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Game 77: Tigers at Athletics

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Detroit Tigers at Oakland Athletics, Jun 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT


  Armando Galarraga (4-7, 5.65) vs.   Gio Gonzalez (0-1, 8.03), 10:05 p.m. EST

The Detroit Tigers got this series off to a bad start, striking out 14 times in a 7-1 loss to the Oakland A's.  Can they rebound tonight?  Or will they inexplicably make yet another mediocre starting pitcher look good?

In his first start since being called back up from Triple-A Sacramento, Gio Gonzalez was pummeled by the Giants for six runs (four earned) and 10 hits in just 3.2 innings.  He did rack up six strikeouts, however.  Gonzalez faced Detroit last September at Comerica Park, giving up nine runs (eight earned) in just 1.2 innings.  (Maybe you remember him giving up the 250,000th home run in major league history to Gary Sheffield, one of three longballs he served up that night.)  That gives him a 43.20 against the Tigers.

Armando Galarraga finally ended his long national nightmare, a 10-game losing streak, with a win over the Chicago Cubs in his last start.  He still allowed more runs than you might like to see, with four in six innings (falling behind 3-0 in the first), but the Tigers' lineup pushed him over the hump with six runs.  (Two of those came on what's become an all-too-rare homer by Magglio Ordonez.)  Galarraga also racked up five strikeouts, his highest total since April. 

But his last start against the A's was a disaster.  Galarraga couldn't even make it out of the first inning, giving up five runs, four hits and three walks.  The Tigers rallied to win the game, in one of their more stirring comebacks of the season, but there was no bailing out Galarraga after that performance.

Detroit's lineup looks almost the same last night, except for Dusty Ryan getting the start at catcher.  And if you're a Nomar Garciaparra fan, he's the designated hitter for Oakland tonight.

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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. Dusty Ryan 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. Nomar Garciaparra DH
8. Jack Cust RF
9. Mark Ellis 2B

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Garciaparra?

I swear I thought he retired. A few years ago, in fact. Huh.

"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 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

here's to hope

hope that we score more than one run tonight

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What up Baroque and Mr. Sunshine

Looking at the upcoming schedule….I think the month of July will be a make or break month for the Tigers. Hopefully I can stay out of trouble in the room. Before I get sent down to Toledo. :(

by TIGERSFAN40 on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm hoping for a win to cheer me up

went to a friend’s funeral today. could use the boost

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My condolences. :(

Was it a nice ceremony, at least? Sometimes that eases the hurt a bit.

"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 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

college kid, 20 year old. lost control on a bad curve in the road. for it being summer and school not being in session for everyone, there was a good turnout. lot of laughs. i told the story of how we got our girlfriends to kiss for pizza…

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shame so young

Nice to see you laugh over the memories. Good times last forever.

"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 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What up?

Clouds. :)

"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 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good evening, Vegas :)

"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 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure it will be fleeting for me

Lawn mowing is tiring. But it looks to rain for the next three days, so I had to at least get the front done so it looks presentable from the sidewalk.

"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 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deco rock is great

I don’t even own a mower anymore

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

suburban conformity sucks

If I had my way, nobody would waste time, energy, chemicals, or gas mowing. Grass is the most useless crop ever. :)

"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 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no work tomorrow since it's CANADA DAY!!!

so if this game is enjoyable, I’m sticking it out!

by RudeMood19 on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish I got Canada Day off

But I’m taking off both Thursday and Friday this week, so I can’t grumble.

"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 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm off every day

yay being an unemployed college student in summer.

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty Ryan is on the radio interview

He has family there, hope is doesn’t try to hard to impress

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I tried to take Canada Day off

but down here I keep getting “What’s a Canada?”

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See how gullible they are

Tell tham a “Canada” is a moose that plays hockey and drinks Labatts. :)

Or a curling polar bear.

"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 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good

And how is Captain Kurt this evening? :)

"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 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember I coined that.

k?

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

by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Tigers!

Please don’t suck this time.

"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 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can we get a translation for that?

to make sure they all understand? haha

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Throw Strikes!

Hit Balls!

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jun 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Control is not this guy's strong suit

Let’s see the bats tonight, eh?

Peace
Ty @ The Lions in Winter

http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com

by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap!

That didn’t take long!

http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com

by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

quick

ask for a million dollars

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

brilliant

Can I have a million dollars? Just redirect Michael Curry’s to me, since he won’t be getting it.

Peace
Ty @ The Lions in Winter

http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com

by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bats

Ask and ye shall receive!

"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 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR stuck in my head.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

our bats are back apparently

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it's like Strong Bad up in here!

 . . . holy crap!

Peace
Ty

http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com

by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hold on for a minute

Wait on the optimism to see if they score in the first couple innings and then put the baby bats to bed for the night.

But it is a good start, for sure.

"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 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Polly

please share with Maggs

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

indeed

i mean, who predicted polanco would have more home runs than maggs at this point?

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully

the pitching Tigers are wearing their “throw strikes” shirts, too. :)

"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 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's two swings

on ball fours for the tigers

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seaying eye single.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my thoughts exactly

brain fart

"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 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well that was just stoopid.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it me or was Marcus

not hustling around second

by MrPants20 on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah seriously

I can’t tell what just happened…. It seemed slow(er than it should have)

by MrPants20 on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why Lamont was giving him the go sign

i’m not sure we can blame that one on marcus

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

joint fail?

"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 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever.

We don’t hit sacrifice flies on this team anyway.

by StringTheory on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Inge provides more data to support your hypothesis.

by StringTheory on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so our two outs this inning

are a swing on ball four and a baserunning error?

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and a K from Brandon

"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 30, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good start

Can Armando hold it?

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, god

If he can’t, I’m picturing a four hour game with a final score of 13 to 10 or something insane like 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 30, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh please no

I don’t have anything to do tomorrow, but I’d still like to go to bed before 3 am.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when it comes to stimulating offense

bad pitching >>> steroids

"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 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 hour win > 3 hour loss

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jun 30, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy Falon ruined Garciaparra for me.

All I hear is “Nomahhh” in my head when I see him.

by StringTheory on Jun 30, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More like the homeless man's Adam Sandler.

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

by ReichardZ on Jun 30, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha... I love that sketch

or pretty much anything that makes fun of dumb people from boston

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh goodie.

I love to see Armando following their lead.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In the not-so-breaking news category

Albert Pujols is ridiculous.

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

by ReichardZ on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If he's going to hit so many HRs

he needs to come up with a new crossing home plate routine…. I’m tired of the double point to the sky

by MrPants20 on Jun 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how so this time?

I love the ESPN shot where they call him “The Machine.”

"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 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 HR tonight

30 HRs on the season.

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

by ReichardZ on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he'd test positive

for bionic enhancements

"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 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just walk him.

He’s too scary to pitch to.

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam, don't DO 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 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey look, another walk for armando

so we have two bad pitchers seeing who can suck more tonight?

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

epic suckfest competition

"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 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had tickets to Suckfest '09.

But decided Blowstravaganza 2K9 would be better.

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE GIDP

"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 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you better play them

Think how stupid you will feel if you don’t and they win. :)

"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 30, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, Wieters.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Armando is exhausting.

And it’s only the first inning. We’ve got three more hours of this.

by rook34 on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nah

at this rate Armando will be out by the 6th anyway

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully sooner

if this indeed keeps up.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're an optimist.

With how Armando is pitching this year the 6th is a pipe dream.

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This may be a recurring theme, I think.

"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 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depends on what everyone is drinking, I guess.

"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 30, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lucky Maggs.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s just mean.

"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 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

/sigh

"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 30, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gio and Armando

They’re walk buddies!

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Then they should break up

because this relationship is excruciating.

"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 30, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’ve got some kick ass predictions/granted wishes tonight.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK Grandy.

We just need a single. Don’t need the bomb.

by rook34 on Jun 30, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey all

So, Armando didn’t give up 3-5 runs in the first inning I see. This is already a quality start.

by Kmann on Jun 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap!

Gio threw a strike!

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Third base is just a nexus of weird tonight.

"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 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and rod says “squandering”

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON!!! twice already? it’s only the second $%*@#^& inning!

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It makes me think of highlighters. I wonder if it glows in the dark?

"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 30, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a waste of an inning.

I need Harry Doyle’s bottle of Jack.

by rook34 on Jun 30, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Simply unbelievable

I don’t ever want to see these idiots give away an out ever again. This offense is too bad to ever give away an out.

by BigDaddyJC on Jun 30, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like you, but kindly SHUT UP!

"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 30, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhh BOBBLES again

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Forget that

I’ll knock him. It was right in his glove.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'OH

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the circus is in oakland!

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if you only knew.

Detroit looks like heaven compared to Oakland

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked baseball better

when they were on steroids. j/k

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what a long name

it’s kinda ridiculous

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey!

he caught that one

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vegas tigers is now following me on twitter. wooooo!

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It sounds like you are being stalked. ;)

"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 30, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A walk!

5th of the evening (combined)

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, miggy is strong...

just flicked it off that right field fence

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 30, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang. BigMig almost got caught there.

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know, I saw that too..

Mario and Rod didn’t mention it though

by explosivo2k2 on Jun 30, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Runner in scoring position with less than two outs

An opportunity ripe for the squandering.

"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 30, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there you go

I like that thought

by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They knocked in the run?

How did THAT happen?

"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 30, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Raburn

Nice to get another run on the board.

by 13194013 on Jun 30, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did inge just say “fastball”?

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RespectTheT: Watching the Athletics Mexican Dontrelle Willis (Gio Gonzalez) throw the ball everywhere except over the plate.

lol

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wait... is that line score right?

Armando throwing a no hitter through 2?

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 30, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't feel like 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 30, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the GIDP

it isn’t a true tigers game without it

by RudeMood19 on Jun 30, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

quick learner :)

"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 30, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaa did anyone else see what miggy just did?

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no - what?

"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 30, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi all!

Looks good so far.

by Hooville01 on Jun 30, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it should look great

we’ve squandered many chances again

by RudeMood19 on Jun 30, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed the beginning of the game

Was watching the end of Ghostbusters….did I miss any good jokes about Gio?

Eye of the Tigers

by jelletlambie on Jun 30, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He seemed to be allergic to the plate earlier. But I don’t remember any jokes.

"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 30, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really

though I can’t decide whether his name is better suited for an 80s swimsuit model, or a masked wrestler

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jun 30, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Armando wreckin his body to save his name!

anyone remember that old school stuart scott sportcenter quote?

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 30, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh come on

Is Armando afraid of throwing strikes?

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jun 30, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least the damage was limited to one run.

"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 30, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there’s a poke!

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vote or die! change! yes we can!

srsly though let’s vote as much as possible for our tigers in the ASG

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This has got to be Gio's last inning...

…come on, lets get him out of there!

by Ohio Tiger on Jun 30, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Miggy...

avoid the double play.

by rook34 on Jun 30, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like

His English fluency is shakier than we realized.

"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 30, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best. Baseball. Mustache. Ever.

At least of the curly variety….Tommy Brookens had the meanest porno stache I’ve ever seen.

Eye of the Tigers

by jelletlambie on Jun 30, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DANG

inge…another highlight reel play

by mrsunshine on Jun 30, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

glove save and a beauty

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jun 30, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And another Everett bobble.

Did someone curse his glove or something? This is 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 30, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Raburn...

He’s having a great night.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jun 30, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

coulda been a triple

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if he was running all out. i mean, i thought that ball was out too. hard to tell but that was a close play at 2nd.

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

c’mon charles

by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First base open. Please don't walk Inge.

You know what is in effect if they do.

by rook34 on Jun 30, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We were battling the White Sox

for least amount of doubles in the AL. But we have 3 tonight, all of which I think were off the wall.

by StringTheory on Jun 30, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This has been a pretty sloppy game – on both sides.

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by Baroque on Jun 30, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like a line drive in the boxscore

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by Baroque on Jun 30, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that was a line drive them I'm the Queen of France

Good bit of hitting by Inge though… even if it was a bit fluky.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jun 30, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rod

A’s were back because they were “respecting the power of Brandon Inge.”

It might be because it’s late, but that made me giggle.

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by Baroque on Jun 30, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WAIT A GOL DARN MINUTE! Did Magglio just BEAT OUT a throw?

Where am I?

by wepri31 on Jun 30, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

didn’t look like it on the replay, but cna’t complain

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by MackAveKurt on Jun 30, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

Way to avoid a GIDP, Maggs.

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by Baroque on Jun 30, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

1 run on 2 hits through 5 for Galarraga. Even with 5 walks I can’t complain with a line like that from a struggling 5th starter.

by actioncuse on Jun 30, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

even with all those walks

he’s still at like 90 pitches and could go another inning. he would be going against the bottom 2 batters so it’s not unthinkable to see a 7IP 1ER game from him.

by actioncuse on Jun 30, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hilarious joke by mario

doesn’t take into account difficulties of marketing spanish surname as an automobile name

by cloud wall on Jun 30, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hows everyone?

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by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am delighted to be here

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by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Armando

is not looking too bad, eh?

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by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't so sure.....

it’s been a long last 2 months for him

by baum on Jun 30, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have never given up on him

Maybe his MoJo has been located?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

possibly

maybe they took it that night he only went 2/3 of an inning against them. That was a sad day.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it ended okay, as i recall

wasn’t that the day of ramon’s epic heroics?

by cloud wall on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Raburn hit a grand slam that night?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could share your sentiments!

However, those damn A’s are always being shifty, so they must’ve stolen it at some point!

by baum on Jul 1, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raburn is having a good night

but Everett can’t seem to hold on to the ball. I saw he cost a couple of plays at first

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by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw that

reached on an errror in his what 1st at bat. Then they got who was it Binge at 2nd? and Maggs reached. 2 for 3. yay

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rollie Fingers

has a badass handlebar mustache

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, Joel.

You can take a seat.

by StringTheory on Jul 1, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I concur

Bring Out BOBBY SEAY!!!

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

Save Bobby for when we don’t have a three-run lead

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here Comes

BOBBY SEAY. yay

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

If we win, I promise I won’t complain.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

considering they've lost 3 of 4

I’ll take being a bit conservative right now

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: that indians-cards trade is going swimmingly

Mark DeRosa is injured for the Cards after hurting his wrist three days into the trade. And yesterday, the Indians pitcher who they received hit Alexei Ramirez in the head.

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tweet from Leyland

Remember to smoke third pack in 8th inning.

by 13194013 on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

@Tigers_ClubhouseMgr Don’t forget to leave me some Twinkies and Reds

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 1, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KEEP SEAY IN THE GAME

DAMMIT JIMMY

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zoom Zoom

is scary.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

first 9 games: 0 walks

last 14 games: 16 walks…

by mrsunshine on Jul 1, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

several for runs

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean

Dontrelle, don’t you? He started it.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man, I forgot patient 0.

I think the CDC needs to examine this walk outbreak.

by 13194013 on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish we had

Holliday on our team

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's avaliable

He’d only cost Wilkin Ramirez,Cale Iorg, Casey Crosby, Alex Avilla and Dave Dombrowski’s eternal soul.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 1, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just a

tad too steep…

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well i’m not sure i’d want to give up Crosby, but the rest is negotiable

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell

if he can’t throw for strikes, why throw that fast?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's

in triple digits

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

touche

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

That almost gave me a heart attack.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jim look like Neapolian

but with his hand in his pants

by murrajo on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am very displeased

with you Zoom Zoom!!!

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

phew

that was a pretty good duel

by mrsunshine on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank Gawd

no damage

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aramando

pitched ok, in spite of the walks.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are not very good at baseball

For example, they have chosen Nomar Garciaparra to be their designated hitter.

by cloud wall on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's got some

pretty odd mannerisms at the plate.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why get a bother with a hit

…when BB’s come your way so easily

by rrsmithers on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

10 pitches?

It felt like 10,000.

by 13194013 on Jul 1, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy

will send him right back out there. Someone tweet him quick!!

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lately

he’s not very good out of the bullpen either.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can count on Rdoney tonight

as long as we stay ahead

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did marcus just yawn?

by Justin Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why did they pull out Ryan??

why?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Leyland stops at the lineup card on his way for a Marlboro

by rrsmithers on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am

afraid to watch Maggs.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its very painful to watch

Maggs struggle. I am not used to it.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun Fact

Placido Polanco has more homers than Maggs this year.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also ramon santiago

clete, raburn, Larish, and he’s tied with G$

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is

my Tiger. Always. good bad, doesn’t matter.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dallas braden looks blownnnnnn

by Justin Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he look like

he’s in a street gang

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fun fact?

he has a mustache tattoo on his finger that looks sorta like rollie fingers

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's just kinda

creepy

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he’s real proud to be from Stockton!

I do hope those two facts are unrelated

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 1, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can be in Lance Barksdale's bizarro white Barksdale Crew

Every time I see that he is an old white guy I am shocked. The Wire is gone but not forgotten.

by cloud wall on Jul 1, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

I am proud of Joel

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll admit, I've been paying less than stellar attention to the game lately

and it took a minute to figure out why the camera man was zoomed in on Zoom’s undercarriage.

by wepri31 on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hope zoom's ok...

he had a crowd around him like there was a freak show going on

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sooo

Joel got a hang nail? or a blister. and it’s a novelty in the dugout. If that’s what it takes for him to send 1,2,3 I’ll take it.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah...

not so sure about him being an offensive upgrade from sardinha

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 1, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh now now.

it’s doesn’t take much to be an offensive upgrade from the great dane.

by wepri31 on Jul 1, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said that to my son earlier

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

another ball right off the wall
i’ll take it, now let’s get him in

by Justin Pollack on Jul 1, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'MON GRANDY

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, we scored again?

Man, I totally have to start paying attention.

by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

everett

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Rodney is warming up

ready the coaster

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What the freak

does garciaparra do at the plate there? OCD? or What?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

His batting ritual is mezmerizing.

He’s done that same exact routine ever since I first saw him come up with the Red Sox.

by 13194013 on Jul 1, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

....and here we go

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are we surprised at Rdoney?

This is the norm.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey, lyon is warming up

the sky looks brighter already

by mrsunshine on Jul 1, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I try :o)

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PULL HIM NOW

please Jimmy. put out that smoke and get him off the mound

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rodney and non-save situations:

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

by StringTheory on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is Torture

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by Detroitchik on Jul 1, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

/rocking in the corner/

by wepri31 on Jul 1, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how much rope to give rodney

i have an idea…and a knot he can use

by mrsunshine on Jul 1, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Gawd

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