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Game 79: Tigers at Twins

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

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

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

he certainly did look good

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:19 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

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.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

good for you.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up 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

haha

way to break the pattern

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 7:55 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

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

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

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

Braves?

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in all of baseball, yes.

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

angels, no

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

darn

just pulled that out of my ass anyway.

dodgers?

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:00 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

spill

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The answer is: the Cardinals

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 8:02 PM EDT 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

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

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

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

oh yeah, it’s the fourth of July already

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 8:06 PM EDT 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

Leadoff homerun.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:11 PM EDT 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

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

Woo!

The whiffing continues.

by StringTheory on Jul 3, 2009 8:17 PM EDT 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

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.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

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

LOOK OUT French!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:21 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

Yeah

Maggs is a distant, distant 2nd. Right?

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 8:26 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

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

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

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

DONNY!

Let’s go binge SCHLAG DEN BALL!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:29 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

NEO!! Lookin’ hot again!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT 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

wow, what a nice surprise from anderson

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT 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.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

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

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

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

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

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

ouch

Crede batting .232

by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 8:39 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

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

crede

left over white sox angst

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:40 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

Crede

I hope he drowns in one of the 10,000 lakes.

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by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 8:41 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

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

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

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

+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

Clete Thomas is out homering Magglio.

Clete hasn’t been with the team since June 11.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:51 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

it’s fun to see “in play/run(s)” o gameday when it’s your team at the bat, and especially when there’s just a guy on first….you know something BIG just happened, at least a double…

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Now, for some smallball….Miggy got the runner over, lessee if country strong can get him in…

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, how wrong…

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, he got the runner in, didn’t he?

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

COUNTRY STRONG !!!!!!

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh WOW!

DID ANYBODY EXPECT THIS?!?!?

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not even close

to what I expected. I have been dreading this series for a month.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL. might as well be. I’ve been a beotch for days because of it..

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

I noticed Kurt said on Twitter earlier that this series wasn’t as important as some were making it out to me. I agree that it was a bit overblown, but a nice three game showing by the Tigers in Minnesota would be very, very nice.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo

one of my tweeple!

I confuse your icon with the bless you boys icon every time.

by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7:40

I always feel good though, until we lose.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Driving Force

Country Strong!

"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 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pound the twins

OMFG!!!!

THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

crush them. i want to see 20 runs

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

meaning 21 runs :)

by MrPants20 on Jul 3, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every party needs a pooper

that’s why we invited Binge

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, how quickly people turn on Inge…

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

seems like Maggs should have been invited too, then.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

51 pitches through 3 IP

But, his pitch count might not be the reason for his exit tonight…. Just guessing :)

by MrPants20 on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Slowey will go 6 IP tonight

So Gardy can preserve the bullpen.

It’s always frustrating to see an opposing starter be on the verge of being yanked but then stay in for three more innings.

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow was I wrong

I really expected to see him stay in there for awhile.

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get so excited

when we beat other teams in our division.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not get ahead of yourself

We still could blow this one.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sshhh

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

still the 3rd inning, girl!

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by densogirl on Jul 3, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have faith

in this lead

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that a little better?

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s a scarier looking lesbian than Armando Galarraga.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like

Armando

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone here have info

I’m planning to make a trip to Cleveland to see a Tigers game(or 3) at the end of July. Anyone been to Cleveland that has any tips on what to do, where to stay, what tickets are good, or anything else to see?

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

haven’t been to Jacobs Progressive field in like 10 years

by MrPants20 on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I try to avoid

Ohio in general

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh noes! Joe Mauer is down to .388!

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dagnabit Morneau.

Why didn’t i get that foot!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

as I recall, you got distracted by Mauer

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah

it’s hard to win against that distraction. good thing the tigers aren’t 24 year old females.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just a thought. Carl Crawford in left field for the Tigers.

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Perfectly happy with the kids and Thames, thanks.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cue the aerosmith

Dream on, dream until your dream comes true

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better yet

how bout Willie Mays!

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like that!

And then, maybe, Bob Gibson in the rotation? Can we work out a trade like that?

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dump maggs, thames can DH and the kids can play right

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Minimal Damage

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not an Edwin fan? He’s the backbone of my fantasy squad.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good for era and whip

but wins are hard to come by when you only get a couple runs per game support

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

see my comment from 7:34 pm

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

8:34 eastern, i guess

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey folks

i got called away to make dinner for my girlfriend. back now to see a ridiculous lead. not expecting that. checking the box score now.

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More on Granderson for Tagne

Got lost in the Tigers scoring runs and didn’t get back to your discussion.

If you want to talk about your leadoff batter getting on base, you don’t look at average, you look at on-base percentage. Granderson’s is third among regular batters in the Tigers lineup in that with 339 (.347 for the month of June)

339 isn’t ideal, but man, the entire team stinks at getting on base!

by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gary Sheffield

.397 this year in NY. .906 OPS. Just saying…

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheff's

only batting .289 right now

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His BA still concerns me though

no matter where he hits…or how many home runs he has

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

batting average really shouldn’t concern anyone anymore. there’s so many better ways to measure what you do for a team. getting on base, getting extra base hits, etc.

by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

G$

cashing in!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

G$$$$$

yay

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

finally laird coming around

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHH

Geraldo at Large!

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good one!

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by densogirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slowey

not looking so hot now, is he?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Offish Topic

So I was looking to buy Tigers Den tickets from the Tigers site for a game in August. The tickets were section 126AD … what does the AD mean?

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It used to mean before Christ

"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 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

it was latin, but it meant after death.

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anno Domini

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anno Domini

Latin for “the year of our Lord”.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of Course...

Our Lord referring to Matt Wieters.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got C's and D'd in Latin

but I was sure it mean before not after. That’s why I got C’s and D’s.

"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 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright Polly, you need to catch up to Marcus now!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One of my favorite calls

Jack Buck’s “… And we’ll see you tomorrow night!”

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi Ian

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it is night now

Bonsoir, mon petit morceau de merde.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does "morceau" = 'piece'?

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gonna have to use that phrase

like, on my brother or something

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

French really is très pratique

considering so many now know Spanish, French is a little more mysterious to curse people with.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that word looks an awful lot like the twins firstbasemans last name. I don’t know that i approve.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know

cause French is pitching…

how can i be the only one who thought to say it?

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it to

Congrats on having faster typing skills than moi.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

greetings, fearless leader

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had an idea for a rally mascot

but it will hopefully not be necessary this evening

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It has been a while

is Rally Fox banned or anything like that?

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

she was

very ineffective a few nights ago…. as was rally kirk

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, I'm starting to think the Sox are for real.

They’ve got the best bullpen in the division, a VERY potent 3-4-5 in their lineup, and three proven starters in Danks, Floyd, and Buehrle.

I would much rather see the Tigers go toe-to-toe with the Chi Sox than the Twins in the Dog Days of Summer, if only to renew the rivalry of ’06.

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i want the tigers to get matt thornton

he’s a great reliever for the sox and he’s from my town…

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well despite him being from your town

I doubt the Sox would part with a guy who throws 97 for strikes

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the hell?

another pitcher making a not-so-power hitter look good.

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Delmon does what Delmon used to do

Old Young starting to wake up ahead of the break.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit.

Ms. Young should’ve used protection after Dmitri.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, at least it wasn't Crede

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

true

and the bases were empty

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a reply from way earlier

about frisbockey. it’s 6 vs 6, smaller field game. usually you put cones to create a crease around the goal so there is a zone nobody can go into. you can have a “goalie” sort of, but they can only stand there and prevent people from throwing into the goal, but not actually get into the crease themselves. i have the rules online somewhere…

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

69 pitches after 4? an efficient 5th, and maybe French can go 6 for us?

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be very nice.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denard Span

coulda made a sandwich waiting for that ball to come down

by MackAveKurt on Jul 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What was that?

We didn’t score during that inning?

What kind of strange new dimension have we entered? I want out.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fluke

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

looks like a twin to me…

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It looks like a bent penis to me

You were all thinking it too so don’t judge me

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My penis is not bright fuchsia

nor does it have an oral sucker.

You might want to see your doctor, Tagne.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahaha.......

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I too

am not a fan of the red hats.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Owww!

The ‘French Kiss’ is a fickle mistress….lethal, yet so hard to resist.

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Would be nice if French could last longer

than Figaro

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE HELL JIM! Leave the kid in to get the win. Fucking asshole.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+5

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't want to break history's grand tradition i guess

somebody change his last name to “united states of america” quick!

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luke Japan would pitch a few incredible games

and then he would slowly start fading away, like in Back To The Future.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luke USA

would just get bloated and go bankrupt.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luke Germany

He’ll rock for a few years, and then we’ll split him up to share…..wait, that doesn’t sound good either.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said, Luke Swiss

no one wants to f with him

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

I’m going to change that “rock” to “dominate”

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luke Italy

Would pitch with meatballs

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luke North Korea

goes batshit insane and tries to blow up the Twins dugout.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A+

hahahahahahahahahaha

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, this seems ridiculous

no faith in french apparently. leland pulls him?

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's done great tonight...

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leyland is going to the pen.

Why?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes the Skipper

befuddles me.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My informant was lying, please excuse me

She will, in fact, resign from her gubernatorial duties soon.

Pardon my falsiness, Sarah.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

be careful

you may be required to apologize on National TV

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I literally changed my mind in the voting booth

from him to Obama…solely because of her

So much for those people who claim the undecided voter is just screwing around with you

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and she left the Republican party

befuddled

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bad decision

Miner should have been used in a better situation. He’s great on the road, and dropped his ERA 1.7 in June to 4.08.

And I think French deserved the win, of course.

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Freaking Crede.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

....And there's the Crede

we all know and hate

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crede kills Tigers

Someone needs to stop him.

by 13194013 on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like I said

he should have left the kid in…

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Crede and Luke Scott. Change the f’n scouting report.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe Crede

is lynching still illegal?

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does it matter?

Or can we just set him on fire?

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 3, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as long as

no one tries to put him out…

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know the Hanukkah story?

Where there was a flame that burned for 8 days? We need this.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know that story

quite well

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Starting the fire…

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*adding fuel

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's the obligatory

*at least the bases were empty

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

a walk to punto, a guy who can barely bat his weight

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fail

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tough to do with span

I’d be impressed if it happened

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is biting Leyland

right in the buttocks

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am ready for a Ni appearance

I’ll bring him a shrubbery too

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 3, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you might want to get that new rally creature ready….just in case…

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard we had a 7-2 lead.

Can we go back to that part of the game please.

by 13194013 on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH. MY. GOD.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Freaking Crap

Freaking Leyland

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anderson

He better not have pulled a Josh Hamilton.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No! Neo will NOT be hurt. Eff you, Leyland. Eff you.

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

facepalm Pictures, Images and Photos

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is that dude who was calling me out for being so negative last time?

Needless to say, I don’t want to hear a damn word. This is why I’m so ****ing negative.

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

’cause we still lead 7-6?

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice try

But the tying run is at 3rd with one out, and Joe Mauer is at the plate.

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I need to leave?

Tigers had a 4-0 lead when I turned on the TV.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go dick around on Twitter or something.

by john.kmiecik on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh. Wow. Just Wow.

Since when is 7 runs not enough? Seriously!

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it’s still enough….for now…

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks for the appearance minor

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know...

i was gonna say triple coming here and try reverse psychology.

and he got a fricking triple

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shrubbery

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ni's coming in...

and everything made in Taiwan sucks.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anderson has to make that play

was i mistaken in thinking he was an above average fielder?

by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ron Burgundy: Boy, that escalated quickly… I mean, that really got out of hand fast.

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Miner had a 4.08 going in, right?

4.79 on the way out, with a duck still on the poind

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zach

Looks like someone just skinned his dog in front of him.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really loathe the Twins

they are like rabid dogs

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what. the. hell. what happened here? i retract comment #2

by wepri31 on Jul 3, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You should have broken his damn foot,, Wepri

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

i guess we are going to need a rally mascot now.

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok boys

7 is no longer enuff. NEEDZ MO RUNS!

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by ahtrap on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm....
I get so excited
when we beat other teams in our division.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

 

Do not get ahead of yourself
We still could blow this one.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we get a do over?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it

I blame Detroitchik

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey I didn't pull

French. Blame the Skipper

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by Detroitchik on Jul 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't to his face

so this will do for now

by Tagne13 on Jul 3, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We really don't need to gloat here

Let’s all be collectively pissed at what just happened.

by B-Race Miles on Jul 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not gloating

Just disappointed what I said actually might happen.

by Kmann on Jul 3, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh. so damn shitty

and miner is usually reliable too. leland screwed that call up big time

by mrsunshine on Jul 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how could he see that coming?

he had a rookie on the mound in a pressure situation and put his best reliever in there … how is that a mistake?

by Motown'sFinest on Jul 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FYI

Predicted winner had us at 93% at one time on gamecast. its at 54% for the twins now

by actioncuse on Jul 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahh, Leyland.

Marlboro sales are going to triple in Minneapolis tonight.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Jul 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ni made some horrible pitches to Morneau.

I’m surprised one of them wasn’t crushed.

by StringTheory on Jul 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and once again the offense disappears

by gonk on Jul 3, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Tigers better win tonight

that’s all I got to say!

"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

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