Game 108: Twins at Tigers
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintMinnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, Aug 7, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
Anthony Swarzak (3-4, 4.25) vs. 
Armando Galarraga (5-15, 5.22), 7:05 p.m. EST
After taking three of four from the Orioles in the first series of their latest homestand, the Tigers try to put a little more distance in the AL Central standings between themselves and the third-place Twins (currently 4.5 games back) this weekend.
In his last start for Minnesota, Anthony Swarzak was shelled for six runs (four earned) and nine hits in three innings against the Angels. In his previous two outings, however, the Twins' rookie allowed three runs in 13.2 innings. But facing the Angels in back-to-back appearances might have caught up with him. On the road this season, Swarzak is 2-0 with a 2.22 ERA (seriously) in four starts. This will be the first time he's faced the Tigers.
(Does Swarzak's name make anyone else think of the book Jarhead? No? It's just me, then?)
Armando Galarraga was awful last Sunday in Cleveland. There's really no kinder way to put it. After going into extra innings the previous two games, the Tigers needed a strong, sustained outing from him. But Galarraga fell into what's gotten him into trouble this season, falling behind hitters in the count and pitching tentatively, rather than aggressively. Maybe his numbers (eight runs, 11 hits) wouldn't have looked so bad if Detroit didn't need at least five innings from him, but that was a terribly disappointing outing.
The Twins might not be the team Galarraga needs to face to break his five-game winless streak, either. He has never beaten Minnesota, posting an 0-5 record and 5.63 ERA against them in seven appearances (six starts).
Twinkie Town has your SB Nation opposing view for this weekend's series.
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They better score lots and lots or early runs
I did exercises in the pool after work and I’m soooooooo relaxed now. Sooooooo relaxed I make it past the third inning.
have to go to dinner at my parents
they were out of town for awhile. i’ll try to commandeer my mom’s laptop :)
Have fun
hopefully we’ll have good news when you return.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
I feel 20 times better about this game, solely because crede is not in the line up
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
this is Armando
he’s like a box of chocolates….
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I was gonna say he’s all oysters and no pearls
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
jesus at leas let me get on the freeway
He had to give one up right away. bah
by allikazoo on Aug 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
for the pitchers or for us?
cause maybe we just need to start drinking earlier.
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The only think consistant about our line up
is the inconsistency.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
whats this????
offense??? Praise Avila Almighty
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I discovered this yesterday
My first thought upon seeing this was “that is the canine version of Clete Thomas.”
From cuteoverload.com (don’t judge me).
who exactly are you talking to, Wendy?
there’s no one there
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaahahahahahahaah
LMAO…. Grandy…. is a badass
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Me likey that play, Grandy!
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
I thought about
writing Clete and asking him if there was another choice he might consider…
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
I always know when Clete is coming up even if I'm not paying attention
because I always hear his song. For some reason it sticks out to me. And makes me cringe.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't understand this
thing called offense…..I need an Ativan
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I totally called that
They were talking about him swinging on 3-0 and I was like “he’s going to swing and hit a home run.” YES.
hahaahahahahahahahahaha
Great Avila Almighty.
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fn carlos
got greedy. but it was fun to watch Carlos truckin’
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Maggs and Carlos
the 2 outs we have thus far
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My thoughts exactly
but still, HOLY SHIT
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what it would be like
if we had one with some pop in his bat…
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He's doing much better in the hitting dept than they expected
Didn’t expect anything from him that way be he has pleasantly surprised with a few clutch hits. Just sayin.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
how can EJ get himself this avila guy catching for him?
he demands answers!
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
was going to bitch about carlos...
Then the kid does that. Nice.
by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe Avila doesn't know that he's supposed to go out there and insult Armando
Laird needs to give him a few tips.
The Twins don't dare start one when facing Avila
who knows what plague or injury He would put in place just by thinking it.
It'd be like this coming at you
I’m sorry this picture just amuses me endlessly
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I enjoyed the bench clearer
vs the Indians much more last year
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Only Laird
seems to be able to bring out the rage
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He better do something,
because if he keeps walking them he’s going to blow this.
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
Leland is cussing Galaraga over in the dugout.
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
mando is bound and determined....
To give the lead right back.
by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe
he is priming Inge for Carlos being out there this weekend
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is it possible
that clete saw the third base coach pretending to be on the bag and thought it was inge? because the twins guy was standing RIGHT over the bag
just get it over with...
Walk mauer and give morneau the granny. We can start over then.
by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He's been on his knees since the game started
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
mando sucks.
Get him out of there immediately.
by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i wasnt kidding earlier
Put avilia in there to pitch.
by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is it just me or is Polanco hitting again the catalyst behind the offense returning the past few games?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
Boy,
wouldn’t it be crazy if Grandy avoided the tag during a run-down, and then scored?
No way that could happen though…
I thought it was too
That’s why I keep saying things in Spanish.
And I would also like one of those hats.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
They did!
But Armando forgot how to pitch again.
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
So, is there some kind of induction one must undergo to become a member of the Cult of Clete?
‘Cause I’d really like to join.
emporium is a fancy word for sweatshop, then?
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
does it come with a membership certificate?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
as I've hollered at two televisons already
DON’T SUCK!!!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
good evening
Hope the rest of this game is eventful – as then I will not fall asleep.
I spent the entire afternoon running a four-year old ragged – which results in me being just as pooped.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
hey back at ya, Tag :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
Binge
looking better the last couple of games
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lol
I hope you were paid for your services?
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looks like you did a good job
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
not to bitch,
But I didn’t like the looks of our at bats against that guy.
by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Where's the Gambler when you need him?
Armando needs to work on playing defense at his position instead of just skipping out of the way.
+2000
i miss those short hops after the pitch and his crazy dives
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
even when he was so old I was sure he'd pop something
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
you saw what I think of Giambi
it is no mistake the A’s are scoring runs and winning games after he went on the DL
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly
Once he cleaned it off, he pitched even better. Thanks for bringing it to his attention! :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
look at that mop of hair
Same look in his eyes, though.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
I thought the same thing
he could have bent down and scooped that right up.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
OT
I just got done eating some Lake Erie Walleye that I fried up…..mmmmmmm. It was delicious.
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
God how I miss fresh water fish down here.
I look forward to Christmas and the fried perch at my sister’s house.
I actually caught about 20 yellow perch on vacation. I only kept what I could eat that day though…..I shouldn’t have though!
"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"
My nephew and his sons catch them in the summer
and they go right into the freezer for Christmas Eve dinner.
I like whitefish
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
catfish is good
I like salmon on the grill, though.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
I just realized that all of the Lords are catchers
Avila, Wieters, and Mauer, who they refer to as the Baby Jesus over in Twinkie Town.
we may have been mistaken about Wieters' Lordhood
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
worshipping false gods?
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
You shall have no other gods before Avila.
what does this mean?
We should fear, love, and trust in Avila.
Wieters was just a John the Baptist
announcing the coming of the real Savior. Joe Mauer is a Miracle.
Supposedly arguing a strike call
But he was really pissed at Grandy not getting called out on a rundown.
because
he whined over a failed force out in the 1st
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
arguing over the tag/missed tag on Granderson, I think
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
I think no
that’s my story and I am stickin’ to it
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Hard to tell, really.
I think his foot was out of the way of the glove and the ump was right there. But He sure tripped like he had been tagged.
not sure, even after the replays
If he was out, it was a tag just on his heel. I honestly could have seen it go either way and it wouldn’t have surprised me.
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
I think he whiffed from one camera angle
but the ump was standing right next to it, so I’ll have to trust him
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Although it should have a Tigers-Twins tie-in, right?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He Does....
….I was in minnesota in July
by BennieBladesFan on Aug 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Should Be A hall of famer
…..didnt use steriods but becasue he didnt hit 500 they stil wont let him in you watch….She be ewared for not cheating
by BennieBladesFan on Aug 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Aww man!
Polly’s error-less streak has been broken. They’ve been talking about it so much lately that I thought it was bound to happen though.
they better move that to E1 after the game
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
KRAAAZY first inning
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
wepri can nurse Mauer back to health while he is recovering :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
hey! leave joey out of this!
put morneau in his place if you feel the need
by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who hears it
No one else’s song sticks out to me but I hear Clete’s every time
by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
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