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Game 108: Twins at Tigers

Minnesota 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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glad I remembered to record tigers weekly

it’s that special about our latino boys

by allikazoo on Aug 7, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

I get to watch about ten minutes of the game then I have to go. blah. but I can check on things from my parents’.

by allikazoo on Aug 7, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy needs to not wear a skin tight shirt on tv. The end.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

have fun!

we’ll try to eke out a win for you

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

//curses over shoulder wildly

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is Armando

he’s like a box of chocolates….

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Skip's gonna be pissed

Armando didn’t take my advice

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

hooray beer!

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i only have one

mike’s hard lemonade. that’s it…

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's a Swarzak?

werent they on Land of the Lost?

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dontrelle?

IS THAT YOU?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally

Jeeeez

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The only think consistant about our line up

is the inconsistency.

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

true

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

our turn

playing some small ball

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whats this????

offense??? Praise Avila Almighty

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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).

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaahahahahahahaah

LMAO…. Grandy…. is a badass

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Speed Kills

and it scores a run…Go Grandy

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha!

That was awesome!

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I HATE THAT FN SONG, alot.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

it’s been stuck in my head since Monday night

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I don't understand this

thing called offense…..I need an Ativan

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Clete have his jersey buttoned wrong again?

Is that his superstitous thing or something?

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BIG MIG!@#!@#!@

HELLLLL YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PRAISE AVILA!!

oh Miggy you’re so fine!

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SINGUEL NO LONGER!!!!

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BiggyBiggyBiggyBiggy

Biggy

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Swarzak??

More like, SCOREZAK!

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Santiago with chew in his back pocket? yuck

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

INSIDE THE PARK!!!!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by explosivo2k2 on Aug 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaahahahahahahahahaha

Great Avila Almighty.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bummer

loved the drama though

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh Carlos you silly bastard

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Poor Carlos. You cannot run that far anymore. Someone get him the oxygen!

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos.....

Get him some oxygen…STAT!

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+100

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fn carlos

got greedy. but it was fun to watch Carlos truckin’

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The good news?

That was the first out of the inning.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He should have never gone to third, let alone home.

Oh well. It was damn exciting and entertaining.

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

Poor Maggs….<3

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

RALLY 'STACHE!

Do not question its powers.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maggs and Carlos

the 2 outs we have thus far

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH SHIT

avila raping shit

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MATT.....WHO?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I LOVE THIS ROOKIE!!

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

....and then there's

Opie, for #3

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

our SS's are like the filler in meatloaf

just there but don’t really add much to the flavor

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what it would be like

if we had one with some pop in his bat…

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty who?

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man oh Man

What an fn inning

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Avila

We are sending you back to Toledo… it was a desperation move after all.

by TMadison25 on Aug 7, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok going to grill some steaks

don’t be a dick Armando

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

A line?

They’re gonna come out and inform us that we should go home, cuz they won’t be in stock for a few months.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no patience for this.

Let’s do this bullpen committee style.

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bench clearer?

please

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love 'em

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why?

we seem to be motivated already!

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

uht oh

hahaha bye bye

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tossed!

This is FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gardenhire must have a slump buster in the D.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Only Laird

seems to be able to bring out the rage

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He better do something,

because if he keeps walking them he’s going to blow this.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um...

armando…you don’t seem to appreciate your run support

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuer der Liebe Avila, Armando. Do you remember what strikes are?

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

What the fck was that

no one on 3rd

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where the shit was Clete throwing that?

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at an empty 3rd base.

"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

by densogirl on Aug 7, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, but

where? why? he must have lost his mind.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does Clete need some contacts?

WTF?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

he is priming Inge for Carlos being out there this weekend

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CLETUS!!!!!!!

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

congratulations lambert

you’re gonna get the win today, avila willing

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahaha

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

^^Armando

looks ready

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh cmon

pull him. he sucks today

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yo tanbien

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has nothing.

Spare him the embarrassment, Jim

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mando sucks.

Get him out of there immediately.

by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Ridiculous.

He should have never been given the opportunity to pitch to Mauer.

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i wasnt kidding earlier

Put avilia in there to pitch.

by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Sooooong, song of the south

sweet potato pie and shut my mouth

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT

he’s pulling the rookie… what the f

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh well

time to beat up on their bullpen

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Swarzak chupa más duro que un dólar de puta

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMA

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH MY AVILA

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(GOD) = AVILA

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so cleanliness is next to avilaness?

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy,

wouldn’t it be crazy if Grandy avoided the tag during a run-down, and then scored?

No way that could happen though…

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought TONIGHT was Fiesta Tigres.

And I really want one of those hats.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

manana

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haaaaaayyyyy.......

check out the guy in the sombrerrrro

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow! It looks like I missed alot!

I assume Tigers remembered how to hit 2 games in row?

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They did!

But Armando forgot how to pitch again.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no!

Things have changed this inning!

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa.

That’s why none of us should be doubting Thomas.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

emporium is a fancy word for sweatshop, then?

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+100

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does it come with a membership certificate?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure

Does “Inspected by Number 17” count?

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

zing

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wondered the same thing.

First career AB as LH vs LHP.

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he’s been batting left since he came off the DL

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AWW

That kid was so cute!

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey back at ya, Tag :)

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HIIII

ya

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

howdy

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my nephew

His mom would decapitate me.

And in very short order the t-shirt factory would call me to pick him up. It would be like the Ransom of Red Chief!

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I figured it out

TV on in bottom of inning, off in top = fun.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Binge

looking better the last couple of games

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

I hope you were paid for your services?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like you did a good job

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Avila loves Binge.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Been a loooong time

time for a Vernor’s float

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+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   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No pining for Giambi post yet?

Ha.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

True Dat.

I hear ya.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*or adding a mysterious spot to he hand....

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Kenny

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KENNY !!!

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

before MLB

tainted him

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the same thing

he could have bent down and scooped that right up.

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

more please

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walleye is awesome.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God how I miss fresh water fish down here.

I look forward to Christmas and the fried perch at my sister’s house.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My nephew and his sons catch them in the summer

and they go right into the freezer for Christmas Eve dinner.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

I loved perch.

by Hooville01 on Aug 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like whitefish

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

catfish is good

I like salmon on the grill, though.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be mine as well.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet little 8 pound, six ounce baby Jesus.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wieters was just a John the Baptist

announcing the coming of the real Savior. Joe Mauer is a Miracle.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*boi

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pops out?

Didn’t think it possible…

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Supposedly arguing a strike call

But he was really pissed at Grandy not getting called out on a rundown.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

because

he whined over a failed force out in the 1st

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

arguing over the tag/missed tag on Granderson, I think

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by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was Granderson actually out?

I thought the glove missed his foot but I had no sound

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think no

that’s my story and I am stickin’ to it

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who's side are you on, anyway????

hhmm??

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly the wrong one.

moving on……………

by Hooville01 on Aug 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

that’s more like it

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

yup

From one angle he looked out – from another, he looked like the tag was to the side by a bit and missed his foot.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright

set up for the DP

by Hooville01 on Aug 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Crime Dog has called?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Avila

is like Jr. Pudge.

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kenny Rogers Roaster

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do not approve

of Polanco getting that Error.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he hit the bag before the ball hit the mitt

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey all

Late to the game and the game thread, 7-4?

by MitdaKayo on Aug 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KRAAAZY first inning

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mission

have Span and Mauer “taken out”

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kneecapped?

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whatever works

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

well in that case!!!! by all means…

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Here's that stupid song again

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

like a tube

of preparation H

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

** Overflow Thread **

Pick up your drinks and coasters, people. We’re moving out!

Game 108 Overflow Thread

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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