Game 76: Tigers at Athletics
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Oakland Athletics, Jun 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT
Rick Porcello (8-4, 3.55) vs. 
Brett Anderson (3-7, 5.74), 10:05 p.m. EST
The Tigers have lost six of their last nine road games, but that was during Interleague Play. Enough of the National League. Bring back the American League! And Detroit might be bumping into just the right team as they resume their AL schedule. The Athletics welcome the Tigers into Oakland nursing a five-game losing streak.
For those A's, Brett Anderson is pitching tonight after being pushed back from Friday to rest a tired arm. He's winless in his past three starts. And in those 14.2 innings, he's given up 14 runs and 23 hits. Anderson faced the Tigers when the A's visited Detroit in mid-May, and gave up nine runs in 3.1 innings. Only three of those runs were earned, however, as every Oakland infielder ended up committing an error. In five starts at home, Anderson is 1-4 with a 5.52 ERA.
Rick Porcello took just his second no-decision of the season in his last start. Despite allowing seven hits and a season-high four walks in his five innings, a struggling Chicago Cubs offense could only score two runs against him. That gave the Tigers the opportunity to win the game in the later innings. Porcello has thrown 97 pitches in his past two outings, which makes you wonder if he might be watched a bit more closely tonight. The rookie has been impressive on the road, compiling a 5-2 record and 3.02 ERA in seven starts.
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Posting the game thread early in case you fall asleep? ;)
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(insert complaint about west-coast game times here)
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't complain
I took a nap.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I didn't get out of bed until 12:30 today
Feeling under the weather and am probably gonna fall asleep in like 30 minutes :)
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not necessarily the time that gets me...
It’s the weird things that seem to happen on the west coast.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, everyone be honest
Who is staying up for the entire game? (I will not be)
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
by ReichardZ on Jun 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well my body is on west coast time anyway, even if I'm not
so it’s no big deal to me!
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me!
No school, no work until 4PM, so I’m here till the bitter end
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me
"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 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am
Can’t watch it, so I’ll probably be following along on Gameday while I watch Adult Swim, but I’m staying up and that’s what counts.
by demondeaconsbaseball on Jun 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me
i have nothing going on til 4pm tomorrow (yay college)
by mrsunshine on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
College in the summer?
Rough…
by demondeaconsbaseball on Jun 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll do my best
I’m actually wide awake right now, as I wrestled a new lawnmower out of my trunk, plugged it in to charge, went to Home Depot to get an outdoor extension cord for my trimmer, and then did my grocery shopping.
But who knows what state I will be in after another 90 minutes or so.
"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 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oohh
mania…I love it.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I slacked off all weekend
so I had to run my errands sometime. :)
"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 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll commit to midnight
after that it’s anybody’s guess
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I. Will. Try.
It is not looking good, however.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting Lineups
TIGERS
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Marcus Thames DH
5. Ryan Raburn LF
6. Brandon Inge 3B
7. Magglio Ordonez RF
8. Gerald Laird C
9. Adam Everett SS
ATHLETICS
1. Adam Kennedy 3B
2. Orlando Cabrera SS
3. Matt Holliday LF
4. Jason Giambi 1B
5. Kurt Suzuki C
6. Ryan Sweeney CF
7. Jack Cust RF
8. Landon Powell DH
9. Mark Ellis 2B
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing that Jason Beck is off for this series?
Neither his blog nor his Twitter page have been updated since yesterday.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I always appreciate Beck, but never more than when he’s not covering a series. Pre-game coverage is like driving a car at night without headlights.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beck shouldn't be allowed a day off unless the Tigers do, and even that is pushing it.
He’s just too good.
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Indians.
Perez, who they got for Derosa, is already giving up runs in his first appearance.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I find it hard to feel bad for the Indians
because I loathe them so much.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like when division rivals lose, obviously.
But I still feel bad for the fans who have to witness such disastrous baseball like we did last year.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...it's basically business as usual for the Indians' bullpen
I’ve had the game on while waiting for our game to start, and while I seriously dislike the Indians, the White Sox ARE closer to us in the standings.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not partial
I loathe the Sox equally. Along with the Twins and the Royals
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wary of all teams in our division...
..but the two teams I really dislike are the Indians and Red Sox.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stand the Red Sox, 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 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am probably gonna take a beating for this, but...
I kinda like the Red Sox
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, me too, their series with the Yanks in 2003 got me back into baseball
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find that the Red Sox fans
are a lot like Tigers fans, Loyal to the end.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Sox fans can be good people, and I kinda like Terry Francona/Kevin Youklis/Big Papi. Papelbon is a little twit though.
by demondeaconsbaseball on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedroia, also a twit. But I like Ellsbury.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't hate the Red Sox, per se.
Just the ridiculous amount of attention payed to them by ESPN — the East Coast bias, if you will.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it hard to loathe the Royals
they’re so pitiful, you almost feel for them. Kinda like the Tigers for that decade or so.
Otherwise I do totally loathe the Indians, White Sox and Twins
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Ron Gardenhire, though.
"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 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MUCH respect to Gardy
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jun 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont' they let him do one inning still?
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jun 29, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's all part of the plan to
out suck the Natinals so they can draft Byrce Harper
by RollingWave on Jun 30, 2009 7:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
curtis granderson's new Grandstand
has made me more of a fan of the guy. apparently he’s a He-Man guy.
by mrsunshine on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so you have a little
bro-mance going there?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i was bro-mancing anyone
it would be brandon inge. i’ve liked that guy since i became a fan in 2004
by mrsunshine on Jun 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also like Inge
but I am a diehard fan of the #30… I can still hear the crack of the bat
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you tear up when you see a clip of that
because i still do.
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello everyone
New to posting over here
I was happy to find a thread to post during the games!
Glad that we are finally finished with IL Play
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hola
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
You’ve been doing a nice job filling in for Blake at The Spot Starters.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 29, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw snap ur over here to Kurt?!
Hey, that Fu-Te Ni link was hilarious
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I live in Michigan!
No budget in Indiana = Furlough! Not that I mind too much, but west coast game times aren’t my friend either.
"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 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Seay is the A.L. Leader
in holds. Bobby SEAY!!!
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just picked him up for my fantaSeay league that counts holds as a stat!
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good move
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
puns galore!
this is going to be a funNI night!
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What up Gang!?!
Dchikkkkkk, Wepri, Densogirl,Mack, Explosive, Rose….Ian I read your interview, Good Job. So What’s the word yall….yall looking to get 2 out of 3 perhaps from OakTown???
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should sweep
But I was just trying to be baseball realistic I guess…
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
psh. reality sucks
unless it in fact ends up in a sweep. then it rocks.
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey there!!
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always cringe a bit
When I see Maggs in Right Field.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Seay has been solid indeed
If Ni is as advertised it will only get better for the pen
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KC up 3-0 against the Twins in the 6th.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good
Cuz we need all the help we can get from them.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have learned in baseball
never to count out ANY team for the win until the last swing of the bat. However I am excited to see the Twins losing
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curious to see if we see Ni tonight.
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a true situational lefty
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok...yall keep a brother informed...
Im doing this from Mlb Gameday tonight….Which means I wont know til sports center comes on…if the game is truly over or not.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rod’s shirt is tripping me out. Striped shirts have no business being on camera.
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the series this weekend in Minnesota will be BIG
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO WAY
they have the best banter of most all commentators…
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
Can’t stand them
Glad I have the MLB Xtra innings package so I can listen to the away team
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fosse is great
A’s TV announcers are a bit quieter than the Tigers, that’s for sure.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rod and Mario
get as excited as we do. I think that’s what I like.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to be tired tomorrow.
Wooo-eee.
by rcpratt on Jun 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Favorite quote this year
Here comes pitching coach Rick Knapp to give Jackson a blow
Now that he’s had that blow he sure does look relieved
Knapp sure can handle those pitchers
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is the most… uhm… strange sports term.
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still like...
“I wonder is Marlon Byrd tweets”
- Mario
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I re-submit that Granderson shouldn't be leading off against lefties.
His splits are terrible this season.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White sucks are bad I’ll give ya that
U can put in on the board….yes
Hate that shit
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do not like when they walk
Biggy
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least two of those balls were strikes.
But I’ll take it?
by rcpratt on Jun 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's in favor of putting Lyon in that 8th inning spot?
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Instead of Zoom Zoom?
ok
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
both options do not thrill me but if Zumaya keeps throwing balls they’ll have no choice
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't trust him
I know he’s doing better, but he left the worst taste in my mouth earlier
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the last two series, Zumaya has turned into the new Lyon for me...
I could care less about his 104 mph fb… If he doesn’t get rid of that change up, then I am not a fan.
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until Zumaya can throw the ball across the plate,
Lyon seems like the default choice.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not me...
leave it like it is…..its gotten us in first place.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So you'd rather have Zumaya giving up a home run every other game?
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
cuz im thinking…he can only get better from here!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all of a sudden I have a hankering to watch teenage mutant ninja turtles
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heroes in a half shell
TURTLE POWER!
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Astros catch the same walking virus that Zoom has?
"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 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
walks to two of the
big bats….
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If yall replace Zoom
Do u realize how much tension we will lose in the 8th inning!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats ok
Rodney gives us plenty in the 9th
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rotflmao
good point! Damn Good Point!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
t y
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
That is why it wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Besides, the Rodneycoaster can make up for some of that.
"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 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i had always hoped that was over
when jones left the team…
by mrsunshine on Jun 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll just carry over to the 9th...
Double the excitement with Rodney!
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
double the excitement?
More like double the heart palpitations.
"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 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then I have to take twice
the tranqs
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well Raburn
tried…failed
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys
I’m sure y’all have missed me the last several games.
I’m baack!
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back!!!
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi!
Losing is worse when you only have yourself commenting on the failure.
Let’s hope for a win.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
talking with the voices in your head
is never as much fun. :)
Welcome back.
"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 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sighhh
I wanted to score early, and let Oakland know they have no chance against us!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they already know that
and just go through the motions
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
28 pitches-
13 strikes, 15 balls
if only he keeps that up
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We've seen this before, though.
A pitcher struggles in the first and cruises thereafter.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not much man
Looking for a win tonight. Silently expecting one too.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dchikkk?
What Shirt are u wearing for this one? if any???
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard Rock Cafe
London
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm
does that mean we win tonight? or u just look good?
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We Win
I mean this is Oakland… see the 1st is over already
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would have been epic
if everett had made that catch
by mrsunshine on Jun 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone
you all staying up with me tonight?
by VegasTigers on Jun 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to try.
Make no promises after 11:30 or so, but we’ll see.
"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 29, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am in it
for the long haul
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You better believe it
Been up ’til 4AM the last 3 nights, I think I can handle it one more night.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
vegas
we got you! im taking no doze, and some pills i got from Manny.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fertility drugs?
I’m not sure that estrogen will help you. :)
"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 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROTFLMAO
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always feel like these west coast games are on a totally different planet.
I just feel so far removed when its pitch black outside here, and the sun is still bright there.
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's black in the LP
But we’ve also had thunderstorms this evening, so the clouds contribute to that.
"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 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we all agree it’s imperative that they trade for a true closer. Then then can push Rodney and Zumaya back an inning
by JAYRC on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would rather have a GOOD left-handed bat than a closer
Rodney is a rollercoaster but he’s fine
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
concur
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think "imperitive" is too strong
Rodney is 17/17. I know it’s sickening to watch, but it works. I don’t know that anyone better is available.
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he blew the white sox save.
whether the dumb rule counts it or not.
by rcpratt on Jun 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree in theory...
but there are only maybe 6 true closers in all of baseball. None are getting traded.
by rook34 on Jun 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porcello is pitching amazingly well tonight
Wow…
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
benjamin franklin's theory stinks tonight
if it weren’t for him, this game would start at 7 pm and I could watch all of it
by RudeMood19 on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Maggs remember
Detroit Chicks Dig the LongBall???
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible as it is to say...
I’d rather see him whiff than pop out the freaking right fielder again.
by rook34 on Jun 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd take a pop up
it beats a grounder to 2nd
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think so
all he remembers these days is…..Poor Maggs :(
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he has to be more than just a pretty face
DAMMIT
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No he dont
Look where it got me.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
aren’t you on the bench now?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said that earlier today.
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Dagly
his wife!
"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 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Maggs should shave his head...
Better yet, cut of ALL of his hair.
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If maggs cut all his hair....
Maybe Leyland would put me in the lineup….perhaps by mistake?!?
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look for the brass to do something
drastic…soon
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me
if he goes to the bench again, he’ll be off it and the team shortly thereafter.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so...
I hope that Illitch and DD are better men than that. I know it’s baseball and it’s business. But Magg’s wife is sick and I think it is hurting his play
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's not putting up Giambi like numbers :P
But yeah, I’d be fine with soon.
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
41 pitches for Anderson...
And yet we don’t have a hit…
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wepri
I mentioned that to Leyland…especially considering the fact that I thought I played quite well in his absence….but Leyland just blew smoke in my face and walked away…later I heard him on the phone speaking with Maggs Agent…so im thinking that has something to do with it :(
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAOOOOO
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One team I don't worry about is Oakland...
They have the same struggles as Detroit, and we’re the one with the better record.
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zwc
u aint never lied…..there so bad…I dont even get pissed when we lose to them!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I will have no faith in Guillen when he returns
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Detroits record
without Maggs in the lineup…is like 9-3
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no PED's = no performance
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fernando should be in the All-Star game
No doubt about it, he is technically perfect.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's far from perfect
only his record is
by VegasTigers on Jun 29, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*technically*
Unofficially, he has had some rough starts, but I think he’s pitched certainly well enough.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I lke the “technically” Part of that statement
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just realized Cust is in the outfield!
Think we’ll see another pop fly error?
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His Defense
Has been stellar lately.
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice fakeout!
G-Money is pure defense
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a high scool play
I was thinking the same thing!
by MrPants20 on Jun 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a good thing
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 pickoffs
in two innings, we are on these guys
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no hits yet, 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 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:o(
I know.
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hhahaha... Rod
“thats a high school play.”
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rod ...
“That’s a high school play.”
:-)
"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 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good for Detroit
Cuz I heard the last rundown play they had….was quite ugly! speaking of High School!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh... what exactly happened?
Gameday here…
It said Kurt Suzuki was caught stealing home?
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats exactly what happened
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fake throw by G$ to get the runner stealing second
tricked the guy at 3 to run for home and look like an idiot.
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laird faked him out and caught him off third, tossed back to Inge, and Porcello finished off the rundown by tagging him out at home.
"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 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laird faked a throw to second on the steal, Suzuki was caught too far from third in a rundown, probably trying to steal home, yeah
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so Laird has the ball, right, and then he went to the dugout, however, unfortunately, the inning wasn’t over and they called a technical foul on us and Laird got a red card.
How about that?
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get the soccer stuff. That’s why I wondered why they called it stoppage time when I could see the clock still running.
"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 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually know nothing of soccer either
cuz I’m American, probably.
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, Rod.
Leyland does not have a sign for the pump fake.
by StringTheory on Jun 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The last time I saw that work
was in 8th grade
by MrPants20 on Jun 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha... steady everett
Rod’s on his game tonight
by Ohio Tiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Any chance we stole that sign?
seems odd to pitch out with Cust on first.
by cloud wall on Jun 29, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure looked like it. Either that or a bad miss high and outside.
by cloud wall on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everett is on base? nevermind.....
Gameday was playing catchup….it showed A.Everett in the batters box..for 2 seconds!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi, I'm back...
I don’t remember Anderson throwing this hard back in May
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to ask
where did “G$” come from as a nickname for Laird?
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they said that's what
his wife calls him
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a name like Gerald...
you stick with the first nickname you get. His brother in law is a poster here; maybe he can tell us.
by cloud wall on Jun 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Michael Jackson gave that nickname to him?!?
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Michael Jackson...
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must've not been here when it first started...
But what’s the story with the “Poor Maggs?” I mean, that’s pretty much what I think whenever Magglio’s struggling (which is frequently this season), but there’s got to be more to it than that.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Ed McMahon
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things come in 3...
Leave it to Billie Mays to throw in a 4th for free
by ZWC11 on Jun 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Young Billy Mays!
he tweets!
by MackAveKurt on Jun 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Athletics.
they’re going to lose AGAIN
by wepri31 on Jun 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dchikk
I actually shed a tear on day two of his death…..but i didnt feel like i was less of a man…I figured it had to wit dem damn pills I got from Manny?!?
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a lot of
little boys went to bed feeling safer…
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assumed he died
at the hands of an angry parent
by murrajo on Jun 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Farrah...
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Ed ...
They were dropping like flies last week. :(
"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 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farrah Fawcett
The only Chick…..I would tell Dchikkk to take her shirt off for…cuz id rather see Farrah in it! lmao
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just joking
but hell….i guess its actually a win win situation! hunh! :)
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mario picked Santiago.
He so crazy. :-)
"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 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well we all know it won't be
maggs
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus
C’MON
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another 2 on 2 out situation..
SQUANDERED
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too much squandering ….
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by Baroque on Jun 29, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else hate
the Aflack duck or am i being too harsh?
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a little stale
But I’d rather watch that than the Great Clips commercials
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like the Aflac duck...
What I don’t like are the idiots in the Little Caesar’s commercials
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant believe
Lil Ceasar’s still exist…with that terrible ass 5 dollar pizza!
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Aflac duck.
"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 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 flags?
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guess I am harsh
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by Detroitchik on Jun 29, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never had a problem
with the duck…………
by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed with Rod
Jackson is such a good pitcher, why can’t he ever get run support?
by Kmann on Jun 29, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs