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Game 86: Indians at Tigers

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Cleveland Indians at Detroit Tigers, Jul 11, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


  Carl Pavano (7-7, 5.36) vs.   Armando Galarraga (5-7, 5.03), 7:05 p.m. EST

During the spring, Carl Pavano was a reason most people (including me) changed their preseason AL Central pick from the Indians to the Twins.  ("If Carl Pavano is Cleveland's #3 starter, their starting pitching can't be good."  And Pavano is now the Tribe's #2 starter, after Fausto Carmona crapped out and was sent to the minors.)

Of course, Pavano did beat the Tigers the last time he faced them.  The last time the Indians visited Comerica Park, he held Detroit to two runs and five hits over 7.1 innings, earning his first win of the season.  Pavano has also pitched pretty well lately, giving up two runs in each of his past two starts, with nine strikeouts in 13.2 innings.

Someone else pitching well in recent weeks is Armando Galarraga.  He's won two of his past three starts, and was deprived of a win in his last outing when the Tigers' bullpen couldn't hold onto a slim one-run lead.  (We are looking at you, Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney.)  Before he left that game after seven innings, however, Galarraga gave up just one run and five hits, and struck out seven Royals batters.  If he's finally regained the feel for his slider, Detroit's starting rotation suddenly looks much better. 

But it didn't go so well for Galarraga the last time he faced the Tribe.  In early May at Comerica Park, the Indians roughed him up for five runs in five innings (though the Tigers almost let him off the hook for a loss with an eighth-inning comeback that fell just short).  Galarraga has a 3-1 record and 4.84 ERA in six career starts against Cleveland.

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Last game thread was hilarious!

Has anyone heard the rumour that Toronto is trying to trade for Porcello and Perry?

On a side note, I came across a 45 album of the Bless You Boys theme song…sweeeeeet!

by Dan Gurney on Jul 11, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fun Random Useless Fact:

This is the first time since 2005 that Justin Verlander has NOT started the Negro Leagues Tribute game. I love Justin to death, but I was getting a little curious as to how the other starting pitchers looked in those wacky throwback uniforms.

I probably won’t hang around here much (if at all), but I’m pulling for you, Armando! Lance el bueno eslaíder y el bueno sinker!

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 11, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching the Indians' pregame right now.

I’m so sick of the Indians playing the “run support” card for Cliff Lee. They never think to acknowledge that Verlander and Jackson are extremely good pitchers too!

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 11, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, that reminds me

I missed your Seahawks question last night. I had them listed as my favorite NFL team before the Lions fired Millen, because I just couldn’t take it anymore. Why the Seahawks? No good reason, other than my good friend lives in Seattle, and I thought I might start following them.

I’m a NFL fan in search of a favorite team (though, really, I’d like it to be the Lions).

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Lions will have a hard time turning things around.

But in today’s NFL they may find success in the next 2-3 years.

I avoided Seahawks fandom and am a Dolphins fan. That whole losing thing was weird.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Starting Lineups

INDIANS

1. Asdrubal Cabrera SS
2. Grady Sizemore CF
3. Victor Martinez C
4. Shin-Soo Choo LF
5. Travis Hafner DH
6. Jhonny Peralta 3B
7. Ryan Garko 1B
8. Luis Valbuena 2B
9. Ben Francisco RF

TIGERS

1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Marcus Thames DH
5. Clete Thomas RF
6. Ryan Raburn LF
7. Brandon Inge 3B
8. Gerald Laird C
9. Adam Everett SS

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Shin-Soo

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Shin-Soo Choo and I don't care what anyone says.

Bavasi traded him to Cleveland and I still love him.

Please, chance/fortune/higher powers, make him a Tiger.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same

I’m truly a fan

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sizemore,

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I got distracted sorting junk and almost forgot the time!

Well, not junk – but I’m glad I remembered in time!

Hello, everyone. :-)

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Howdy!

Need to set an alarm.

by NCDee on Jul 11, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fortunately I wasn't far

Just in the next room.

Those unis are sweet.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love baseball throwbacks.

Even pugfugly ones like the 80s Astros and 80s Padres.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're

Welcome

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Does it make me a racist to say I dislike it when the Tigers wear the Stars uniforms?

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Short answer....yes

j/k I don’t care for the unis either

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have one of the most classic designs in all of professional sports...

…but they put them on the shelf to wear these, which always look like they fit wrong. And white caps? Seriously. They look like the middle of a Scrabble board.

And is there any more of an anachronism than a Korean player with a racist logo on his batting helmet on Negro League Tribute Night?

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

being at the park eating an Italian sausage with sauerkraut???

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kind of like Choo.

I remember making fun of his name when he played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in a game I saw a long time ago. And he’s been a smart little outfield option on my fantasy team all year.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he does have a funny name

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good one

"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti

by densogirl on Jul 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kid.

I sort of agree. Their home unis are so nice as it is.

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Stars unis are okay

However the old English D is timeless.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

But the Tigers are fortunate in that they haven’t jacked around the uniforms so they are now ugly.

Once a year they can wear something different.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually Detroit fans are lucky

Red Wings are classic, Tigers are classic, Lions unis are far better than the team – only the Pistons really went askew uniform-wise.

Could be worse – they could have a big yellow slug on their chests!

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs!

My friend is an alum of UCSC.

Yeah, Detroit fans are very fortunate. I am glad the Pistons woke up and went back to their old look. I’m a fan of the Dolphins football wise and all they do is slightly alter how angry the Dolphin on their helmets look.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was actually thinking of the Buffalo Sabres

They change their logos more than most people change their socks.

Current logo (for the moment anyway) is THIS mostrosity:

Could be a slug, could be Trump’s toupee – the fans are divided but it is almost universally hated. Hockey has some of the most dreadful logos and uniforms EVER.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't keep up with NHL logo changes.

They really have no clue about establishing an identity and keeping that identity it seems (to me at least).

I hated the Angry Red/Black buffalo and I dearly want the blue logo back.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

depends on the team

Many teams have real problems with maintaining a brand identity – thankfully the Wings aren’t one of them. I think the fans would revolt if they decided to “modernize” or “restyle” the logo and uniform. Updates are if your uniform is sucky – if it’s fine, leave it the hell alone.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Edmonton Oil Tear/Gear monstrocity comes to mind.

I also dislike the Southern Expansion teams. My friend who lives in Miami doesn’t even know where the Panthers play.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edmonton

Wore their orange and blue numbers a few times this year as their third jerseys – if I were commish, I would make them wear those all the time. Awesome.

I’d also stop the god-awful trend of everyone having black uniforms. A few are fine, but more than that is just horrible.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Blackhawks are an exception to this but for the most part black is ugly on jerseys

Boston and Philly too but really, I am so lost when it comes to NHL jerseys now a days.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me, too

And I even follow the league, for gosh sakes!

I have to get a good look at most uniforms to figure out who the heck the Wings are playing each game, because it’s so hard to tell with all the changes.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I'm in the minority

but I like the Stars uni’s. The tigers road whites are classic, but I don’t mind the negro league uni’s once a year. and I think as far as throwbacks go, I think they are pretty cool looking

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the bagginess, too

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

boy was that quick

he doesn’t like the uniforms either

by Hooville01 on Jul 11, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not yet

Patience, Tag.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

unless he got one yesterday

and pre-sweated it

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Equipment guy...

I like my hats pre-sweaty!

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The hats haven't changed too much in three years.

He could have been sweating that baby in all career.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet John Wetteland hated throwback nights.

“What do you mean I have to wear a new hat!”

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NASTY

Love the curveball strike three punchout!

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cheese and rice.

This one had 15-11 written all over it.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Also...

…it seems like Rod is trying to work his customary “you’ve got…” into everyone’s defensive introduction tonight.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to admit

I have rabid man-love for Shin-Soo Choo

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a handshake

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a pain in the asdrubal

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of odd uniform nights...

Is there an Old Spanish D we can break out for Fiesta Tigres! ?

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3.3%

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I question that call.

Looks like bull crap to me.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

in the words of Jim Leyland: ""That’s the biggest bunch of [baloney] in the history of baseball."

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another problem with Negro League Tribute Night...

…Buckeyes should be contained to that cesspool known as Columbus.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+infinity to you sir

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hi

was busy stuffing my face with bbq am here now

by allikazoo on Jul 11, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FWIW

Chris Shelton was just called up to the majors by the Mariners. Apparently he’s been playing some third in the minors to increase his versatility.

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Final Vote Bonus

Good evening everyone……anyone here taking advantage of the free MLB.TV ten day free subscription for taking part in the Final Vote (MLB All-Star game)?

That’s pretty darn nice of Bud.

by MSU4LIF on Jul 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. am loving it!

BTW, that Indians logo is very disturbing the more I look at it.

by Hooville01 on Jul 11, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tried

Wanted to use it to watch tonight’s game because I don’t have cable and only get two tv stations, but since I’m in the viewing area it’s blacked out.

Super Sweet.

by Gene LaMont on Jul 11, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay so check this out

seat from the auction at tiger stadium, 1979. I was in my mom’s womb while my parents stood in line for this! haha

by allikazoo on Jul 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very Cool

Did they ever tell you how much they paid for it?

by MSU4LIF on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clete Thomas, the Whitest Man on the Field

gets a hit on Negro Leagues Night.

by NCDee on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Clete

Does anyone else realize he had 18 steals in AAA this year? Why don’t they send him more?

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to know this, as well.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and 29 steals

(granted 11 CS) last year in AAA.

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grady

looked less good than Grandy on that Raburn drive to center

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m sure if he gets too forward one of them will slap him. :)

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was shocked sizemore didnt get that

i treat him like grandy out in centre

by RudeMood19 on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Feel the (Ra)Burn

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Inge

That’s the job I expect from an all-star!

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd DP of the night

http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com

by Scottwood on Jul 11, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The first one was kind of iffy.

They need to go to that umpire school they advertise on the MLB.tv

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so who got the run in for cleveland?

my internet at my parents is too slow to look it up

by allikazoo on Jul 11, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Faustian bargain.

They traded Jhonny’s soul and remaining spelling ability for a run.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

those damned uniforms are slowing cletus down

its like running in Hammer Pants

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you doing Armando?

Your teammates just got you two runs?

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 11, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo

is a nice player. Not rooting for him here though

by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 11, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm still waiting for 1984 World Series Champions retro uniform night

I can’t wait to see Gene Lamont in a vintage form-fitting uni

by Tagne13 on Jul 11, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he remembers when they were modern

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAAAAHHHHH!!!!

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Game of inches

http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com

by Scottwood on Jul 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Jason” Galarraga is pitching like he doesn’t want the ball to get cooties from getting too close to the plate.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bingey...is it hot in here

or just Brandon? sigh

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jim Leyland blames Raburn's play on those new fangled sun spectacles.

In his day they were fine with burning their eyes out.

by 13194013 on Jul 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that his "bubblegum card"?

Or, knowing Leyland, it probably came in a carton of Luckies.

by NCDee on Jul 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was an 1987 Topps

here is his 2009 Topps

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SEE ARMANDO

That’s what you ****in do after your team gets you a leader. Pretty bad when Carl Pavano is teaching this ****.

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pavano's thrown 21 fewer pitches than Galaragga

http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com

by Scottwood on Jul 11, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i have a family picnic tomorrow

no beer til tomorrow :(

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT

was a freaking AWESOME relay from Polanco.

And great tag from Inge, too.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cutoff man!

Nice relay from Thomas to Polanco to Inge!

Thought Valbuena got that left hand to the bag first, but apparently not.

Meanwhile, they’re teeing off on Galarraga.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You boys need some momentum?

You got momentum. Now don’t waste it.

by NCDee on Jul 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sux up 3-0 over the Twinkies

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go, meteor!

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry raburn

but you’re gonna have to do it again

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No squandering, you dorks!

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We do hit and runs a lot when Thames is on base

http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com

by Scottwood on Jul 11, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

It’s Carlo ****ing Pavano boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 11, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's ok.

Their miserable bullpen is looming

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 11, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not soon enough

if we keep making Pavano look like Cy Young

by NCDee on Jul 11, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They won't get to their BP...

… because Pavano has only thrown 50 pitches! 50! Pathetic.

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howdy

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The contrast of steak knife and paper plate in that photo fascinates me.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT'S what interests you about that picture?

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also no mustard

I always thought I was the only person who wants hot dogs with ketchup, but no mustard.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so i see we're losing

what happened? also, i may be drunk from wine-tasting

by mrsunshine on Jul 11, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened?

Galarraga happened. :(

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also squandering happened

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

duh

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeppers

jim’s food mart has a HUGE wine selection. was at a barbecue and my host (professor) brought out like a dozen bottles of wine for us and said we had to drink them all cause he didn’t want open bottles.

by mrsunshine on Jul 11, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my mom just hit her elbow on the counter

she is walking around looking like anderson last night

by allikazoo on Jul 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ouchie :(

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

that is all

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

could be worse

At least they scored. They could be getting shut out.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think after the months of May and June

just seeing Armando get through 6 innings feels like a victory already

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soooo, anyway ...

Bottom of the sixth inning, Tigers trailing …

Any thoughts on the rally creature for the evening?

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo is going to the disco?

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We never did try the Rally Victorino

which was suggested after the Final Vote results

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

going with the white suit theme

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha!

I’m blind!!

by Tagne13 on Jul 11, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So now...

My children will die if I don’t go to Beaumont?

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 11, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hah! I have no children!

Therefore I don’t need to go to Beaumont.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WWBD?

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPg5LjGYz8

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STANDING TAAAAAALL!!!!! ON THE WINGS OF MY DREAM!

Rise and faaaaaall, on the wings of my dream

by Tagne13 on Jul 11, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The break will do Cabrera some good

http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com

by Scottwood on Jul 11, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least we won’t have to hear any bellyaching about the Tigers having to play that Thursday after the All-Star break this year.

That was some serious [baloney].

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 11, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it was a pretty good start so far by Galarraga

Though I didn’t like pitching around some guys and having it bite him in the butt, don’t know whether to blame him or knapp.

Right now, I just blame the offense for only scoring 2.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 11, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there have been a couple of bad double plays

but I think Pavano has pitched pretty well. Should give him some credit.

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 11, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, pavano's better than some give him credit for

but the tigers offense, in general, doesn’t score runs, so it makes the fourth and fifth starter have to be even more perfect

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by MackAveKurt on Jul 11, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to tell from thread we're down only one run

I live in a Tigers blackhole (within blackout region but local broadcast is Chicago Sports) I check the thread occasionally for updates. I came here just now and from what I saw in the thread I figured we’re getting blown away – then I checked several Internet sources and found we’re only down one run. Why the somber mood? Last I knew Cleveland did not have enough of a bullpen to keep us down.

"I have seen the future, and it is much like the present, only longer" - Dan Quisenberry

by 3strikes on Jul 11, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two things

Tigers not getting the pitch count up enough on Pavano to get into the bullpen quickly, and they haven’t been all that threatening on offense, so it’s been a little dull.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can still pull this off

Doubt Pavano can hold up the whole game. They’ll score at least a couple more runs.

"I have seen the future, and it is much like the present, only longer" - Dan Quisenberry

by 3strikes on Jul 11, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

was a nice try at least

by allikazoo on Jul 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

I feel like we’ve seen that happen way too many times this season on throws that didn’t need to be made.

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tigers are starting to make me angry ...

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-3 white sux

3 run dinger for the twinkies, crede

by allikazoo on Jul 11, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice to know Crede hurts other teams, too

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if he can hurt the Tigers along the way ...

He says we’re behind so he puts a little extra in it

"I have seen the future, and it is much like the present, only longer" - Dan Quisenberry

by 3strikes on Jul 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mando's alter ego

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria

by Baroque on Jul 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up