Porcello Suspended Five Games

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 12, 2009 4:10 PM EDT in News Comment 92 comments

Jason Beck reported on Twitter that MLB handed down its penalities for last night's Fight at Fenway. Both Rick Porcello and Kevin Youkilis were suspended for five games, and both players will appeal the decision.

To reiterate, just so we're all clear, the kid who was attacked for a two-seam fastball running inside is being suspended for the same number of games as the guy with poor emotional self-control who a) charged out to the pitching mound, b) threw his helmet (a move which compels me to use a word I prefer not to post here on the front page), and c) tackled the pitcher with malicious intent.

I understand that Porcello had to get five games, so he could miss a start. (Though I don't feel he should've been suspended at all.) But how does Youkilis not get 10 games? See above paragraph.

UPDATE: According to Ian Browne, Youkilis has dropped his appeal.

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Porcello won't have to miss a start

if he starts it on Monday.

by Bkell on Aug 12, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

clarification

He’s scheduled to start Sunday. Off day Monday. Next scheduled start after that is Saturday. He serves his suspension Mon-Fri. His suspension is really just to appease the crowds because it can be a no-game-lost suspension.

by Bkell on Aug 12, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a 5 game suspension, not a 5 day suspension.

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

idiot = me.

by Bkell on Aug 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Screw Youkilis

and screw Dan Shaughnessy.

The Greek God of Walks is a douchebag and deserves to be thrown at. He dives out over the plate and takes away the inner half. He realizes he does this, because he wears a douchey red pad on his lead elbow.

I’m not surprised Rick hit him, and I do believe it was intentional. C’mon, the kid has only hit 1 batter all season. You fuck around and hit our best batter up and in both nights, and your best hitter gets drilled in the back and you’re bitching?

screw Boston fans, and screw Shaughnessy anyone else who thinks Rick got taken down. Youk’s punkass got hip tossed to the ground, and he knows it. I wish I would’ve seen his twitter page last night, because you know me Ian… I’da been on him like stink on shit.

by Boney on Aug 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

red sox, MLB fairness

pick one

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Update on Jason Beck's Twitter

Galarraga has been scratched. Miner to start.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

oh snap

this could be interesting…but i like miner better as a starter than as a reliever

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 12, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He IS generally more effective as a starter...

…but he just pitched two innings on Monday, so I can’t imagine he’ll be able to go very long

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

But with him pitching some innings Monday I wonder how deep he can go, provided he can actually pitch decent

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 12, 2009 4:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, Justin, you're gonna have to save our behinds in a big way tomorrow.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the arm has it under control

by allikazoo on Aug 12, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hee hee

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

excellent

if he does well tonight (on only one day’s rest) maybe he can keep the spot

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

i wonder how armando would do out of the bullpen?

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 12, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because he DID pitch Monday though

I sort of have a bad feeling.

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Though I have been more loyal to Galarraga than most around here...

I’d rather have him in either the starting rotation or on the DL. I do not want him in the bullpen.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I support Galarraga.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Aug 12, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All things (and pitching) being equal, results aside...

Galarraga is far more interesting.

Personal preference.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

headdesk

by allikazoo on Aug 12, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No Cabrera, either

Guillen’s at 1B. Avila still catching, for what it’s worth.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Guillen at 1st?

That brings back bad memories.

Why the heck not Thames???

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

probably because leyland wants lefties to face Beckett

But I agree I prefer Marcus at first as well

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 12, 2009 4:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Marcus is still in the lineup

He’s the DH. So don’t really know why he can’t play 1B.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 12, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

beckett's a righty, right?

If he’s a lefty then I have no idea what Leylands doing

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 12, 2009 4:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

theyy're both in anyways

its a moot point

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guillen was ok at 1st when he'd spell Sean Casey.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Aug 12, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no unexpected

Laird plays with Verlander, Washburn, and Jackson. Avila with Porcello and Galarraga or whoever replaces them. Hopefully they’ll go to a more straight platoon with Laird against lefties and Avila against righties after another trip through the rotation or two.

by Bkell on Aug 12, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's still a lot we have to learn about Avila, though

Catching is one of those positions where you don’t want to screw with defensively. Avila hasn’t really been challenged from a defensive standpoint. And we still don’t know how he’ll do against left-handed pitching.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He threw out someone last night...not a bad start

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t want to see him hit against a LHP. There’s no reason to throw a LH catcher against a major league LH SP this year. I want Laird against LHP and Avila against RHP.

by Bkell on Aug 12, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Youkilis is a pussy. He’s a little bitch.

by longview on Aug 12, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

cmon now

You’re selling him short. He’s a huuuuuuge bitch

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 12, 2009 4:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

This is absurd!

Porcello didn’t deserve to be thrown out of the game, and now he gets a suspension? This is nothing more than appeasement of Boston fans.

by StringTheory on Aug 12, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay......

If there were even a chance Armando wasn’t going to be able to start (and come to think of it, even if he could!), why in the world would DD NOT make a move last night to send Lambert away (anywhere!) and pull up another arm? This makes absolutely NO freaking sense…….AT ALL.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 12, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He did

Freddy Dolsi was called up

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lambert was sent down and Dolsi is taking his place.

by StringTheory on Aug 12, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

I’ve been working all day…must have missed it.

But still, why not Bonine or any other starter?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 12, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bonine started a few days ago, unfortunately

by allikazoo on Aug 12, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bonine just pitched recently in the minors I think

by kendra.michelle on Aug 12, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ruddy Lugo is scheduled to start for Toledo tonight.

’Nuff said

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was pissed when I saw Youkilis only got five games

Then I remembered he really didn’t do any damage, somehow.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 12, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

5 games seems fair enough for Youkilis

And as long as Porcello doesnt miss a start I will be happy.

by IowaLion on Aug 12, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

RUP's enlightened comment - joke or not - has been deleted

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 12, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm confused...

Rick suspened for 5 games=5 starts? or 5 Tigers’ games

Tammy

by VegasTigers on Aug 12, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

5 Tigers games.

Obvious solution – push his start back ONE day.

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's what I thought

someone else confused me Thanks

Tammy

by VegasTigers on Aug 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the off day on Monday complicates that

throws off other pitchers’ schedules…but I like the idea in a general, “screw you Bob Watson” kind of way.

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by ahtrap on Aug 12, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blah I just replied to it and now I forgot what the whole chain said.

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You know...

With Galarraga being scratched, Porcello may not have to appeal the suspension. His next scheduled start is Sunday against Kansas City. Galarraga (provided he’s healthy) could start in his place.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that could actually work

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

true

I guess its just the fact that they both got 5 games is a little tough to digest

by IowaLion on Aug 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I thought of that too

But I’m glad he appealed, no way should they get the same punishment.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 12, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The problem with a SP appealing is that they're most likely going to reveal the results of the appeal sometime other than a day he starts.

Which means…a start could end up getting pushed back farther than it would be in the first place (1 game).

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah I see

bleh. So complicated.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 12, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

some may argue that...

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineup tonight (per Beck)

Granderson cf,
Polanco 2b,
Thomas lf,
Thames dh,
Guillen 1b,
Ordonez rf,
Avila c,
Inge 3b,
Everett ss

SP: Minor

by Tigersin2010 on Aug 12, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

L/R/L/R/L/R/L/R/R

Haven’t seen that in awhile.

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, we have, but my point is that it is nice having Avila.

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amen.

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

isnt that the code for "Contra"?

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

you mean, this code?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs53c0q6kHg&feature=PlayList&p=A964618E5DCDD28D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=30

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by ahtrap on Aug 12, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank Avila for that code...

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Miner...with an 'e'

he’s been on the team several seasons now….

Also, people, it’s RABURN. There is no ‘Y’.

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Galarraga" is also frequently not spelled correctly around here

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well come on, that's excusable.

by rcpratt on Aug 12, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I read a book called "Tales from the Tigers Dugout" that had Miner spelled with an "o"

Now, Game threads are one thing, but someone writing a book really should know better. It’s like how FSN frequently got Ryan Raburn and Mike Rabelo mixed up in ’07.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bench clearer in SF

jeeeeeeeeez

by allikazoo on Aug 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

did 'Kung-Fu Panda' get in any karate kicks a'la Chan Ho Park??

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nothing happened, it was lame

sandoval started to the mound when mcdonald went inside, j martin went after him etc

by allikazoo on Aug 12, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Banned By Bosox:

Just got banned by the Sox group for posting that Porcello should not have been suspended and Youk should have got 10 games. Also posted that if I were Leyland, I’d start Porcello tonight-which won’t happen. Glad to be back here with real Tigers fans

by Curtisro63 on Aug 12, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the idea of starting Porcello

Or bring him in after the 4th inning let Miner sit and have Porcello get you 3-4 solid innings

by IowaLion on Aug 12, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and then plunk someone, lol

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Youk Not playing:

And Youk is not playing. He’s going to start serving his suspension. Oh, I wish they had to come to Detroit again so he could get booed. I know we don’t get them in Detroit again. That’s too bad.

by Curtisro63 on Aug 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

there is next year .... we wont forget

by IowaLion on Aug 12, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly Right IowaLion:

And I’ll be there-God Willing-to boo him as loud as I can!

by Curtisro63 on Aug 12, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Still bullcrap

I hope to Avila that if one of our guys gets hit tonight they throw the f#$%ing BAT at Beckett. Not even exaggerating…

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

who goes for the BoSox tommorrow?

by IowaLion on Aug 12, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

buchholz

by allikazoo on Aug 12, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good enough

Santiago … We are going to need you to lean into one and scream like a maniac while running towards the mound. If Martinez even gets up you smack him with the bat … if any of the infielders get in your way, bite thier faces, until you get to the pitcher grab his stupid little hat and just give him a kiss and then run! Run into the tigers bullpen and let the rest of us figure it out. You will go down in history … I promise

by IowaLion on Aug 12, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

buttholes

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh, Mexico up 2-1 now

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and their fans are throwing crap at us

what a classy country

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

aaaaand

we lose

disgusting

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if everyone judged countries by sports fans

I don’t think anyone would look particularly good…I mean, we’d have to take blame for Philly fans booing Santa Claus…

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by ahtrap on Aug 12, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats just funny right there

by Tagne13 on Aug 12, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

European soccer fans are the craziest, though.

I saw one game called because they were throwing LIT ROAD FLARES onto the field! Now that is a crazy thing to bring to a game. (Also very dangerous – fortunately none of the players or officials were hit, but ther were a couple close calls.)

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

by Baroque on Aug 12, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs