BYOBYB: Off-Day Open Thread
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 15, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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Okay, who needs an off-day? This is "BYOBYB," the off-day open thread where you can chat about anything you'd like: The Tigers, Major League Baseball, Detroit sports, movies, TV, food, Memorial Day travel plans, etc.
The Tigers are still a first-place team, but that three-game lead over Minnesota is looking pretty shaky, with the lineup not producing much offense and 2/5 of the starting rotation a gaping question mark. Obviously, there's plenty to talk about there. I would, however, like to pose another question that I think we need to answer as a community.
Rally Squirrel or no Rally Squirrel?
Is that furry varmint a curse upon our favorite baseball team or the embodiment of our hopes and dreams? (I also ask you to consider the thought and work that explosivo2k2 put into creating the Rally Squirrel photos and graphics.)
The rest of the afternoon belongs to you, BYB Bunch. Bring it.
P.S. Have you said hello in The BYB Introduce Yourself Open Thread yet?
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The three best things about today:
1. GREEK at 8
2. My dad’s birthday
3. The Tigers can’t lose!
by wepri31 on Jun 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do you people continue to shatter my dreams?!?!@
First “El Martillo” loses handily, and now this?
Pfft.
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ofiicial BYB nickname or no
I’m still on board with El Martillo
http://alwaysatiger.blogspot.com
by BigJP on Jun 15, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have resigned myself to calling him
Biggy. My favorite is El Caballo Grande; only because I thought of it. ;o)
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's turning out better than when I posted
It was skewing the other way earlier..
So yeah! Rally Squirrel it is!
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 15, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't vote against a cute furry critter.
"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 15, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memorial Day plans?
Like, a year in advance?
by NCDee on Jun 15, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch
I’m assuming he meant 4th of July and just flubbed it like Luis Castillo.
ABC baby, always be closing.
by ALWAYSBCLOSING on Jun 15, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blurgh
Yes, that was a flub. I cut-and-pasted from a previous BYOBYB Open Thread, and missed that. I am the Luis Castillo of blogging.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 15, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
throwback jerseys
the tigers old jerseys made me laugh yesterday – I definitely would consider buying one if only for the novelty value…anyone know if theyre selling them anywhere?
On a side note… USA 1 Defending World Cup Champions 0
c’mon Timmy Howard… keep the goose egg!!!
by hines57 on Jun 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brazil was GIVEN the game over Egypt today by the refs
I wanted the underdog :-(
by Tagne13 on Jun 15, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unreal shot
can’t believe the shot that kid just hit… on the field for not a minute and he knuckles one near post. Howard wasn’t really even out of position either.
by hines57 on Jun 15, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what's to become of Dontrelle?
And his massive contract?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So random, probable pitchers
I’m going to Tigers vs Astros the 27th. My calculations have Verlander pitching that day? Someone tell me I might be right???
by allikazoo on Jun 15, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how disappointing
stupid, cheap red card. Stupid by the US, cheap by the ref.
Timmy Howard played well at least.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 15, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that last goal made the US defense look silly
I felt bad for Demerit – he looked like he was about to throw up from exhaustion when he turned around after getting turned by Pirlo… I didn’t even realize they were playing with 10 men I caught the game on about 40 minutes in. They looked good until they got scored on.
by hines57 on Jun 15, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What really pissed me off was Donovon getting elbowed in the face without even a card handed out. Late tackle, red card. Well-timed elbow, no biggie. Open your fricken eyes, refs.
Quite the contrast in styles. Everything Italy did with the ball was beautiful when all the US could do was try to ram it home. Although Josie Altidore had some pretty fancy footwork going while it was still 11 vs 11. The US was on its heels the first 15 or so minutes of the second half and on its ass the rest of the game and it was just ugly.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 15, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just dont have any real finishing threat. Dempsey and Donovan are as close as they get to offensive weapons, and those guys really seem so struggle when they are forced to carry the offensive load like that. Altidore won a free kick off a ball in the air about 28 yards out, near the left edge of the box looking at the goal. Donovan stood over it, and Buffon set only one defender off his near post in a wall. Granted he is arguably the best keeper on the planet, but he gave Donovan zero respect. That allows two or three more defenders to mark runners for a ball sent across the box, which kills their only option because Donovan just doesn’t have the ability to finish the free kick himself.
I like seeing them play hard though – they definitely wanted it today. Feilhaber and Bradley need to control the ball better in the middle and cut down the turnovers if they are really going to compete come next summer.
by hines57 on Jun 15, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I concur
It’s been the US’s problem so consistently. No finishing ability. If it’s not a set piece, it’s not going in. Limit the corners, the free kicks, and obviously, the penalty kicks, and you’re probably going to beat them. Frustrating.
Especially frustrating when the kid from New Jersey plays so well for Italy.
Que sera, sera
by MackAveKurt on Jun 15, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kurt,
You know much more about these things than I can even pretend to know, so I will ask you… Is it possible for the Tigers just release him from his contractual obligations or will they be responsible for the entire $ amount owed in his contract? I ask this because I just don’t see him as improving to ever be much more than a minor league player.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I may,
I know the question was aimed at Kurt, but… The Tigers would be fully responsible for his entire contract. If he were released and then signed by another team, the Tigers would not have to pay the amount that he signed for with the new club (usually the league minimum), but would still owe the remainder of the deal.
http://alwaysatiger.blogspot.com
by BigJP on Jun 15, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, BigJP
I appreciate the answer. I know very little about contracts and things. But I know Dontrelle sucks. That’s the reason I ask. I am sure if all of us see this, then surely the Tigers Brass see it too. For the life of me I can’t understand why they keep sticking him out there. It’s almost like they think “OK, today’s the day it’s going to click.” It’s really sad because he’s so young. I am sure this is taking a toll on Dontrelle mentally too. It’s very hard to admit to other people you have any form of mental illness, but to go public “wow”. I work in mental health so I see things like this all of the time and I feel for him. But maybe instead of being let down time after time when he hits the mound, he should think about doing something else career-wise . Being humiliated does not help with his recovery. Poor kid and Poor Tigers…
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
P.S.
I believe the average IQ level of the commenters here on BYB has to be off the charts. The level of education is both astounding and intimidating. So many degrees!
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 15, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except for me...
High school.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
at least we sound smart….
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
smart and well-educated
are not always the same thing.
"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 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true
Most everyone I work with has a Masters Level or higher. However some of them lack common sense… And there are others of whom I am in awe.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 15, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offensive help
There has been some names thown about the blogosphere (N. Johnson, Hawpe, Huff, etc.) but I would like to get some thoughts about maybe trying to add Eric Hinske? He has good power, can play 1B, 3B, LF and RF, is a decent defender and shouldn’t cost a ton to go get. I would think this is the type of player the Tigers should be eyeing.
http://alwaysatiger.blogspot.com
by BigJP on Jun 15, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought for next season...
Since I’m crushing my opponents right now (1st place in 3/4 leagues) I thought that maybe next year we should start our own fantasy baseball league. Some of you seem to know quite a bit so I think it would be good competiton. Who knows, maybe you might even be lucky enough to beat me.
by Tagne13 on Jun 15, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I was away for a week...trying to catch up
Bonderman got hurt again, Willis still cant throw strikes, offense still inconsistent, but still in 1st? Did i miss anything?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
by rock n rye on Jun 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some guy named 'Dapper' Don Kelly got called up
by Tagne13 on Jun 15, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats a "don kelly"?
jeez I knew they had the throwback unis yesterday, did they really need the guy with the throwback name?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
by rock n rye on Jun 15, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Don Kelly
is another player that can play OF but supposedly can play in the infield as well. He’s 6’4" though.
by Tagne13 on Jun 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those of you who know these things
How would you compare Dusty Ryan’s arm to Sardinha’s? Dane sure isn’t getting it done at the plate, but I think he’s made some pretty decent defensive plays. Ryan’s got a pretty decent .257 average, but I have no clue what his defensive skilz are like.
by NCDee on Jun 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heard the WhiteSux are thinking about letting go of some pieces
such as Jermaine Dye. I would rather hit with him than against him, and this could be our chance. He has a great deal of power and can throw well too. He is a right-fielder, but who would be interested?
by Kmann on Jun 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chances of them sending him to a team in their division:
slim-to-none
by Tagne13 on Jun 15, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT The Cubs just fired their hitting coach
but you know that’s never gonna happen in Detroit. If Lloyd can turn around Inge…..what the heck is going on with the other guys!
"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 15, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone watching the Brewers-Indians game? Very entertaining.
by StringTheory on Jun 15, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just checked fantasy
Prince Fielder has a home run and 6 RBI’s for me in a 14-12 game. Nice!
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 15, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got home, and turned on the TV it was 12-7, and I groaned…since I’ve been in Wisconsin 6 years, the brew crew are my NL team….plus with the Prince-Cecil Fielder connection, the kid’s always been someone I keep an eye out for….
That was a sweet comeback for the Brewers, but I couldn’t figure out what he Indians were doing bringing out a guy who lefties hit .382 against (according to the espn broadcasters) to face Prince Fielder…how exactly does that make sense?
by ahtrap on Jun 16, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Future Poll Question?
Where will Dontrelle be employed come September?
Always a Tiger, baby!
He’s going to pull a Sheffield and be pitchin’ strikes for another team.
Rubbin’ elbows with the Mudhens.
Unemployed.
by peazgrl on Jun 15, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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