Game 39: Rangers at Tigers
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintTexas Rangers at Detroit Tigers, May 21, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
Kevin Millwood (4-3, 2.93) vs. 
Edwin Jackson (3-2, 2.42), 1:05 p.m. EST
It's a getaway matinee this afternoon in Detroit, and you have to think the Texas Rangers would like to get away from Comerica Park, where they have now lost 10 straight games. But if the Rangers are going to end this streak, today's starting pitcher might be just the guy to do it.
The last time Kevin Millwood pitched in Detroit, back in mid-April, he threw seven shutout innings, giving up four hits with six strikeouts. In four career starts at Comerica Park, he has a 2-1 record and 2.33 ERA. And in 12 appearances against the Tigers, his ERA is 3.56. It should be pointed out, however, that the Tigers eventually won that game in April, thanks to C.J. Wilson. Part of that 10-game winning streak.
In his last two starts, Edwin Jackson has allowed one run in 14 innings, with 13 strikeouts and one walk. And last Friday, not even a 75-minute rain delay could stop him. I thought Jim Leyland was crazy for bringing Jackson back in after sitting down that long (though he threw in the tunnel during the delay), but he may actually have pitched better following the delay than before it.
Jackson faced the Rangers in April, pitching against Millwood in that 6-4 victory, and one of his worst performances of the season. In six innings, he gave up four runs, five hits (two of which were home runs), and three walks. He escaped with a no-decision, however, thanks to the Tigers' comeback.
One roster note: Nate Robertson was activated from the disabled list after last night's game. (Remember, the DL move last week was retroactive to May 6.) Luke French was sent back down to Toledo to clear a roster spot.
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Peavy trade
Peavy might be headed to White Sox, if he waives no trade clause. I don’t know about the rest of you but that seems a little scary. Buerhle and Peavy on one team in our division? Uh oh.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions
from @c_e_e_j on twitter in response to me asking people what they thought....
" It actually could be good news. The NL West is terrible – so his ERA is lean due to that fact. Plus the Cell is a hitters park"
I thought it’s a valid point
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
but the fact is
average AL pitchers go the the NL and become good. Good ones become dominant. The leagues just aren’t hte same, and the NL West is the weakest division. Yes, Peavy has great stuff. But you must account for the opponents, he’s not pitching in vacuum. On top of that, moving to the AL means every day, he’s going to be facing a DH, not a pitcher.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
All I can say is WOW
This coming from the same exact people who defend Brandon Lyon as being not a bad pitcher (from the NL West btw ;-) …but I guess this logic doesn’t apply to him ). Now suddenly Jake ‘friggin Peavy, Cy Young award winner is an overrated pitcher. You know what, you’re right…I concede defeat. If Peavy comes to the AL he will unravel into the worst pitcher in the league.
Great point
Lyon was so “dominant” and Peavy just pitched to bums. I agree, bring him on.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm assuming that was meant for me since I don't recall Kurt defending Lyon
I was quoting someone else and said it was a valid point. I never said I believed that. Read it again. I’ve seen Peavy pitch before. He’s a Cy Young pitcher and I, me, detroit4lyfe, thinks that’s bad news if he goes to the White Sox….. I posted the first response I got which I thought was valid, not my “logic”
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Peavy, Buerhle, Danks, and Floyd
is a real darn good rotation. But if you’re gonna win the Central, you are gonna have to outpitch KC, Minn, and Detroit. The Sox are doing what they have to do to try to stay in the race.
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Gonna be a fun filled day of Tigers baseball for me
going to Mud Hens game tonight to watch Bonderman, too.
I'm jealous.
at least I get to sit in this office all by myself and watch the game on mlb.tv. I’ve gotta figure out a way to sneak in a beer for these afternoon games.
That's Awesome
Love the Toledo park
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It's in Gwinnett, GA
I still haven’t made it to Toledo Park :(
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonderman in Grand Rapids
I saw Bonderman pitch for the Whitecaps last Saturday night. He looked good going 7 innings and throwing 97 pitches…..however I was concerned about his velocity. His fast ball was clocked at only 85 mph. I hear the Whitecaps gun is a little stingy however a reliever after him was throwing in the 90’s.
Send out a report on your thoughts after the Mud Hens game!
I believe
the Tigers said he pitched as high as 91.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I see
Minor league games are still very fun.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions
Every so often, just for the hellovit
I take a peak at the SBNation site of the opposing team. And these last two days have not been pretty in Lone Star Nation. They may have three overflow threads per game, but I’ll take quality over quantity any day!!!
Sportscenter reporting that Peavy's agent said
“If I had to make a bet on it, I would guess that Jake would say he’s not ready to take that deal.”
Good
Keep him away
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
i94 Sports’ twitter said he wants to stay in the NL.
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
we would all like him to stay in the NL
and take Mark Buerhle with him.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as we're wishing
take Greinke and Meche outside the division too.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No Rod?
How sad.
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daughter's graduation in Arizona
who’s backing up Mario today? I know Petry is tomorrow
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
John Keating
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks.
I had a weird dream the other night…Mario was interviewing color commentary guys… one was Jim Price. I woke up in a nervous sweat… I had to make sure Rod wasn’t fired
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a really specific dream the other night...
It was the game this upcoming Saturday, and the Tigers beat the Rockies 11-3. That’d be awesome if that came true.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want to go on the record
and say I love watching Jackson pitch. He has a beautiful motion — nothing herky-jerky, nothing wasted. Just a classy pitcher.
Not a good start
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Lefties
Did Leyland not get the memo that Millwood is killing lefties this year?
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
sometimes he looks at the splits
and sometimes he seems clueless to them.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
According to Jason Beck...
He WAS considering a more right-handed lineup, but decided against it because it goes against Millwood’s career splits.
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by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
CLETE!
THAT BOY IS COUNTRY STRONG! (that was for you Rod)
ABC baby, always be closing.
Are we going to have to be Rod today?
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by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Clete
Clete didn’t get the memo either
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions
Runs
I know we are scoring runs but does anybody else feel like our known producers(Grandy,Polanco and obviously Maggs) have not hit their stride yet? When they do watch out.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
Is Jackson getting squeezed a bit...
Or is he just battling his control?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
I like the way you think
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
Jackson thinks he’s getting squeezed a little bit.
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Lookit Clete
Looking like Ichiro in right
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Maybe more like Vlad
Considering he bombed in the first
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Mags gone
I wanted a Mags trade last year while value was high. I would still like a Mags trade to get that contract outta here, but I will live with Mags in line up if I must. Not a terrible option.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think Jackson is getting squeezed
Maybe on a pitch or two, but for the most part that inning, his misses weren’t close
Agreed
I just thought he looked agitated after a few pitches. Could just be frustration with himself.
ABC baby, always be closing.
by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Only one was close but hopefully the D from Clete will pick him up.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
Forgot about the Twitter & Facebook questions today
We should’ve had a thread yesterday devoted to questions to send in.
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, for chrissake
now they want to take away chewing tobacco.
"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
Fine with that
Chew is pretty gross. I’d rather sit with a smoker than a chewer and watch them spit into a bottle.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Peanut Butter?
How bout what is your opinion of the Peavy deal? Something that matters.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, someone listened to you
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by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Feliz Cumpleanos
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday!
The Tigers always seem to lose on my birthday. Hopefully you have better luck.
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by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Based on some of these questions
I’m going to say these are not big baseball fans asking them. One person asked if Mags was going to hit a HR today. Just saying most of these probably aren’t coming from baseball experts like us.
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There's the Peavy question
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They answered one question directly on Twitter
@Jeffro412 the longest HR hit by a Tiger at Comerica Park was Carlos Pena 461 ft on 9.25.05 vs Seattle
Is Millwood easy or hard to run on?
Haven’t looked up the stats.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
Polanco for Urbina?
Gold glover for Venezuelan jailbird.
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Did they just say he’s in a very nice prison?
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Yeah I find that hard to believe
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
GRANDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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If you are as terrible a hitter as Dane you gotta get that bunt down
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
I wasn’t criticizing having lefties in, I just thought it was interesting that he went lefty heavy.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
but I’m not a World Series winning manager
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
I know it won’t happen but I hope the Indians bludgeon Greinke today.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
I hope Greinke goes 7 strong
has to come out because of pitch count and then they bludgeon Cruz or whoever comes in…. fantasy interest….
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Tigers before fantasy for me and I think the longer he pitches this well the stronger the Royals mind set will be.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m assuming they’ve been doing a little drinking
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s all relative after 5 or 6.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I cant take it anymore
This is driving me crazy. Someone needs to hit a seed (another Rod reference) at that chick
Byrd
I never knew he was that fast.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Out by a mile!
"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
KKK
wow that looks bad
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Tigers never ever need to change uniforms....ever.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
I love the home uniforms...
The road uniforms are nothing to write home about, but they’re infinitely better than they were back in the ’80s.
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by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure I could strike out half of the Ranger's lineup.
By throwing the ball straight into the dirt.
I just asked Mario and Keats to show the video of Rod charging the mound in Japan… I want to get Detroit wasted today
Way to get out of it
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it’s all a part of what makes him the most interesting man in the world…i mean, if his watch was on correctly, you’d be all, eh, whatever, he’s not so special…
he wouldn't fit in in milwaukee would he?
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
phew. way to escape that one...
also, Greinke’s already given up a hit. I guess he’s lost it.
by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on May 21, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
and NL rules in AL parks… so Detroit fans can see their pitchers hit at Comerica
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve never seen the Rod video til now. thanks that is the funniest thing ever
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions
Just cause of that?
or has something else happened that I missed? feed me deets!
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
well my post did sound stupid
just stream of conscious while watching the game.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he was out
but I’ll take it
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Thank you Ed Hoculi
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
wow that was close
I thought Salty got him.
Looks like Dane is going to get no one with his finger hurt, Im surprised Rangers don’t run more
everett stole a base? actually….I don’t even know, does he have some speed? somehow I had him mentally slotted into the Sean Casey category of runners…
Agree
You think Armando is bullpen-bound?
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That'd be my guess
Or the DL with something….He’ll obviously get another start to prove himself which could make a decision on Bondo and the rotation even tougher if he does well… I guess we’ll have to see. Mario’s answer is an interesting take, but I just asked FSN Detroit, why would Bonderman be throwing 6-7 IP in the minors if they were planning on bringing him back as a reliever?
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Bonderman is still our number 3 till proven otherwise
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions
Didn't think E-Jax would still be in the game...
…at this point after the 2nd inning. The rangers sure hack at it.
I agree I was hoping for 5 or 6 but now he will pitch into the 7 that’s just extra gravy
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Jackson had a very mischievous look
on his face after leaving the mound there.
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Rangers
That team of “hackers” was riding an 8 game win streak when they got here so let’s give the Tiger pitchers some credit.
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and came into the series
near the top of the league in runs.
Opinions of people who don’t watch games and just look at the results really don’t hold much water. Stats are great but mix them with observation for a full picture.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Galarraga has an option
some beat writer reported. Don’t know if that’s true. but it would be strange for them to have to use it after his start. I still think there’s some sort of injury.
Good to know
I thought maybe that was why Texas traded him, because they couldn’t send him to the minors anymore.
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure I would option him at this point. That might mess with his head too much. I like the DL idea as the best choice.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s only four if you’re under a certain age when your third is up. Porcello, for example, would have had a fourth had he been sent down each year. As for Galarraga, I remember reading an article complaining about their trading Galarraga last year when he still had an option.
by mattintoledo on May 21, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
DL trip is fine with me...
assuming he’s actually injured or needs some time to think about what he’s done…
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they should just sim in a corner with a dunce cap on.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I don’t think it’s time to give up on Galarraga entirely. Either he’s injured, or there’s some sort of mechanical issue. Whatever the reason, I don’t think it’s simply an adjustment by opposing hitters. If he was pitching the way he was in April, he’d be a lot more successful. If he needs either DL or minor league time, fine. But I think he still has a lot to contribute to this team at some point. It’s just a matter of finding the solution.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I brought this up in our forum last night
Cabrera is 28th… as they are saying, I don’t see how he’s that low on the list
That does seem low, but I assume they took defense into account. Still I would think he should be a little higher.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody in baseball would trade Cabrera for Hamilton straight up…..there is no way Hamiltons body of work suggests he is better the Miggy
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Sporthing News also says that Calvin Johnson is the 11TH BEST RECEIVER in the NFL. That is the most ridiculous thing I ever read.
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
I assume that ridiculous means it’s too low?
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
every time I look up, EJ’s got another strikeout….if I looked up more, his stats would rival verlanders….
Outside of K’s, his stats are a bit better than JV this year.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile...
KC’s leading Cleveland and Minnesota is annihilating Bartolo Colon in Chicago
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
ok dane
you can’t throw. you know that. texas knows that. just eat it.
And the Tigers might want to think about their backup catcher being able to play some defense …
Especially since he can’t hit
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dane was throwing pretty well earlier in the season...
Perhaps the finger sprain is still bothering him?
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by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
OT: I'm doing a link dump right now...trying to while watching the game
Anyone got anything they want linked and will return the favor later?
Nope.
I’d like to see Perry get some more innings someday, though. Wonder if he’ll go 3 straight with Zoom?
Wouldn't Zoom be unavailable...
having pitched in two straight?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
might
the short-game pen has been used the past two days and could use a day off. but maybe perry pitches.
see if the tigers can add a run or two here
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Mr. Jackson !!!!!
"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
maybe not a season
but it’s obvious his finger is still bothering him, so he’s ineffective and something should be done.
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
If he can’t hit, bunt, run or throw out runners even at third maybe we should call it a season for Dane in the bigs
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
I think at this point EJ might be a guy you just leave in the SP slot all the time and never take him out, like I do with JV.
ABC baby, always be closing.
by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
took him out for another guy the other day and just forgot to switch it.
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
See that is the type of D not measured by a metric
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
"Big mother heel"?
Can we add Keats to the booth every game? Imagine the conversations, with Mario, that those guys could have.
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Colon has 8 runs 1 ER today, 08 Tigers anyone?
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
didn't help his cause
with a couple homers after the error apparently
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He's great
Especially considering he’s at a position that lacks in talent for the most part across MLB.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Best fantasy trade I've ever made
Utley and a draft pic for Kinsler before last year started
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the second one sounds much better than the first.
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
haha yeah first one sounds awful
it was the second one. typo
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
yea
I dropped him in my keeper league when he was rookie, oops
by Kurt Mensching on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Holliday for Longoria straight up, before this season started
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Evan’s been a beast. Only on pace for 177 RBI
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile...
Cleveland’s tied things up. Greinke’s over 50 pitches in the third inning, and the balls to strikes ratio is not that good.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
Hmm.
I’m not a huge fan of Jackson coming back out, consistently seeing him and JV in the 110-120 range kind of worries me. But if he took ‘em out, I’m sure we’d all be complaining about the ’pen.
I agree...
110-120 pitches seems ok for now, but as we’ve learned the past 3-4 years, this pitching staff seems to really run out of gas the last month of the season. any chance this has something to do with these long outings early in the season?
Apparently he told Jackson to let Young cream one to the warning track...
…and scare the bejeezus out of everyone.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Keating must be messing with it
When Rod is away, the boys will play
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
that’s like what we do when you’re not here ;-)
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
how many guys can overthrow at 101 in the 8th though?
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
So easy for me to say
But how did Clete not catch that?
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Looked like a sure catch to me
maybe he bumped into the wall and the shadows played tricks on him
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
gameday said 97
for that fastball btw.
Do you suppose having Porcello pitch tomorrow may account for leyland’s giving bullpen extra rest?
And of course Galarraga on Saturday. Though I suspect you don’t manage based on what might happen, you manage based on what is happening.
That could be
You know Porcello probably won’t go more than six, unless his pitch count is low.
And Galarraga? What can be expected from him right now?
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just saying since they kept him in this long
might as well keep him in for another batter to see if he can get out of the inning
by Detroit4lyfe on May 21, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i feel like Edwin is being punished at this point
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Hindsight is 20/20, but...
I really wish they had gone to the ’pen at the beginning of the inning, or at least after the initial walk.
Gameday had that outside
Right on the line, though. Tough call.
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it more about that 2-2 pitch than Jackson
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by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim...
… I have supported you all season and think you take far too much heat at times. I’m a big fan.
That said, WHAT THE **** ARE YOU DOING!? Go get him!
KKKKKKK
but that was costly
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Now, PLEASE get a run in the bottom of the eighth...
So I can go to work knowing the Tigers won.
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However, I must admit...
E-Jax being at 96 after 130+ pitches is kind of impressive. Although it was actually probably more like 93 with our borked gun.
The only thing I can imagine is that Leyland is trying to foster an ace like attitude in E-Jax where he is never expecting for Leyland to yank him early
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
I agree
I agree early was 3 innings ago but I think it was more about the situation than the inning
by dtowntigers4life on May 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Really
You’ve got a great bullpen, a guy’s gutted out 7 innings, not the best stuff today, 105 pitches, and you send him back out there against a good hitting team. If they lose, this one’s on Leyland. Also, no way that was a hit on the flyball to Clete — poor Jackson: screwed at every turn. Hope they can hold on — assuming Leyland doesn’t send him out for the 9th!! (partially kidding)
Not to pile on
but KC retook the lead too
ABC baby, always be closing.
ERA and BA
Grienke ERA just swapped with Sardihna’s BA. We all know how good Zack has been this year. hmmm. That’s not a good thing for Sardinha
Well...
Now it is time for me to get ready for work. I bid you all a good day.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
i don't get the whole jinx thing
it’s just someone saying what everyone is thinking, so it’s practically already jinxed. if that makes sense.
by okie for michigan on May 21, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
El Miggy Martillo, the Baby-Faced Assassin!
Edwin Jackson would pat Miggy on the back, but he can’t lift his right arm.
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
from the Freep live blog
The last Tiger to throw 132 pitches was Steve Sparks in 2002. It’s a little different when you’re throwing knuckleballs, though.
lol, the ranger commentators are trying to jinx the game by practically proclaiming it over
by okie for michigan on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
Kudos to you guys
Over 400 comments for a weekday day game is impressive. Thanks to all who participated today.
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
I'm just going to keep telling myself
this wouldn’t be interesting/fun if we didn’t let Texas think they had a shot.
K
that’s massive!
ABC baby, always be closing.
Man, I'd love to be at this game!
"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
Nothing to do with the weather
But it is a gorgeous day! Better if we win.
"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
would you guys please stop making me think a ranger just hit a bomb?? yahoo’s page is always like three pitches behind!
try mlb.com
they are way faster than yahoo
by okie for michigan on May 21, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
false sense of security for texas
false sense of security. false sense of security. false sense of security.
Oh, this is tense!!!
"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
What a game!!!!
"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
had that thought earlier
chamber of horrors, where no matter whatt hey do, they’re just not gonna get out of their with a W
Oh, baby
How often does the DP come when you really need it?
by Ian Casselberry on May 21, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
Doesn't change the fact
that Leyland really blew that.
LOL ur right, check this out
“I hate all our players.
We’re such little bitches against real teams.
I hope they get every STD there is to get and that AJ Pierzynski bangs all their wives and moms and dads in one big orgy and sends them a video of it."
WOW
That is the most over the top comment of all time. Why even bring that douchiest of douches Pierzynski into it? But I love it.
ABC baby, always be closing.
by ALWAYSBCLOSING on May 21, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
that's texas for ya
note they have the same attitude when their beloved cowboys dare to lose a game
by okie for michigan on May 21, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Not just you
Weird, weird, weird.
"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
Was it just me
or did it seem that the Leyland interview was not for todays game?
He and the reporter said Armando and Galarraga
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