Bondo one more rehab start and find a way to skip Armando, doubt they’ll put Miner back into the rotation (he’s never been crazy about being a long man, no need to jerk him around more than necessary).
So what's up with Galarraga?
Should we send him down to regain some composure and bring back Miner for a couple starts… I’d much rather have Miner then this Galarraga.
Previously...
I would’ve said he suddenly thought he was a strikeout pitcher and fell in love with his slider.
But what we saw today makes me wonder if there’s something wrong, physically.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe Mando is out of options, so if he ends up in AAA it will be via a DL trip
by jelletlambie on May 17, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Bondo
will start in Toledo Thursday according to Jason Beck
And there's no Inge
or Raburn to bail us out. And I just threw up alot in my mouth for having typed that without sarcasm
Chet Lemon for the HOF
have to agree with Ian and Matt
I just don’t see hoiw Galarraga went from that good to that bad. He went from being a strike thrower to not finding the strike zone. Something must be up.
At least
Anderson could beat out a double play ball.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
Payback?
You’d have to think Oakland was sick of getting walloped on the last two games. Aren’t they lucky they got Armando for this one?
Ugh, well, enjoy your surprise starting pitcher day Miner.
DL/Toledo? Eh?
Why send Armando away over this single start? He turns in another one like this and we’ll talk, but this is flukey. I think you’re all nuts for ditching Armando like this, myself.
1 start?
check his numbers over his last 4 starts
by jelletlambie on May 17, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
BUT
this is not his first problem outing. He’s played like this his last few starts.
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
I see what you're saying
But he’s allowed five runs or more in four straight starts now.
He toughed out those last two games, so maybe it just caught up with him today.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Rod and Mario said that in his last three starts (previous to this one), he gave up 5, 6, and 5 runs – and then 5 again today.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Baroque
You are such a good listener, I am impressed. I am watching the game too, but that’s the second time you’ve been able to quote Mario and Rod. Very Nice =)
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
Laser focus.
I’m killing time until the Wings start and trying not to get nervous (and failing miserably).
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
There haven’t been four straight starts of 2/3inning ball guys. Just think you’re all overreacting.
by john.kmiecik on May 17, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Says Bondo. I haven’t read the news from last night/this morning but has the team said anything about him coming back yet?
by john.kmiecik on May 17, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't seen anything
But 7 innings of 2 run ball is a pretty good outing. If he has another good outing in Toledo I don’t see how you don’t put him back in the rotation, when Galarraga couldn’t get out of the first.
Anderson was safe,
and wanted OMR to come out. Is Leyland hurt? Can’t fight for the right?
And Cahill looks about 14 years old.
We need to get to Cahill...
I can’t see us getting many hits against their bullpen (despite Friday’s game).
Via @beckjason...
Last Tigers SP pulled in 1st for non-injury reasons: Andrew Miller, 8/29/07 @KC, 0.2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 BB
Figures, I had just opened Tweetie, too.
by john.kmiecik on May 17, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It was also Andrew Miller who never showed even a flash of what we know Armando is capable of.
by john.kmiecik on May 17, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It’d the top of the second.
You guys all have the taste of 2008 in your mouth still, need to calm down! :P
by john.kmiecik on May 17, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantasy Update
Team Spartan could use Ks/SVs and a better AVG. Feel free to send any offer for any player.
geez….wasn’t Armando our “ace” three weeks ago?
I blame Packey and his “get off the bandwagon” post (kidding!)
I think he caught Nate Disease
when he started wearing those goggles in the dugout
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
I added a signature just for Armando. Hope he can pull it together.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I am still on the bandwagon too
I like Armando, bothers me he’s not doing well.
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
I assumed at the beginning of the year...
That Anderson was a good fielder… I guess I generally associate speed with fielding ability, given all of the great speedy center fielders.
He’s been a terrible fielder so far this year though…
getting there is half the battle
getting the glove under it is the other half, and he’s a bit scary
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Would playing left field over center make a huge difference?
Not that it should be an excuse, but I’m curious if it’s a notable adjustment for a player.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
No, that's true
A bad throw is bad, no matter where you’re playing.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He's young
you can teach a youngster to field, but that speed is something he can’t learn that’s a gift
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
29 RBI's for the SS position
That is an impressive stat. Leads the league.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
Now that the Tigers are on the board
I’m feeling a little better.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
Nice...
We need to start both of these guys more often… They compliment each other pretty well. I hope we can see some amazing defensive plays as well.
And I thought
All I was going to need to do today was watch the Wings game … Come on Tigers!
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions
That is awesome
Did he actually have to bat?
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
from what I can gather from DRay Bay
Yeah, Sonnanstine hits third, Longoria doesn’t play (he was supposed to DH).
say what you want against leyland
he’s never done THAT before
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly...
How can you confuse a pitcher for a third baseman…
No wonder the Rays are doing bad this year.
he listed 2 guys at the same position
he should’ve listed Longoria at DH, not third. Seeing as he did, they have to forfeit the DH spot.
With Willis And Bonderman Back.....
…..galaraga may get sent down……What yall think?
by BennieBladesFan on May 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
we were all thinking that
or a DL trip. The thing that worries me is that Dontrelle wasn’t exactly dominant either.
Actally.....
…..for a 1st start and what hes been through im encouraged…..he threw 63 of 87 pitches for strikes…thats all I needed to see…..to go along with 93 on the gun
by BennieBladesFan on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i have more in willis.....
…..the galaraga…….willis only walked 2 in his 1st start and threw 63 of 87 potches for strikes……Great sign
by BennieBladesFan on May 17, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Willis gave up 8 hits and struck out zero
in 4 2/3 innings. It was only a good outing compared to the 7 walk implosions he had last year. We’ll see how he does in start #2
Yup.....
….Im just sayin he was pounding the zone nicely and looked fairly good.
by BennieBladesFan on May 17, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
jelletlambie pointed out
that he’s out of minor league options, however
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
Just in time to leave.....
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
El Salvador!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
Oh, baby!
That just SOUNDED like a home run.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
I am so happy someone posted this
I was doing yard work and listening to the game on the radio, and I thought about this pic after the 3-run homer
by explosivo2k2 on May 17, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I have lost my audio......but you know me...I can't complain.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
Did the fan reach over the yellow line to catch that?
Or did someone just happen to reach?
A bit surprised Geren didn’t come out to talk about that.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
I see why Oakland
waited to go to the bullpen! I am loving this!
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
I know
but I had been wondering why they were keeping Cahill in there and when your pen gives up a 3 run shot to Ramon Santiago it looks pretty bad.
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think I can call international!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
OT
I listened to your interview on the North Cali Podcast (or, whatever the hell it was called). You seemed a little nervous, but did a fine job. top notch, TOP NOTCH!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I used to do some radio interviews
and they went a lot smoother than that one did. Plus I was trying not to clear my nose every 5 seconds and suffocating.
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
triple, home run, Ramon’s got the hard ones out of the way, and it’s only the third….do I smell a cycle coming on?
Well unlike Clete
He got the two hardest out of the way already… So I say there is a legitimate chance.
Toronto
Is taking the White Soxes to wood shed again! I love it!
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
~200 comments thru 3 innings and change….do I smell overflow thread coming on? Or are the red wings gonna rob the momentum in a half hour?
Hmm... good question
Red Wings might eat into that a bit.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
With me it depends.
If they score when I take a peek, then I keep watching – if the opponent scores when I’m watching, then I switch to something else and mute it before flipping the channels to check on the score (because if it’s on mute then they don’t know I’m watching) …
And normally I am NEVER superstitious, but playoffs make me nervous.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
The Rickey Henderson-John Olerud story is a great one
But I don’t think it’s true.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Speaking of "Robbing" the moment.
What a crap call at second. Get yo’self in position, there ump.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
The Rockies might give this one a run
But yeah, right now, this is looking glorious.
by Ian Casselberry on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Miner = Swinger
according to Mario.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I'll be commenting here despite Wings game...
we will be having a live blog though so my comments will be going down…feel free to join the live blog if you’re interested although I don’t want to take away any people who normally go to Winging it in Motown
Ya, and it wasn't even Rod!
They must be stopped!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
Here we go!
Rod’s right though… he should have went for the double… Easy to get a single, harder to get a double
it's balanced out well with the wings
where they gave no arby’s away
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what they said on the last broadcast
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Should we screen fans before giving them front row seats?
Seriously, I am sick of seeing fans lean over the fence and try to grab the ball on fair balls.
It really seems as though the "fans" have no clue how the game is played....
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
it's like, the only sport
where fans think it’s ok to become part of the game. it’s what makes baseball unique, but I swear they need plexiglass! although inge would forget it was there and really splat himself good.
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, except for the NBA at the Palace.....
They think it’s okay to throw beverages at the other team. AND, come running out onto the court at them with their dukes up…..
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
And earlier today
I was thinking Grandy was in a slump, compared to everyone else. Sometimes I’m stupid.
I hope they don't use Bailey today!
He’s on my fantasy team. He can pitch tomorrow……let’s not see him today!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
Yeah that's a good one
I dropped that line during his first outing
by Detroit4lyfe on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's see
We’ve completed 5 innings, our # 3 and 4 hitters are a combined 0-6 and we’ve scored 11 runs against good pitching, I love it!
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
he's not going to get the fan vote
and we may like him, and he’s started great, but there’s a lot of good 3B in the AL so I’m guessing low
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just hoping A-rod doesn't get the vote
He was hurt for half of the first half.
Inge should deserve a chance. Considering he is the best fielding 3B and so far this year, a great hitter in every category.
he shouldn't at his age
they’ll need a combined no hitter
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Got to love Directv's MLB Game Mix
I’m monitoring the Kershaw no-hitter, White Sox/Blue Jays, Twins/Yanks, Tigers/A’s and Cleveland/Tampa all at the same time.
Allowing Maddon to look like a man that knew what he was doing!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I wish they would use the pitchers batting points, but alas they don't.
I have Zambrano on one of my teams, he hits better than most 9 hitters in the AL.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
Alright Clete and Miggy
Your the only two in the lineup without a hit, let’s step it up :)
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
Safe on an error
Is not enough for me today Miggy, let’s get a dinger!
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
oh I've got a story to tell about him real quick!
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well.......we're waiting!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
i'm here in marquette
home of Northern Michigan University, who has Division 1 hockey and plays in Michigan State’s league.
Two years ago, their play by play announcer left for brighter pasteurs, and they hired this guy from New York City, a real fast talker New York type. And he was awful at the job, knew nothing about the conference or team or anything and didn’t learn fast.
So NMU is playing Michigan state, and Abdelkader scores a goal, I don’t know the exacts, let’s say it’s 12:17 of the first period. This is what happens:
PBP guy: ‘MICHIGAN STATE SCORES!" (he got too excited about the opponents)
PBP guy: "Did you catch who scored that goal? I think it was Abercrombie. Who was the assist from?
color guy: “Fitch.”
PBP: "And it’s Abercrombie from Fitch at the 12:17 mark of the first period, 1-0 Michigan State."
Two weeks later he was fired.
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
the PbP guy was awful
I can’t believe he lasted 8 games. I think it was 8. Maybe it was 6.
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone watching the Wings too
Osgood just let one in that reminded me of the Wings series against San Jose about 14 years ago. Just terrible.
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
Tie Game!
Nice break away goal for Cleary
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He should of kept running.....
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I think Beck Tweeted that he has NEVER had a four hit game,
so…here is to you El Salvador Santiago….here’s to you.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I agree
but he should have definitely tried for it there haha
by Detroit4lyfe on May 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
he could still get one more shot in the ninth.
by tigerfaninChicago on May 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
thats too bad
must have just happened. i looked a minute a go and he was still going at it
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
The first Tigers game I ever went to, back in 2001, versus the A's
Jason Giambi threw me a baseball during BP.
THAT right there just backs up my screams
from last year. Check swINGE should have been moved to the SS position last year!
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
LOOKS LIKE TIGERS WILL BE 12 - 0.....
…..ON SAT AND SUN THIS YEAR!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on May 17, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
I can't take it
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA everytime this picture gets posted I will almost pizz my pants laughing
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
Slowey is about to implode in the Bronx.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
I’m kind of torn. On one hand I don’t want Minnehaha to win, but I LOATHE the Yanks….
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
no brainer
always root against your division rivals!
by Kurt Mensching on May 17, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
in honor of the
“eat em up tigers, eat em up” guy
by Detroit4lyfe on May 17, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw him
in front of Joe Louis a couple weeks ago… had a red foam fist and was cheering on the wings. who knew?
I saw him two years ago in the tunnel that heads over there
It was snowing then, so I can’t blame him.
Well dust my broom!
That was a nice one to get….having to show some fight after the disastrous first inning.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
BUMP DAY ON VERSUS!!!!
Robbie Buhl just called a Red Wings win, and Stanley Cup for De’Twa.
There you go. Indy Car owners root for the Wings.
"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
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