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Game 129: Rays at Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers, Aug 30, 2009 1:05 PM EDT


  Jeff Niemann (12-5, 3.87) vs.   Justin Verlander (14-7, 3.38), 1:05 p.m. EST

The home team didn't look sharp yesterday at Comerica Park, making a handful of costly errors in the field and failing to mount much resistance against David Price.  Will the Tigers bring the slick gloves and big bats to the ballpark today?

Jeff Niemann was shelled for five runs and five hits in the second inning of his last start for the Rays.  Yet he shook that off to pitch another four innings, largely because his lineup hung eight runs on Roy Halladay.  At 6'9", Niemann presents an imposing figure for opposing batters, and he's pitched well enough to be in the AL Rookie of the Year discussion.  He faced the Tigers once last year, taking a loss in relief while giving up one run in three innings.  On the road this season, Niemann has a 7-3 record and 4.62 ERA in 15 starts. 

Last Monday in Anaheim, Justin Verlander was dominant for the first five innings he pitched against the Angels.  But after a seven-run sixth inning, in which the Tigers built up a 10-0 lead, Verlander seemed to lose focus after sitting in the dugout for a prolonged period.  Fortunately, the lead was so big that he could afford a bad inning, but it made what should've been an easy night rather tense at the end.  Verlander has a 2-0 record and 4.50 ERA versus the Rays in four career starts.

Aubrey Huff and Clete Thomas are back in the lineup against the right-handed Niemann.  Ramon Santiago gets the start at shortstop, and Gerald Laird will catch Verlander, as usual.

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Starting Lineups

RAYS

1. Jason Bartlett SS
2. Carl Crawford LF
3. Ben Zobrist RF
4. Carlos Pena 1B
5. Pat Burrell DH
6. Evan Longoria 3B
7. Gregg Zaun C
8. Akinori Iwamura 2B
9. B.J. Upton CF

TIGERS

1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Carlos Guillen LF
4. Miguel Cabrera 1B
5. Aubrey Huff DH
6. Brandon Inge 3B
7. Clete Thomas RF
8. Gerald Laird C
9. Ramon Santiago SS

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 30, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, boys...

I have a bevy of random images, and I’m not afraid to use them.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

are some of them aardvarks?

Or other animals? I love animal pictures.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Animals and more...

Cats, cups of coffee, weird-looking Christmas ornaments, you name it.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

not random, but baseball-related

(taken by the Loons photog Nick Anderson, posted here)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

as a sidenote

I don’t think I would really want to drink a beverage quite that radioactive blue color. It’s a little unsettling. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Niemann's stats aren't all that impressive, except for his ERA.

Perhaps we can help him correct that today. Washburnize him, if you will.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't answer that question...

but I do know that Jermaine Dye has been in a big-time slump

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I say Inge

But that’s likely wishful thinking. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

OMG!

I just heard about this on the radio pregame. Baseball and crocheting (and knitting and needlepoint and cross stitch) together. My life has new purpose.

by NCDee on Aug 30, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

oooooohhhhh....

Oh. Oh, wow. That is so many different kinds of awesome I can’t even begin to describe it in words.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Oh Oh

I’m getting the “Eat, Baseball, Crochet” bag. And maybe a t-shirt. Oh how have I lived without knowing about this!

by NCDee on Aug 30, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can always use another tote bag for projects.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

to counteract his angry game attitude

Don’t want to terrify the vulnerable among the viewers.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm kind of glad I missed that

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

No problem

Not with JV and Laird

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

G$ = the baserunner eraser

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s hard to imagine Garcia holding the Yankees under five runs.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

no worries

they are already bobbling catches and making bad throws

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mario also needs some caffeine, I guess.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Banner Ad Fail

Saw this on MLB Trade Rumors:

I see at least three things wrong with this ad.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahaha

“When chimpanzees gain control of the internet marketing department.”

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow.

That’s…..questionable.

by NCDee on Aug 30, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

You weren't kidding when you said "strange."

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe if I take a nap

I can transfer some of the energy I get to these freaking bats

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I tried that yesterday

it didn’t work

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok i hate the yanks but

“hip hip! JORGE!” cheering is kind of cute

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

it has the virtue

Of actually being clever and for a pretty decent guy.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Upton has Verlander's number

I’ve seen him hit a two-run homer off him in person

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

dude

they need to have that suite deal when we plan our meet up. two games in a row in there!

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

yes

Either vocal gulls or a mess of air-headed little girls. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh thank goodness you heard it too.

I thought the voices in my head had suddenly gotten a lot louder!

by NCDee on Aug 30, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, this is not a random image

This is just plain wrong

It’s supposed to be a customizable mouse pad, but the Photoshopping is horrible.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

“Yourname” is one of their top prospects.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 30, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I could do better than that...

and I don’t even have photoshop. I’d have to GIMP it.

by madpoopz on Aug 30, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

They look like deformed big-headed mutants.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

And his head is big enough as it is. He doesn’t need any additional cranium.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I swear his head is Photoshopped onto someone else's body

But why would you do that? And who is that to Yourname’s left?

Also, Guillen looks really short, for some reason.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought it was Carlos Pena instead of Guillen. I think they were both here in 2005.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it’s Pena, too.

But good gracious that’s a bloody awful attempt.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now that I look at it...

I have a sneaking suspicion that’s Pudge’s body that they Photoshopped Polanco’s head on.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wonder if the ump might remember that later on today.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 30, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

bloop

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe he's trying to look older

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey folks

seen the full game, but haven’t been on the computer. and we’re not losing!

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

but it's still early!

On both counts. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm trying my best.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

optimism. always a good time

sadly, i have to leave at 2:45ish for a geology department barbecue. so i’m optimistically hoping we score 7 runs before then. and curtis just scored one of them. woo!

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

are they having ribs?

The last science-related barbeque I went to, we had ribs because they reminded us of fossils, and cookies that we decorated with swirls so they looked like nautilus shells, and the rolls were in twists because it reminded us of the double-helical structure of DNA.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think it's just normal hot dogs and stuff

it’s all messed up this year though. normally it’s at our department head’s house on lake superior, where we kayak and play beach volleyball…

but this year it’s at a park in town and it’s all haphazardly planned.

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by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

reverse vampire?

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

no more 123 for niemann

at least we’re putting him to work

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I think that’s the rare time when running into an out at first is necessary.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s the quickest sequence of “crap – yay! – oh, crap” I’ve ever seen.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't care if we just scored a run

I am NOT using the creepy Photoshopped mousepad as a rally image

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

no argument here at all

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-2 NYY

damon homered with one on

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

perfect pitch

For Longoria to poop on!

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

one more homer for Arby's!

Oh, wait …

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Pretty

Although the fact that it appears to be emanating from Ford Field is a bit unsettling.

by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Aug 30, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

If it makes you feel better...

The Tigers won that game 10-2.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe the rainbow started from the other direction....

in which case…all things beautiful end at Ford Field.

by madpoopz on Aug 30, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

that makes it sound like a cemetary instead of a football stadium

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Preseason. Lions rock in the preseason.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

double rainbow yet

That is a very nice picture.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, we haven't squandered anything yet

We have not left anyone on base.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

"Niemann!"

(said like Jerry utters “Newman!” on Seinfeld.)

by BarbaroGarbeyc1984 on Aug 30, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Bartlett showing the Tigers how to actually work a count.

by VATigersFan on Aug 30, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

k i am srsly falling asleep

I will be back and hopefully we will be winning by then

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Random Image #5: A Tiger

I’ve now gotten into my animal pictures. I’ve taken these pictures at the zoo over the years.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I like tigers.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do not, however, like pumpkin leaves very much at the moment.

My mom asked me to modify an Easter basket that I designed into small pumpkin-shaped treat baskets for a couple of baby relatives for Halloween, and I’m trying to make an authentic-looking leaf. Problem is pumpkins have lobed leaves, and that makes it tricky. Also frustrating.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

in random news

joba chamberlain only lasted 3 innings in the chicago-NY game. he only gave up two runs…i’m not sure why they pulled him that fast, possibly injury?

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

"The Joba Rules"

The Yankees are trying to restrict his innings to keep him fresh for the postseason.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 30, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

that...

And the midges like their food fresh, too. :D

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

sooo

anyone else ready to give up on Huff?

by actioncuse on Aug 30, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

i decided to consider him another weak out

and speaking of weak outs, why can’t we hit this guy?

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clete seems to be able to

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

hes batting

2-25 with us. all singles. 3 walks, 6 K’s

by actioncuse on Aug 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huff

makes me yearn for the days of Sheffield

by Juskimo on Aug 30, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

awwwww...

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

….. z z z z z z z z z z z z z …..

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone feel like anytime we've hit the ball hard today..

It’s been right at Ben Zobrist?

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean, seriously...

…are they even trying right now?

by VATigersFan on Aug 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Right at someone, anyway.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Sure seems like it.

They make opposing pitchers so comfy. They don’t have to go to the bullpen early, don’t have to pitch out of the stretch, don’t have to work too hard to get any one player out, they can do good things for their ERA, etc.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Niemann came into the game with a good ERA

It’s not like he’s Carl Pavano

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree to an extent.

Niemann has been having a good year, but I posted that as more a culmination of the past three freaking months.

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was speaking generally – they help out even guys with high ERA’s.

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by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dr. Mickey E. Frame

“Chiropractic Physician”

Funny name for a chiropractor.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

The Rays strike out more than anybody

How does JV only have four strikeouts?

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

One day, FSN will finally learn

how to do picture-in-picture for a runner on base.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Random Image #7: Penguins!!!!!

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

penguins are so awesome

Even the names are cool. Macaroni penguins,

Adelie penguins (the cutest!),

 Chinstrap penguins …

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hope this one turns out good.

gotta go for a bit. may be back before it ends.

by madpoopz on Aug 30, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Why does tomorrow's game have to be a day game?

I have a class at 1:00 :-(

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

i was supposed to go to a barbecue...

but i’m having too much fun goofing off around my room. and i’m kind of the black sheep of the department anyways…

also, tonight is taco night in my house. that may have had something to do with it

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

if they can't be bothered to go with a science theme

Then I’d blow them off, too. It isn’t that hard to use icing to make bacteriophage images on brownies. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freddy Garcia has a huge strikezone today.

Look at all the called strikes outside on the left.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok let's do this

because I am seriously sleepy here.

by NCDee on Aug 30, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Gameday right?

Has Niemann really thrown 72 pitches through 6.1?

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

he does not

But he’s still pitching better.

Maybe I shouldn’t have woken up.

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am outta here

after the tigers bat. Heading to the Alaska State Fair!

by Juskimo on Aug 30, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I see the bats are still on hiatus

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody needs to give DD a lesson on style....

I mean, with the sweaters earlier this year, and now mock turtlenecks?! Jeez…no sense of style!

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

some men are just incorrigible

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

1-19!

Whoo!

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

another penguin for no reason other than it looks funny

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it legal for a Penguin to Goose step?

I think he’s a wee bit confused.

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Check swINGE.

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If we're really gonna lose this one

Why can’t the bullpen get lit up so it’s not even close? That might hide some shame.

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this weird?

All four Tigers hits were by left-handed batters.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

That is weird

Well, the only getting 4 hits part anyways.

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

MotoGP from Indianapolis Motor Speedway (mecca)

is on right now. I’m not into motorcycles, but it’s at IMS.

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

for something to listen to if you are bored

And continuing the animal theme (which I am totally in favor of), scroll to the bottom of this page and listen to the clip of the lyrebird imitating everything it hears. It really is an amazing mimic.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

waitaminute

I thought we weren’t supposed to like him? You know, because he isn’t a star and all. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

ordonez up next

means laird is out and avila will come in soon

WOO CLETE

I Like Pie

by mrsunshine on Aug 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Clete says:

“What’s the problem?”

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Just remember guys:

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

way to start it off, Cletus

now, G$, we don’t ask for much, but a home run right now would be just %*&$ing spiffy, mmmkay?

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Maggs is PHing

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean, Magglio, we don't ask for much...

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess I'd be satisfied if he just lets Ballfour live up to his name

unfortunate name for a pitcher

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember watching a Marlins game where they tried to come up with "The Pitching Staff You Wouldn't Want to Have, Based on their names"

They came up with:

Grant Balfour
Bob Walk
Jamie Walker
Eric Plunk
Homer Bailey

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

twinkies just took the lead

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

of course they did

Twinkies = piranhas

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by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok...he got the runner over...

just too bad we’re two runs down…Ramon, up to you, buddy

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

If we want the Rangers to help us with the Twins

 the least we could do is help them with Tampa Bay. It’s only fair.

by NCDee on Aug 30, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

ok polly.

we’re all set up for you to do something awesome.

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

is that good enough for you?

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by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

That did it

President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.

by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rodney?

Hasn’t been enough drama today, I suppose.

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that may be the first smile from Verlander all day.

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by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

i punched my computer.

that was awesome

by actioncuse on Aug 30, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I TOLD YOU THEY'D BE ASKIN FOR TROUBLE!

I love Rod Allen.

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by simscity on Aug 30, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Rod rocks. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was hysterically laughing

when they showed Niemann in the dugout and Rod says, “Oh, Niemann” in the most somber of voices.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Poor Jeff

sometimes, it is possible to feel sorry for opposing players

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup

I feel bad for him, too. He pitched so well.

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by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get the coaster ready!

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

so uh

how bout that rally nap and rally kazoo combo?

I think I’ll be trying that again in the future if necessary.

by allikazoo on Aug 30, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm glad I managed to stave off my nap.

Now don’t make me regret it, Rodney.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Ian asleep? We will see shortly, very shortly....

as he needs to cue the coaster.

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, I had it ready, but thanks.

As long as it’s not another penguin picture.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

ONLY COMMUNISTS HATE PENGUINS!!!

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed about the damn penguins....

I thought BYB may have been getting some sponsorship from Bud Ice when I tuned in!

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you on the payroll now?

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well,

if there was one….

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had it ready, too, if no one else did. :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

man....one thing i hate about mlb.tv is they always cut to commercial WAY too early

i wanted to see that full standing ovation for JV and they cut right to commercial

by RudeMood19 on Aug 30, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

MLBTV.com has a long way to go....

There are so many problems, but at least we get to watch MOST of the games…

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

You forgot "drunk." I'm sure that applies, too.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

sets up dp

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

you are not helping

In my new-found quest for optimism. :P

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by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Iwamura's already got his home run for the month

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

or really, for this half of the season

a bomber, he isn’t

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Close...

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Done

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by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOHOOO!!!

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I've got Inge behind me, beooootch!

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

JV, tied for the AL lead in wins now

This one was a gift, sure, but he (and we!) will take it!

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

It makes up for some of the games he lost when he should have won.

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

He deserved it....

now the Tigers as a team, ya they got lucky.

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes being at work on a Sunday afternoon almost tolerable.

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by ahtrap on Aug 30, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

the most wonderful thing about ingey
is ingey’s a wonderful thing
his top is made out of rubber
his bottom is made out of SPRING!

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 30, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice,

but what happens if the “spring” breaks?

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."

by Zappatista on Aug 30, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

me too!

that’s what makes Inge great! among many things

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 30, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

"CC"

also robbed Grandy of the All Star game MVP

by MrPants20 on Aug 30, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

now he doesn't have to worry about Laird yelling at him, either :)

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hahahahaha

Rod can’t say “belt buckle” today

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by SabreRoseTiger on Aug 30, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

i hope texas can come back against minny

if so, and since the ChiSox already lost, we can gain a game on both

by RudeMood19 on Aug 30, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome win!

I got my TV hooked up in my dorm room during the top of the 5th and was discouraged when I saw the score, but not for long! So exciting. I have more unpacking to go do but I just wanted to say hi and go Tigers! :)

by kendra.michelle on Aug 30, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

howdy

Glad you got moved alright. Happy unpacking!

"For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else." -- Winston S. Churchill

by Baroque on Aug 30, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh.

More “How huge was X?” and “How big was X?” questions.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

w00t

President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.

by David Tokarz on Aug 30, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yesss.

And right after I just finished reading this article, too.

by StringTheory on Aug 30, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

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