Game 80: Tigers at Twins
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 4, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins, Jul 4, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
Edwin Jackson (6-4, 2.49) vs. 
Francisco Liriano (4-8, 5.62), 4:10 p.m. EST
Happy 4th of July to you! How much will the Tigers and Twins have in them, after playing 16 innings of baseball into the morning, then turning around for an afternoon game today? (Perhaps more importantly, how many pitchers will each team have available?) Will more Tigers fans outside the metro Detroit area get to see today's game, unlike the last time the Tigers were on FOX's Game of the Week and at the bottom of the regional coverage totem pole?
One thing that would keep the Twins in contention for the AL Central right up to the very end would be a return to prominence by Francisco Liriano. And while he's not the pitcher he was in 2006, Liriano might be getting closer to that form. He's won his last two starts, allowing five runs in 12 innings with 12 strikeouts. (However, he's also given up 11 hits and seven walks in those two games, so it's still a work in progress.)
Liriano faced the Tigers in early May, and held them to two runs and four hits in 7.1 innings, with nine strikeouts. In six starts at the Metrodome this year, he has a 1-4 record and 5.30 ERA.
Hopefully, Edwin Jackson got plenty of rest last night, because he's due for a long outing today, regardless of how well he pitches. The Tigers used seven pitchers in last night's extra-inning marathon, maybe half of which could help out today.
But has Jackson really gone winless in his past four appearances? Despite giving up three runs or fewer in each of those games? Such is life without run support. The Tigers have won the last two games Jackson has started, however, which speaks to how he's fought to keep his team in the game while they try to scrape together some runs. In his one start against the Twins earlier this year (also in Minneapolis), Jackson gave up five runs and seven hits in six innings. On the road this year, Jackson is 3-3 with a 2.12 ERA in nine starts.
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I’d love to participate today but I can’t get the game on regular tv or mlb and gameday frustrates the hell out of me! hope ackshun jackson has a good day, have fun kids, happy 4th
by allikazoo on Jul 4, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not getting it down here in houston, tx
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 4, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor here on the west coast.
Dodgers-Padres.
Suck.
by 13194013 on Jul 4, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ordonez return to form today?
Ordonez has an OPS over 1.000 against Liriano and in the last 3 years, he has an OPS of over 1.000 in the Metrodome. If he can’t get 2 to 3 hits today, I’m not sure when he will.
http://motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's nice to hope
but most of those gaudy numbers were put up in the past two years so I don’t think it really reflects the reality of this year … where he has an OPS of .563 in the HHH Dome. But maybe Liriano will leave one up and he’ll hit it a long way.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably
But, Liriano does struggle with his command. It might be a good matchup for Ordonez.
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see Maggs do well today.
As well as our other guys. I’m not holding my breath or counting on anything special, just another win in the House of Horrors would be nice. I’m headed out. Have a great day gang… GO TIGERS!! Win this one simply for the sake of winning, k?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UP FAIL!
Green Bay station: Padres/Dodgers
Marquette station: no longer on the air
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i just saw this
i’m so upset. damn those bastards!
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the residents of Green Bay and the Fox Cities
will be simply riveted by a pair of southern california teams playing.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes no dang sense
considering minnesota and detroit are sandwiching green bay…*(^^&^(&^)789
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing it’s a case of, we could show the teams surrounding us….or, we could go see what Manny Ramirez is doing 2000 miles away!
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like chicago not getting the game
yeah, what’s a white sox fan care what goes on with the Twins and Tigers!
Fox should make the games regional so at least there’s reason to watch
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kurt, if you want I can hook you up with my Slingbox, hit me up on Facebook
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 4, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
naw, that's fine, thanks
I’ll probably take the game in outside in the shade with the radio on
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what station broadcasts it up here? i know it's AM but i can't remember...
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I mean you could take your laptop out there
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 4, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm laptopless
I know, hard to believe in this day and age, and trust me, I’ve had my eyes on one. But then I’m like “what am I going to do with it, take it to starbucks? My PC is fine.”
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, alright
I didn’t even think about that.. I have 2 work laptops and my wifes laptop, plus a desktop PC..
too many computers? impossible.
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 4, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Kurt, don't you want to watch Manny?!
It’s Manny! … Manny!
by StringTheory on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
liriano always does well against us
so it’ll be tough…e-jax has to pitch well
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well he's only pitched against Tigers twice since Tommy John
but you’re right, allowed 2 runs both starts
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um
they switched to Manny batting for LAD on my Fox
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I only wish Fox West switched to Miguel when Manny came to bat.
Stupid region.
by 13194013 on Jul 4, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I officially hate Fox… Eventhough Manny is on my fantasy team…. that stupid
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i get the crappy mets
they didnt change over here though.
by actioncuse on Jul 4, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The good thing is
he hit a HR so maybe that will be the last time they do that today
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox
better not cut away to show some at bat from a steroid user. That is just idiotic.
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
worst part of listening on the radio
Not Jim Price. Trying to figure out what happened from the crowd noise.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
hopefully my internet is fast today ill watch online
by actioncuse on Jul 4, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/mlb-baseball/40280-baseball-today-saturday-july-4th-streaming.html
you need to download the TVants thing to watch it with. its behind a little bit, and decent quality.
The tigertown is the one you want. for the most part tigertown has virtually every game.
by actioncuse on Jul 4, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, I have a mac
i don’t think it will work
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out
you can read the directions there and then head to to find the links. I use this for football season. Its awesome
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
NFL it is great.
justin.tv is also a great place for anything besides baseball. That usually has ESPN college basketball a lot, and NFL. It’s better quality.
by actioncuse on Jul 4, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Nashville TV reports
Steve McNair was found dead of a gunshot
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
trying to find something online and i can’t
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh damn
never understood the crime that seems to follow the NFL
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In some defense of the NFL
they have the largest volume of players of any league
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the sound of it
we’re not doing very well offensively today so far…everybody is probably tired.
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Props to scotwood, so far so good for Maggs
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liriano is hardly a flamethrower.
Maggs can still crush offspeed stuff. Good matchup.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra bases to left field
please be a good sign!
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mags with the stand-up double
i don’t know if i want him to do well …
Part of me wants Mags to suck it up so that we can justifiably release him towards the end of the season.
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 4, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd like him to do well if he's going to do consistently well
not “just enough to get by”
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 4, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you want him to do well
and win a WS.
by actioncuse on Jul 4, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't ever want to walk a backup catcher.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey is that your english bull dog?
by Motown'sFinest on Jul 4, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, actually.
I have to get a picture of Turbo for my new icon. I bought him a Tigers hat. Have to figure out a way to get it on his head.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think Everett’s parents ever thought, "We have “eve” as the first part of our last name, we gotta name one of our kids Adam, cuz that would be hillarious!"?
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not likely
"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 4, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano
he still has good stuff. His command is still a little shaky. But, it wouldn’t surprise me if we needed Jackson to really shut down the Twins today
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Riley's strike zone is tight today
pain in the ass after a 16 inning game
by cloud wall on Jul 4, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Grandy...
but we really need that average 20 or 30 points higher
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you know
he hits with such power that I would rather him at the top to get more AB’s. he also has the speed that when he is on to get around on a miggy single.
by actioncuse on Jul 4, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera
just, just missed a HR there
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok I lied, I'm bored
3Ks, 3 walks, 21 strikes, 24 balls
things looking a little too.. even
by allikazoo on Jul 4, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well they've had about 16 hours of rest
so no excuses!!!
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shef is up, oh the humanity!
Not only do they not allow me to watch the Tig’s, but I have to endure Shef too….
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I know, me too… I think i’d rather watch manny
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, isn't that convenient...
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moreau
is really, really good. That was a good pitch by Jackson and it didn’t even matter
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny is back up
and they arent cutting away… Thank you for letting the little guys watch their mid market teams, thats so nice of you
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here in Indiana...
we have side by side to watch Manny being Manny, being toss him, toss him!!!!
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Manny is such a circus act. I can’t help but watch
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after a ton of scoreless innings last night
scoreless innings tonight. woo.
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuddyer crap...
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm trailing in my fantasy matchup in OPS by .001
I’d be winning if that was a hit
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stealing a thought from some other sbn blog, can’t remember which one…
trying to figure out which is the best way to rep crede from now on…
:(rede
:Crede
:<rede
if he grows a ’stache, maybe :{rede?
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what’s the angry/sad face supposed to be again?
>:<? that doesn’t look right…
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way OT, but try not to pull any of theese tricks today, mmmkay?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OcIwPx-SCs&feature=related
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont like how the twins FSN play-by-play guy is calling this game
pays too much attention to the twins in a nationally televised game
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats up with that?
against the Indians they had one of their STO guys doing the National broadcast
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know eh
i want mario to call one haha
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if we do not score in the next 2 innings
I think we lose. Poor Ejax and his run support.
by Kmann on Jul 4, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which website has the HD highlights
right in the middle of the screen, with the clips from each game below the screen? I do not remember where that is.
by Kmann on Jul 4, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously need to break out of this, “every other game, we score 1 run” mode
heck, the Tigers haven’t even made it to that level yet.
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this game may have just been put out of reach
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i feel so bad for e-jax
never EVER gets any runs
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone
at least it was solo??
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic, but...
RIP Steve McNair. Wow.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, what happened?
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was found shot in the head. Dead woman was found there, too. They haven’t identified her yet.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
geez
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kurt mentioned this at the beginning of the thread
it’s crazy…crime and football
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, injuries are only one of the occupational hazards
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said earlier
I feel its skewed since they have the largest volume of players of any league like 1,700
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the good old days?
When you only had to worry about getting shot if you played in the NBA?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was either inside a bar or right outside of one.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on Jul 4, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the other day all the squandered doubles almost killed me
i DVRed that game and put myself in the bubble for a day and a half to see that??
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have 2 innings to Nathan.
We have to hurry.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can the Tigers even bunt today?
They better get going!
"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 4, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
um, yeah, sox lost, so could we capitalize?
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it time for Megan, yet?
or is that the 8th inning thing. How ’bout the squirrel til then.
"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 4, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Binge! (thanks for that nickname Rogo, I ALWAYS call him that now)
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually…I think I ripped that one off of Blake.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No squandering!
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AND YES
You can post that over and over again (please!)!
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a coincedence that Rally Megan worked?
I think not
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CLEAR THE BAGS, MAGS!
"A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them like a license to behave like an asshole. "
by Zappatista on Jul 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mi Magglio
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY DAMN
just the sound of the bat over the radio was awesome. maggs!
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha. I got lucky
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Maggs!
"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 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was time for Maggs...
to clear the bags. Well done!
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a fastball, too.
Not a Zoomish fastball, but a fastball nonetheless
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A 4 pitch walk to Everett.
Time for a trip to Grandyland.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fail base running
that could be a momentum changed
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's allright
I like Grandy leading off the next inning anyway
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is true
but i dont want the twins to tie it
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
The trip to Grandyland will have to wait till the 8th.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Reference says this it Magglio's first multi-extra-base-hit game this year
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball reference ?
Maggs hit a two run homer when the Yankees were here, he drove in Polly, doesn’t that count?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Maggs
and also, Cut Rodney. He did nothing that inning, waste of space.
by Kmann on Jul 4, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jackson--iron man extraordinaire!
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
u gotta like how leyland trusts jackson here
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont like how Leyland
HAS to trust Jackson here….
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh,Lord
Please hold on, Mr. Jackson!
"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 4, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You've got to figure Harris is his last batter no matter what
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, EJ held out long enough for the Tigers to give him some run support (Magglio bomb? really? WHOA!), what are the odds the bullpen can hold onto it for him???
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by ahtrap on Jul 4, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Bobby, do NOT let inherited runner score. (please)
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
the already tight strike zone seems to be shrinking after the first pitch
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seay, he threw a strike!
"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 4, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Lord!
"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 4, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he's ready to bean anyone on his team yet.
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they just showed a shot of him cheering his team/seay on
it looked like he said pick him up
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
He’s such a quality player, it just makes his lack of run support that much more maddening.
by Kmann on Jul 4, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E Jax is thinking
He cant wait till he can go play a for a team that will socre runs for him
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's still cheering on his team
My God, we gotta win this.
"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 4, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer and Morneau are good. Real good,
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We simply have to start drilling Morneau.
It’s embarassing.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they make my stomach hurt
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more out
just one more, come on LyoN!
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am going to just watch the dodger game and mute the tiger game
while lyon is on the mound
by allikazoo on Jul 4, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lyon-Heart!
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can either bullpen even handle that?
Or will we go straight to rotation/position players? haha
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha-we'd probably get to see a position player pitch!
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heheh ... noooooooooooooo....
weary sigh
by Kmann on Jul 4, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit Polly in the nuts!
Make him mad again!
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m sunburnt and stuffed. I can’t handle pain from baseball. Let’s end this nicely—and quickly.
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anybody get on base?
"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 4, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary Sheffield
But we released him.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh...i'm about to leave for fireworks
game is tied. my buddy who is driving won’t listen to them on the radio. rally for me eh? a win would rock
by mrsunshine on Jul 4, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can do!
"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 4, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please, tigs, don't make me get drunk again
I don’t want to stay at my parents’ house tonight
by allikazoo on Jul 4, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too. I drank a whole bottle of wine last night. Heading for the fridge now!
"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 4, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can still win
"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 4, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
ESPN showed that well inside the zone…. and so did my eyes
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...ump blew that
and then he moved up the runner
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great throw!
"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 4, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we need 2 runs!
"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 4, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
depending how we get out of this inning.
"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 4, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ump screwed us. And, there is no way Punto should be able to beat us
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins got lots of help there.
And Nathan is warming up.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I think it's about time we take Nathan down.
Who’s with me?
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's definitely doable
"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 4, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was ridiculous
right now it should be 3-3 runner on 1st n 2nd with 2 outs but the ump is a dumbass
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hate to say it, but that one non call changed the game
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
geez
i walked away for one second and missed it, should it have been a called strike three?
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly, it wasn't even close. The Twins batter even seemed surprised
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wanna beat these assholes
Then go for the kill tomorrow
"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 4, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need some Megan
rally caps, big league chew, rally squirrel
"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 4, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
If Maggs goes yard again does he get to keep his job?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Maggs go yard again
I think he’s got his mojo back. Shocking. I would be shocked.
"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 4, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait until the Twins GTFO of the homer dome.
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 4, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
second--target field can't be any unfriendlier
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want to win this game for all our Tiger fans!
"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 4, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly can't figure out why we can't hit this bastard.
I mean, it’s a slider. At some point in our history, someone should have gotten lucky and drilled one.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Don Kelly.
Geez…I’d rather see Clete back up than him.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Despite being a member of the Cult...
I’m not sure it matters that much. Our AAAA players are pretty interchangable. And we depend on them too much.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clete isn't exactly Quad-A material
He’s a decent enough big league 4th of.
by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has the most potential.
I agree with you on that.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i cant believe we are going to lose because of a dumb fucking ump
what a bad call
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please silence the stupid twinkies fans
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least KC beat the Sox today
by demondeaconsbaseball on Jul 4, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, more squandering
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That fastball was Brandon's one chance.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Brandon!
"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 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to see us lose a game that Magglio homered in.
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Make up call. He went.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew, thank you Chuck Merriweather.
http://old-english-d.blogspot.com
by VivaTigres on Jul 4, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to challenge the norm,
but people would get confused in a new role.
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
Longoria would have got a hit.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bullshit game
tigers didnt lose that, ump cost them the game
by RudeMood19 on Jul 4, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We had 2 guys on base in the fist inning
and squandered.
"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 4, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nathan's success against us defies reason.
Seriously. He’s good, but there’s no reason he should own us like this. We’ve hit every other big-time closer the last few years but him.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor EJax.
Who does he gotta blow to get some run support?
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scott Boras
Get him on a new team that will score for him
by MrPants20 on Jul 4, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Sox lost.
Right where we were on Thursday. Happy 4th, everyone.
Here’s to swimmin’ with bow-legged women.
Sorry. Jaws is on.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re gonna need a bigger bat.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over an 162 game season, you are bound
to get one game where the ump has a direct impact on the game with balls and strikes. Unfortunately, that was today’s game. We can still take the series tomorrow
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the twins
I just hate them. them and their funhouse stadium, their left handed bats, their closer who appears to be on cocaine when he pitches, and all the times they beat us when they clearly suck.
by Ohio Tiger on Jul 4, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Joe Crede.
http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com
by Rogo on Jul 4, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the rest of your Independence Day celebrations, folks!
by wepri31 on Jul 4, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slick Rick needs to win a Big Boi game tomorrow.
He’s fully capable.
by rook34 on Jul 4, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough, tough, loss
especially for Edwin. And Magglio hitting the game winning HR would of put a cherry on the top. Too bad.
"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 4, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
btw, what is with Grandy?
slump or major slump?
"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 4, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think his swing is too long and he is swinging for the fences too much
His HR’s are way up this year, but his doubles and triples are down.
http://www.motor-citysports.blogspot.com
by Scottwood on Jul 4, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So basically the Tigers had some fun with a piss poor strike zone.
Some folks have been suggesting computers calling balls and strikes and I am starting to lean that way. Wasted Magglio’s effort. Gah!
by 13194013 on Jul 4, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Evening.
Sorry I wasn’t here for the game (BBQ at grandparents), but it looks as though I’m not the only one who feels sorry to see Magglio’s heroics go to waste (And that homerun was on a fastball, too!). For the record, my grandpa was questioning the umpire throughout the late innings.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 4, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There are a whole bunch of Tigers fans waiting to explode if Magglio gets hot.
And having his efforts go down the drain hurts just a little bit more than it should.
by 13194013 on Jul 4, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magglio Ordonez
nothing else needs to be said.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Twinkies.
I have hated them ever since 1987 – maybe earlier. I hate the stupid lawn and leaf bag outfield wall, their crappy marshmallow dome stadium, the lousy knee-destroying surface, the way they always beat the Tigers, Nathan, Morneau, Mauer, and Crede.
And I hate the Minnesota Wild and their Christmas elf uniforms and stupid retired number one for the fans by contact with spillover Twinkie bile. Grrrr …..
But hooray for Magglio! Shame it was wasted, but still nice to see.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Jul 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I, too, have hated the Twins since 1987.
The Wild are no Northstars (I hated them) and I hate the Vikings and I really hate that stupid dome and the baggy and the fact they took down the plexi-glass so more homers could be hit.
Stupid bloated Kent Hrbeck and Gagne and the rest!
by 13194013 on Jul 4, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne and his scraggly hair
He looked like such a colassal bag of douche.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Jul 4, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100
I too, have always hated the Twinkies. They are wieners.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Twinkies too
True story:
This one time, I was eating a Twinkie. In the middle of said processed pastry food like substance, I noticed that there were tiny red ants crawling through it. I had totally eaten some of those guys.
So yeah, I hate Twinkies now.
Plus those Minnesota Twins guys are kinda douchebags.
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 4, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA!
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWINKIES EXPERIMENTS
Reminds me of some of the goofy things friends and I did in college. Just picture a twinkie of your choice in some of these situations and you will feel better.
http://www.twinkiesproject.com/
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Jul 4, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL, good link...
Too bad those experiments can not be performed on Crede, the M&M boys and various other life -size Twinkies I detest so much.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 4, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's Game TV Availability
I was able to get the game on MLB.com but if you see by my handle where I live, don’t be jealous, it makes for a looooooooong drive to see games. Usually trips to Seattle have to do for the year. Locally FOX was carrying the Yankee game, probably because the feed is out of Rochester, NY. I appreciate the ability to see every Tig game where I live now on MLB but at times the connection is really frustrating…
Let’s go Tigs, get the series tomorrow and some runs for Porcy!!
by CalgaryTigFan on Jul 4, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How does a Calgarian become a Tiger fan? That’s an international border and a couple time zones away. :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Jul 4, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably brainwashed by Tram and Whitaker in the early 80s.
That’s how I avoided becoming a Mariners fan!
by 13194013 on Jul 5, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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