Game 57: Tigers at White Sox
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox, Jun 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT
Jeremy Bonderman (0-0, -.--) vs. 
Jose Contreras (0-5, 8.19), 8:11 p.m. EST
After winning the first half of today's doubleheader, 5-4, the Tigers attempt to take two from the White Sox. If you didn't already hear the news, Ryan Perry was optioned to Toledo after this afternoon's game to make way for Jeremy Bonderman. With three relievers used in Game 1, let's hope that's not a move that comes back to hurt the Tigers this evening. (Though Bobby Seay threw only six pitches, and Fernando Rodney only eight.)
We get our first look tonight at the new, lower-octane Bondo, who will try to get by with less velocity but perhaps more finesse. Will he be a right-handed Kenny Rogers? Not exactly, but it'll be interesting to see how often (and how well) he employs the change-up he used frequently in his minor league rehab. In 15 career starts against the White Sox, Bondo has a 5-9 record and 4.40 ERA. At U.S. Cellular Field, he's 2-4 with a 4.69 ERA in seven appearances.
Jose Contreras has been in the minors for the past month after losing his job in the White Sox's starting rotation. Before he was sent down, Contreras was brutal in six starts, one of which was a loss to the Tigers. In five starts with Triple-A Charlotte, however, he posted a 3-1 record and 2.70 ERA, with 27 strikeouts and 16 walks in 33.2 innings. So did Contreras figure something out in the minors or did he benefit from the Triple-A competition?
Curtis Granderson moves back down to the fifth spot for this game, with Josh Anderson batting leadoff and playing left field. Miguel Cabrera is the designated hitter, with Ryan Raburn starting at first base. Magglio Ordonez gets a rest, with Clete Thomas taking over in right field.
South Side Sox has your SB Nation opposing view for the evening.
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What are the expectations for Bondo tonight?
I don’t have high expectations, at best a five inning, three run performance. i just hope the Tigers can get to Contreras.
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But don't worry...
Perry’s not using an option unless he’s down there 20 days+, which probably won’t be a problem since he’s gonna be a major leaguer forevah!
wtf with fs D?
I was catching up on a book and the commericals seemed to blend into the backgruond and then suddenly Tigers Weekly is on. I DVR backwards and discover there were 7 minutes of commercials! Technical difficulties anyone?
I was just about to ask the same question
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
sure enough
FS Detroit reports power outage at the stadium in its crawl and says game delayed
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
A.K.A. Guillen went Apeshit
in the clubhouse
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Cabrera
I have a not-so-secret man crush on El Caballo… but I feel like the Tigers need to bite the bullet, put him on the DL, and bring back Larish for 15 days.
I feel like we are in a better position to do that now… before the All Star Break, with a four game lead in the Central, and with Thames back. The not[so-attractive alternative is to have a gimpy Cabrera continue to struggle in the field and at the plate all while risking further injury to his massive leg.
Hamstrings are the worst…
Agreed
Seeing him today, at the least he needs to sit out the rest of the series…
Why on EARTH did he play yesterday is the real question? Would DD just give Leyland the goddamn one year extension already so we can quit this 132-pitch-Cabrera-limpin’ bullcrap?
the White Sox re-signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal
i saw it on the blog “South Side Sox” where they posted this link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4242152
interesting development, i’d forgotten about freddy
they're getting more and more desperate
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I say sling Willis at 'em.
Plus a years supply of Fun-Yuns for the clubhouse to sweeten the deal.
Bonderman
When he speaks, it takes a great effort for me to decipher the mumble jumble that rolls out of his face.
I'm glad I'm not the only one with that problem
He’s almost as bad as Leyland
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Right Above Belt Buckle.....
…..Love the Location
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG!!!
Changeup to the first batter, not bad.
Does anyone else here get a little creeped out by Alexi Ramirez?
He is downright skeletal.
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ok
We just wont talk then….I don’t think anyone is slitting their wrists over this. People are making comments.
Yup....
….thats fine…Im just telling people to chill a bit is all
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither.....
…..Was Galaraga….He will be fine
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Ya See Him.....
….Shut down NY and Oak in the 06 posy season…..Enough Said
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup....
…….Hes given up one run in the first and everyone is freaking out
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's more the multitude of baserunners that have followed
but I could be wrong
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
he is known for giving up big amounts of runs in the first inning every game, dont believe me, check his stats from 07 and 08.
Oh I know....
…..So is Tom Glavine….300 game winner Tom Glavine….Look it up
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, we're freaking!
But I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt, til he proves otherwise.
"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
I'm not feelin it, Bennie
"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
Jermaine Dye and I had a footrace
We’re still running it.
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Has anyone else noticed
that all of our starters seem to labor through the first inning lately and then tend to settle down?
Gordan Beckham needs better warm up music
Your Love by The Outfield is not cutting it.
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plz dont wlk a .000 hittn rook
kthxbai
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Picture.....
……Megan Fox…Oh bad advice
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
And did I hear someone mention funyuns?
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Next, you're gonna tell me that Hot Dogs aren't 100 sirloin
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Matt Wieters doesn't eat hot dogs
He eats hot great danes.
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Thank God......
…..For a great pitch….Did you see that location……Perfect pitch
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
31 pitches . . .
. . . is pretty borderline awful.
by TennesseeYooper on Jun 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
If we get shut out by Contreras, we’ve got bigger problems than Bonderman
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I say we trade Miner, Nate, and Willis
to the Mets for Wright and Johan
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and their first draft pick
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And then put Inge at catcher.
Oh wait.
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How many weeks
until “Brandon Inge Tests Positive for Perfomance Enhancing Substance” comes across ESPN.com?
He is hitting out of his mind
Are Wheaties on the banned substance list?
He would have to appeal that!
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Well Everyone Is Freaking...
……Over Bondo….Thought id try tis one
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He's only country strong in the afternoon?
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Matt Weiters....
….Called letland and said Thames may struggle against Contreras….Straight from the HOFer
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Weiters doesn't have to call
He just has to yell.
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Does he even have to speak
He just thinks it and everyone knows.
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that would be awesome
I’d like to see him eff with one of his young players heads again if they do something wrong, too
It'll get ya drunk
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wasn't a bomb either
high enough that it just did carry out
by Motown'sFinest on Jun 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Another first of the year.
Do we pop everyones homerun cherries?
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Very well
You know what’s good? Mojitos.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If truer words have ever been spoken
I’ve yet to hear them
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Happy Birthday, Ian!
How’d I miss that? Mojitos, huh? Love the ad, specially the bartender.
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No 2nd game
How’s he looking? Is Bondo in control? Just giving them good pitches or is he slower than he used to be?
Hes 88 - 91....
……Hitting Decent Pitvches….Some have been up
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope....
….Watching same game….Pitches have been up……Good 2nd inning
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
haha well, bondo, willis, and galarraga are locked in a 3 way battle for the last 2 rotation spots
thing is: they’re all pitching like they dont want it haha
Galaraga Looked Good Today.....
…..Bondos been ok……Good enough for 4 and 5 starters
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Nate Robertson would like to throw his hat into the ring
And his fastball right down the middle.
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Yup.....
….LOVE BONDO!!!!…..GO BONDO!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonderman
He looks like a shell of his old self. He doesn’t have the brains to be a finesse guy.
Mario must've had some mojitos between games
Did he really just ask Rod if Randy Johnson could win 400 games?
If Jesse Orosco was his pitching coach.
Let’s see if anyone gets that joke.
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They both obliterated a bird in spring training?
Cuz that would be awesome
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Yeah, the jokes don't go much deeper than that.
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Both guys have names five letters long. Put it on the board!
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Survey says
You all read more into that joke than I did.
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we have to make contreras work
he will unravel if we let him
No You Put Question Mark at the end.....
…..that makes it a question
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Like What.....
…..Take Balls and swing at strikes??/……that would be a start
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That isn't a solo home run.
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Yup.....
……He is a great pitcher….did you get drafted out of HS?
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
No but I just received my doctorate
Which means I’ve accomplished a hell of a lot more than that retard will ever do
Thats Funny.....
….Clearly you need to go back to medical school…..hes not handicapped
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He sure isn't Bennie!
A lot of people make very critical remarks about Bondo and his not finishing HS and having ADD. So what? So he’s not the best public speaker. So what? He speaks much better now than he did a couple years ago. Seems a little more comfy speaking in public. All I care about is his pitching. And right now he “ain’t” doin too good.
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4-0
Don’t worry guys it’s just 4 runs in the 3rd inning on 3 HRs… all good pitches…. don’t freak out guys…
Ah Not MY Hero....
…….why would you say that….because I think a guy is a good pitcher?
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
And I support Every Tiger
….with out the last name of Miner Robertson or Larish
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
A friend of mine just texted me saying….“bout to leave wal-mart with [name redacted]’s ex gf, a 30 of natty light and a pregnancy test. good times.”
we are both 28
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Is that on textsfromlastnight yet?
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no, but I'm gonna submit it
I love my friends
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first Scott Podsednik goes deep
now Thome is hitting OPPOSITE FIELD shots… I’d say Bondo isn’t ready yet
Interrupted by the weather channel
whats happening
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nm
back on. tornado in Illinois screwed me
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Yup....
…..3 Straight Ground Balls….Back on track
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not concerned either
I think he can be effective again… but certainly not tonight. He looks like he needs some more work.
I know.....
……These tigers bats aint doing jack!!!!….I hear ya man
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is this poor girl?
And does she know to what purposes her likeness is being used?
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
that's The Beth Bernstein
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beth bernstein
but it looks like 10 years younger than the one in the commercial, it’s freaky
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
lmao I wish
If Beth Bernstein was intertwined with that story, I would have to go see for myself. for now, I’m just taking his word for it
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dude.....dude
He’s blind, and has a law degree from Michigan
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Dude.....
……Hate Mongering?……i said I didnt know
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I know this has probably been brought up before...
But. I don’t think Rod is a bad color guy (not good either), but I can’t take anything he says seriously because I’ve seen video of him chasing a pitcher into the outfield. Who does that?
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I've never been super impressed with his commentary...
He knows the game, but he’s not always the most enlightening baseball guy.
he entertains me
and he’s likable. that’s all I really ask for
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I see Miggy changed to the "uneven pantlegs" look...
Not surprisingly, it didn’t change the outcome. And it looks bad.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Willis against Buerhle tomorrow? Mercy! Can you say “Lets go Red Wings?”
Don't forget...
These guys played this afternoon!
All bets are off…why do you think Leyland pushed so hard for the win this afternoon? Because the night game is completely unpredictable.
honestly, this is on leyland
WHY would u sit Thames who has been hitting well since he returned and Ordonez who has been hitting better as of late???
just dumb managing: u dont c guillen sitting his big guys
Small sample size
But Thames is 0-for-8 against Contreras.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Maggs doesn't have good numbers against him either
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Cabby at DH really limited Leylands options as well
if Thames plays, Clete probably sits, and Clete is the only tiger with a hit so far tonight
I can't decide which is more depressing....
Watching Bonderman get lit up like the white house christmas tree or watching our “offense” get shut down by a 58 year old man.
Getting shut down by Contreras...
We honestly didn’t know what we were going to get out of Bondo.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid Weather channel keeps breaking in
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that last home run
might be bringing rain
didn't realize pacman and thome were pals
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Thome makes it rain
often against us
Patience young Jedi...
Do you think everyone in California lost it when Kelvim Escobar didn’t throw a no hitter the other night?
Can we all just agree
That Bennie has more faith in our pitching staff than many others and let it go?
Contreras looks like Master P
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So...
Contreras struggles for the better part of two years, and five starts in the minor leagues puts him back into form? Doesn’t compute.
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Havoc And Tagne13....
….Dont seem to be in the Catergory
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to presume
That everyone here wants to see the Tigers do well.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I smell this week's poll question
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Ugh
Dustin Pedroia?
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He can’t even hit the high-inside fastball.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The complete baseball player but only 3/4 the man
Oh Dustin, sorry about that, didn’t see you down there.
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OVER-RATED
clap,clap,clap-clap-clap
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How so?
The 20-20 power/speed? The .300 AVG? The 100 runs? The sparkling defense? The huge wad of chew?
The huge wad of chew is impressive
If I wanted lip cancer, that is how I would get it.
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By my calculations
Contreras would be the 5th pitcher since May 1st to get his first win of the season against the Tigers, if in fact the Sox hold on.
Home runs and wins
We are the #2 cherry producing state, if my memory serves me.
(Damn you Washington!)
I hate it here...
…..In traverse city
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
it was fun when I was younger
and impressed by parades and fireworks and hot out of town chicks.
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Those were the good old days...
Hot Out Of Town Chicks were ALWAYS hotter than the chicks you knew.
Asparagus festival in Shelby/Hart is waaaay better
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Asparagus vs. Cherry
Discuss.
Grilled asparagus is my favorite veggie. But only the cherry can make me eat it until I’m sick.
srsly
this is like the land that evolution forgot. They have more tractors in the parade than cars and floats…..COMBINED. Unintentional comedy factor is through the roof
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It just smelled worse.
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Cant be as bad
as Tulip Time in Holland. Hundreds of thousands of 75+ year olds converging on this city to look at flowers and hokey dancing….
Cherry fest....
…..is almost as annoying as red Wings Camp up here in TC
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Good One.....
…..Insults in a forum……Funny
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I live in TC....
….and im leaving town!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to credit Inge with a takeout slide
But it appears the second base bag was more responsible.
Ozzie will rip that thing right out of the ground.
Tornado warning for Lenawee county
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I blame Thome
and his home run for that too
And the Tigers won this afternoon!
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That one might be on me
I may or may not have said something about his momma that one time.
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That is probably the best way to impressive women, you know, eating ability.
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That was seriously depressing to find out.......
I was all ready to celebrate upon hopefully hearing of the departure of Sir Robertson
Nate Robertson
is the albatross around our necks, well he and Dontrelle and their ricockulous contracts, and Sheffield – holy SH*& the Tigers have a lot of bad contracts!
Inge.....
…..is a great player but his contract is way to big…..Im glas we got him…..Buts its a huge contract
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
IM a huge Fan of Bondo.....
…..but his contract is to much
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Huge Contract.....
……8 MIl a year…..Like him but overpaid
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess not......
…….6.3 stil a lot of bread
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
So far this season.....
……Fangraphs has Inge being the most valuable player for the tigers. He has a 2.3 WAR, which equates to 10.6 mil/year……that is only so far…..he’s being underpaid this year according to his offensive output and defensive prowess….
We can't complain...
We got a win this afternoon from an Armando start, and Bonderman ate 4 innings for us in what is a potential loss. I think it could have been MUCH worse.
Remember when Manny Ramirez cut off the throw from JohnnyDamon
(me trying to lighten the mood)
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I think i'll distract myself
with that song from Matt and Kim, snce there’s no mojitos around
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I have that song on my ipod
and everytime it comes on when i’m running now, it makes me want to immediately stop running and start drinking
mlb mad youtube take it down
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booyah
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/awards/y2004/tyib/tyib_awards_blooper.jsp
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yeah sorry
it wont play from me either
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Remember the one time the ball hit Jose Conseco's head and went over the fence?
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Patrick Roy thinking he had the puck when he raised his glove
Only to have the puck shoved through his leg.
Has to be a top ten moment in sports.
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What about Ed Belfour
telling Dallas police he’d give them one billion dollars to night drag him in for Drunk and Disorderly?
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JMNy7EWooE
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I know it's wrong to laugh
but it just feels so right…and funny
I feel bad for the guy
When he gets dragged off the field because the game is about to restart.
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lol
hadn’t seen that one
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now where would he get that idea
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I didn't see that
Because I had cucumber slices over my eyes with my night mask on.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Since....
….Stersoids were banned prior to the season
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Thames.....
……was robbed earluer by of course Dye
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
So the doctor says...
Rectum??? Damn near killed him!
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Did Nate Robertson just strike out Dye and Thome?
Something is horribly, horribly wrong in the universe -RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!
So this guy was at the Doctor's office...
And he says “dr., I’ve had this problem for about a week now….everytime I look in the mirror I get this massive erection. What could possibly be going on here?”
The Doctor thinks for a minute, looks the guy up and down, then says to the guy,“sir, it’s quite simple….you look like a pussy.”
I really don't want this to be a ....
shutout
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Spinach Girl!!
Matt Wieters Picked Himself To Be The Best Man At His Wedding. It Was His Only Option.
I thoroughly enjoyed that
See if the Tigers were winning, we wouldn’t have time for such diversions.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
well.....
……I guess we wait til tomorrow
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
I hope
your guy does well, bennie. It’s always nice to see a favorite get the job done…
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Im not even.....
….holding my breath on my boy Dontrelle anymore
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
But probabaly not for long
Because see if a player is down for less then 20 days then that doesn’t count against him as an option and Perry prob has the most options left, so yeah…
This game or Perry being sent down?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Is this what the Texas Rangers felt like when Dontrelle one-hit them?
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I just wish.....
…….The bats would get going……It does get frustrating…..and makes it tough on all the pitchers knowing they have to be perfect everytime out
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Everyone at the retirement home
will be so proud of Jose Contreras, I’ll bet he gets extra apple sauce tomorrow.
they'll
probably all give him their cups of motts
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On a Lighter note
It was a fine thing to see Clete hit his 1st career grand slam. The best game I’ve gone to so far this year…
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The Beth Bernstein jinx is clearly not working...
I’ll have to find some other local celebrity to use…
The Jim Schwartz....
……throwing out the 1st pitch worked yesterday
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
leyland should let Mario and Rod take their hacks
they couldn’t do any worse
Let Willis Hit.....
……236 career hitter with 8 hrs
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Same here.....
….Worse Then red Sox and Yankee fans!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This is an odd statement...
but U.S. Cellular Field is one of the most obnoxious ballparks in the majors. Not necessarily the fans, but the ballpark itself.
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So I didn't see
Did Galarraga get a no decision earlier? Who got the win? Zoom Zoom?
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Vultured!
I was trying to come up with that word earlier. Thank you.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Zoom got the win.
Galarraga was pretty good. Zoom gave up game-tying HR to Konerko, then the Tigers scored in the ninth.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched the game
just didn’t pay attention to who they gave the win too. I thought ‘Mando did a good job. Looks like he’s making the adjustments he needs
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good enough to stay in the rotation
and past 3 starts he’s contributed fine.
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
so who do you guys think the five starters will be
When its all said and done?
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and …
I’m not sure. Willis doesn’t look like he deserves it, Bonderman didn’t look ready, but considering it’s a game in chicago he could have had the same results two years ago, so who knows about him.
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Im Hoping.....
…..That Willis gets it…..As im sure you all know….Buut I think it will be Bondo
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If
he can be more consistent, he could stay in rotation. Even JL said he’s never sure what Willis is gonna do from start to start
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Bondo
will take some time to get back into the swing of it.
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he could end up in the pen too
if Willis wows tomorrow, which would be great
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
We Will See....
……He was fine last start until he hit Ellsbury with 2 strikes
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want starting pitchers to be mental cases
his pitches are there. he could be successful. I wish he could conquer his demons and do it, but I do’nt see it happening
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Therapy
and drugs. lol I say this because I work in mental health. You’d be surprised what a little talk therapy can do for someone
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I hear ya......
…….I just want him to beat chicago……And not worry about if he gets another start…..I think thats what hes doing
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The thing about Willis...
Is that in his last two starts, his struggles have been different. Against Baltimore, he gave up a bunch of hits but only walked two. Against Boston, he walked a bunch of guys and didn’t give up any hits. So he’s not struggling in a consistent area. I don’t know what to make of that, though.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
pressure...
he’s putting a lot of pressure on himself. And I am sure the front office has something to say too. I mean its a huge investment
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Starting Pitchers--Mental Cases.
Greinke. Just sayin’
I'm probably the only one
who like like to ultimately see Miner back in the rotation but I realize Leyland is intent on having him in his current role
If he is left with no other choice...
He will put Miner back in the rotation. But both Bonderman and Willis would have to struggle.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It sucks that
the same conversation we were having back in spring training is still going on to this day
Yeah, but...
By the end of the season, most teams do not have the same five guys in their rotation that they broke camp with.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
the only one?
I wrote an entire blog post on it, asking for Miner to be back in the rotation. Ideally, he’s in it rather than Bonderman or Willis!
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont Think Miner....
……Will end up in the rotation…..Leyland sees him as middle relief and thats it
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
And The fact hes a average pitcher....
…..that never uses his best pitch…..the sinker
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny comment on the radio...
“Mark Buerhle pitches like he’s double-parked outside the stadium and doesn’t want to get a ticket”
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
How's Dusty Ryan doing?
He’s gotta be hitting better than the pineapple boy…
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He's better than he was...
But the Tigers want him to play every day, and he wouldn’t be doing that at the Major League level
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
he's hitting fine
started the season bad but he’s been hitting and getting on base quite a bit sense. But the knock on him is more about his catching skills than his obviously nice batting skills
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
Dane does a good job catching, but we need another catcher that can hit too. I miss the good ole days before pudge went south… both at the plate and to Texas
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Jimmy is pissed...
… as he should be. A piss-poor effort tonight
Methinks the boys got an earful tonight
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like the White Sux this afternoon
I bet Ozzie threatened to castrate them
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yes he was
it was like they won the first one and got complacent, and he seems to agree
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm no psychic
But this feels like just the right time for one of those epic closed-door bitch-fests from ol’ Jimmy boy
Hey, it's been a great motivational tool before
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Thames Better
Be in the lineup the rest of this series…..Hes killing the ball……Need his power
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
he'll start tomorrow
lefty on the mound
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
He probably will be the next two days...
Buerhle and Danks starting for the Sox
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jun 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
If you figure that the Combo.....
…..of JV Jackson and Porcello can win 2 of 3 games that they pitch and you can get Galaraga or Willis/Bondo combo to split thats 3 out of 5 and that should acrry us to the playoffs rather easily…..thats why we need to get the bats going and everything will be fine…..We can then run JV and Jackson out in games 1 and 2 in the playoffs….that gives us a shot
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I figure this
Twins struggle on the road and have a lot more road games to go. White Sox apparently suck when not hosting the Tigers. So I’ve heard anyway.
Tigers should be considered the division favorites, but it’s definitely not going to be easy.
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I know we disagree....
….alot but you have to admit that with JV and Jackson going thats two games that we have a really good shot at every 5 days…..the other 3 are toss ups……If the sticks get going it will surely help the pitchers in those contests…..I think this team has enoigh right now….short of maybe one more arm in the pen…to make the playoffs in this division
by BennieBladesFan on Jun 8, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I'm starting to nod off in front of the screen...
Time for me to turn in, I suppose. G’night all.
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Happy Birthday Ian....
Sorry, I missed that along the way. Hope you wake in an unhurt state!
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