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Game 62: Tigers at Pirates

Detroit Tigers at Pittsburgh Pirates, Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


  Armando Galarraga (3-6, 5.19) vs.   Zach Duke (6-4, 3.07), 7:05 p.m. EST

One Detroit team beat a team from Pittsburgh last night, and now the Tigers are the only game in town for the next couple of months.  If you didn't know, you currently have a first-place baseball club, Detroit!  Hopefully, they continue to play well now that they'll be getting the full attention of the Detroit sports fanbase and media.

Zach Duke has been the Pirates' best starting pitcher, leading the team in wins and ERA.  He's also among the staff leaders in strikeouts and WHIP.  However, after three outstanding starts in which he pitched at least seven innings, giving up two or fewer runs, Duke was rocked in his last appearance.  The Braves tagged him for six runs and 11 hits in six innings, slugging three home runs in the process.  (He'd only given up four for the season, coming into the game.)  At PNC Park this year, Duke has a 4-2 record in six starts with a 2.66 ERA. 

Armando Galarraga is winless in his past eight starts, as he still tries to regain a feel for the slider and sinker that he used so successfully last season.  But he's shown improvement over his last three appearances.  (And he probably would've gotten a win on Monday if Joel Zumaya hadn't given up a game-tying homer, then vultured the win for himself.)  As it stands right now, Galarraga probably doesn't have to worry about his spot in the Tigers' starting rotation, due to Jeremy Bonderman's stalled recovery.  But it's nice to know he's going out there every fifth day based on merit, as well.

I don't know if I'll be back in time to post the lineups before the first pitch, but is it too much to ask for Don Kelly not to be batting third tonight?  I'm going to assume Marcus Thames will be in the lineup, with the left-handed Duke pitching against the Tigers.

UPDATE: Here are tonight's starting lineups:



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Tuning in from work for another Tigers Win. I will let yall have a few predictions. Thames will hit a Home Run Today. Gallaraga will battle hard, holding Pittsburgh scoreless through five.

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Galarraga will give up homer in second

But then make it to 6th before being pulled with 2 on. And then we win.

And based on our pitcher’s skills at the plate recently, how about Armando hits a Grand Slam in the 5th?

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

LMAO Kmann

That’s not a prediction for Galarraga….that’s what usually happens! Minus the Grand slam of course!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're right

if any GS will be hit by one of our pitchers, it will be tomorrow from the D-train. He was a beast at the plate!

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey

sometimes Galarraga gives up the HR in the first, so it’s a bit differnet

by Kurt Mensching on Jun 13, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here is the only prediction that can be made.

I will drink at least 10 IPA’s during tonights game. That is the only for certain……

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 - 6 hitters

thames, cabrera, ordonez and inge…….that should be feared!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Thames in the 3rd slot?

Interesting, I like it. Looks more like a Death Row. Homer, Homer, (groundout to second), Homer.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

new strategy for Leyland

Anyone not named Cabrera, Ordonez or Thames should probably try to steal second. So what if he’s gunned down, he’d be out in a GIDP anyway

by Kurt Mensching on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

geeez

i got the dp from Kmann 2 minutes before mlb realized it happened :(

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Country Strong!!!

"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 Jun 13, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

O well

Since i already predicted the Thames Homer…..I can see the future on that one!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Ian?????

I should get comment of the nite….or at least prediction?!?

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh, COTN is based on hilarity and what the people responded to most

I think. You were accurate, but it wasn’t all that entertaining a comment.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

No offense.

Fantastic prediction, of course.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

lmao @ Kmann

Hell….after reading that…now i think u just won it…its accurate and entertaining. Geez :)

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm, naw, has nothing to do with the game

For example, my comment the other night “Oh JV, Do Me” was both sexual and influential. Thereby making it the COTN (I guess). Sexual and influential. Keep that in mind.

But the best COTN’s are ones that people didn’t try for. Raw emotion is the best.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

LoL

I think Galaraga scoreless through 5…will really make me the genius….then u can give it to me for sure! :0

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to bring up a sore subject....

but I need you hockey fans to explain this to me. We were watching the end of the game and the celebration. I thought is was pretty cool that the Red Wing fans were giving them a good reaction….BUT where the booing Betman just because they hate him? Am I missing something (I am sure…)?

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

We were talking about that.....

But, I have to give it to Detroit. They gave the Pens a lot of respect. It was nice to see.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

There’s really nothing you can fault the Pens for. They took advantage of the opportunities given them and won it.

But Bettman is a moron even without conspiracies

by Kurt Mensching on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn’t realize they were booing Bettman, at first. I thought they were booing the Pens.

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bettman

has been booed at every Cup ceremony since I can remember. There are good reasons for this.

by Tagne13 on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

many, many, very good reasons

He is widely hated.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone see him

on CBC between periods arguing with Ron Maclean as to why the Phoenix Coyotes shouldn’t move to Hamilton, ON?

It was disgusting.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

no

But he’s done that before. He insisted and insisted and insisted that they weren’t on life support, and the league wasn’t in control – then they file for bankruptcy and he says the owner couldn’t do that because the NHL has been giving them money since February.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Victory Beard

(followed by Victory horns)

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!

No homers off Gallyraja in first inning!

Celebrate!

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Not a bad start

usually my confidence in Raga grows as the game goes on, so have to feel pleased with this start

by Kurt Mensching on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

A little too soon?

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Second inning.....not the first tonight!

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you

For my next prediction, maybe he won’t go scoreless after that first homer.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

If i was smart….I would have put Thames on the mound…and Galaraga bat third!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmm

I’m very confused. I just called directv and they had no answers for me… suprise, suprise

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

cancell that....

Im doing Gameday from work…not extra innings! did u try the pittsburgh broadcast? I think there showing both today.

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, I've tried both

no luck whatsoever. I can still watch the tiny version on the game mix channel. which is kind of nice cause I can see all the games at once, but very annoying, cause its tiny.

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

On your TV or computer?

I have it on my laptop, no problemo.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't realize Pittsburgh would have the PARADE so soon....

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

you know who’s not a nostradamus?

This guy.
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by Kurt Mensching on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Sup yall

I’ve got a glass full of ice with a little rye whiskey, a brat hot off the grill, the new Dirty Projectors on the Victrola, and the game on mute in front of me.

A fair evening indeed.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

is Galarraga showing any emotion?

or is is that same dumb look that he always gives….like why me? that pitch worked so well in Lil League!?!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody catch that Bonderman

is now on the “Until September or later” DL?

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

As Hawk would say,

He Done.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, forgot the link, it’s Beck’sblog:

http://beck.mlblogs.com/

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way!

At least one of our posters claimed he looked awesome! How can you argue with THAT????

by Tagne13 on Jun 13, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

what a bummer.

Shoulders are so tricky. :(

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought the start time was 7:30!

I assume from comments than Thames hit a homer for Detroit?

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

yes sir

right after a double play…for a 1-0 score

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks!

There would have to be a gidp – it’s becoming a Tigers tradition.

(not that it matters, but it’s ma’am) :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

o it matters

and your’e welcome maam :)

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

OUCH

Looks like Armando is off to a bad start, eh?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahaha

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

he makes up for it with a grand slam!

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I cant see

But I sure hope Leyland is headed to the mound!?!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Mando came to him.

McCutchen was thrown out at home. End-o-inning.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

TIGERSFAN40

Do you get any kind of play by play?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was horrible.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

He is no Porcello, that’s for sure.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and thanks for the Red Wings talk after the game last night. It was cathartic – and some of the blogs I’ve read would have brought out the banhammer for anyone who DARED to go off topic, so you guys were really cool about it. :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm already predicting

Wings-Pens next year for the Cup.

Along with everyone else. I’m a maverick.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll go Wings - Capitals

Because seeing Ovechkin spaz out in the finals would be hilarious. He’s like a hyperactive caveman.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's the chances?

that the next time u see that met infielder catch a fly ball…he’ll be using two hands…like the teach you in lil league!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

and he still drops it!

Because that’s how the Mets roll.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

bases loaded

this is getting interesting

by NCDee on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Fail

I assumed Maggs was 3rd

by explosivo2k2 on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was still giving you

about 97%

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thames, and the chances are GOOD.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thames should have saved that dinger for this inning....

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

sac fly and RBI not horrible

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

it would be funny

If it wasn’t oh so true.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I want to know

how he is this far from being ready, after being so close to being ready with Toledo.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

A very good question

Our pitching staff is so odd. Front half is the best, last half is the worst.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

OHHHHH Damn

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh Miggy

Needed a little breeze

by NCDee on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

close

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

be good

or be careful…

or at least name the mistake after me. :D

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

IPA #4 in the books.

A delicious 90 minute. #5 will be an Alpha King, thank you.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

No, but I will look into it!

Thanks

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

From up by Traverse...

Certainly the heftiest IPA I’ve had from Michigan…

And yet, I’ll take the crispiness of a nice Centennial-heavy Bell’s Two-Hearted every time for some reason.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have some Founders and Arcadia in the fridge too. Love some THA. Have you had an Alpha King? They be my fave.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've heard of them...

unfortunately my geographic location is not conducive to drinking all the beers I would like…that’s why I brew my own. haha.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

They were giving predictions at the start of the thread. The only thing that I predicted was I would finish off 10 IPA’s during the game.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know how many of you are seeing them

But Stuart Johnson and his team of social security attorneys have a super commercial.

“I applied.. then I got denied”

by explosivo2k2 on Jun 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

That one dude

sounds like Marvin the Martian

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOT ...

as long as I have your space modulator!

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm closing my eyes and covering my ears for the next 15 minutes

at which point I will open my eyes and promptly throw up.

This is my game plan and I’m sticking to it.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

hope the throwing up isn’t required …

You could get dehydrated!

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK

Pitching change LMAO …. Nate, like he’s any better?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t recall anyone predicting a pitching change this early.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Did Galarraga think he might be staying in the game?

It’s like he thought he might have a chance until Leyland held his hand out for the ball.

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Can

Nate hit?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’d better stay in long enough to find out.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

This phony on the Bernstein commercial

is like in Wayne’s World II where Wayne calls in a better actor and Charlton Heston comes out.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Bill Bonds

Has one of the hottest toupees in all of show business

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

the irony of him doing a lawyer commercial

makes me laugh every time.

I notice they don’t use his name in it

by Kurt Mensching on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha

I just looked him up….that guy is a former Detroit newsman?

I didn’t know they sold hairpieces that shitty in the metro area.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

You need to search "Bill Bonds" on youtube

Guy had major meltdowns..Also had major alcohol problem, too

by NCDee on Jun 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

He got it at

The Eastern Wig & Hair Company on Woodward

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pitching Change

leyland should of just walked about halfway to the mound…and then stopped and just motioned his ass off the mound with his finger!

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

gidp

nice

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey.. Maybe Nate and Armando swap?

Nate back to the rotation, Armando to the pen to get 8% of the pitching work?

by explosivo2k2 on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Nate should show up tomorrow with a carton of Reds for the skip.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nate Robertson

One who looks like the biggest decision he had in life was…nascar or pitching for the Tigers.

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOOO

Nobody in Kansas would respect his horned-rims. He’s a Wichita hipster.

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mags = Double Machine (lately)

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Did everyone see that!?

Maggs got a hit! Pigs are flying!

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW Nate is

1-18 life time for a .059 average

1 career RBI, 9 K’s

by explosivo2k2 on Jun 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

LMAO

better than Armando

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe he’s gotten tips from Porcello

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Since everyone is making predictions

If the Tigers don’t come back in this game, Leyland will be talking with mouth full of food to the media tonight, pretending he’s crushing Galarraga’s head with each chew.

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Ian

I predict Maggs gets left on base

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do I get

A prize?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

you don't rank media interviews?

I thought you were important. :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd say that's a fair bet

He will be “disappointed” and “confused”.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Possum.

Thanks Rod and Mario…..I was doing fine without hearing his name…..

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

its all good

lately we usually find a way to overcome Galarraga. I still predict a win tonite.

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Everett homer?

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

That

would be nice

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I forgot Nate bats righty.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok

Gotta jet baseball fans. Later.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 13, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Be good

People with the plans. I’m almost envious. (Except I’m tuckered out.)

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its Ok Ian

After this Galarraga debacle…u wont be able to sleep tonight anyway….might as well grab a fat chick and head to Woodward Ave. Ill take care of the post game misery for you! :)

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Come back from walking the dog

to this 4-1.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

no, 4-2. Yikes.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

#6 another Alpha King.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too. But it's in my fridge.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

nobody else leave

last time somebody left…..they came back to a 4 -1 score.

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
  1. maybe sooner, rather than later….

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

7

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

no

the way he’s pitching, he’d spill it on your lap.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, that's him!

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice audition Nate

Don’t call us though, we’ll call you!

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Once again

His salary is the ONLY reason his position is such…

by SkylineSeats on Jun 13, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's just awful. Once in a blue moon he throws a good pitch.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

We get The Patheticons tonight.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

RABURN!

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

I step away for a minute, come back, and realize Directv is doing me a favor by not letting me watch this game

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 13, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Have A Good Evening Gang

Yall be kewl….its been real, and its been fun. Cant say real fun…and yall know why. If yall hit the streets tonight…be safe in the Big D.

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 13, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Be good

Something the Tigers are not at the moment.

by Kmann on Jun 13, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stay safe!

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Big Mig

Has really become a pretty damn good first baseman.

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Seems to always be in the right place at the right time!

Quick reflexes, except when he’s running.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

he has

I’m impressed. He’s worked very hard at it.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

With Anderson going in for Thames

is Leyland simply throwing in the towel? Seems like when we’re down 5 runs we would want to keep the better hitter in.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

small ball, maybe?

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

they were much better at that

earlier in the season. although we did have a couple nice bunts last night.

by NCDee on Jun 13, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Atleast

were keeping them scoreless in the odd numbered innings. Hopefully we won’t give another 4 in the sixth.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

heh.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

#7 Brooklyn IPA

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

No time is too short...

… for Nate Robertson to prove his worthlessness.

by BigDaddyJC on Jun 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Give it one more inning and it might be over, though.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Et tu, Perry?

Been a long time since I studied Latin. Probably misspelled, but you get my point.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Does Rod realize Perry didn't quite go to the minors?

“That’s why they sent him to the minors, to work on his slider.”

Where, on a bus?

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Didn't stay there long enough.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

They should give Rod a drug test....

his mental state must be evaluated. Rule nothing out!

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

by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Your Tiger star of the night ...

Ryan Perry! Who only gave up one run in an even numbered inning.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Improvement!

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Duke

With a name like that, a nickname is both impossible and irrelevant.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Clearly, Pittsburgh is ticked off at being outscored by a rookie pitcher last night.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

or perhaps the Pirates feel over shadowed

by the Pens. It most be tough being the only team in town without a championship.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

If only they drafted Sidney Crosby …

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait ...

Never? I thought the Pirates used to be good – a long time ago, but I thought they won something.

Nothing?

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well… in this decade, I guess.

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

They did

but presently they are 16 years removed from being even .500. And it’s got be worse when the other 2 teams in town are reigning champs.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

got it

Fans have short attention spans sometimes.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

no worries

I only know that because I have no life … which is also why I am still following this game.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jun 13, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have a life!

I’m just exhausted because I had the brilliant idea to take my four-year old nephew out to the park to run up and down hills and roll in the grass – and then get Slurpees.

Where does all that energy go? I could use some now. :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

but it was worth it

He told me he had a fun day.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Galaraga....

….gave up 8 hits in 2 innings???

by BennieBladesFan on Jun 13, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

If you scroll up the comments

there’s a picture that says it all.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure would like to see Maggs start blasting some hits.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

now is the time

for Everett’s homer.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

or maybe not.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fredie Sanchez.....

……is a excellent baseball player…..Like him

by BennieBladesFan on Jun 13, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

The Leyland eating prediction was dead on, whoever made it.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Ian!!

"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 Jun 13, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

We need another starter!

Armando doesn’t seem to be able to turn the page. Maybe he can’t.

"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 Jun 13, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Robertson?

Hahahahahahahaha!

(Cruel, but maybe true.)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on Jun 13, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Way!!!!

I hope your wrong there…..They both were throwing BP tonight……Id stil rather have Galaraga then Nate out there

by BennieBladesFan on Jun 13, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

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