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Game 84: Royals at Tigers

Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, Jul 8, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


  Zack Greinke (10-4, 2.00) vs.   Luke French (0-0, 2.35), 7:05 p.m. EST

After winning last night and evening up this series with the Royals, can the Tigers get themselves a series win while facing perhaps the best pitcher in the American League this season?

In two starts against Detroit this year, Zack Greinke has been outstanding. (Of course, he's looked great against almost every team he's faced.)  He's pitched two complete games, allowing just one earned run in total.  (That's an 0.50 ERA if my calculations are correct.  But they often aren't.)  Greinke lost in his last outing, giving up four runs (two earned) and nine hits to the White Sox over six innings.  And he admitted he's feeling a bit fatigued.  But with one last start before the All-Star break (and a likely starting nod), he'd surely like to finish strong.

In 10 career appearances at Comerica Park, Greinke has a 6-2 record and 2.66 ERA. 

Congratulations, Luke French.  For the second major league start of your career, you're matched up against Zack Greinke.  But French performed respectably in his first start, last week against the Twins, which made Jim Leyland's decision to pull him with one out remaining in the fifth inning rather perplexing.  (I mean, really, what was that?  "Good job on striking out Justin Morneau with two runners on base, kid.  You're coming out.") 

We're not saying he was great, having allowed two runs, six hits, and two walks in 4.2 innings, but he was in line for the win.  Leyland said afterwards that French looked "rusty" after a 10-day span between appearances.  Now that he's back on a regular schedule, perhaps he'll be sharper.

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Jim got a horoscope tweet telling him big trouble was coming in that Twins game.

Sadly they reached the 140 character limit and couldn’t tack on: Zach Miner will blow chunks in relief.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

HAY GUYZ!!!

Vote for Bran-Torino!

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!!!!111one

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Magglio will only start against LHP.

As an entire team, we have 900 PAs against LHP. So one-ninth is obviously 100 PA. Magglio needs 166 PA to have his option vest. So if the platoon remains for the rest of the season, the option probably won’t vest.

by StringTheory on Jul 8, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Taken from McCovey Chronicles...

“damn phillies and tigers fans now in cahoots”

lolz…..

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

sore losers (hopefully)

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

cahoosion between Philly & The D

Bad news for 8 candidates

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 8, 2009 6:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Bran Torino talk on Tigers Live

eeeeeeeeeee

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Rangers fans...

do not seem to be aware of this whole thing yet…

works to our advantage even more!

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

My dog decided she wanted to type on my keyboard, and ended up opening a screen that says “Developer Tools” for BYB. What the crap is that?

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

make yourself a contributing editor

and get you some of the advertising cash. then get a hot boy toy to feed you grapes and fan you with palm leaves.

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooooh

I like the way you think. lol

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d love to lite grieke up! however, I doubt that happens. nice to see clete back in the olde english d though.

by tigersonineedtums on Jul 8, 2009 7:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Hmmm...

maybe Yahoo will be caught up with the actual game today?

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

true dat

i bet he got into the zoo for half price when he was first sent down. now he’s the guy that stops at every bench to take a break

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Such a nice day out today

Got me an all-over tan!, lol

shoulders are a little red though

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

far superior

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

to answer your questions

no, i do not weigh 400 lbs

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotta love lowest common denominator jokes

mustard pfft

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

butler annoys me.

by tigersonineedtums on Jul 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

hi greinke

I hate you but I love you and I really want to make out with you.

by allikazoo on Jul 8, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Grandy!!! Polly!!!

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

well...

considering greinke is lights out against us, getting one run in is a real accomplishment

by RudeMood19 on Jul 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

+1 to rod

for saying flick. hadn’t heard that in a while

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

ohhhhh

I seay what you did there

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I actually flinched when French threw that.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Howdy, all!

Enjoying my free roast beef sandwich – but not as much as seeing TWO runs in the first inning – and FOR the Tigers instead of against them!

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

You should be hoping

The Tigers light up Zach, because then he will feel bad and need to be consoled. ;-)

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...we should experiment

See if eating your free roast beef sandwich DURING the next day’s game makes a difference.

by NCDee on Jul 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking of that

As I drove home, I was thinking that I have to turn on the game and eat my sandwich in front of the Tigers game to see of the beef momentum carries over.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought Tom Selleck was a Tigers fan

now he’s coaching KC

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Even better than free roast beef

Is their new orange cream shake. OMG, it tastes like an orange push-up, but creamier. Mmmmmm …..

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

if that is like creamy orange sherbet

then yes.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did not like how far back Clete had to go to catch that

But YAY! Welcome back, Clete!

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

My condolences.

I’m actually watching the Mariners give up a 3 run lead in the 9th.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

cool

The fan initially reached out and then someone sitting in the next seat pulled them back before they touched it. Smart fans. :-)

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Greinke('s defense) <3

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

tomorrow in the box score

laird’s hit looks like a line drive

by RudeMood19 on Jul 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

NO SQUANDERING!

Come on, boys, three is not nearly enough.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh Oh Rexie

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Phight's game thread has 9 posts right now

yeah….I’m not expecting to drum up a ton of support from over there

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish I'd have known about this Inge/Victorino thing earlier

I would’ve e-mailed Dan Levy, and maybe he could’ve mentioned this on his ON THE DL podcast.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, really

195 comments in that last post? Yeah, I’ll be back in a half hour, after I catch up.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

read every third word

You get through a lot faster and sometimes the meaning is much funnier than intended.

Also, very smooth fielding from French.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 - 0 vs Greinke?

I may stay in my car until this ones over

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Cat like reflexes....

"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 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Luke is really French

he will be surrendering any second now

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe he's French-Canadian

They never surrender because they are way too crazy. :-)

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're French-Canadian?

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

for some reason

I find that far more intriguing than is sensible.

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

better not

It gets into previous rebound relationships and my vulnerability to a man with an accent. It was a stupid and unusually girly time for me.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Def no accent

unless Michiganese is an accent

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

in that case

I’m safe. Or you’re safe. Or something.

(whew)

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Australian is nice

French and Scottish are my kryptonite, British and Australian somewhat less so.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

and Swedish

But that’s because I’m a Wings fan. :-)

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

depends on the woman

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

bomp chicka bow wow

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

oui

But the croissants would be plentiful

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 8, 2009 7:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

beating zach

i think that simply beating zach is good enough for a 5th starter, however they have to do it.

it’s just taking french a lot of pitches. he’s looking at 5-6 innings tonight at this rate.

by actioncuse on Jul 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well huh. Thank you for that present Maier.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

1 pitch one hit

how about 2 pitches, 2 runs?

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

not so much

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

:(

sigh

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

NTTAWWT

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

one of my coworkers

Tossed in a couple hours of voting last night, and plans on the same this evening, too.

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've noticed

in French’s two starts, I have not been worried while he was pitching. (so far today, anyway).

I’ll take it!

by Kurt Mensching on Jul 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Honestly,

I would not change the current 25-man roster right now…unless of course it were possible to trade Maggs somehow…..but I think they need to stick with this now and give it some time to gel and marinate

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

hey folks!

i’m back and watching the game after another long day drilling basalt cores.

and the tigers are beating greinke…no way.

by mrsunshine on Jul 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

basically

and to keep Robertson and Willis away like the plague

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

could we use the bat on Willis and Robertson?

that might work

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well Willis can hit some.

Robertson is basically a gum chewing albatross at this point in his career.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

and a parka

cuz hell would have frozen over

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

My mother told me

A e-mail went out at U-M hospital telling people to vote for Inge, reminding them of all the stuff he’s done for Mott Children’s Hospital and asking them all to vote.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

is that at Bronners?

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahh

gotcha

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

and by mistletoe

he means an ether rag and duct tape

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

my best pickup line

What has 144 teeth and keeps the Lochness Monster contained???

My zipper.

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is sad and pitiful

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have heard

a lot of stories about how Inge does a lot of charity and it really would be something for him to get something back in return.

curtis granderson too, I have heard is a great person.

by actioncuse on Jul 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

again, one pitch, one hit, shall we try this again?

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

oh well, one of these innings

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just because Greinke squats

doesn’t mean you have to call a ball a strike.

by StringTheory on Jul 8, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

it’s a little sad that there’s a 50+ point spread between Cabrera’s .325 BA and the next highest number in the lineup…which happens to be a backup shortstop’s .271

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes!

It may be wrong, but I’d prefer Grandy be hitting doubles and triples with his average up—not to single him out.

http://old-english-d.blogspot.com

by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're not wrong.

Grandy just getting more hits would help. Then again more hits in general would help.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds like Sammy Spanish is having a good night…

by Todd Jones Save Manual on Jul 8, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

well, greinke is like half on

nice strikeouts, but he’s giving up runs. which is worth the strikeouts to the tigers.

by mrsunshine on Jul 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Well

He is a professional, podner.

"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 8, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

darn. I missed it.

paying too much attention to the thread chatter.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was pretty cherry. Bare handed pick up….filthy.

"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 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know!

The conversation can be more enthralling than the game itself.

But it makes the time fun.

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

not touching that one

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know how to take that….?

"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 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think I pulled a tendon

in my voting wrist

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

well

french has a chance to get a quality start based on the 6 IP 3ER definition.

of course, it’s a shutout now.

by actioncuse on Jul 8, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

What ever happened to TigersFan40?

I sort of miss his not-so-subtle creepiness.

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

magglio told me the bench is giving him splinters and to say hi to detroitchik for him

by Kurt Mensching on Jul 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

not-so-subtle

Is quite the understatement.

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

freaky

My last verification was 01234

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

do you win a prize for that?

like walking the game ball to the mound?

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Binge!

The vote Inge signs on the green pads behind the plate are staring at him, making him press, try to live up to hype, try to hit real good…result strikeout.

http://old-english-d.blogspot.com

by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes Mr. Butler,

your seat at the Tiger de-clawer table is reserved….

"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 8, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Polly still rulz.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahahahahahah

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by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

i remember games last year when 50 would have been good here

and 45 of them would have been swears at Todd Jones

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm surprised it wasn't overflow thread after overflow thread

of spewing about our failed season

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by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry I didn't find you guys last year

I’d have cranked up the comment count on my own.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Same here.

I didn’t even think of there being sports blogs about teams I follow to share my frustration.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bran trino

I just voted for Inge from the top 2nd to the end of the fourth. I did my due dilgence

by jerseyboyinmi on Jul 8, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

most talented person evar on nbc

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by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Keep the jokes coming

i’ve been up way past my bedtime the past two nights and am nearly catatonic. THe laughs are keeping me awake.

http://old-english-d.blogspot.com

by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I had a nightmare like that once

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHERE DID THEY GET THOSE SHIRTS!?!?!?! I want one!

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

didn't see

what shirts?

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who’s singing opera at the park?

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, sorry

I sat in some cold beer

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pack it up Frenchy, Jim’s a’coming for ya soon.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

And Rod finally says,

“that may be it….might have to go get’em”

Did you hear that OMR?

"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 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go, Tigers fans

French deserves that standing ovation.

Nice to see that at the park.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, they were naughty last night

booing everyone from Magglio to Seay, Zumaya and Rodney

http://old-english-d.blogspot.com

by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jul 8, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

You upgrade, and all of a sudden others are so outdated….

ha.

"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 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha.

Have you (or anyone) used it? I actually just saw that earlier. My phone is Windows so it takes a minute. Even on my laptop it takes a hot second for this site to load, especially the comments….

"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 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

my old site got some mobile commetns and worked fine on my iphone

the new site isn’t quite as fast and doesn’t have a mobile version yet.

by Kurt Mensching on Jul 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Belle Tire is giving away an HD….. Radio?

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

what an evil evil small-minded petty little person

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, in my defense

He always used up all the toilet paper and wouldn’t buy any more either.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

love that one

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by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate the Royals.

I know it is mean to hate a team that has been stinky for so long but I hate them so much.

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Congratulations Luke French

for the rest of your life you can tell the story of how you out-dueled Zack Greinke!

by Kurt Mensching on Jul 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe he had someone go into KC’s locker room and take his Xanax.

"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 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

need to take a break from voting

All the numerical codes are blending together into one blurr in my eyeballs.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Giddy up!

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by ahtrap on Jul 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

come on migs hit a home run

so i can go pee while you trot the bases

by allikazoo on Jul 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

pitching change!

Quick! Go pee now!

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

so

over under 3.5 doubles for Billy Butler

by actioncuse on Jul 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

holy cow, mario's in on the seay pun

seay-lyon, he says

http://old-english-d.blogspot.com

by VivaTigres on Jul 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I know that is what's been distracting me

and voting for Shane, too.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

the Tiger fans who say, “Ni” . . .

by rea on Jul 8, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Easy Cleetus

your cult needs you on the field…

"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 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy Butler slain by the Lyon

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn --

shoulda taken the under on Butler’s doubles

by NCDee on Jul 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Butler loves Tigers,

but he HATES Lyons….

"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 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

nice.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would this be three days in row?

"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 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

feeling like no so far

hasn’t been any tense moments really.

by actioncuse on Jul 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

save situation....

slightly confident

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who

Are these releif pitchers pitching tonight and what have they done with our bullpen

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Ni and Lyon are actually pretty good...

We avoided all of the sucky ones… At least for now.

by ZWC11 on Jul 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know

But I hope they keep our bullpen locked away until winter.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lots of Piston moving and shaking though to keep you busy, I am sure.

"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 8, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is true

and I’m moving so it’s been a busy time

Motown String Music- SB Nation's Detroit Pistons Blog

by Packey on Jul 8, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean

They have been lights out tonight. Im really not used to that. I want to soooooo much.
I LIKE IT

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

IMO

let lyon close it out. 2 batters, 2 strikeouts.

don’t fix it if it aint broken

by actioncuse on Jul 8, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodney 18/18

Don’t fix it if it ain’t broken…

by ZWC11 on Jul 8, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

A win

against Greinke is soooooooo sweet. It only makes this that much better

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodney has pitched the last two nights *(I believe)

and as we all know, they haven’t been 8 pitch shows.

"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 8, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

BUT

He’s a’gett’n warm.

"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 8, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Text question...

what the hell else would they expect from a Detroit broadcase???

"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 8, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

*broadcast

"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 8, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously

There was no bias with that one…..

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by Packey on Jul 8, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve never really paid attention, but I think the lady in red works at my office.

"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 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yahoo

is only a half inning behind tonight

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Im glad

to see the tigers not strand people at third base with under 2 outs tonight

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodney's got his game on now

2 strikes on the first batter faced. and not 4 balls for a walk

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

holy moly

Rodney can throw strikes

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Save situation

brings out the best in Rodney. :-)

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought

it was only when he was facing the tying or go ahead run at the plate

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear Fernando

Keep pitching like that, please.

Kthxbai.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

pretty please with a cherry on top

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

No doubtin' tonight!

BEHOLD!

"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 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3!

We didn’t even see the tying run at the plate!

by explosivo2k2 on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Good win

Rodney looked vetty nice

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by Packey on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Once again: Screw you Royals.

What are you going to do about it KC?

by 13194013 on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

STFernando

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

19/19

HE WILL ONLY BLOW ONE SAVE THIS YEAR!

I’ve had that prediction since the beginning of the season, and I’m sticking with it.

by ZWC11 on Jul 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I was so stoked

I accidentally closed the web browser

by allikazoo on Jul 8, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodney wanted to make sure

everyone got home a few minutes early so they could VOTE FOR INGE

by Tagne13 on Jul 8, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

CLETE ON TV! CLETE ON TV!

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I dont know

you just scared me with your excitment

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

I’ll try to contain myself next time.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Clete was enamored with Ryan Field’s hair during that entire interview.

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he was definitely looking up.

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

happy studying!

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh man, Luke French IS hot!

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

You really think so?

He looks pretty average to me – not horrible, but nothing special.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

How did I know

that was what you were thinking during that interview?

by Ian Casselberry on Jul 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Y'all can read me like a book.

being a baseballer adds a zillion hot points to a guy imo

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah, I see

I did not account for bonus points in my assumption of your ratings system. :-)

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

just AVOID FICTION WRITERS AT ALL COSTS

Very painful, hard-earned experience on my part. Great friends, but evil when a relationship enters into it and ends with many emotional scars. :(

Fortunately that’s well in the past now.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

he looks pretty big in his uniform

I thought Wepri was going to say it also

by Bratagin on Jul 8, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Leyland was aked about computer voting

He said he doesn’t know how to vote, but his kids are voting for Inge. :)

The kids are quicker on computers anyway.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

asked

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Night, folks!

Time to vote some more for Inge and then go to bed.

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

by Baroque on Jul 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I am going to vote 500 times for Inge (and Victorino)

and then off to bed I go.

So to sum up my feelings for the night, I like winning more than losing. And that French guy sure has a fun name.

Goodnight!

by Kmann on Jul 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh Anderson!

when he’s done, I’m going to bed. Later, folks!

by wepri31 on Jul 8, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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