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Game 46: Tigers at Orioles

Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, May 28, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


  Armando Galarraga (3-4, 5.74) vs.   David Hernandez (0-0, -.--), 7:05 p.m. EST

To steal a line from Kurt, tonight's original pitcher for the Orioles - Koji Uehara - sounded like a character who might be found on the Starship Enterprise, rather than the Baltimore starting rotation.  Alas, Uehara was beamed aboard the 15-day disabled list, due to a strained hamstring, pitting the Tigers against a rookie strikeout machine.

David Hernandez has thrown 60 strikeouts (versus 13 walks) in 43.1 innings for Triple-A Norfolk this season.  (In his last start, he struck out 14 batters.)  His record was 3-1 with a 2.91 ERA in eight starts.  Those strikeout numbers probably aren't a fluke, as he led the Eastern League in that category last year.  (Here's more from Scout.com, if you're interested.)

We keep saying that Armando Galarraga is running out of chances to hold onto his spot in the Tigers' starting rotation.  But there's still some room on his leash, as long as Jeremy Bonderman still needs work on his Triple-A rehab assignment.  Galarraga was arguably better in his last outing, allowing fewer than five runs for the first time in five games and showing better control.  But he's still giving up quite a few hits, as he tries to rediscover that slider.

Camden Chat has your SB Nation opposing view for this four-game series.

UPDATE: Curtis Granderson bats fifth once again.  And despite his 4-for-5 game yesterday, Josh Anderson isn't batting leadoff.  Actually, he's not even in the lineup, as Clete Thomas gets the nod.  Here are your starters:



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Hrmm.

Is this Leyland permanently moving Curtis to the 5-hole? I can understand Anderson, but Clete…

by rcpratt on May 28, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah I was thrown off by Clete in the leadoff hole a little, too

Would have expected Anderson to be at least in the lineup after going 4-5…

by Detroit4lyfe on May 28, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never understood that...

guy goes 4-5 and you sit him? love Leyland…but screw the lefty-righty match up thing,,,he swears up and down by it,,,does every manager in the league do that? i mean i know they do it to a point,,but 4 for 5 in the lead off spot? come on,,,and Grandy is much better with his power and speed in the middle of the line up batting 250 something,,,AS for tonight,,Armando mania needs to return,,,if he allows more then 3 runs and pitches less then 7 he needs to be moved cannot keep putting him out there…the guy has allowed 4 or more in like 5 straight starts,,,,,

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

kaline

ha, might be fun to listen to him on the radio a bit while watching on tv.

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody needs to get mlb.com a map

Cuz here in NC I’m blacked out of watching Orioles games. Oh well, I get to listen to Al and follow along on Gameday.

by NCDee on May 28, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Really excited

Don’t get to see Tigers play on tv often, being in NOVA.

by Hooville01 on May 28, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm eager to see Adam Jones play

Though I hope he doesn’t do too well in this series.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

So pumped

I just paid $14.95 to be able to listen to Tigers games for the rest of the year..wanted game day tv but Wife wouldnt approve it..but hey this is a hell of a lot better then Gamecast

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

You better put your wife in her place! My special lady isn’t thrilled about it, but that is why she’s my special lady, and not my wife!

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you ever hear the old saying:

Happy wife, happy life

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Larish

If it works, hey…but his batting stance drives me absolutely nuts. He sits there so still, and then has this huge swing. The swing doesn’t bother me, but just sitting there…..odd.

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

He Will Go Down.....

…..When Guillen Or Thames Come Back

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

how about leyland's answer

to the questions of Penguins or Wings?

“I hope the best team wins.”

When did he become so PC? Or, by not rooting for his boss’s team, does he become un-PC?

We all know he wants the Penguins to win!

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

He's not afraid of Ilitch

He’s afraid of Babcock. You don’t want to get on his bad side.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahh a BYB GameThread

I have missed this.

Now I can complain about this game not being in HD!

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome back!

There were a few missing faces during the holiday weekend.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got Mora out!

Even if it’s just his first at-bat, I’m considering that a victory.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What do Melvin Mora, Luke Scott and Joe Crede have in common?

They are the card carrying members of the Tigers killer club.

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on May 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luke Scott, however...

I hate him.

Who dries their bat by sliding it in between his legs, anyway? (Well, besides A-Rod…)

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

at least no one was on

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing like Tigers pitching

to make Luke Scott look like an all-star.

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Obviously...

That scouting report on Scott wasn’t revised over the offseason.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't get it

Kelly Shoppach and Luke Scott are hall of famers if you only watch them play the Tigers

by dtowntigers4life on May 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

To be fair

Scott has put up some nice numbers so far this year

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm going to say Nate

And while they won’t go with a six-man rotation or something weird like that, they might give everyone a break by skipping some turns.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

so Ian...

if they wont go with a 6 man who is going to take Nates spot in the pen?

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that's the question...

I mean, Leyland barely uses Nate anyway, so… maybe one of the starters gets a little “on the side” work for an inning or two to stay sharp?

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is SO great to have 3 studs in the rotation...

and Dontrelle has had a couple good outings….a month ago i never could have imagined Armando are weakest link..

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

You could argue he was our number 1 coming into the season. He has fallen far.

by dtowntigers4life on May 28, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a sorry start!

And then, bases loaded and nothing. Errrrr.

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Frustrated

Doesn’t it seem like the way to beat the Tigers is to put in some pitcher making their career/season debut? I mean Romero, Palmer and now we let this guy off the hook for 2 walks in the first inning

by dtowntigers4life on May 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

settle down

only the bottom of the 3rd, and 1-0..talk to me in the 5th or sixthw bad this is

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scott HR aside

Galarraga looks like himself tonight

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Which self?

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

the good one or the bad one? But, we have to remember (or at least I do) that we’ve become spoiled with our great starting pitching and expect better from Armando.

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

ARMANDO

has been really bad.. lately..not just bad compared to how great the rest of the staff has been,,,BUT really bad

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

but he was sooo good! Why can’t he be good again?

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

this group seems ready to jump all over Armando tonight…I say at least see how the game goes…if he has another terrible outing its time to go…

by PBURGTIGER on May 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Could be

I don’t know how much that has to do with getting a break on a slider, but that’s reportedly his problem.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Galarraga

is a strikeout away from his most for the month of May

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh

it really has been that bad?

by TMadison25 on May 28, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

AG has been effective w/o many K's before

but that’s not so great. I guess he didn’t get through a full inning in one of those starts.

by TMadison25 on May 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not watching on tv

is he quick to the plate or do we think Grandy can take 2nd?

by dtowntigers4life on May 28, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

5-4-3

ends the speculation :)

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, Jimmy

Let’s start with the small ball, since we can’t seem to do anything else.

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

hopefully can get to the pen without too much damage

his pitch count is up (for a rookie anyway) and their bullpen is not particularly good

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If Scott hits another home run...

I will hunt the neighborhood for a small animal, and kill it with my bare hands.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God. I just made a donation to PETA last night

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

You almost had to kill a squirrel there

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly what we needed

Leadoff double from Larish. Get him over, get him in.

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Do we have any spelling bee updates from anyone?

Anyone particularly twitchy? Or sporting an overdeveloped mustache?

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

the fun of local news

This happened yesterday.

the anchor mentioned the word that picked up a local girl, while the weatherman was standing next to the anchor desk.

anchorman: So Karl, do you think you can spell that?
weather guy: Sure Steve, it’s right up there on the prompter in front of us.

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love Tony Kornheiser's rants about the Spelling Bee

Especially when he makes fun of how the kids stall by asking if it could be used in a sentence.

“The word is ‘fungoborealistis.’”

“Could you use that in a sentence?”

“Yeah – I got your fungoborealistis right here.”

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

yet

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

crappy bunt

but the baserunners are faster now anyway I guess.

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Woot!

I imagine the Cult is pleased.

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

NCDee

Are you in North Carolina?

by pfuhrmeister on May 28, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

Winston-Salem, to be exact

by NCDee on May 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be in Cary all next week

Maybe a day trip to Charlotte.
I was in W-S about two weeks ago.

by pfuhrmeister on May 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Be glad you missed this week

Rain. Rain. Rain. One heck of a mushroom crop we’re working on.

by NCDee on May 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Envy

I want to see a game in Durham someday.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

My company is taking me

I was looking forward to it slightly until I found out Toledo was playing. Can’t beat a free night at the ball park with Marcus and Jeremy.

by pfuhrmeister on May 28, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just like all the experts say

If you can’t get Ramon Santiago and Clete Thomas out, you are not going to beat the Detroit Tigers.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Greetings from Philadelphia

I’m a Phils fan, but I picked the Tigers in Streak for the Cash on ESPN tonight, so I’m with you all tonight! I shall give you the good luck that gave us a World Series last year!

by msharjs on May 28, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Good plan to root against the O's

And hopefully, our two teams will be meeting in the finals this year. That would be a nice showdown.

by Kmann on May 28, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hi! We're not in a very good mood tonite

I rooted for the Phils, btw.

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK please leave

We’re kinda superstitious around here

We even make Ian leave sometimes

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um, he's rooting for us

One more person to root for us is fantastic.

by Kmann on May 28, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

All I know is

Baltimore scored after he got here

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

So did the Tigers, I just hadn't posted yet

Have no fear, though. I guarantee a Tigers victory. I will give it the Jimmy Rollins Guarantee, actually.

by msharjs on May 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

but he was rooting for us when we got our run too.

by Kmann on May 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

ditto

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

gee thanks galarraga

where have I see you hand the lead back before? oh yeah, every time.

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Tigs Should Be Up 3-2....

…..Offiense has been awful tonight…..2 seperate times with a guy on 3rd and less then 2 outs and couldnt get it done…..HES DONE GREAT TONIGHT!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Armando is paying for a one way ticket to Cooperstown...

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

This Reimold kid's been playing well

When did the O’s suddenly have all these good outfielders?

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Galaraga Is Pitching Well.....

……OFFENSE IS LOSING THIS GAME!!!!……2 tiems failed to get a guy in from 3rd with less then 2 outs!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

What offense!

Armando is lucky there were’nt guys on base when they got those hits and HR.

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup.....

…….2 runs in 5 innings in Balt….thats pretty good……Offense needs to sreup it up big time

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was listening to tigers on gameday radio yesterday

for an inning to hear keating and I heard a phone ringing and “welcome to pleasant springs target store” or something similar. like wtf?

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

NICE ARMANDO!!!!!!

…..GREAT JOB GETTIN OUT THAT JAM!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

After enough pitches

the Tigers are going to have this guy figured out. He’s at 101 now. Cabrera got himself out for out number one; these guys need to keep working the counts.

by msharjs on May 28, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where's Wieters?

Zaun is ancient!

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Wieters plays tomorrow

I guess the O’s think they can maximize attendance by starting him on a Friday night

by msharjs on May 28, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya, I know….I just don’t get it. Let’s call him up and then let him sit here for two days and think about it. I agree with you though, $$$ sell out tomorrow anyone?

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't laugh

I’m starting him in the fantasy league in his major league debut.

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on May 28, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

please no dp

please no dp
please no dp
please no dp

by pfuhrmeister on May 28, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on with the lumber, Tigers

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta tip my hat to Hernandez

Great first start, pitched well when there was pressure, didn’t cave.

by pfuhrmeister on May 28, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I am lazy....

how many pitches did they let him throw?

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

thx

That’s quite a few, no?

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

not really....

….starters throw between 100 – 120

by BennieBladesFan on May 28, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bases juiced....

for the lethal Razor Ramon

by rook34 on May 28, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we count on Ramon?

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Too close to let go.....

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry Armando

Your team has failed you.

by Kmann on May 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

F.

Now, let’s not let these guys get any add-on runs.

by rook34 on May 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Just rip a phone book in half…..(do they even print those anymore?)

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cold as ice!

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw c'mon.

It’s not Bob Gibson on the mound, fer chrissakes.

by NCDee on May 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

EPIC FAIL

And Armando is not due any apologies. If anyone should be apologizing for anything, it’s him.

by BigDaddyJC on May 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice line Mags....

Just run towards the light….

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I gotta take the trash out.

Nobody scores while I’m gone, okay?

by NCDee on May 28, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

In that replay, it didn't look like Huff actually tagged the bag.

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

INGE-credible!

Man, the Tigers needed that double play.

Nice turn by Polanco, too.

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody get Rod a Depends!

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

That will be material for him, for weeks to come.

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe this will warm up the bats

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Rod tell us how

after a team makes a great play in the field……

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I remember when Placido was in Philly ...

He was always very good about moving the runner in situations like these, without bunting. I guess it’s good he got the guy over, but I would have liked to have seen him try to punch one in the hole in right field.

by msharjs on May 28, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody listening to Mr. Tiger?

I can only do one or the other being in Indy on the laptop. So, I am watching. Just wondering what kind of gems he is offering up. Especially, being from Baltimore.

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Tigers threaten

meow

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Well hell I didn't mean us, too.

I forgot I had the recycling bin chock full.

by NCDee on May 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

ERGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!

"Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."

by Zappatista on May 28, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

look

he’s had a nice outing. 2 runs into the eighth, not gonna complain.

But 9 hits, 2 walks, does not “lights out” make.

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

four three two one

earth below us
drifting falling

by wepri31 on May 28, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I like shiny toy guns

but that commercial played so often is going to drive me bat **** crazy

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

it could be worse

the good luck joes could be singing it.

by wepri31 on May 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

four three

four three two-ooh one!

four three!

Four three two-ooh one!

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will gladly take a 2-1 loss (unless I'm the Blackhawks. Zing.)

If we can have the Armando that only gives up two runs per game for the rest of the year.

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on May 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting

I wonder how Laird noticed something was up.

“Uh, kid… that was one finger, not two.”

by Ian Casselberry on May 28, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

for f**k’s sake.

by wepri31 on May 28, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

That's enough for me

I’m going to do something more fun like clean out the litter box.

by pfuhrmeister on May 28, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

effing mora and scott. seriously, sleeping with the lights on tonight.

by wepri31 on May 28, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

somedays you're the windshield

somedays you’re the fly.

somedays, you’re luke scott against the tigers.

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Meh...

I don’t think we would have scored a run in the 9th no matter what…

It just wasn’t our game tonight.

by ZWC11 on May 28, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way...

I almost never join in on the conversation during games where Verlander or Galarraga start, but I figured I’d stop by. I know you’re gonna disagree with me, but I don’t think Galarraga was bad tonight. Let’s face it: He’s going to give up home runs. He gave up a bunch last year. As long as he limits them to solo shots, I don’t have that much of a problem with it. But he went seven innings and gave up three runs (last one should not have scored), and while I don’t think he’s all the way back yet, I think this was a step in the right direction. But one thing that’s been kind overlooked is that throughout his struggles, Galarraga has not gotten much run support (with the exception of his disastrous start against Oakland). That has continued tonight. And that is really, really frustrating.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 28, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree

Armando was fine tonight. He pitched well enough to win. The 1-11 with RISP is what killed us.

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry...

That should read “kind of overlooked.” Forgive me for the typo.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 28, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT

Cleveland had a 22-point lead over Orlando, it is now a 4 point game.

by explosivo2k2 on May 28, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

uh oh

david stern is in his secret communications suite trying to fix this problem right now!

Chauncey vs. Dwight Howard doesn’t have the same ring in the NBA finals as Kobe vs. LeBron!

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Question

Does anyone know of a (free) website where I can find estimated home run distances? I’m curious about the first Luke Scott homer.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 28, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I know of one

but I can’t recall its name now. play around with google, if they did a good job yu should be able to find it

by Kurt Mensching on May 28, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leyland giving his post-game interview

with his mouth full of food. Ugh!!

"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

by densogirl on May 28, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe he's a stress eater!

Like Jack Donaghy.

Or it’s his way of chasing the media away without lighting up a cigarette.

by Ian Casselberry on May 29, 2009 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

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