Game 78: Tigers at Athletics
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 1, 2009 2:30 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Oakland Athletics, Jul 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT
Justin Verlander (8-3, 3.40) vs. 
Dallas Braden (5-7, 3.26), 3:35 p.m. EST
After turning cold on Monday night, the Detroit bats showed some life last night with 12 hits. Can the offense keep it rolling, give their starting pitcher some runs, and get the Tigers out of Oakland with a series win?
Dallas Braden is winless in his past four starts, despite allowing two earned runs in each of those games. He gave up a lot more than that last time he faced the Tigers, however. During that May series in Detroit, Braden was knocked around for six runs and nine hits in five innings, one of his shortest outings of the season. In five career starts against the Tigers, his record is 1-2 with a 9.13 ERA.
Justin Verlander wasn't at his sharpest last Friday versus the Astros. Houston deserves some credit for a game plan that called for taking a lot of pitches and wearing Verlander out. (He threw 116 pitches in 5.1 innings.) But by only allowing three runs, he kept the Tigers in the game. And they probably would've won, had Joel Zumaya not decided to walk virtually every hitter he faced. Verlander has faced the A's six times over his career, compiling a 3-2 record and 2.61 ERA.
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I hereby frist this thread
Can’t wait ‘til the game starts, and I actually have an excuse for why I’m not accomplishing something/anything at work today.
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Well, good game today everyone
Guess I should be heading out for some dinner. Glad I get to do it on a Tigers win.
See y’all.
Ha, I remember this guy
Dallas Lee Braden, the most southern name I’ve ever heard (without exaggerations of course).
Just think
The A’s had both Dallas Braden and Huston Street last year.
All that was missing? Austin Kearns
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
FSN undergoing technical difficulties?
They have Spotlight: Jim Leyland on instead of pregame show. At any rate, I must miss most of this game. Work does that to you, and believe me, the suspense will drive me nuts.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
Kmann has seen the future
although, the comment about “faulty science” has me worried a bit….
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Possible on both counts
Having been in the future by accident, I am not sure of the repercussions of me coming back in time and discussing my experiences.
And if I am correct, I will in fact lay down some numbers for you.
but can you lay down a bunt?
because the Tigers are having troubles doing that when they try and might need an example
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but I can pop one up to the pitcher
Though that accomplishes nothing. Doesn’t even move the runner up.
creepy??
it was a star wars reference….
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c'mon you stinking royals
we need you to win your game today to make absolutely positively sure we don’t come out of the minnesota in a first place tie….
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I heard they had a $2 ticket/$1 hot dog promotion in Oaktown today
wonder if that helped attendance any.
So who do you think our allstar rep will be? Amazing how we have a first place team and not a single fan-voted-in player.
I may be wrong...
but I don’t think the Angels do, either
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
as much as I enjoy voting for my own guys to get on the team
sometimes I hate fan voting. It’s very rarely fair.
was just discussing this with a friend
I mostly wish fans’ opinions were allowed but not given as much weight, maybe
I wish they'd make up their minds
Is the all-star game strictly for the fans? Fine, then let them be idiots with their voting. They can have Josh Hamilton.
But it’s not strictly for the fans. World Series home field advantage is affected, players’ contracts are affected, possibly MVP voting or even some hall of fame voters may look back to see all-star appearances.
So it is a bit bothersome.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Very good point.
I’d rather not leave home field advantage up to bosux fans. Just like they don’t want to leave it up to us.
I think Verlander and Jackson.
I think Inge deserves it but won’t make it. I think Cabrera doesn’t really deserve it but might make it.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Have you taken a look at his eyes?
They’re the same color as his hair.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I finally get to watch a game!
Albeit, because I had to come from work to meet with the Animal Control dude that I called this morning. I got bit by a big, mangy, dirty, ugly freaking mutt of a dog last night.
"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. "
I am actually glad the dog bit me. It was going for little Maybin! She is a Jack Russell/Beagle mix who only weighs about 20 pounds. The mutt was probably close to 80. He would have killed her, but not for my quick reaction to snag her up!
"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. "
Giambi < Mendosa
"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. "
23 pitches and counting in the 1st...not a good start
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much better
gotta love the one pitch outs that highlight your previous statement immediately…
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G$!
"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 the way
several of my friends thank you guys for being nice to me when I comment. so they don’t have to hear about baseball nonsense.
I liked the bunt...
looked like he was bunting for a hit, but even if it didn’t work, it still got the runner to 3rd with only 1 out.
actual answer?
Leyland knows Braden is a pitcher who doesn’t give up a lot of runs, so he believes Polanco has the ability with the bat to make the kind of contact to get Everett home.
Not saying I agree, but that’s his thought process I’m sure.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Channeling your inner OMR?
"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. "
I've gotten pretty good at thinking like him
kinda scares me. Think I need a smoke.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
bunting?
Top of the 3rd, right? And we’re protecting a 1-run lead with one of our best hitters bunting???? what am I missing – did Ralph Houk come back?
Exactly
Squandered another chance to get Everett in from scoring position… he could have scored from second on a single- it’s not like Miggy was on 2nd.
Concur
Too early in the game to be taking the bat out of one of the team’s HR leaders. If he was trying for a hit, fine, Curtis has the wheels for that, but not a straight sacrifice.
So I just got here.....
has Verlander been pitching a little wildly today, or is that just this inning?
Mags is looking nice with the Inge look going....
to bad he still can’t hit. Or field.
"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. "
wish I wasn't
unfortunately…
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I get no vacation
no insurance, nothing. If I don’t work, I don’t get paid… but I like what I do.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
Not nearly as important as
talking to you fine folks. :o)
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
hahaha
we scored -1 in the 3rd inning according to blessyouboys.com
funny thing is I don’t doubt it either.
So what rally creature are we going with today?
Here are your options: Joes, Mothman, Chaka, Megan Fox, or Crazy Legless Guy
Megan Fox
jinxed the other night, along with rally Kirk. They failed.
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I suspended the constitution last week...didn't you get the memo?
Don’t have a coup, man…
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Have we seen chaka lately?
leaning towards the land of the lost comeback style today
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What the hell
i walk away from my desk and return to a 2 run homer? is that it. I hav no television I am interpreting gamecast on ESPN…
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Thats a freaking pile of crap.
Hows Justin lookin on the mound today?
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at least the byb math is correct
2-1 does, indeed, equal 1
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According to the formatting guide down there
All you need to do is put !’s in front of and behind a link to a picture
help
right click a photo. click properties at the bottom. copy the URL. click the tree and paste the url in the box that pops up.
I dont cheer for guys to get hurt but
Justin Morneau left the Twins game in the 7th with a groin injury
Marcus likes to swing
alot… needs more patience.
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WTF!!!
Lately though I would rather see Maggs bat at the top of the inning instaed of 2nd or 3rd
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Ok I am going home
see you fine folks in 20 mins.
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ooh way to make a positive out of a negative
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
They don't deserve any Nutella....
they should get Vegamite!
"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. "
when you went to the future...
…were you looking into one of them crazy mirrors?
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I have ruined my family name
I must now depart, and forge a new life on my own. Time travel is only a path to failure and depression.
is that our nickname for Ni, "The Knight"?
it oughta be, if it’s not…
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just wondering
but when is the last time you actually dropped in to say something positive?
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re making Dallas Lee look like Cliff Lee, circa last year.
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now, we just need to photoshop a blue glove in there somewhere….
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Buck, you have hit the pitch the Knights of Ni cannot see!
NI!
by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 1, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
does anyone else hear all 47 of the people at this game chanting?
sounds like it’s all teenaged girls
uhm....
yeah we’re 0-for-2 here on my knowledge
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
he was the priest in on the waterfront, too
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Apparently we are no longer the Knights Who Say Ni.
by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 1, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
Well the old Animal Control fella was here, so I feel this is apt. (It's also how I am feeling about this game....)
"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. "
Just a random one.
I don’t want to be anywhere near close enough the mangy mongrel that bit me! Also, this dog is actually much cleaner looking. (Unfortunately for my health….:(
"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. "
a pronounciation update
The guy who broke the Ni story to me commented on my blog that people are mispronouncing the name. (thanks to the tigers or AP)
he says it’s Ni Foo-duh, or Ni Foo-teh , rather than Foo-Tay.
well, you can still call him Foo-duh Nee or Foo-teh Nee if you like. it’s just the “tay” sound is the problem apparently.
I don’t know these things myself, but the guy lives in the region so I’ll trust him.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I am going to go take a bathroom break
it would be nice if I could come back to something awesome
or even someone on base
please.
if it's good news you're looking for...
…you might want to stay in there ’til Friday…or maybe Tuesday, depending…
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You guys see the little league grand slam the Brewers hit yesterday?
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espn highlights from the game are here
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4298658&categoryid=2521705
Bases loaded, Ryan Braun hit a deep, but pretty routine fly ball. The mets center fielder drifts over, but a couple of yards from his destination, he starts slipping all over the place, then does a faceplant, while sticking his arm out desperately.
3 runs score, the third when the catcher fails to catch a ball that got to him in plenty of time, and then Santana tries to gun Braun, who took a huge turn around third, and he throws it into left field.
’twas hillarious
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they still play baseball in wisconsin?
well I guess it’s not time for Packers training camp.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, sucky game today everyone
Guess I should be heading out for some dinner. Sad I have to do it on a Tigers loss.
See y’all.
is there a rally going?
how about the megan fox rally.
You guys see that Pook was released.....
I always liked C-Mo…..just not his batting average, or his strike out rate, or his fielding. But the man, yes.
"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. "
he was always good for some magic
never good any other time
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
.....and that's the crappy game, gang.
DAMMIT
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ooops
it’s over anyway but I gotta go
v. glad my dad is buying the drinks at this dinner thing I’m heading to.. bye
booooo
Tigers need to get back to winning some games or the twins and or white sox going to catch them
Let's hope the Metrodome his friendly to us......
"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. "
three strikeouts to end it, huh?
Even with a walk and a wild pitch in there, still beats our usual 9th inning, close out the game pitching performance…
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