Game 79: Tigers at Twins
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 3, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins, Jul 3, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
Luke French (0-0, 0.00) vs. 
Kevin Slowey (10-3, 4.41), 8:10 p.m. EST
Following a 1-2 stop in Oakland, the Tigers travel to Minneapolis to play the team right behind them in the AL Central. Will Detroit return to Detroit on Sunday night in sole possession of first place? Or will the Twins be alongside them in the top spot?
Much like the Tigers' pitching staff did when they visited Busch Stadium, the Twins' Kevin Slowey wilted in the St. Louis heat during his last start. Pitching just three innings (one of his shortest outings of the season), Slowey allowed five runs and six hits, including two home runs. (Maybe we should cut him a break on those homers, however, since both of them were from Albert Pujols. Sometimes, when you're faced with awesome, you just can't stop it.)
Slowey's record against the Tigers is 3-0 with a 4.57 ERA in four starts. A win tonight would give him the most victories in the American League.
Luke French makes his first start for Detroit tonight, the primary thinking being that a left-hander could be useful against the Twins' lineup. But it's not like French didn't deserve the promotion anyway. In his past three starts with Triple-A Toledo, he allowed four earned runs over 23 innings, with 26 strikeouts versus three walks. (Yet he didn't pick up the win in either of those games, which tells you how the Mud Hens are playing right now.)
With Toledo, French has compiled a 4-4 record and 2.98 ERA. He appeared in two games with the Tigers back in May, coming out of the bullpen to pitch three innings, posting three strikeouts and three walks.
Twinkie Town has your SB Nation opposing view for this three-game series. We hope your holiday weekend is off to an excellent start.
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I’m confident; I’m pumped; I’m ready! Too bad I have to wait an hour still.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and a lot can change in an hour. uh oh!
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
say it ain't so
unfortunately you’re right. like a huge lead
by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, i'm amazingly tired
4 vs 4 kickball in a full field. i played second base/shortstop/right/center/left field. went 8/9 (with a lineout my only out) and scored 4 runs. my team won 9-8 in 5 innings. so tired…
by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that what you guys do until it's broomball season again?
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we normally play frisbockey
ultimate frisbee with hockey nets as goals. great fun. today was a pep band scrimmage honestly. it was percussion vs BAs (tubas). us Concussionists won the day.
also, broomball is life
by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tech is a strange, quirky place
Good to see you’re enjoying it.
By the way — and I know you don’t need me to tell you this — your band is a hell of a lot smarter than NMU’s. When they show up at sporting events, they seem to feel like they’re the star of the show and they have no idea how to properly integrate with the game.
As a Big10 alum, I could only shake my head at how ill-timed and out-of-place their musical selections were.
Tech’s pep band, I know, is a lot better than that.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's for sure
i’m actually the head “taunter” for the band. actually, last year when FSD televised the football game at the dome, our band was invited. we got there only to find out that northern’s president decreed we could not bring our instruments into the building for fear of taking their home field advantage away. so we brought in small chunks of wood, cowbells, anything we could get our hands on. and we were LOUDER than the NMU band, WITH their instruments.
also, broomball is life
by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I covered that game — did a column though, didn’t do the game story.
That’s a shame they didn’t let you take your instruments in, too. Because big D1 football games frequently have both bands in attendance. You would think, having the FSN — and “national” audience — crew there, having both bands playing their teams fight songs at the appropriate times would only show the rest of the state how great rivalry it is.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with or without a goalie?
I like the concept…the place I’m moving to has a city park nearby, and I know they had a field set up with mini-soccer goals…could definitely be used for something like what you describe, if we got enough people.
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greetings
and salutations everyone. :o)
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aroldis Chapman
I believe DD should make a serious play on trying to get this kid. Imagine the rotation if he were to be as good as he sounds, Verlander – Chapman – Jackson – Porcello – (to be determined), for the next 5 years.
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it quite interesting
Thought he looked pretty darn good in the WBC. But he’ll end up on one of the coasts, I’m sure : /
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone
wants him
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it's back into the house of horrors tonight.
AKA the Metrodome.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
am curious, what is everyone’s thoughts on Maggs here?
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to see him go and it's sad to watch him struggle
I don’t think there is any kind of change coming from him at the plate. Only the front office knows what’s going to become of Maggs.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's a sad ending
But at this point of the season, you have to make a commitment to the team winning the division and, unfortunately, Maggs is more of a detriment than a help and shows no signs of turning it around.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ordonez
Not in tonight’s starting lineup…
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry everybody, but when I went over to break a right foot,
Joe Mauer was visiting and I got distracted. The Tigers will just have to win with him there.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a good feeling about this series
I never do at the Dome.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the
dome
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's feeling good about the French Connection tonight?
I am. Don’t know why. I guess it’s because he has a cool name that I think he could be a good pitcher. Not sure how that logic works…
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hoping for beginner's luck?
a la Figaro in his first start?
I’d take it.
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 good start would be nice
2 good starts would be a blessing.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 good starts
would be a miracle
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 good starts and ...
well, let’s not be unrealistic here.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
off topic
I was coming out of the grocery store earlier and I heard a baby crying in the car parked next to mine. When I looked over, I saw it was in there ALONE. I called the police and right about the time they pulled up the father cam outside and he was arrested on the spot for child endangerment. Then the guy who was arrested, his mother came walking out of the family dollar, nest door to the grocery store and they cuffed her too and called CPS. I am very proud of myself. It was 11 months old and strapped in a car seat.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some people....
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least someone out there has some sense
that’s terrible. i hate bad parents. too many people i know my age are parents that either neglect, abuse, or otherwise harm their children through incompetence
by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then the father
says I was only in the store like 5 mins… like that made it ok. dumbass.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction for Frenchy tonight?
I say 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 Ks
Not saying he’s a bad pitcher but he drew a pretty awful situation to come into tonight.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 1/3, 3 ER, 2Ks
just to follow the pattern
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna do the same
thing as you. lol
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
we’re moving into less and less K’s here…not good
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like patterns
He’s gonna throw a no-hitter.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not anymore
jinx
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Mauers
is the Matt Wieters of the Twin???
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Wieters
is the Matt Wieters of the Twins. He’s that good.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Wieters doesn't have to make sense
He just is.
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the spirit!
Have they announced the Fan Vote candidates for the AS Game? Or did they just give it to Matt already?
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHA
I got it…
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm glad someone did
I didn’t…. haha…
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer's proven himself
the hype is real in that case
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 1/3 -1 ER -2 Ks
Seriously though, remember a few years back when Halladay went 10 IP? The other guy went 9 IP and lost IIRC.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
French does benefit from never having faced the twins, but I have a bad feeling about todays game, I hope I am wrong.
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When we go into the
House of Horrors I always get a bad feeling
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What team do y'all see posing more of a threat?
Sox or Twins?
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins
I have felt for a while that they are an underrated team. People forget about them.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anybody see the pitch that gave the Cubs the win today?
That was surely a strike, Cubs got a gift.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it.
No doubt it was a strike. Terrible call.
by StringTheory on Jul 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see here...
Is Kansas City still playing? Yes? I’ll go with them then, they have that one kid with the real hot stuff, Grenkie, or something.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean groenky?
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that could be it
I dunno the name, just the fame.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting stat from the game I’m watching right now. which team since 2000 has spent the most days in first place?
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in all of baseball?
I’ll go for…..the Angels
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I am gonna state the obvious. Tigers?
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone had to do it :)
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any more guesses, or shall i say, cause you are all wrong
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to punch all of the Cardinal in the face
even more now
by MrPants20 on Jul 3, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not too surprised
though, I wonder how far back the braves are….half their 14 division titles in a row fit under the after 2000 description
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert Pujols
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins game thread has 10 whole comments so far.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, it is the 4th of July weekend
maybe they’re just not as pathe….i mean DEDICATED as we are!
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're all off being more all-american than the rest of us
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ditto
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you do move to minnesota...
…you might do well to find out
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he sounds boring
public radio and all
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prairie Home Companion, Lake Woebegone
all the women are strong, all the men are good looking and all the children are above average!
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats more American than wathing baseball
at work?
by MrPants20 on Jul 3, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
being at work, not watching baseball, and chatting up a game thread?
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is more
all American than watching baseball?
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
should invite 'em over here
they might be feeling lonely
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, over would be unbelievable
So I’ll say … over.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good night of baseball tonight for me
Got the Tigers game on the television and the Sox/Royals game on MLB.tv.
If the Sox somehow get to Greinke tonight I might just believe in what they’re doing.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go go greinke fastball!
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fail
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Grandy!!
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have invited the Twinkies fans over here
So they do not feel as lonely.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank ahtrap
as it was not my idea.
But thank you. Hopefully they don’t attack.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What would Edwin Jackson do for Slowey’s run support?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rod wouldn’t.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what would any of us do?
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd give my right arm to pitch in a major league game
but it’d be a short outing, because I’m not sure I could get it to the plate with my left arm….
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rod is no longer allowed to talk about Polly.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BIggy
can do this
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It seemed faster than 18 pitches
but regardless, he didn’t let anything even try to happen.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 strikeouts in the first inning?
Didn’t we just see this game a few days ago?
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Wieters. we just got our butts kicked.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch, that was a pathetic first three at bats
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Enter Luke French.
Let the era of “The Tickler” begin today.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On (kinda) the bright side
it took 18 pitches for that 3 up 3 down….
by MrPants20 on Jul 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
any idea how the twin's pen is holding up this year?
I know they released Luis Ayala
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Jesse Crain still with 'em?
Went to see a Twins Cubs game with a Twinkie fan buddy….and let me tell you, he was all over Crain, apparently he’s their gas can lighter upper out of the bullpen
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...Crede.
Forgot about him. Minnesota’s Luke Scott.
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by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
worse
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember back in '07 when Maggs would get into an 0-2 count
and then climb out of it and draw a walk? God I miss those days.
Miggy likes to get into early 0-2 counts, I’ve noticed. I can’t complain considering his .330 average but I’d like to see a tad more discipline at the plate. I’m just getting greedy, though.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The french so rarely win battles
we can only hope their luck has turned.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
that was a pretty nice play by French.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw this in the transactions and just HAD to share
lol…
7/2 J. Baker, CHC, 2B Traded for RHP Al Alburquerque
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that always makes me think of bugs bunny
what did he say? “I shouldn’t have taken that left at albur-quoiky”?
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is more powerful?
Mauer’s sideburns or Wieters’ aura?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer is batting .392
Good LAWD
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you may have just answered Rogo's question
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sports illustrated jinx!
it was over .400 until they had an article about it being over .400!
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gotta be
the leader?
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris just got a taste of...
the ‘French Kiss’…best strikeout pitch in the Bigs
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun Fact: Joe Mauer has a near .400 BA
Betcha didn’t know that!
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's only been the biggest storyline of the American League this year...
Now that the Greinke lovefest has subsided a bit.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some rumors going around now
Some say if he maintains that BA through the rest of the season, Mauer will have a chance of being considered a very good ball player.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but those are just rumors
I wouldn’t buy into them if I were you
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the biggest story
\Wieters
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got a friend at this game
but he’s probably too drunk to text by now.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY
Kelly!
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Sammy Spanish gets a 1-2-3 inning
I like this kid
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 3, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what about Gary Grace?
or Gary Gnu for that matter?
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The german comes through!
I sense a theme for the night….
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 White Sox
AJ with a bomb to right
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take it for the team
Brandon
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This...
Is where Magglio would hit into a DP. Let’s see how Mr. Anderson does.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that...
Is why Anderson is my new favorite Tiger.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!!
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JOSH JUST JUMPED ON A PIECE OF CHEESE
Breaking news from Rod!
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope it's not stuck in his cleats
I don’t want him to fall on his way home.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evening folks.
I picked a great time to tune in, it seems.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was waiting for him to roll over on one for a 4-6-3
by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And quietly in the dugout...
Magglio could be heard sobbing.
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by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Maggs
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enough already!
"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 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
200 comments already?
Wow. Now that’s what i’m talking about…….a triple.
’
"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 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's because
I am back.
The people have followed.
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to start a contreversy
but I find it interesting that with all the hub-bub about Magglio and even Placido not hitting well at all NO ONE talks about Granderson. Is it just because of the home runs? I mean I don’t think it’s good our lead-off hitter is struggling to stay over .250
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the difference is that
Polly and Grandy still have defensive skills
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And smaller contracts.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This.
How many times have you seen Magglio slowly stumble over to a pop into right field? He’s showing little hustle out there, in my opinion. RF is far from difficult to play, and it always seems to me he’s three to four steps behind making a decent catch, one even a slide could get him to.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggs
was acquired to drive ’em in. I think this is why. Everyone expects more from him.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he's not driving. Period!
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by densogirl on Jul 3, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
His line-drive percentage is way down from previous years, but he’s still hitting RHP well. I’ve been wishing he’d be dropped in the lineup against LH starters.
by StringTheory on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well his OPS is above .800, he’s getting on base more, driving runs in more, and plays gold glove level defense.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no i think you are right
it’s because grandy has put up some power numbers (has any lead-off hitter put up MORE power?) and he is an above average defender
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think it's alarming
no one in the media has come out and mentioned this….he’s a good player, sure, but .250 doesn’t cut the mustard for me….not if you’re purpose is to get on base
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
ideally he would bat in the 2 hole or 3 hole
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO BOYS!!
yay
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
raise your hands if you prefer it we don't squander!
by RudeMood19 on Jul 3, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thumb's up, too!
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by densogirl on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
^^up^^
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're so SURE we aren't going to squader
that we’re practically deodorant
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooohhh
nice pun
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big sac fly for Laird
As long as we keep capitalizing on opportunities like that we should be in good shape
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so this is what its like
to not squander
by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally having simpsons flashbacks
to some episode where Milhouse says, “This is what it feels like when doves cry”
I want to say it waas the lemon tree episode….
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a sweet three spot
and somewhere, probably in the dugout or the bullpen, Edwin Jackson is weeping…
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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odds Josh Anderson is attacked by thousands of bees tonight?
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw a hole in the hefty roof
uh oh…..
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede
has only got 11 homers… probably all from playing against us.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like they way our
outfield looks tonight.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the way our scoring looks tonight
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA!
that too.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking, I LIKE our young outfield. Especially Dapper Don, that kid is playing his ass off in left.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fresh and Young
speed counts
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just wondering
who is everyone’s least favorite twin player?
personally mine is Nick Punto
by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
longtime twin or short time twin?
cause it’s gotta be Crede now that he’s a Twin.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also
Crede
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prob gotta go with Crede
just based on principle
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this where Dennys Reyes landed? Him. Otherwise… uh, I don’t know really.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn’t remember, that fat little piggy.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a guy that gives him a run for his money
on Texas
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Warner Madrigal?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
French > Nate
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate who?
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You or I > Nate
He’s the only pitcher who’s breaking ball is faster than his fastball.
by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know they are patriotic and all, but I hate those red hats. They don’t match, and they are blindly bright.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like them on any team. Just use the regular team colors for the hat, and place the special logo in place of the typical team logo. I don’t really understand why they’re red.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So they can sell them.
And make more money. That’s my guess.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do believe your'e right
I think some amount goes to charity at least.
by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They do charge more for them, and claim the proceeds go toward some veteran’s charity. Unfortunately they won’t say what amount and when they were asked last year, MLB wouldn’t give a straight answer.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah
capitalism…very patriotic
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't we wear them for Memorial Day?
And then handily crush the Royals?
by StringTheory on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously it's too early to judge
But if French can at least give us a sort of 5 innings 4 runs sort of deal every fifth day, where would you put our next biggest area to improve on?
Personally, I’m thinking it’s another big bat (and not, as most would say, a replacement for Galarraga).
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
consistency in the corner outfield positions
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ignore the 4 ER in 5 innings
i think my idea of giving us a chance to win a ball game might be slightly optimistic
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five innings and four runs every fifth day means we need a better bullpen, stat.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY Curtis
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang that was close Polly. A little to the RIIIIIGHT!
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You watch your mouth about my Tiger.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen to that.
I’ll smother you with my jersey, Kmann. except I won’t.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You figure out how to do that over the interwebs
and I will submit to death happily.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't
Still reeling over loss of David “Kung Fu” Carradine.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I still never heard what the official ruling on that whole thing was
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither
Pretty sure it was auto-erotic asphyxiation.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about dying peacefully in your sleep at an old age?
That sounds pretty good to me.
by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Polly
just seems a little good and innocent. It’s never even crossed my mind he may have ( or is) using steriods.
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Polly and Marcus are tied for homeruns?
what a backwards year.
by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Polly and Santiago both are out homering Maggs singlehandedly
by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, remember that Thames was injured and Polanco has had an uncannily good year power wise.
by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "Hustlers"
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by densogirl on Jul 3, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GO BOYS !!!!
this is great!
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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs