Morning Prowl: Inge's Knee, Golden Sombreros, Who Gets Squeezed, and D-Train's Setback
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 20, 2009 10:30 AM EDT
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Brandon Inge doesn't want to hear this talk of Aubrey Huff playing some third base. And if he has to do weird things like getting glucose injected into his knee in an attempt to stimulate healing, well, that's how serious he is about this.
Although when Inge had trouble legging out that double play in the fourth inning of last night's game, he looked like a guy that needs to rest that knee once or twice a week.
At Roar of the Tigers, Samara tries to look at the bright side of that 3-1 loss to the Mariners, creating a gift for Justin Verlander to pass along to Russell Branyan, who went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. (Even Curtis Granderson is shaking his head at that one.)
Should we expect a roster move to be made after this afternoon's game? Jim Leyland says he doesn't want to take a six-man bullpen to the west coast for the Tigers' six-game road trip. So here we go again: Who's going to be squeezed out for that extra pitcher? Clete Thomas or Ryan Raburn?
This just hasn't been a good year for Dontrelle Willis. His rehab start for Triple-A Toledo lasted less than two innings, after Willis had to leave the game with an injury. Reports seem to indicate his right knee was giving him problems. But remember, he was plagued by a sore hip earlier in the week.
Take 75 North tries to determine which level Daniel Fields will play in the Tigers' minor league system next year. But given the organization's thin history of drafting high school infielders, there's not much precedent to point to. His development as a shortstop will likely determine his assignment.
Bill Hall will play in Detroit, after all! However, it will be in a Seattle Mariners uniform. Hall gives the Mariners a much needed fill-in for Adrian Beltre (whose "swelling has yet to go down," and I think most everyone knows where that is by now). Should we expect Hall to start at third base, with Jack Hannahan moving to shortstop, today?
EDIT: It doesn't sound like Don Wakamatsu plans to play Hall today.
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I'm looking at the radar for Michigan
and wondering if we’ll even get a game in today. I hope so, because there’s nothing like a win to take the taste of such a lousy night out of one’s mouth.
It’s beginning to look like the rain will come in around 4 p.m. Hopefully, after the game. Or maybe in the later innings. Get a lead by then!
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 20, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else notice today's lineup?
No Grandy, as expected. Polanco’s batting leadoff (which is what I used to do while playing MLB The Show whenever I needed to give Grandy a day off…bear in mind, I only play that game in manager mode and I’m not particularly good at it), Raburn’s batting third, and Clete’s in CF.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 20, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions
And how about Thames batting second?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 20, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
That's not so new
He’s batted Thames second several times in years past. He likes the power aspect. Similar to the M’s batting Russell Branyan second, I guess.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 20, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Line-up?
Where’d you find today’s line-up so early before game time? I don’t see it posted yet on Yahoo or ESPN.
Thanks……
no I've been there
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Jason Beck's Twitter
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 20, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
that just doesn't
sound right.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
HA!
maybe
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
WOW
Clete has really fallen from grace since his last outing… 7th in the lineup.
Raburn batting 3rd…..
by the looks of the lineup card, I will say if there is a roster switch after the game for the road trip, It won’t be Raburn getting on the bus to Toledo
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
thamesy in the 2 hole....
Isn’t your 2 hitter supposed to be someone who can bunt? Yeesh. Old man river is up against it with our guys in the slumps they are in, but that is one frightening looking lineup card.
by rook34 on Aug 20, 2009 11:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
There’s no point in bunting to set up your number 3 hitter when it’s Raburn.
by StringTheory on Aug 20, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Raburn does have a home run career off Ryan Rowland-Smith
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 20, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet Clete is safe
Don’t forget. They’re facing a lefty, so Thomas at 7th is probably about right. I’d assume his spot on the roster is safe because the Tigers don’t really have another center fielder. And please don’t say Raburn. That wasn’t even funny when they insisted on doing it in Toledo.
after sunday and last night...
That’s not what I smell.
by rook34 on Aug 20, 2009 12:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
a trade?
talk to me.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Get Rid of McClendon!!!
Too many guys tring to pull the ball nstead of letting the ball do the work for them.
sorry
Disagree
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
LMMFAOOOO
the wheels never stop turning, do they, Tag?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Y'all weren't complaining about him back in '07
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 20, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
no one was complaining about
Hernandez in ’07 either.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Aug 20, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't complain about Hernandez last year
I was too busy imploring our pitchers to throw strikes.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 20, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
if we dont make the playoffs....
Lloyd may indeed be gone. But not before then.
by rook34 on Aug 20, 2009 12:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I saw somewhere the Monday night game in Anaheim is on espn?
can anyone confirm that? (sorry Ali)
Tammy
Numbers Game Magic Number
If the Tigers go .500 the rest of the way 21-21, the Whitesoxs will have to go 23-18 to tie or .561!!!!! The Twins need a 27-15 .643 to tie if the Tigers are .500.
leyland's strategy
I don’t know about Leyland’s moves. Mariner broadcasters were somewhat amazed, and happy, that he left Guillen on first base in the ninth with Grandy available to run.
If DD makes one move this off-season ...
it better be for Carl Crawford.
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