Game 74: Tigers at Astros
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 6:50 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros, Jun 27, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
Alfredo Figaro (1-0, 3.60) vs. 
Felipe Paulino (1-4, 6.18), 7:05 p.m. EST
Last night's loss ended the Tigers' seven-game winning streak. Can they hop back on the win train tonight? Or is this the beginning of a different kind of streak?
For the Astros, Felipe Paulino is making his first start after recovering from a strained groin that put him on the 15-day DL. He's winless in all eight of his starts this season, with his other three appearances coming in relief.
Alfredo Figaro makes his second start for the Tigers since being called up from Triple-A Toledo Double-A Erie. He's pitching tonight after switching places with Justin Verlander in the rotation to space out the starting rotation more evenly between veterans and rookies.
In his first start, last Saturday against the Brewers, Figaro allowed two runs and eight hits in five innings, adding seven strikeouts. Leaving the ball up in the strike zone got him into a little bit of trouble at Comerica Park. If he does the same tonight, Minute Maid Park's smaller dimensions could punish him.
Magglio Ordonez is out of the lineup tonight, with Don Kelly taking over for him in right field and batting fifth. Ramon Santiago gets the start at shortstop.
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Starting Lineups
TIGERS
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Marcus Thames LF
5. Don Kelly RF
6. Brandon Inge 3B
7. Gerald Laird C
8. Ramon Santiago SS
9. Alfredo Figaro P
ASTROS
1. Michael Bourn CF
2. Jeff Keppinger 3B
3. Miguel Tejada SS
4. Carlos Lee LF
5. Lance Berkman 1B
6. Hunter Pence RF
7. Kazuo Matsui 2B
8. Humberto Quintero C
9. Felipe Paulino P
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to nitpick,
but Figaro was called up from AA Erie, not Toledo.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got home last night during the top of the 8th
blame me. It will make you feel better.
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It won’t. You didn’t walk anybody, to my knowledge anyways!
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jun 27, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been watching the Chicago game.
Quite entertaining, especially with the Sox losing.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seeing as there was no Morning Prowl
I figure I’d let you know that the Tigers are the main baseball feature on Yahoo! Sports today. They’re G-r-r-r-eat! http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb;_ylt=AnG1IajhKd0XIkn0fEUWRmg5nYcB
I love it when we get coverage. It makes me so proud to be a fan.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, a baseball story about Detroit
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
a nice uplifting story about the Detroit boys
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just demolished some mexican carry out myself!
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What'd ya have
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some rice, beans, chicken, tortillas
…I’m pretty sure everything on the menu is the same thing
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly...
tonight, I happened to have the #19
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had Mexican for lunch!
Huevos con chorizo! Muy bueno.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is my favorite
I get thechorizo made fresh at a little meat market in my neighborhood called E&L
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eggs and sausage for lunch?
thank god I’m not watching the game with you in your room
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the night is young my friend
the night is young
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yum
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teehee
I made my own tonight…chili-lime marinated flank steak, mexican rice, roasted chilies, and salsa verde & tortillas
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow... that sounds impressive
and good!
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you cater the party suite?
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, sounds like a lot of work
but I am pretty good…I made a vietnamese dish yesterday
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What dish?
I dig the Vietnamese food.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pho...it's a soup
the noodles weren’t done well enough though
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you like Arabic food?
If you do you should go to Exotic Bakeries on Plymouth Rd….the few months I lived there I would get food there because it was only like a half mile from where I was staying
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
G-$ is having a rough series
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to see G$ get hurt
but thankful Dusty Ryan is the guy coming in to replace him
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sure beats
the heck outta Dane
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whatchu tryna say
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
missed the game last night
anyone have a video of Cabrera’s home run? I heard he hit it to Mars.
by handsomerob1 on Jun 27, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you can see it at
Tigers.com
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
these astros know how to work the counts
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YIKES
21 pitches in the first
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I like it
makes him seem like he’s got some serious balls ya know?
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soudns more like a hockey nickname
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, it could work
Or, considering a ton of Tigers nicknames end in “y”, we could go with Figgy.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Tigers' scouts have an easy job..
Dombrowski sends out his weekly memo to the scouting department…
TO: Scouting Department
FROM: Mr. Dombrowski
RE: Scouting pitchers 101
All,
From here on out, we’re only giving consideration to guys who throw it between 96 and 103 miles per hour. Bonus points if they’re over 6’4.
Oh and, no more comments about my Cosby sweaters, it’s getting old.
Regards,
Dave
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whew
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forget Minute Maid Park
IRON CHEF AMERICA IS BAAAAACK TOMORROW
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw that, bring back the original recipe Iron Chef!
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, Kmann san
I enjoyed the hokey Japaneseness of it all.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
but ICA is the best we have nowadays
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked how they all had different colored shiny outfits and hats
It was like, collect them all, or something.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
I only remember there being like 4 of them
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they had the first original guys
and then they left and were replaced by the 4 you know and love.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always liked the red guy
and the italian chef was always the least on TV, poor guy.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Italian guy didn't make any damn sense
it went against all convention
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO what is the actual reason
Laird left the game.
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotcha
I thought maybe it was residual pain from last night….
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I have residual pain from that. Ouch.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what an exciting night of baseball for me
Yankees vs. Mets… god damnit I hate the fact that ALL of the stations that only play a select few games decide to pick from:
Yankees
Red Sox
Mets
Cubs
Cardinals
On a regular basis.. I don’t want to see the f-ing Cardinals and I for sure am tired of watching every single Red Sox v. Yankee game.
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, i've seen the Cubs 5 games in a row!
starting to get confused which team I root for
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for real..
as if the Mets are freaking relevant anymore
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My son seems to think
Laird is a whimp for leaving the game
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your son is wrong
Back spasms are not fun. Nor getting balled in the … balls.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No offense to your son of course
I’m sure he’s a great kid.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a pain in the ass
but thanks anyway
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s what i said… could lead to something worse. Rather see Laird out for a game or two than 6 to 8 weeks
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mostly cause that would mean pineapple in the old english d again...
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pineapple backed by Dusty
Sounds like a winning combo!
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
for the other team
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no need
for corrections I knew exactly where you meant
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a freakin
Pickoff……………lmao
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Bourn is fast
Not sure I’ve ever seen someone come that close to beating out a rundown.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me either...
usually its just trying to cause a throwing error… he was literally trying to BEAT that one out. pretty impressive
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 27, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very impressive
Cool tag by Inge though
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAMONNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!
caliente
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
American League Pitchers Batting
is just amusing
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
amusing…
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramon Santiago.
2003-2008: 6 HR 762 AB
2009: 6 HR 115 AB
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he should share some with Maggs……
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Josh Anderson or Don Kelly
Jim Leyland loves skinny scrappy guys..
Inge
Kelly
Raburn
Santiago
Anderson
Everett
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see the Sox
came back and beat the Cubbies
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hi folks
longtime reader, first-time poster. i hope to join in sometimes. GO TIGERS!
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome aboard
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello Mr. Sunshine :o)
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait a minute
c’mon..
oh and mrsunshine? when RudeMood says the sky is falling, that means the Tigers are losing 1-0 in the 1st inning…
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant because you’re entertaining.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just be sure to look away when Perry is in
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Perry in the minors...
I’ve turned my attention back to my former love interest Joel Zumaya
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's quite a hard-throwing love triangle you've constructed
impressive
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather see perry than rodney in a non-save situation ANY DAY
also, robertson has scared the heck out of me for the last two years
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we haven't cut rodney yet?
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear they're waiting
till he’s 17/17
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
So Figaro did a pretty good job his last outing but it appears not so much today
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you're right...
we should stick Willis back out there
by Tagne13 on Jun 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAWD
no
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
har har har
but seriously. oh crud….
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not...enough...periods
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willis.... could be.... the closer....
kinda …. like…. Mitch Williams…
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmaooo
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How was that rundown scored?
Via Mr. Beck:
Inge’s diving tag on Michael Bourn’s backside completes the 9-3-6-4-3-6-5 putout. Matsui had long since score
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's
available in the bullpen tonight?
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Jun 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the right side, leading didn't pay off yesterday, right?
so let’s give this trailing thing a try
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter Pence
looks like he could be related to Clete, you know the eyes and all. Either him or Pelosi
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone
I see all I missed was some swearing
by VegasTigers on Jun 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey guys
the Astros have more runs than us… let’s just pack it in tonight and hope not to get down 1-0 tomorrow huh?
I mean, it’s awfully hot in Texas this time of year right?
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
game over....barring something unexpected...
by RudeMood19 on Jun 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I mean, with 4-0 lead and our ace on the mound, it’s in the bag right?
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was afraid of this
too green.
"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 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need another pitcher
"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 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if they are going to hand us our behinds
could they at least put them on a plate?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does jimmy wait
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the crap?
game started at 7 today?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
by rock n rye on Jun 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Epic facepalm
might as well throw nasty nate out there. he might get somebody out
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the second best matsui just went gonzo?
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is sour grapes
But how many parks is that fly ball by Matsui out in?
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually
RF in MMP is only four feet shorter than in Comerica.
Your friendly neighborhood Dreamshake mod.
by Only_A_Lad on Jun 27, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yipes
i might just go back to playing Tiger Woods
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
by rock n rye on Jun 27, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn straight!
"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 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, this is what happens when the Tigers
get national publicity. ie Yahoo Sports.
"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 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off Topic Alert
why did it take Michael Jackson passing away, for MTV and VH1 to actually play music videos?
I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet
by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Noes Indeed
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by YakAttack on Jun 27, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Polanco took off the breathe-right strip.
He’s cashed in.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Live feed to Nate Robertson getting loose in the pen
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That has just the right feel of ‘Blair Witch Project’ to it.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 27, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can the Astros beat us? They suck
It’s like Pitts all over again
by VegasTigers on Jun 27, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s the second time Inge swung at a pitch bouncing off the plate.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow inge
i haven’t seen him swing at junk that bad in awhile. it’s like he’s giving way his at-bats.
also, what the deuce with that aflac commercial with the talking pigs?
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but i honestly say that…as well as ‘what the cheese’
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg Figaro still in?
RudeMood and MackAveKurt gonna have a heart attack
by Boney on Jun 27, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the deuce?
how did I get involved?
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No need to waste the bullpen when we’re this far behind.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evening guys (and gals)
Did Rod Allen actually say the Tigers have walked 115 MORE batters than any other team this month? I knew the walks were up, but that’s ridiculous.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
115 this month as a team. That's not relative to any other team. It's just our monthly total.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah...
That’s not good, but it’s better than what I took it as :-p
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD
I just got done mowing the lawn, it was 2-1 Astros. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED???
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hits, hits, and more hits
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking grand slam
at least that would have been quick as opposed to the long, dull pain of 5 runs from hits.
by Kmann on Jun 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be
Figaro is really Willis’ cousin???
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah...
He doesn’t walk THAT many
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can no longer take this
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
when I got the Maggs – Grandy ball (when they were playing catch between innings, I too, smelled the ball. lmao
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, mr paulino
another in a line of high ERA / recently off the DL pitchers making the Tigers look silly.
At first you could think it was some sort of coincidence, but this pattern is really starting to make wonder if it’s not.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Every time that happens...
I always think of Anthony Reyes in the World Series. Fitting.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing.
What’s the list now? I’ve got:
Matsusaka
Contreras
Santana
And that other LA guy.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, I got more Angels too.
Matt Palmer came in with like a 7 ERA in triple-A and did well
Ervin Santana came off the DL and carved them up, his best game of the season.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but...
Matt Palmer pitched well against everyone until his last start, so make of that what you will.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Herandez made his major league debut
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lackey?
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lackey would have no-hit us coming off the DL.
Fortunately it wasn’t against us.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the same time, though...
We’ve beaten Sabathia, Gallardo, Cliff Lee (twice), Bedard, and Ted Lilly. Go figure.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's the weird part
i’d rather see them face a good pitcher than a bad one!
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what's your take on Russ Ortiz?
Good or bad?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
missed this earlier. Mediocre I guess. His ERA looks too good for his WHIP.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I should be worried, then?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw a dart, could go either way!
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that Minute Maid Park is air conditioned...
…but is it still really humid in there? A bunch of the guys look like they’re dripping in sweat, both last night and tonight.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow just got home and saw the lineup, nice of OMR to trot out the JV squad tonight
by HavocRox on Jun 27, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JV squad?
So he went with Santiago against a right handed pitcher. Nothing wrong with that. He went with Kelly instead of a guy who hit three ground balls and stranded 7 runners yesterday. And Laird had back spasms.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
Santiago is the only one who’s done ANYTHING
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly is
definitely doing a better job than the other guy did out there last night
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK C'mon Polly
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss the old Granderson.
I’d gladly trade 10 HR for more XBH and a higher AVG/OBP.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That Bourne rundown...
Anyone else got the Benny Hill music running through their heads when they watch that?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will now
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said circus music earlier, but I had that exact song in my head.
I just didn’t know what Benny Hill was.
by StringTheory on Jun 27, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me either
"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 27, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 25, so it's technically long before my time...
I have no idea where I picked up on it
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
reruns?
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm 22
but i know the benny hill theme. recently it was used in the movie “V for Vendetta” and that’s what got a lot of people hearing it.
by mrsunshine on Jun 27, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benny Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy
a few innings late and a $1.00 short
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YUP!
Only had to hear the fist 5 seconds.
"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 27, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
put an “r” in that fist!
"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 27, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty Ryan
looks as though he’s missed a few meals
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyway
we can get a do over? Starting at the first inning?
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fans sound like their having a blast!
Probably the wave gone crazy.
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by densogirl on Jun 27, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make that a they're
Can’t spell tonight. The Tigers got me upset. Time for wine.
"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 27, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems that way!
Jim just left him out there. He looks like he has potential,
"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 27, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Was Figaro taken over by someone who can’t pitch for the third inning? Cuz outside of that he’s been okay.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I understand commercials don't make sense
But did you ever pay attention to that all star commercial?
Ryan Howard is holding Derek Jeter on first. The St Louis arch passes over and swipes them up. The fans look up. The Yankees pitcher looks up as he takes the throw from the catcher as the arch floats away.
Uhmmm… Which team was in the field again?
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else kinda weirded out by the giant hand and the arch magnet?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna go to Minute Made Park
for the food alone
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who's noticed this?
It seems that any game in which the Tigers lose and leave a bunch of guys on base inevitably gets followed up by a game in which they get totally dominated by the opposing pitcher.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...
I’ve never been real crazy about Freddy Dolsi.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can’t possibly be any worse than Nate.
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, he's definitely better than Nate
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He IS more effective than Nate...
…but for some reason, he scares the hell out of me every time he comes in to pitch.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda
like watching Fernando
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Fernando is tall and somewhat imposing...
Dolsi is tiny and looks like he’s twelve years old.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, like the starter
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol...
My first thought when I saw Figaro last week actually was “He looks like Freddy Dolsi.”
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Leyland punishing the kid?
Pitch count of 110?
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RALLY???
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we lost last night
she is no longer effective
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but she is still distracting, no?
by MackAveKurt on Jun 27, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe for you
guys, she just doesn’t do it for me, but if you wish-post her.
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how are the women around here supposed to get distracted?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dolsi just blew his nose on the ground.
"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 27, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS ONE IS FOR THE FELLAS
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pantyhose and heels
How charming.
"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 27, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not good enough... OK FINE -- HERE"S ANOTHER
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey...
3 is certainly better than 7
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
that’s one way of looking at it, I guess. Last night 22 walks total. 11 for us and 11 for them
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Since when did Kelly move over to third base?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
The Astros have a 12 year old in their bullpen, too!
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAO I was just thinking the same thing.
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rod
just said he looks 16. lol
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well gang
G’nite
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by Detroitchik on Jun 27, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ironically...
This game had completely different issues than last night’s game. We (generally) threw strikes and only left two on base…
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 27, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Figaro Fertilizer
seems the appropriate comment. in this morning’s light. You hit it on the head with that one, 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
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