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Game 82: Royals at Tigers

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Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, Jul 6, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


  Gil Meche (4-8, 4.20) vs.   Armando Galarraga (5-7, 5.34), 7:05 p.m. EST

After a 3-9 road trip, the Detroit Tigers return to Comerica Park for a six-game homestand before the All-Star break.  (And they're back in the eastern time zone!  Hooray for night-time, post-game blogging at a reasonable hour!)  The Kansas City Royals come to town winners of two straight, having done the Tigers a favor by defeating the Chicago White Sox in those games.

Gil Meche starts for K.C., having lost his past three starts.  In his last outing, however, he held the Twins to two earned runs over six innings (despite tying a season-high with five walks).  The Tigers knocked Meche around at Kauffman Stadium on Memorial Day, chasing him from the game after just 2.1 innings.  But he's pitched well in Detroit.  At Comerica Park, Meche is 5-1 with a 3.34 ERA in 12 starts.

The bad news about Armando Galarraga's last start is that he walked six Oakland batters in 6.1 innings of work.  (Jim Leyland was not happy about that.)  But the good news is that Galarraga held the A's to one run while allowing only two hits.  He also struck out five batters for the second straight appearance, his highest totals in that category since April.  But Galarraga lived dangerously with those six walks (the most he's issued all season), and a better team likely would've punished him for those mistakes.  In three career starts against the Royals, he has a 2-0 record and 1.80 ERA.

Royals Review as your SB Nation opposing view for this three-game series.

Have you cast your All-Star vote(s) for Brandon Inge this evening?  He's currently second (a close second) behind Ian Kinsler - who got to play on ESPN last night - in Final Vote balloting.

UPDATE: Here are your starting lineups:

Lineup

Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers

07/06/09 7:05 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers
David DeJesus - LF Curtis Granderson - CF
Willie Bloomquist - SS Placido Polanco - 2B
Billy Butler - 1B Miguel Cabrera - 1B
Mark Teahen - 3B Marcus Thames - DH
Jose Guillen - RF Ryan Raburn - LF
Mike Jacobs - DH Brandon Inge - 3B
Alberto Callaspo - 2B Magglio Ordonez - RF
Miguel Olivo - C Gerald Laird - C
Mitch Maier - CF Adam Everett - SS

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Someone’s working overtime today! Look at you go with all these posts, Ian!

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Inge is currently in 2ND PLACE in voting

PLEASE, if we all vote at least 100X tonight (not as time consuming as it sounds) that should be at least a couple thousand more votes.

It’s so close, only a few more days…DON’T GIVE UP!!

by Tagne13 on Jul 6, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Evening, everyone!

I probably won’t be around (here) for the game (though I’ll be pulling very, very hard for a good performance from Galarraga), but I wanted to drop off my contribution to the Inge campaign:

Have fun tonight!

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 6, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I make this my facebook profile picture?

It’ll help get the word out and if you say no I’ll cry.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jul 6, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, go right ahead

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 6, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just make sure everyone knows where it came from ;-)

(Shameless self-promotion)

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

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

Vote Inge!

I am going to vote during every commercial break during the game along with all the times I voted last night and this morning.

by ashmark on Jul 6, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just got an hour and a half straight in

My eyes are starting to go cross eyed so I had to take a little break. Keep voting everyone!!!

by qbdoyle1 on Jul 6, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Back home

And with a chance to bury two division rivals. This should be a good week … it’ll be a great one if we can get Inge into the All Star game.

by tigerfaninChicago on Jul 6, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BINGE

I wonder if everyone has visions of Brandon striking out,for the last out of the world series.

by VegasTigers on Jul 6, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I suspect most people outside Michigan and Missouri have forgotten the world series. Other than maybe some images of Tigers pitchers being unable to field the ball or throw it to a base properly.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last Out...

i remember that. I also remember he had got on base as many times in the WS as Ordonez, Pudge, and Polanco combined.

That “made the last out” bit is silly. It’s all the other outs that cost them the series…

(And I still think that interference call was a bunch of…smudge).

by ColemanOld on Jul 7, 2009 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

howdy folks

didn’t think i’d make it home in time to watch the game. spent all day out by baraga drilling some old volcanic rocks for paleomagnetic studies.

by mrsunshine on Jul 6, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to check on this.

But Inge probably has the most home games before the all-star break, which is a huge advantage. Home fans can stuff the ballot box. In fact, they should be required to vote at least once to get in.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay.

Figgins and Pena have the same amount of home games. No ones comes to Rays games, and nationally, no one should think Figgins is better at third.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good start, Gallaraga.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just picking up for the time i couldnt vote at work today

stupid firewalls

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

howdy

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey gang

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey

The odd thing about this voting is you can just get in a rhythm and lose track of how many times you have clicked for Brandon.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stuck in Wilmington NC

thanks to Toyota of Wilmington’s “Just In Time” inventory. Who knew my car needed a Special Magical Cable for the battery? I have a lousy internet connection in the hotel which goes in and out, but I’ve been voting as I could all day.

So I need a win tonight, boys, not that I’ll be able to watch it well with this connection.

by NCDee on Jul 6, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kung Fu Panda

is getting my votes for the NL Final Vote.

by TMadison25 on Jul 6, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that an actual nickname?

Because if it is, I want to vote for whoever that is. I’ve been casting my NL votes for Shane Victorino because I think “Shane” is a funny name.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pablo Sandoval

Deserving of the spot, too… If that matters.

by TMadison25 on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

switching NL vote ....

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too. it’s the worst nick name ever

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Teahen reminds me of Ray Liotta

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and those thin pursed lips

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Everett can hang onto the ball

today

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I voted all day at work

I’m laying down cos my back hurts, multitasking takes a lot of effort! :( haha

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Biggy too

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he must go through

 can of Skoal an inning. Gross.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have the odd feeling

That there won’t be a heck of a lot of activity in the thread despite the fact that we are right in front of our computers anyway. A higher purpose. :-)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did the announcer on that commercial

just say “tigers are going to prey on the NL central, including the royals?”

by mrsunshine on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't he be in therapy or something?

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Therepy during the day and ball games at night!!!

by ashmark on Jul 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In that case...

He should be taking part in this thread. This is the only way I’m staying relatively sane.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I concur

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

COUNTRY STRONG !!!!!!!

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marcus!

That wasn’t a hanger, either.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just wrote Thames in

on the All-Star Final ballot.

by TMadison25 on Jul 6, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maggs is man - pretty

with that short hair

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think statistically it still goes as a strike-out.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barbaro Garbey

My entire family called him Barbarey Garbo. It started as a mistake, but it sounded so cool we kept doing it.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meche not looking so hot

which is good for us.

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

concur

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss the successful squeezes from earlier in the year.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why didn't he bunt?

seriously. that could have worked…

by mrsunshine on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it me

or does something BAD always happen immediately after a hard hit goes foul?

Maybe it just feels like it.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A great deal of

Squandering just occurred

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tiger Baseball

It’s Squanderiffic!

(However, I did decide the squandering was worth another bunch of votes for Inge.) :-)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt.

Should take our cues from the Phillies who are up 10-0 in the first inning.

by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Jul 6, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That bot needs a spanking in that commercial

not a toy

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oops *boy

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Grabby little snot. Needs to learn to keep his hands to himself.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my son said, mom you would have spank me…he’s right

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

concur

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 and 2/3 more scoreless innings for Armando

and his ERA will finally be under 5. Woo!

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Meche going to cry?

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

milk + orange juice + sugar = good? interesting.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta have some ice in there, right?

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on Jul 6, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

if it’s good enough for Polly

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Placido stole third?

I gotta get me some oj and milk

by NCDee on Jul 6, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we should give a roll of Duct tape to Carlos first

and then see what happens

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until I see Guillen on the field

I don’t believe he’s coming back this season.

But to answer your question, yes – I’d prefer Thames out there to Guillen.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meche won't last much longer

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but he can work a slot machine

go figure

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jim Leyland can't use a computer

Who didn’t see that coming?

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

someone needs to get that man a laptop and show him

Then he can vote like crazy in the dugout during the game. :)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed the beginning of the broadcast. Did they talk about why raburn and thames are playing again meche?

I recognize that Anderson and Kelly generally can’t be considered major league hitters, but I just wondered if there was another reason Jimmy went with the 2 right handers

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not to my knowledge

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is the T-shirt?

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on Jul 6, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is a great ballplayer

for sure

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to recover Pollynice play

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have no OJ :o(

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm making dinner

I’m always eating during games I guess

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we had fajitas

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yum

i’m making a quesadilla and a pile of guacamole, avocados about to get overripe

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how much sugar would go into that cocktail?

I have a feeling I’d over do it (if that’s possible with sugar).

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe Bloomquist went for two there

I thought for sure it was a double, bur Raburn got to it and at that point, it was over

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a whole cluster of clumsy at second base there. :)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes.

That Galarraga reaction scared me.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He put his JV face on.

the ’don’t fuck with me’ look.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Liotta or Teahen?

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

milk and OJ sounds ok

I’ve heard about mixing tomato juice and beer and frankly thought I’d retch. but people swear by it.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Molson + Red Bull = nasty.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, gawd

Did you lose a bet when you tried that?

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone had the beer energy drink?

What is it, like Bud + or something like that.

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
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by ReichardZ on Jul 6, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

never had it

but my sister loves it

by mrsunshine on Jul 6, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For anyone who wants to see what it looks like

http://www.marininstitute.org/alcohol_industry/ad_alerts/b_to_e_bud.htm

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on Jul 6, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would like to thank whoever

returned Armando’s MoJo to the lost and found. It appears he has picked it up and is using it today.

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NEVER FORGET...

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Greinke

The face of intensity in the dugout.

Or he really wants a hot dog.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He looks like such an airhead. :)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

totally, have you ever seen an interview with him?

it’s hilarious. but he’s so hot. so I don’t care

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like Tom Brady

hot enough to cancel out the fact that he sounds like a complete idiot as soon as he opens his mouth.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m too old to think he’s hot – it does bring out my big sister instincts, though. :)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Something impressive needs to happen. My attention span is really short tonight.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking the same thing. Outside of Polly’s big play at second, I got nothin’

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm amazed

even with squandering, we’re still winning

by mrsunshine on Jul 6, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

These are the Royals we're talking about.

Hence, it is possible to lead while simultaneously squandering.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO..... you are more pathetic than me

I only search the web for Maggs shots

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMAO…..

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We accept you as you are.

because who are we to judge?

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is nothing wrong with being a dork

But I’m glad we can provide a welcoming community. :)

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's

much prettier than Megan Fox

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

she'd be excellent

get them ready for next time

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For Ian and the other guys too

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

walked the dog, cooked dinner on the grill

voted for Inge a few dozen times more…nice to see i didn’t miss anything

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What is Rod doing?

“You can make a case for each candidate”?

Eff that, man!

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another Rod-ism

sometimes I think he speaks before he thinks.

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

by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes I think he speaks before he thinks .

Fixed. :-)

I love Rod, but he’s a rambling man.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure ...

But for the other four candidates, you can only make a BAD case! Jeez, Rod, get with the program.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Evening everyone.

Is Meche legit tough tonight or are just making him look like Bob Feller?

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's playing with fire

but he has chosen the right team to play with it against.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TOO MUCH SQUANDERING ACTION.

That is the theme for tonight.

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cruel and -un-usual punishment for the fans

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

need spaces separating the hyphens from the text

Double check with the preview button.

cruel and un usual punishment

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dontcha know?

We like to give homeruns to guys who don’t regularly have a shot at them. Something like the baseball version of affirmative action.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes rod the fans ARE listening

to how dumb you guys sound sometimes

but we still love you

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Galarraga

It’s nice to see Galarraga back on his game.

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For the love of God.

If you’re going to give up a bomb, give it to someone who hits them more than once or twice a year.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Armando was pitching so well, and you can’t be bothered to get him enough help that a home run to a guy named Willie ties it up. Maybe the Tigers got him mixed up with Jackson. :(

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

by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well at least it will be more interesting now

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like your optimism

but I woudln’t mind a boring ol’ win

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting?

I dont need interesting the sleepless minnesota game was interesting. We’ve done that already

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we got migs next

it’ll be fine, i hope

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

dumbasses

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh

Mitch Maier better watch out. You do NOT want to get Jose Guillen on your bad side.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy

neither one of them called of the other….LMAO

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy, they're lucky

That could’ve been a head-to-head collision

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by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Concussion city.

Fortunate for them.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY RABURN!

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GONE

GO RABURN

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew I can stop voting now

Thanks Ryan! Starting to get cramped up there.

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 6, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, Raburn.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, according to Gameday

That pitch wasn’t as low and away as I thought

More out and over the plate. Raburn got to extend those arms!

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by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Juan Cruz in the bullpen!

Not a big deal. I can get through this. It’s not like I haven’t seen other relievers that I deeply coveted before.

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by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan ... Wheres the ball?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I googgled it up just for you, Ian :o)

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with 2 on no less

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

those were the days, when he just walked up there and the ball jumped off of his bat… Miss that. For sure.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Walked…and low down

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if only they could have gotten 5 runs

then it would have been 5s across the board for Gilgameche

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by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A not-so-epic performance,

although he should get credit for lasting as long as he did (or should Tigers hitters be blamed for allowing him to last that long?).

by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Jul 6, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and you're surprised by this?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang

145? @ 6’2" Slim? … how about malnourished?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask Austin Daye.

6’ 10" and 192 pounds.

I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich

by ReichardZ on Jul 6, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey he's gonna gain some

He has to eat a white castle for 5 months

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we hit another homer

he could go to Arby’s tomorrow

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is Armando always sniffing in his

cap?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe he has a message written under the brim?

Like maybe “throw strikes” or something. :-)

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We Need a message Like that for Rodney

ABC… Always Be Closing

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes...when he gets nervous...

he grabs his hat and smells it like this…

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMAO

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

that is good

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

F. Leadoff single.

When does Zoom come in?

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

right now

82

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

including that K

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

86 to start the inning

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't trust Rod with numbers, either

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

I don’t even wear glasses… maybe i should change that.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't do anything without glasses

Worn them since third grade, which ticked me off because I wanted to be a pilot and fly hurricane hunter planes.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

I thought the 9 was an 8

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have eaten steaks

Smaller than whatever it is Jacobs has in his right cheek

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by Ian Casselberry on Jul 6, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh hi greinke

you look awfully cute in that hoodie

you evil man

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please let Armando

keep pitching, Jimmy. k?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's nice

to finally get some innings out of someone other than Verlander and Jackson

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You're right

I wonder when the last time someone other than JV/EJ went 6+

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 6, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets crack this one open

Where’s Farnsworth???

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No one could tackle like Farnsworth.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they have probably learned… by now.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome outing today

armondo pitched excellent today.

7IP, 7 k’s, less than 1 WHIP, and only 1 ER.

by actioncuse on Jul 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Zoom still have his arm

After all those pitches the last time he pitched??

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want

BOBBY SEAY

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It might be the wallpaper on my laptop

But I will neither confirm nor deny that rumor.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That photo takes on a different meaning...

when you consider that Miggy is a high priest of Santeria.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+100

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“…..what the hell. Are all honkies in the States this weird?”

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other news....

Larry King is still talking about Michael Jackson on CNN.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still?

Other famous people have died since then. Time to change it up.

I feel sorry for him. He never had a hope of having a normal, well-adjusted life from the time he was a kid. No chance at all.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it said somewhere that the MJ we grew up with died 15 years ago.

Not sure if I want to get that profound, but I get it.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

any bets

That the next game is something like 2-0?

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh MAN

I just went to take a sip of beer and it was the bottle from last night, not the one I am drinking now ewwwww

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Should have let

Armando go one more inning. I have a bad feeling.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Errrrrrrrr” -Rod

by Justin Pollack on Jul 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

greetings….looks like I haven’t missed much, huh?
well, let’s not start any fireworks now, shall we, Joel?

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

greetings and salutations

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

love that book

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zoom is making progress.

He correctly played a bunt. I know it was popped up, but you have to start somewhere.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

A tigers pitcher made a play in the field???

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, hey. At least I didn’t complain at my own blog about Zumaya’s terrible ability to control the baseball.

Oh wait. I did. Can we keep him out of high-leverage situations, please?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

I smell gasoline

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 6, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Joel Zumaya

blaech

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, you know how someone was asking for Farnsworth to come in so we could break it open? Were Royals fans hoping Zumaya would come into the game to do the same?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

really???

Willie F’N Bloomquist???

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I told you I had a

bad feeling….

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a pile of

horseshit

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fail.

Goddamn it.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for

Galarraga.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup

He pitched great. The squandering isn’t his fault – he did his part.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willie Bleeping Bloomquist

Good god. A homer and a triple – anything else? Is he close to the cycle now.

Jeez.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Joel,

Go fuck yourself

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Joel's writing a book

It’s called, “How to lose fans and alienate starting pitchers”

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am not liking

Joel too much, lately

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

joel taking a win away from another great start.

by actioncuse on Jul 6, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, something he’s good at doing.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was it

porcello last time? i know this isnt the first

by actioncuse on Jul 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

otoh, if the offense could wake up and score more than 2 against KC pitching, or any given staff…

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

leaving us to hope that he can vulture a win for himself

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, Joel ...

I hope you’re proud of yourself for pissing away Armando’s win. Nice work.

Jerk.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zoom

needed more rest. Armando should have stayed another inning

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that is also

 a bunch of horseshit

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's also

how he got any of his wins. taking leads from other pitchers and wasting them. the tigers have just bailed him out a few times.

by mrsunshine on Jul 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, maybe we can tie the game in the 8th, and then win it for whoever pitches the 9th…

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This just sucks.

We are just playing lousy baseball right now.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Offensively, yes

Pitching was okay tonight – starting pitching, anyway.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

starting pitching

armondo was better than okay tonight. he was great.

by actioncuse on Jul 6, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay pitching overall

starting = excellent

bullpen = lousy

overall = okay

Three runs isn’t bad to give up = just need to score more than two.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roman Colon?

We got this.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 6, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

where

where is he pitching tonight?

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That still ticks me off

Did at the time, and does every single time he has pitched since. Grrrrrr…..

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard Regner...

or however you spell his name saying we should trade Zoom while his value is high. Yup. Teams are looking for an erratic bullpen guy with a completely rebuilt shoulder, the result of a surgery no pitcher has ever had before.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I actually feel less confident because of Colon

The irony just will make the whole damn loss worse

by dtowntigers4life on Jul 6, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When was the last time Biggy left the yard? I can’t remember.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston?

maybe? or here?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least Miggy didn't ground out on the first pitch

can you say “grasping for straws”?

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i knew you could

/Mr. Rogers

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

heart of the order right now. this is our chance

by actioncuse on Jul 6, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do it for Jason Karmuth

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NEO

pinch running.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

slightly off topic

but I get all warm inside when leyland talks about protecting ricky porcello. it’s so cute. even though he’s not so good lately.

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay.

Pinch run for Thamesy?

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Rayburn

Do it again ????

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

will bartolo's italian cousin feel the RaBURRRRRN?

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If Neo runs into another fing out....

he should just keep on running.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally Marion?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

heartily approved!

who’s that?

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thanks

I’m horrible at recognizing actresses.

She’s pretty – it’s odd, though, because she almost has the look about her of an actress from an earlier time. Something about her face seems to belong to an earlier movie era, somehow.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn it, Ryan.

half good, half fail.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Told you.

There’s a reason I hated him when he was with the Tigers.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 6, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ian,

I think we have a winner with Marion

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and

she’s created quite a buzz with the fellas and all.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raburn.

You taketh, and you giveth away.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We don’t have a bench coach, and now base runners don’t pay attention to Lamont. What the hell is he getting paid to do?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lite his smokes for him? I just hope Mario’s making more money than Gene because Mario’s at least Leyland’s computer tech guy.

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey. Now we get to have a walk off win. That’s fun.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

like I said, tie it in the 8th, and walk off win for someother pitcher in the 9th

Glad Leyland and Raburn listened to my strategery

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

he’s not just there because of his pretty face, ya know.

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

baserunning

Is it me or does our baserunning suck.

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Leyland throws Zoom back out there...

he should be immediately checked into a psychiatric ward.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally Marion eh?

I can dig it. Public Enemies; good flick.

by BigDaddyJC on Jul 6, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Roller Coaster time

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this line from Marion's imdb page cracks me up

STARmeter: Up 573% in popularity this week.

wonder if that’s all us byb boys rushing over there en masse

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rodney in a non-save situation

makes me more nervous than Rodney in a save situation.

by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Jul 6, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rodney

owes us some strikeouts after as many walks as he has had

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, he just guillotined Jose

that’s one

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you have got to be fn kidding me

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“If that’s not Shaquille O’Neal in right, that baby’s gone.”

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Jim,

Don’t EVER FUCKING USE RODNEY IN A NON SAVE SITUATION….please?

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by Zappatista on Jul 6, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Excuse me, I’ve got to go put a bullet in my head.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh...bleepwad

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

add him to the fucking list.

1 for 24 against the tigers until then

unfuckingbelievable

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not a cheapie, then?

(grasping….grasping….)

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

definitely not a cheapie

One of those where the outfielder makes more of a courtesy jog toward the wall than an actual attempt to catch it because he knows how far gone it is.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Thames or Raburn aren't due up in the bottom of the 9th

and they seem to be our only offense, so it looks like we’re done

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is he throwing now?

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid clutch Royals and non-clutch Tigers. This is the wages of squandering early opportunites, nothing good ever comes of it. :(

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RBI double in the bottom of the 8th to tie the game was clutch, no?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but the Royals have been more clutchy.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

getting throw out at third was less so

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Less clutchy and the baserunning blunder does make it less clutch, i suppose. Clutchy is a word I need to use more often, as well.

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

poo

I started Cueto tonight for my tram

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by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so back to voting for Inge then?

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by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a horrible loss.

Tomorrow, we face Zach coming off a loss.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, did we lose then?

Didn’t know my TV was a half-inning behind. I’ll check that out.

by Kmann on Jul 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forgive my negativity.

Just can’t imagine our offense bailing out not one but two relievers.

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we will just have to wait and see

Although I am not feeling altogether positive myself.

by Kmann on Jul 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wednesday is Zach

tomorrow is Chen

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does it really matter, though?

Put a Royals uniform on them and they all tame the Tigers’ offense like Greinke would.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

still have half an inning

that I don’t know if I will watch

by allikazoo on Jul 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh you'll watch

we’re gluttons for punishment, after all…

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pitching?

Armando goes 7 inns with 1 run and the bullpen goes 2 innings with 3 runs. WTF

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know what's more ridiculously over-matched:

Greinke against French.
Or Soria against the bottom of our line-up.

by StringTheory on Jul 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jim, this is what it has come to when you use Fernando in a NON save situation...

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by Zappatista on Jul 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LMAOOOOOOO

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might need to steal that for my blog. I’m straight … but boy is he manly.

Wait, what?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I won’t steal it. It’s not like I write for a newspaper website. I’ve got decorum.

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should have to sit on the bench like that every time he uses Rodney and it isn’t a save situation. Fo’real. Rodney sucks if it isn’t a save….

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by Zappatista on Jul 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Over/under 10 pitches for Soria to get through the bottom of the 9th?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

7-8-9 hitters?

I’ll take the under.

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good news!

Maggs is up first, so he can’t kill a rally with a GIDP.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

12 with 2 Ks

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by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about 20 pitches and 2 Ks?

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

04, 0-2, and 0-3 coming up.

supertastic.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that just means they're due!

right? right?

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon guys don't give up yet

not over till it’s over

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we are hoping for the best

but also braced against the bitter disappointment that we have seen so many times before.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

i defend our pitchers when they do well.

but at what point will DD just explode, pickup the phone, and get us some relief pitchers that are consistent.

by actioncuse on Jul 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kinda need to work on the run scoring end so the pitchers don’t have to be perfect every game in order for the team to win.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Jul 6, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or at least so the pitchers don’t pummel the so-called offense to a bloody pulp with their own bats

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, let them. First time the bats would’ve hit something hard in at least 4 days.

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

RALLY MARION

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

polanco with a walk off bomb?

I’d take it

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Magglio just got my hopes up then crushed them.

by wepri31 on Jul 6, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

I did

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

//rasies hand sheepishly

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't move out of my seat

but got that tingly feeling in my stomach for a sec for sure

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only he could pull something with authority in the air more than once every 50 PA’s.

Fire Jim Leyland

by Mike Rogers on Jul 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

'watching' on game day does not lend itself...

….to getting one’s hope up

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Don Kel..

oh, no. not him either

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Shel...

dammit…. who IS left on that bench that can hit a homerun!?

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dontrelle

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by rock n rye on Jul 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where's clete when ya need him?

oh, that’s right…Toledo

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

Fernando for the great job

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

G$

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by Zappatista on Jul 6, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nobody fucks with DeJesus! Nobody!

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by Zappatista on Jul 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

G-$ cashes in. Nice start.

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by Baroque on Jul 6, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

G$

Arent we at 10 pitches right now

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can safely say I never imagined a day in which Ramon Santiago would pinch-hit FOR someone.

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just threw up in my mouth a little

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just wanna rip that 'stache off his face and cram it down his throat

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

polanco with the walk off

it’s coming, I can feel it….

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by ahtrap on Jul 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It has come to this?

Ramon pinch hitting?

by rook34 on Jul 6, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I say let ramon bunt...

move G$ over, and stay out of the DP. This is a man’s job. Let grandy do it.

by Ohio Tiger on Jul 6, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He should have swung

he had nothing to lose….

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by Detroitchik on Jul 6, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

Grandy’s due for one

by Bratagin on Jul 6, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to get Dirty...

with Curty.

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by Zappatista on Jul 6, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs