Game 99: Tigers at Rangers
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 28, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Texas Rangers, Jul 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT
Luke French (1-1, 2.22) vs. 
Doug Mathis (0-1, 1.64), 8:05 p.m. EST
EDIT (6:30 p.m.): Vincente Padilla was scratched as the Rangers' starter, as he's still feeling weak from the flu. Doug Mathis (0-1, 1.64) will pitch in his place. This will be only his second start of the season. Last time Mathis tried that, it didn't go so well, as he gave up five runs (four earned) and seven hits in an eventual 9-0 loss to Toronto. He's never faced the Tigers.
The Rangers also called up pitcher Guillermo Moscoso, whom you might remember was the key piece the Tigers gave up to acquire Gerald Laird back in December.
Could Luke French have looked at the Tigers' offensive output last night and gone straight for the nearest adult beverage? Because the rookie could have won his last three starts if his lineup had scored more than two runs for him. (He's not alone among the Tigers' starting pitchers, of course.) This will be French's third start on the road. He has yet to earn a decision away from home, despite a 2.79 ERA.
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Starting Lineups
TIGERS
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Clete Thomas LF
4. Miguel Cabrera 1B
5. Carlos Guillen DH
6. Magglio Ordonez RF
7. Brandon Inge 3B
8. Ramon Santiago SS
9. Dusty Ryan C
RANGERS
1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Michael Young 3B
3. Marlon Byrd LF
4. Nelson Cruz RF
5. Hank Blalock 1B
6. Andruw Jones DH
7. Josh Hamilton CF
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia C
9. Elvis Andrus SS
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 28, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
I just wanted to let you guys know how much work I had to erase. :-)
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 28, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't imagine many circumstances in which I would avoid catching a foul ball.
But if the pitcher has/had swine flu, it would certainly make me dodge them.
Good news
I went to the grocery store today and stocked up on snacks so I can eat every one of my feelings if necessary.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
howdy
I already ate some m&m’s so I am properly chocolatefied and fortified for the epic Tiger squanderage to come!
Woo-hoo!
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also some peppermint patties
If things get really bad I’ll have to hit the ice cream. I hope it won’t come to that.
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booo!!!
Love the chocolate – mint combination.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
(I meant boo that you forgot them and are now chocolate bereft.)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
I'm prepared with snacks both salty and sweet
complete with emergency chocolate.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Fired up my grill to cook some cheddar brats
let’s hope the Tiger bats get something cooking tonight as well
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Clete cant hit That Pitch....
…..always swings and misses….i think other teams have figured that out…..gota lay off that Clete.
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks that.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He lifted and separated?
What is he, a bra?
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Dumbest. Catchphrase. EVAR.
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Sigh
I echo the previous sentiment that the high socks make Miggy look really fat. I do not approve.
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I make my decisions on a player-by-player basis
It’s an aesthetic thing for me.
Inge and Granderson? Yes
Maggs and Miggy? No
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What really drives me nuts
Is when the pantlegs are uneven. ESPECIALLY on pitchers.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Cabrera was a repeat offender of the uneven pantlegs last year
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
what floor are you on?
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Looks really strange
I wonder why the issue of pantleg height stirs up such debate and yet batting gloves do not. After all, no batting gloves is just as traditional as high socks.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
finally settled on the couch
after finishing up household chores. tigs, please don’t make me get up for alcohol, my back hurts.
he needs to hurry up and do it for those reasons
and because I want to see him the last week of aug in california!
Dusty Ryan has gotten so little playing time...
He hasn’t learned how to do it yet
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, Ramon.
Every couple of weeks he does something to make you wonder why he’s not an everyday player.
I think
I’m going to have to be distracted more often. I was rummaging around for a paper and glance up to see a 3-0 lead. :)
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Okay, these Autobahn for All ads are starting to weird me out
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2 for 4 with RISP that inning. Holy crap!
Who are these guys?
by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Jul 28, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
there should have been a question mark in there somewhere
But sure, whatever you want
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 28, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it was a sunflower seed shell
but I noticed too. Always so attractive when they get shots of the guys spitting.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
evenin'
glad to see the tigers up…
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Heh...Hey All....
Judging form the thread so far, I am going to have to bring some pics with me.
No matter where you are on the internet...
someone will find an excuse to post that picture.
This is true...
Hamilton defies both gravity and addiction.
lolcats are timeless
and yes there is a little invisibike in his stance
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 28, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
do not care for batting stance guy
Mega-lame.
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He's getting old really fast
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
if I was a major leaguer, I'd be that guy
some of my tastes are slightly out of the mainstream, shall we say
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buehrle update: perfect through 2
which is really just an excuse to point out that ESPN Classic is showing Kenny Rogers’ perfect game from 1994
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Tell me they didn't just play the Chicago Blackhawks' post-goal music
I swore if I had to listen to that again I’d shot myself in the friggin head
Or a sludgefest.
Poopy.
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Dear Luke French
The Tigers just scored three runs. That is probably all the runs they will score. So stop giving up runs to the Texas Rangers.
Thank you.
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I have Baker going in 2 fantasy leagues
Would like a CG SHO plz
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 28, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this divine retribution for the Tigers not taking full advantage of Luke French...
…when he was an unknown?
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Apparently Tim McClellan is still back there
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ain't no squandering like Detroit squandering
‘Cause Detroit squandering don’t stop. :(
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(And BLACKHAWKS goal music? Abomination.)
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They play Chocarron when the Blackhawks score?
Odd
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't catch it myself
Was reacting to Tag’s comment.
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I was reacting to Elvis Andrus's batting music
Chacarron:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoaj8b2bGM
I’ve heard it before, but it’s a combination of Spanish and gibberish (and weird/disturbing).
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not there in person
This is the best I can do. :(
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seriously?
Should be nice weather for it.
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Hawk Harrelson must be downright unbearable right now.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
They could make a bunch of money
If they auctioned off the right to trip the switch to blow that place up at the end of the season.
I was surprised Turf and Roof were not named as starters.
They’ve been at least partially responsible for lots of their success up there.
Those camera guys must get bored.
I wonder if they forget that everyone can see what they’re looking at.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
On WGN the other night...
the Cubs played Girls, Girls, Girls while doing the obligatory Hot Girl scan during a lull. Hilarious.
I may as well go to the grocery store and pick up some victuals.
Because it looks like another one of those nights.
This is why we....
…..need a Halladay….We cant keep throwing 2 rookie pitchers out there.
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
I agree....
but we have EJ and JV. No team has three aces. We need a, well, legit 3rd and 4th starter.
that's be a nice problem to have, 3 aces
in baseball and poker both
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doesn't have to be a halladay
throw a dart and you find a hole in the Tigers though.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Halladay would be nice....
…but at this point, i think I might settle an Ian Snell
Halladay has a no-trade clause
He’s never okay a trade to a team where he’d get no run support
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
*He'd
We need to petition for an edit button
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
In a couple of innings....
….remind to me that coke out of the freezer, before I forget and it goes all ka-blooey
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rangers are full of vengeance tonight
by okie for michigan on Jul 28, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Should have gone to the Loons game instead.
They are winning right now.
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Apparently Mario and Rod have already conceded the game...
Cuz they are so totally not paying any attention.
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I so should have got some cotton candy when I went to the rodeo last week
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I am glad Comerica finally came up with a new commerical
But I wish they would have changed the music
Anyone watching on a regular TV?
I am, and the aspect ratio in that commercial is wrong. The words go off the screen.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB dot com says Buehrle needs to retire
five more batters to set the record for most retired in a row.
holy cow!
if it wasn’t the white sox, I’d be pretty excited about that
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Aflac
That was Kenny Rogers, right?
Kenny Rogers, David Wells, then Buerhle
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Santiago has two batting gloves today...
He’d been going with the Clete look for a while
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what MLB player said he uses
only one glove because his dad couldn’t afford two and often bought him a golf glove? I think it was in ESPN the Mag
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Jason Grilli in the bullpen
Not sure how I feel about that.
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Actually...
He’s been pretty good since joining the Rangers. Might be a bad thing for the Tigers.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty Ryan is behind him?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It wasn't a normal foul tip, either.
He seemed to make good contact.
by StringTheory on Jul 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It must be nice...
To be able to get Mauer and Morneau
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
One more to tie the record.
Two more to set it.
by StringTheory on Jul 28, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty's so tall
I feel like he should be a pitcher. He looks goofy at the plate.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Have you ever seen Andrew Miller try to hit?
HE looks goofy
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
:-(
Alas, it looks as though his age may be starting to show.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
fsnoklahoma, unfortunately (i guess we’re supposed to be rangers fans down here)
by okie for michigan on Jul 28, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Awright curtis….pretends that’s Bpbby Jenks on the mound, it’s the bottom of the ninth
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check your Coke
It must be cold by now, I would think.
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whaddya think
coke/mint chocolate chip ice cream float?
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It's not like that would've done anything.
Dusty Ryan grounded back to the pitcher, and Grandy hit an easy fly ball out.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Just looked up the definition for squander:
squander: to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate, waste , 
Good job!
Those are hard. I think I’ve known one once ever.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can Buehrle
Do it again….Perfect thru 4 tonight
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
Dear God, I hope not
We’ll never hear the end of it.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
from a historical perspective, that would be amazing
but I’d be crying in my cornflakes
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if he does
I think there will be no doubt that he sold his soul to Satan. I mean other than him pitching for the Sox.
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Well....
…..JB will have to protect the sweep tomorrow
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
I was wondering who the new pitcher was :)
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Haven't seen them yet
I’ve usually gone to games without promotions because there are fewer kids and assorted distractions. Although I did get a Jack Morris bobblehead for the brother of a coworker.
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43 hitters in a row
new mlb record
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Was Juan Gonzalez really only in Detroit one year?
And Chad Curtis, too? I would have sworn it was longer…
Looking up the box score to the Gambler’s perfect game, and I’m struck by how many future Tigers there were in that game, with Pudge, JuanGone, Curtis, Kenny Rogers and Dean Palmer, too.
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The Grillers!
"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
come on, you should be able to score at least one run against this guy
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No kidding....
….we play vetter there
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
His pitching was one thing
But I always liked Grilli.
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I never really booed Grilli...
Farnsworth? Now that’s another story (Of course, that might have something to do with the fact that they traded Pudge to get him and Farnsworth sucked from day one).
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Come one Clete
Just a little farther to the left
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
Haaaaa
How did I not get that before I said it
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a Tigers fans's worst nightmare.
Down 2.
Buerhle perfect through 5.
Jason Fing Grilli on the mound ready to stick it to us.
Someone make the bad man stop.
Too bad that the Sox didn't pitch Buerhle against Detroit
Too bad for them, I mean. They might not have lost three of four games.
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Show us the gas can Grilli!
"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
If Cabrera doesn't homer...
…shouldn’t that be considered squandering?
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No, because I think we would lose our minds if that was the case
There would just be too much squandering for us to hold onto our sanity.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
you are assuming we still HAVE sanity
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Yup
That does it. I’m seeing live Loons baseball tomorrow night instead of this. It will be more fun.
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do they advertise it as Loonyball?
if not, they really should
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not officially at least
They also don’t call the park the Looney Bin, either. :)
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Doesn’t look like he’s going to do anything.
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mlb network going to go live to buehrle when he's back out
dunno if I want them to jinx him, or if I want to see some amazing history made
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Cabrera has 6 RBI in the month of July
Willingham had 8 yesterday
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apparently the rangers are giving away a "chest protector backpack" this weekend
it is probably the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen
god that's horrible
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I've run out of rationalizations.
When the bats went silent, I thought “Well, at least the pitching is holding.” When the pitching went south, I thought “Well at least they’re still playing good defense.”
I’m down to “Well at least their grounds crew does a good job.”
I can see how lack of offense would causing the pitching to deteriorate...
…but I don’t understand the lapse in defense.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, come on Mark Buerhle...
Ernie Harwell said no one would ever throw two consecutive no-hitters again. You wouldn’t want to make Ernie wrong, now would you?
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jinxed
walked a guy…still has the no hitter
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And Inside Edition
featured a 5,000 calorie hamburger on the show tonight. Said it was a hamburger made in Michigan at one of the minor league baseball teams.
"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
Of all people...
Casilla? Isn’t he hitting, like, .143 or something?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's kind of a poll for you guys:
If someone from the White Sox/Twins/[Insert name of team you hate] was pitching at Comerica Park and no-hitting the Tigers and you were at the game, what would your reaction be?
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I'd want to see history made
is that bad?
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I dunno, but I think they
were applauding sarcastically for the first half, and applauding for Beurhle the second half.
If it were this Tigers team?
I wouldn’t be surprised.
by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Jul 28, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess it'd depend on which pitcher
because I like buerhle even though I hate the sox
also, I’d feel bad booing such an achievement
depends
Could Detroit realistically win the game, or would it still be a 8-0 loss but with one hit instead of none?
I’d want to see the Tigers win – otherwise I’d want to see history.
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I would probably be somewhat upset that it was against the Tigers
but I would still appreciate the magnitude of the occasion.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
and then mauer gets a gift ground rule double
Carlos Quentin should have had it….but there goes the shutout, too
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Big Jim looks sick!
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sweet play, though
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
wait....intentionally walking Andruw Jones to get to Josh Hamilton?
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So, um...
So far the number of runs scored by the Texas Rangers outweighs the number of scoring opportunities that the Tigers have had, so isn’t the squandering pretty much meaningless as of now?
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So ever since Grilli left Detroit he has not sucked...
I don’t get it.
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He'll revert, eventually!
"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
So why can't he revert tonight?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
no, he sucked in Colorado
the change to Texas straightened him out, apparently
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Wait a minute...
When did he learn to throw strikes like that?
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agree
"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
Filthy!
"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
Miner....the little Grilli
"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've had enough, too.
night. Dave’s gotta figure this out.
"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
Dave?
Nope Tigers just need to look in the mirror
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I see your point
They are capable of better – and they show it all the time at Comerica Park. If they can’t carry the same focus onto the road with them, it’s a question more of focus than personell.
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same performance on the road with them, I mean
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My pain threshold has been breached...
I’m out of here.
by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Jul 28, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
Geez...
He can’t even retaliate correctly.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I'm so glad we were worried about the OFFENSE for this game.
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bleargh
Stupid Tigers. The road suckage is epic.
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My internets are not behaving
and every time I get back on, Texas is farther ahead. I think I’ll go away for good now and maybe that will turn things around. Good night.
Wow, everyone's bailing (not that I blame y'all)
I’ll never give up on you, Tigers. Not that you deserve it.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Way to drop the ball, Miguel.
Literally.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
I ate about half a bag of pita chips
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
good thing I didn't stock up on chocolate
because it would ALL be gone
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This is not good...
Not good at all. We need a rally, if only for some confidence for the next game.
It's the Metrodome
Reason enough
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point
Checked gameday, looks like a bunch of singles and a bunt
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Who homered?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Tigers Are Lucky
No one wants to win the central
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
the race is a turtle derby
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
Dear Tiger Hitters...
Every single one of you has either had success in the big leagues or is talented enough to succeed in the big leagues. Therefore, there is NO REASON why you can’t be successful right now. So SNAP OUT OF IT!
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Time to bunt?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
Now...
Everett SHOULD have bunted.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
You think maybe if Leyland gets himself tossed...
…it’ll motivate the team? Something needs to.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone needs to wake them up...
They look pretty listless.
Here's something REALLY depressing...
Mathis went four innings. Therefore, he is not eligible for the win. Therefore, if they do not at least tie this game, Jason Grilli will get the win.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
that's it for me
I’m out of chocolate, have to get up early tomorrow, and this game is depressing. I’ll keep hoping for a tremendous comeback in the last couple innings that I read about in the morning.
G’night, all.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
So glad Im not around to watch this
Typical Tigers; following up an impressive three wins against the White Sox with three pathetic losses. One step forward, one step backward. It’s all they ever do.
And to think that cat in the Detroit news just declared this team “worth investing in emotionally.” Bull****, this team is never worth investing in emotionally. All they ever do is **** up.
by BigDaddyJC on Jul 28, 2009 10:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Anyone want to entertain the odds that we'll get another baserunner in this game?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
If over/under was 2
I’d take the under
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
if it was Zero....
……id take the under
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Its really sad to watch.....
….the lack of energy this whole series…..I dont get it…….Thats coaching
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
If that's the case...
There’ll be hell to pay with Leyland.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
In a park
where runs are scored 4 runs isnt that much…..that is if you want to battle and fight for those runs
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So ...
if the score holds up, does that make tomorrow a “most win” because I am beginning to think we are trying to win the division without winning another road game.
by tigerfaninChicago on Jul 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Every gam is a must win game.....
……or at least thats how you should play
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally gutless
She has to shoot him down.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 28, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I love it when the mascot starts comforting the guy
like a pat on the back is going to make him feel better
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder how many women say "yes"
to avoid public humiliation of but have a little private conversation with their SO afterwards
The good teams have winning streaks
like 6, 7 or 8 wins in a row. What’s the most we’ve had this year….6 games? Win 2, lose 2, win 1 lose 2, win 3, lose 3. OMG, I’m going to bed.
"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
On the flipside...
I think the longest losing streak we’ve had is four. Let’s keep it that way.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Really, O'Day?
Your “come onto the field” music is Lady Gaga?
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
Even though we still lead the division,
this season has put into perspective how amazingly we started in ’06. ’07 too, even.
Matters not how we start...
How we Finish, that is what matters
hahahaha Rod
basically saying Leyland is going to cuss out the team
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
I feel the need to clarify
if any of my baseball PLAYER boyfriends were to propose during a game? perfectly acceptable!
well duh
I mean they’re players, they’re entitled
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, now Miggy's just swinging at everything.
I’d suggest a day off to clear his head, but there’s no one else to hit in his place.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
At least everyone gets a day off Thursday
we can hope that helps somehow…
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Cleveland's been playing well recently...
That scares me
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So not so much squandering, as not much of anything
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
They told the Rick Knapp story on baseball tonight.
They were saying some Tigers were crying because they thought he had died.
I heard that on the radio this morning. That’s just scary.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 28, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
15 in a row....
……is buerhle out there?
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
On the bright side...
We’ve only left 4 guys on base!
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The aspect ratio is wrong again
I can’t see Moscoso’s numbers
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Last year...
that would have been an opposite field HR for Ordonez.
There is a vendor in the background balancing cotton candy on his head
now I think I’m just focusing on random details to distract myself from the actual events of the game
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
look at Inge.....
….a look of i dont care……this team is pissing me off
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Thames is on deck
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Saw that too
Why wouldn’t they just pinch him for Adam?
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Gas Can gets the win...
Nothing more to say, really.
No ever.....
…….but its getting more and more painful
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
They don't stop selling booze till 2 A.M.
Just saying.
I'm in texas
so they stop at midnight, but I can’t afford to be buying another bottle right now anyway.
Then again...
To expect ANY offense to score 8 runs with regularity is asking a bit much
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
how are we supposed to root tomorrow
they’ll both be 2 games back :(
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
id root for chi.....
…….dont want a sweep……Hopefully Det wins then it dioesn matter as much
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 28, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Rain?
Oh, crap, they’re in the Metrodome.
Power outage?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Back for one more comment
1. Pull the trigger, DD. Do something.
2. Time for an eruption from Mount Leyland. Someone has to shake these guys up. I don’t dog this team for its effort, but the last two nights they’ve seemed to accept their own poor play. And that’s what it’s been. Poor.
What? You told me they needed to look in the mirror!
Backstabber 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
Jason Grilli
is a turd
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
It was the socks
he couldn’t properly adjust to the change
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
This is wrong...
but I feel somewhat vindicated at that.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahaha
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry...those two statements should've been in the same comment
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
This is true
Where’ve you been? Not that you missed much.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a child who whines from time to time because it’s not fair for me to get the tv and the computer at the same time.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, I see
understandable. I used to be one of those children. Then I got my own computer.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I did watch the game though
Biggy fail, Inge fail, Opie fail, Polly fail Maggs fail
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah lets not forget
carlos fail. French big fail. He needed to hold onto that lead. But there was an epic Maggs " i don’t need to be in the outfield – but I have a beautiful ass" Ordonez and the grandy fail…. did I leave anyone out?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
So you still enjoyed some Maggs ass when he let that ball skip out of his glove and roll to the wall?
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I must've flaked out at that point...
…because I have no idea what you’re talking about.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ian
is that a rhetorical question? Because the question I just answered your question with was.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaha
I wonder how they fit that middle name of Magglio’s on his birth certificate
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey that can't be much longer than
Magglio Jose Delgado Ordonez
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
too bad one of those two teams has to win tomorrow
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Mario called them sagging and I tried to find picture of a saggy person to post
but all of them were too disgusting so I’m sparing you
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Am I correct in thinking that JV has never given up a run at Ranger Ballpark?
I believe he’s only made two starts there. One was his first start of ’06, and the other was the start right before his no-hitter, and I could be wrong, but I think the Rangers were shut out in both those games.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
I believe this quote is fitting for our loss
“I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow. After all… tomorrow is another day.”
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
"You've been around the game a long time, obviously"
So Jim, you’re like, old as hell, how does that affect your perspective?
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Postgame comments weren't long enough...
I feel unsatisfied.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
I agree.
Not enough swearing, either. Rod had me convinced Leyland would be swearing like a sailor.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 28, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Before we get back home I will lay odds that
Leyland is going to explode like Mount Vesuvius. I can see it building up. Either that or he’s going to have a stroke.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, here's something
The Dodgers and Cardinals are in a 0-0 tie going into the bottom of the sixth at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals have one hit. The Dodgers have eight hits, but they’re 1-for-7 with RISP and have left nine men on base. The Tigers only left 5 men on base for the entire game.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
WOW
I thought the Dodgers were the most prolific team in baseball, they must have seen part of our game.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
I actually like the Dodgers (except Manny).
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
me too
and same goes for Manny. Speaking of former Red Sox, I saw the White Sux picked up Mark Kotsay today
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by Detroitchik on Jul 28, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, come on, Cleveland!
Start sucking again!
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by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 28, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
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