Game 117: Royals at Tigers
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 12:31 PM EDT
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PrintKansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, Aug 16, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
Kyle Davies (4-8, 6.11) vs. 
Armando Galarraga (6-10, 5.23), 1:05 p.m. EST
Can the Tigers make it a three-for-three weekend against the Royals? And after scoring 10 runs last night, can Detroit continue the run parade against a pitcher against whom they've been very successful recently?
Kyle Davies pitched quite well in his last start, allowing just one run in five innings versus the Minnesota Twins. And perhaps he would've stayed in the game longer if he hadn't been sitting in the dugout for long stretches while the Royals' offense put an eventual 14 runs on the board. In his previous two starts, however, Davies gave up 15 earned runs in just 6.1 innings. That makes the 12 earned runs he's allowed in 11 innings against the Tigers this season look pretty good in comparison.
For Detroit, Armando Galarraga is ready to pitch after missing his last turn with a severe sore throat. Since he didn't pitch on Wednesday, the Tigers pushed him up to cover Rick Porcello's spot while he serves his five-game suspension for daring to throw at Red Sox hitters on Tuesday. Galarraga says he's not yet at full strength after not being able to eat for a couple of days, but is hoping to go five or six innings. Just in case, Jim Leyland has Eddie Bonine and Zach Miner ready to help out.
Galarraga has allowed two earned runs in 13 innings versus the Royals this season.
Carlos Guillen starts at first base, while Miguel Cabrera gets a break in the field, playing DH today. Brandon Inge and Clete Thomas get the day off, in favor of Ryan Raburn and Magglio Ordonez, respectively. Gerald Laird also starts at catcher, giving the Tigers a heavily right-handed lineup against Davies, whose splits against righties this season are actually worse.
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Starting Lineups
ROYALS
1. David DeJesus LF
2. Willie Bloomquist SS
3. Billy Butler 1B
4. Mike Jacobs DH
5. Alberto Callaspo 2B
6. Alex Gordon 3B
7. John Buck C
8. Mitch Maier CF
9. Josh Anderson RF
TIGERS
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Marcus Thames LF
4. Miguel Cabrera DH
5. Carlos Guillen 1B
6. Magglio Ordonez RF
7. Ryan Raburn 3B
8. Gerald Laird C
9. Adam Everett SS
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
Sweep! Sweep!
I’d have more confidence in one if Galarraga wasn’t starting. But we’ve been hitting lately and Davies hasn’t been a Tiger Killer in the past, so I will keep hope alive.
did anyone see the red sox hit kinsler
he got hit in the head by a reliever. kinsler was angry so there could be a few more hit batters today in that game.
go rangers!
Youkilis is still serving his suspension, right?
So someone else will have to go apeshit if that happens.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The other SUX.....
Ya, it was Kinsler’s first game back off the DL. He hits a homer in his first at bat, and then in the 7th he was ALMOST hit in the head. In the 8th he is THEN actually hit in the head.
The Red Sux have easily surpassed the Yankee’s in my world, as the most bush league, poor losers that there are. They are now only a 1/2 game up on Texas in the wild card race.
I for one will be rooting for them from here on out. Is Youk back today? If so, they should put one in his ear hole. See how he likes that!
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
I agree
The Rangers should send out that Neftali Feliz kid who zings 101 and give youk a buzz…
…incidentally what happened to Hiroki Kuroda last night was terrifying
It was actually a good thing
that the ball ricocheted that far off his head. At least it didn’t fall at his feet. That could have been lethal….
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
Ground Rule Double!!
It was definitely crazy. I am glad he should be okay health wise, but will he be able to actually get on the mound again (mentally)?
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
It's a good question
That talented kid Chris Young for the Padres took that rocket to the face that shattered his eye socket and he’s never been the same since.
I think this picture will show why Laird "catches" Armando....
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
I went to high school with Mitch Maier
Novi High represent!
…he’s kind of a d-bag though
I like Novi. Nice city. Cool Mall.
Tammy
by VegasTigers on Aug 16, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The mall is really all we have
Living there is a snoozefest. We outsourced for our fun to Downtown, Ann Arbor, Birmingham, or Royal Oak
well, it was happening....
compared to Milford
Tammy
by VegasTigers on Aug 16, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
My sons graduated from Milford High..
go Mavericks!
Tammy
by VegasTigers on Aug 16, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright friends
Sadly I have Sunday business meetings (who thought that was a good idea!?). Cheer our boys to victory!
Everyone have a wonderful close to their weekends.
so get this
last spring i had my beard down that far, then i cut my head hair short. apparently i looked like King Leonidas from 300. people kept coming up to me asking me to yell “THIS IS SPARTA!”
I Like Pie
i wish the royals were wearing their powder blue unis
so i’d have something to laugh at and avoid falling asleep
You'd think being suspended
would give Porcello the time to update his damn blog.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Well good
Davies matching Galarraga pitch for pitch.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions
Wow a lot of comments already
It looks like everyone else thought it would be a good idea to stay inside in the air conditioning and avoid heatstroke, too!
(Glad I didn’t wait to mow my lawn. As it was I was drenched in sweat in about 20 minutes.) :(
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
the squander bug striketh...
Are you ready for eddie? Doesn’t look like mando is long for this one.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 1:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
what got into Armando?
Laying on of hands by Avila? :)
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I vote Al Kaline
He seems a pretty decent guy as well as being a phenomenal baseball player.
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I think so
If he helps the team win, then keep him in.
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Is she at the game today?
I didn’t hear an ecstatic squeal from the crowd through my television. :D
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Honestly
I don’t know why anyone throws Maggs an off-speed pitch. That’s what he’s usually turning on and pounding.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions
it was time for maggs....
To clear the bags.I know they were already empty, but work with me here.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 1:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Armando!
maybe he should get sick more often
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
+1
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Armando is throwing rocks tonight!
Whoo! Mark it eight, dude!
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
Well,
in honor of playing the Royals and they have the best….
Don’t fuck with the DeJesus!
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
5k's for Armando
Now that’s something good to wake up to.
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Let's not get silly...
Raburn is no “offensive juggernaut”. I think we are just trading a bad knee for a good one.
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
Bitch?
Do you perhaps mean pitch? Or did I miss something?
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
what did they put in the gatorade today?
everett with a double? armando with 5Ks? Maggs with a homer?
I Like Pie
Bizarro gatorade?
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Good to know.
My previous channel button is now aware.
by StringTheory on Aug 16, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll keep us updated on the MN/tribe game that's upcoming
funny thing is…their records are slowly creeping towards each other…
I Like Pie
That’s kind of mean to make her wear an Everett jersey, don’t you think?
What if her favorite player’s Grandy?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Kids learn to humour daddy very early.
Keep him happy and you get ice cream on the way home. :)
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I, for one
Would be thrilled to see him put up a .96 ERA through the rest of the year.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Grr been internet-less for 2 days
Comcast is too lazy to hook us up in the new apartment until monday :( Yay for stealing interwebs.
followed by Singlos?
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Aguillen?
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That's more like it, Maggs
This is ridiculous
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
seriously
I hate to break it to you but we aren’t going to get doubles every at bat like you wish for
What's a double?
Don’t remember the last time I saw one of those, at least not in a key spot
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Those baseballs can be slippery, wily little critters.
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it's the stiches
a lot of tiny gremlins can hide out amongst the lacing
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Right side of the infield, more squandering
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
gotta say
it seems to have been a nice loooong time since a magglio GIDP
a few months ago, it seemed to happen every other game
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avila will start tuesday
will be fun to see him bat against King Felix
But with the "nekked eye"
it was real close :P
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds very strange.
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the bug biting hard today...
Hopefully mando can give us a couple more innings.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 2:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh, man - Anderson was totally safe there
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
Josh just can’t get any love at the CoPa
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was a make-up call all the way.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what I thought, too
I suppose it evens up Laird being safe and called out before. Sorta.
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I know he's not wearing a D anymore
but I couldn’t bring myself to post a “GUNNED HIM DOWN” photo there.
We'll just imagine it then
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
To be honest
I want the Rays to win the AL East and the Rangers to win the WC.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want a Red Sox/Yankees free October
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
Sadly it’s doubtful that will happen
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I can dream
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Willie bleeping Bloomquist
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It's 2-1....
and Mr. Jackson isn’t even pitching! Score some damn runs!
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
Raburn flashing the leather!
Nice backhand pick on the line there
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
Not surprised
but it would’ve been nice for him to get a quality start
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
had to score one more to win anyway...
Let’s help the man out.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 2:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Leadoff man on
Cue the squandering!
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well you're just Mr Optimist today
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
every time I see or hear that phrase
I flash back to Rainier Wolfcastle trying to say it correctly on the Radioactive Man movie set
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oh my god now the stupid "let me be myself" geico commercial
is on tv too
geico is trying to kill me
Holy bajezus was that inside
How in Avila’s name did he hit that?
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Did someone confirm it's "A-veel-a?"
Or are mario and rod just suddenly mispronouncing his name on purpose?
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think that's correct
I would assume that they found out the proper pronunciation and are now saying it correctly.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Just… no.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Game's tied, isn't it?
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a great inning for Marcus
Bad turn in left field, and then fishing for that breaking ball.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
Bad swing there
Even for a free swinger
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
got a freebie...can we earn one now?
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So, the formula for good outings out of Armando is clear at last
Starve him for two weeks, induce major weight loss. Too bad that’s kinda inhumane.
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 2:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He just needed to sweat the suck out of him.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
glad mando cant take the loss...
Dude was gutsy today.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 2:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
4-3 Cleveland
sizemore two-run homer. blackburn gave up two homers, hit marte, then sizemore’s homer in the third. nobody out even.
I Like Pie
Seriously
Greinke and now Sizemore?
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently you have not been keeping up with my baseball crushes
there are many non-tigers on the list.
Thanks a lot
now that song is stuck in my head
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Distract thineself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkymJsrUkt0
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Typically abysmal camera work by FSN
Had no idea if he was going for it or not
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 3:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The two sides of Maggs
he has homered and also knocked into a double play during this game.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
Bunting requries a man on base
And thanks to Carlos “bad knees obvjously don’t mean bad wheels” Guillen, we don’t.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
We're just lucky today
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And some actually wonder why I'm so negative
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 3:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I don't wonder about it
I just don’t really want to hear it all the damn time when things aren’t even going that badly
I can see why you're negative
but it gets really frustrating dealing with the constant pessimism. What’s the point in assuming the worst no matter what is going on?
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So that I don't get let down again
Like the 2006 world series, or the last two months of 2007, or the entire damn season last year. Three heartbreaks is quite enough for me, now I have to expect the worst.
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 3:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
stupid bug strikes.....
We have played this inning as moronically as possible.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 3:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
this one is on leyland if we lose by one...
You honestly wonder if he’s not asleep.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 3:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That might have helped
Maybe then Carlos wouldn’t have tried to steal third.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I concur. He screwed up two hit and runs,
and has failed to bunt a few times when appropriate.
by StringTheory on Aug 16, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
third inning STILL going on in MN
tenth batter is up. two on, two outs. blackburn got pulled for crain
I Like Pie
Yes
Destroy those Twinks!
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear that Leyland was shut down on his latest idea.
He wanted to give these out to the first 7,000 kids under 14 through the gates:
MI and DD didn’t like it though….
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
HAHAHA
That is truly awesome.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
This game sums up why Josh Anderson is a Royal so well.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions
Hello
Been busy adding captions to my photos, but I’m done now. And since Galarraga had a decent outing, I figured I’d stop by.
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Yeah, it was really nice to see him get so many Ks
especially considering his recent condition. And now Ni is doing a heck of a job in relief.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I know Rod said that Armando lost 15 pounds while he was sick.
Based on how baggy Armando’s jersey was, I’d be inclined to believe him.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Papi just showed off his Magglioesque speed.
Tagged and scored……?
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
did you go over a river and through some woods?
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technically yes.
I went over the Kawkawlin River to be exact and 8 mile runs through woods.
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I used to go over the Maumee River and through the inner city to get to my grandma's
My other grandparents live less than two minutes away.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
what is with all the hit batters?
this one wasn’t intentional of course. royals pitching is just…bad
I Like Pie
Looks like Armando did pretty damn good.
Glad to see it. Hopefully he builds off of this.
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He had a 25-pitch first inning
Settled down after that
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
runner moved over, now need the runner moved IN
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Tigers have seemed to have problems with that today
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
They didn't seem to have any trouble with that when I was at the game last night.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't need country strong here
I would have settled for country bloop hit, but apparently, I’m not even gonna get that
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At this point, I would've settled for country wild pitch or country passed ball
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Post-Game Thread at 4:30 p.m.
Will it be Afterglow or Shame?
Hopefully, it’s not an extra innings thread.
I have to step out. Thanks for coming by and enjoy the rest of the game.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 16, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
Bye
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Cleveland scored again
they’re up 7-3 top 4 two out
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
That's happened to me the past two times you've posted Cleveland/Minny updates
we are on top of this
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
greets
how’s the weather down there?
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thought it was supposed to be a dry heat down there?
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how far apart are you and Wendy, anyway?
I know, I know, Texas is fricking huge….
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what would that be?
Middle of the gulf?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Please don't be hurt Curtis
You’re a badass
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Did he try to run through a wall again?
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Great play...
…but he didn’t look so good after crashing into the wall
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I think he's okay
Took him a minute to get up though
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully he just had the wind knocked out of him or something
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Magglio homered
Galarraga did quite well considering. Got several Ks.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He is still alive
but 15 lbs lighter
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
armando rocked it...
as far as I can tell. Grandy just made a great catch.
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Grandy just crashed into the wall
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
Sunday meetings over. Now back to the real business. How we looking gang?
Grandy's laughing about it though
That’s a good sign
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Or a bottle of wine
we all know they’re both a fan of the vino
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Curtis needs both
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Zap
Just reading the thread and saw your Lebowski reference. Love it.
Well, someone earlier wanted something interesting to happen
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Wow, hell just froze over.
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
All kinds of unlikely people are at least attempting to steal today
Carlos got caught earlier, now Miguel succeeds.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
wow
Go Miguel go! Was that one of those “Fielder’s Indifference” steals?
<——— Only following on Gameday
I think they tell you if it's a freebie
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Now I've seen everything
NOW SCORE HIM
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 3:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
man on third, one out
what are the odds?
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I prefer evens, actually.
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Technically, Maggs should be on first base right now
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The strike 2 call was totally not a strike, and should have been ball 4
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody know if there were any headshots thrown?
I’ve got to imagine the red sox are pouting because other teams aren’t conceding pre-game.
Someone hit a home run, for God's sake
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Just setting up a walk off (something)
Someone figured yesterday was too easy, and we needed some more drama in our lives.
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and hello, Fernando
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Yes, hello Rodzilla
didn’t mean to leave you out
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
we cant win today....
Miggy stole second and we couldn’t score. Not in the cards.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 3:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
tear up the script
after all, it IS the Royals we’re up against
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kid in the upper deck at the texas game just made a perfect catch
of a foul by hamilton. it was awesome
Now I have Queen stuck in my head
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Hee hee
Queen is good
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
totally what I was thinking :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNf9rEPoc8Q
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I meant to take that picture with me to the game last night but forgot
As it turns out, I would not have needed it anyways
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
now if the Tigers can just get a grip on that "offense" thingie, too
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The best part of Miggy stealing a base?
It gave me a lead in the Grandy League! Who’d a thunk it!
"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."
Soria huh?
Can you say extra innings?
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 3:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Urp
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I can, but I don't really want to.
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I like this Fernando, Version 1-2-3
Can we keep him?
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Movie was stupid, the TV show had a lot of clever humour in it.
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Anyone else see that the Rangers are looking for a catcher?!
After Salty balls and his .222 average got hurt the other night they only have Teegarden left.
"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."
I obviously spoke way to fucking soon.....
Sorry to all.
"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."
Seriously?
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
ow ow ow ow ow
The only person left to injure is his own catcher.
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Didn't take Leyland to break his own rule
And when did the pronunciation of Avila’s last name change?
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Guessing a defensive change
Avila in at C and Santiago in at SS
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently not
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ookay...
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by David Tokarz on Aug 16, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
*long
I knew there was a word missing
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Clearly the kid isn't going to buckle under the pressure, though.
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soria living up to my mispronounciation
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No matter how you pronounce his name?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe they asked his dad Al
And Al is messing with them by telling them different things every day.
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Al's been with the Tigers for about six years now
You’d think they’d know how to pronounce his name long before Alex’s call-up
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He's now going to steal second...
…and the breath out of alberto callaspo’s lungs for good measure
ok, the runner is NOT is scoring position
that means it’s ok to get a hit, right?
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Well, if they win they win
I’m not wasting my time with this any more.
by BigDaddyJC on Aug 16, 2009 4:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
unfortunately, the Tigers do not appear to be taking our wishes into consideration this day
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lik in those old movies?
Where the king has maidens putting grapes directly into his mouth as he is fanned with palm fronds?
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so you can feed her grapes?
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Mitch Maier went to the same school that I'm going to to get my PharmD
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There's a guy I went to high school with who pitches in the Mariners' organization
He pitched in the big leagues a bit last September
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Awww...
Now, if you’d done that more often in a Tigers uniform, Josh Anderson, perhaps you’d still be here
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It just started pouring here
Avila must be crying in the dugout
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
i dont get it.
Clete comes in for defense. Inge stays on bench. Is that actually leyland in the dugout?
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 4:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe it’s that fan who looks like him?
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I missed the second error
What did he do?
And why is Inge not in the game?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Pulled Guillen off first with a high throw so the runner was safe.
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Every thirdbaseman does it sometimes...
But boy, did Raburn ever pick a piss-poor time to do it today.
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Am I correct in thinking that Raburn has made all three errors in this game?
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I was about to ask what the third kind of error was
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess SeayLyon isn't off limits
at least half of it anyway
by kendra.michelle on Aug 16, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
2 errors in one inning for Raburn?
ouch! And that leading to Josh Anderson to score the go ahead run? Double ouch
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Fernando's going to pick up an unwarranted loss unless the Tigers' bats wake up real quick
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i hope after this game
no matter what the result, inge takes raburn into a back room and savagely beats him with soap in a sock
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bag of oranges has all the pain...
and none of the revealing, evidenciary marks.
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who's the fat kid in this scenario?
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except, I don't want Inge getting shot, so....
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this loss is leylands and leylands alone.
He could not have managed this game worse if he had tried.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 4:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
With the exception of putting Inge at third
What else was there to do?
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
failing to move runners....
Virtually every inning. Guillen stealing third. He just sat there and waited for someone to hit one out.
by rook34 on Aug 16, 2009 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
still alive
now how about some kicking???
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Anderson to pinch r....
oh ya, nevermind….
"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."
Cabrera needs no pinch runner!
He has blazing, base-stealing speed his own self! :)
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don't distract him
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been working in the pharmacy too long
I think of that every time she says that
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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 16, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
glad I stuck around to see this one through
/sarcasm
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Shame or afterglow?
Winner = SHAME. :(
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
Thanks Raburn.
Thanks for nothing. I’m going to go sulk now and curse your fielding acumen…. or lack there of.
Here is a picture to some this up......(10 LOB).
"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."
well ... on the bright side ...
If not for Raburn’s errors the game might go on for a long time yet. At least it’s over.
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that's an awfully tarnished silver lining :)
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all I got right now
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There's always Tuesday...
Porcello to start, and then…Washburn should be pitching against the mariners, right?
And besides, we’re still in 1st place by at least a game and a half.
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I think the errors make this loss hurt more.
If they scored the winning run without some aid it’d sting less.
the game shouldn't have went to extra's...
it should have been won in the ninth.
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