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by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep, replay confirms it

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree

i thought he was a sitting duck

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

REDEMPTION FOR GUILLEN AT HOME!

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love him

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Guillen was out by a mile. Oh well!

Let us all bow at the feet of Avila.

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

does anyone else think Carlos was out there?

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Al Avila will keep his job in the front office

because of his kid

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Does Scott Reid have any sons?

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank Wieters for Alex Avila

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thid Avila kid

looks like he’s gonna have a bright future here

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if Laird is getting a little worried

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he should be….

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

a LITTLE worried?

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Armando should get on his hands and knees and thank him

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or get on his knees and do something else to him

Sorry, couldn’t resist that one.

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

= -O

Like that??? or what

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

8====D~~~O-:

I’m sorry, I had to do it…don’t ban me

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like his plaque in Cooperstown will have a bright future too.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

*this

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

slow down. it's still early

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OPie

good for #3 again

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it's sad cuz it's true

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

is there any way

that avila can hit and laird can catch without DHing….just throwin that out there

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

whatcha gonna do...

when avilamania runs wild on you?

by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Avilamania

Pure win right there. AVILAMANIA!

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He is not amused.....

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH MY AVILA!

I just realized I saw him a bunch when he was with the Caps! I totally forgot he played with them!

::brain explodes::

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he is Keyzer Soze

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

4-2 cleveland

sox scored two in the third

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

make that 5-2

shoppach randomly homered

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

randomly?

It makes it sound like he homered from the on-deck circle or something. :)

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

more like it was

only his 8th of the season. and he hits it off buehrle.

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't be surprised if the other 7 were off the Tigers....

Last year anyways. He was killing us.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must I repeat,

Who the fuck is Kelly Shoppach!?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My current favorite Indian

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or should I say...

Native American

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

they like “American Indian” a bit more, I believe. I am 1/64th or so, so I guess I should know.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i thin he randomly homered

Four times against us lasy year.

by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

5-2 Indians, according to mlb.com

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if perry goes a whole inning without walking someone

it will make me happy

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish I had taken the over on

“Inge makes the play for the out” tonight.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

at least Perry tried to make the play

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cabrera and his batting helmets...

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Crazy how Cleveland can sell their team

and still kill the division.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am shocked that Mauer has four hits

Only because it feels like he has fourteen in this game. :(

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

how pissed must minnesota be

to have 10 hits and be losing by 5

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe they just have to wait a few minutes?

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or seconds.......... :(

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Esto es muy malo

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Perry

doing his best Galarraga impersonation

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope someone checks

on Gardenhire in the clubhouse, He may have had a coronary in theere by now

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fudge.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Alex Avila

This kid can really hang with the big boys i say gey rid of Mags nd keep the kid on the post season roster

by occwhittemore on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you know they could have both right?

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lose

OPie

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Note to self:

Cancel appointment with Dr. Kurt, but send him a nice fruit basket.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget the jello

I like cherry or orange, thanks

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't bail on Maggs after one lousy year

He has given us some pretty solid years.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

every time some says "cut Maggs" I remember that home run in the ALCS

he has to stay

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

how long ago was that come on that was then

by occwhittemore on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

tooting my own horn here, but

but my HS beat Avila in HS 2-1 and struck his asssssss out. He went to Warren DeLaSalle in 2003

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's a moot point

at this point in time

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha yeah sorry

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So your HS pitcher > Swarzak.

I don’t know if that’s saying much.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was the pitcher....

Yet I blog and Swarzak gets paid to pitch

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FYL

Sorry.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FYL?

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

F your life

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha yup

had my shot and blew it in college with arm problems

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

omg

by RudeMood19 on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

!@#$%^&!@#$%^&!@#$%^&*

Freaking Twinkies.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

To : Ryan Perry

Stop with the first pitch outside corner fastball already!!!

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DP?

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can avila pitch

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who couldn't pitch for the Tigers bullpen?

As far as I’m concerned, we’re all RP prospects for the Tigers.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does it feel like?

Everybody’s drunk?

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here or on the field?

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it's just you

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As a fellow Spartan....

You will enjoy this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i5iV9Df—A

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

surprised? Nope!

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

AAAAAAAAAY-DAY AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY-DAY

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm working on it!

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sadly no

i’m not

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh, no

i wish

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey,

how did your test go Tagne? I forgot about it.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boo-yeah!

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I take it that's a good thing?

Official BYB Juju Consultant...now accepting rally creature applications!

by ahtrap on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

very

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Getting there.........

_________
/ \
| o |
\ o /
   \ /
    \ o /
     | |
    /______\
  / \
/_________\

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

damn it, fail

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whew

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

thank god that inning is over

by occwhittemore on Aug 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Do unearned runs count against

quality starts?

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think so.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

have i missed anything?

6 run first for the Tigers….and it’s still a ballgame….why am I not surprised?

Official BYB Juju Consultant...now accepting rally creature applications!

by ahtrap on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

why aren’t you?

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It still feels like we need more insurance runs.

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HATE!!!

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+111

that is great!

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

she's hot

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

-_-

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beth Bernstein

is hotter

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's a tie

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i dated a girl

with a lazy eye. i will NEVER do that again. still creeps me out…

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Based on your tastes

I am not surprised

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ZINGA

hahahahahahahahahahahaha

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ouch

that really, really hurts. i think i’m going to go cry now. i’ll join edwin in the corner; he’s there because he doesn’t understand the number 9

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You live in the UP though

so it’s understandable

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

there is a lack of girls in houghton...

but i do have me a fun girlfriend. 2 years almost

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't get me started on those commercials

Richard is easy fodder………

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get out of the thread.

Your rights have been revoked.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

NEVER

the only thing about her that isn’t hot is her super wide hips

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Those are child bearing!

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be the only hot part of her for me.

Maybe if you rip her vocal cords out, I’ll think about it.

Wide hips are super hot.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'll pass on that

i like me the skinny variety

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skinny = unloved

Athletic is fine though, I guess.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's fine in my book

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd hit it

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that broad

is scary looking

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Once in a while, I think she's hot

Like when she makes the motorcycle noises.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it much better than the freaking Subway commercial…..that infuriates me.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I HATE FLO!!!!!

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's why I love Rod....

“in a pickle”…haven’t heard that in a long time.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

does anyone think grandy was (legitmately) safe on that rundown

ive seen it 14 times still cant spot the tag

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

me

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

likely

It’s so close.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

concur

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy 92nd birthday, Budd Lynch!

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nope but we will take it

by occwhittemore on Aug 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Have people noticed?

That the ladies on this board have been sizing up the Tigers like pieces of meat? I mean it’s ok — but it’s sorta odd.

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's exploitive, and frankly a little hurtful

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahem. Lest we forget who posted this first.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And her acting ability.

Don’t forget her acting ability.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, right.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

She's an actress?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

She has been in movies with Robert DeNiro, okay?

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So have some lovely classic cars, I’m sure, but no one raves about their acting ability, just their looks. :)

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So has Selma Diamond.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pterodactyl will eat your arm.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

every time I seethis shot I think of the

pterodactyl thing… I forget who said that

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me?

I have always thought she looked that way in this pic.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it may have been

I lmao everytime i see it now, because its very accurate

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

it makes me feel better about myself when I look at Jessica Alba though

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

perhaps a little Megan Fox would help?

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only always.

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's my favorite Fox(y) photo...

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know it was a rerun the other night

But her appearance on Letterman was hilarious.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what happened?

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

She's just not afraid to say exactly what's on her mind

Kind of refreshing.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am intrigued

to YouTube!

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sooooong, song of the south

sweet potato pie and a detroitchik

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HA!

I am gonna send him a copy of something else….

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's kidna catchy

in some strange way

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i still think we need a little youth up here mixed in with the talent we have

by occwhittemore on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Avila gets another hit in this game

I may consider working harder at pronouncing his name as “ah-vee-uh” instead of “uh-veal-uh”.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i am still pissed at armando

by rook34 on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Me too

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

who isn't?

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

his mama

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

after the way he pitched

Even his mom is shaking her head and yelling at him to throw strikes.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

im still pissed at washburn

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Washburn

gets a mulligan

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by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok

only 1 though

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I blame Jason Grilli

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

God, I hated that guy so much. Even more so for his fucking comments last year.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah he's an all around douche

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

See picture....

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what a

f-tard

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

Probably one of his finer moments… That was the first time I had ever seen wiper blade goggles… pretty good

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, he looks like the guy you might also see in this....

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he got that from the A's

I think it was Eric Byrnes did it for the A’s playoff celebration a week or two earlier

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah nice call

by Detroit4lyfe on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess he needed some way to protect his eyes from all the fires he would start when he came into games.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jason is just a bad-luck name.

Jason Grilli.
Jason Verlander.
Jason Williams.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jason Voorhees, also very problematic.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cleveland's now up 5-2.

:D

by StringTheory on Aug 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

avila

I am forming a man crush here

by PBURGTIGER on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

re: drunk

I am getting there. I know you guys wanted to know (not)

by allikazoo on Aug 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Good thing Kid Rick's not pitching

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shiner? I hope not, that stuff sucks.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

congratulations

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

further updates as events warrant

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always need constant drinking updates

It’s what I do.

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Comcast Speed Thingy

It’s great for starting pitchers, but sometimes I feel like Rod busts it out before a relief pitcher has even finished one AB. Kinda annoying.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

jameson. don't be silly.

by allikazoo on Aug 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Ahhhh....

I could take one of those. Three pieces of ice, please.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me likee

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ryan has thrown 26 strikes and 4 balls

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wieters is giving Avila a run for his money tonight

but no HR

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am afraid to say this, in fear of being smited, but

Wieters is no Avila. Wieters is a demigod.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

getting span/mauer out

would be fantastic

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dreams do come true.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

After numerous epic Internet fails, I am back.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought you got awfully quiet.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

First I couldn't get into the new game thread (or any other window)

then I lost the game. Then I lost aim. Had to restart and find a new wireless Internet to pirate.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice of your neighbor to oblige.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, right?

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just in time to see Perry get a K!

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

woo

and we’re still winning!

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

welcome back!

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everything settling in yet? Or, major culture shock?

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

settling in so far

I think the culture shock will take place in the next three weeks when I have have to deal with hundreds of new people.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya...

What grade are you going to be teaching? And what city?

(I don’t think you German is going to help you there, though…)

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

9/10 grade English

in Baytown. and no, German will not be helpful….unless I want to sound REALLY mean, but also a little crazy :-\

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ja!!!

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello!

We have assigned you to nurse Mauer back to health – very slowly – after he is kneecapped for getting fourteen hits in the game tonight. I know it’s a lot of extra work to take on with the school year starting and all, but I figured you might be up to it.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+100

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am so all over that.

so. hot.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you sure?

It would be extra work in the evenings. ;)

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sleep be damned

i want my ~~sexy time~~ second job with Joey

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

THREE LOOKING!

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Span

another I hate

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

seems like perry has gained some command

or is just attacking the zone a lot more

by Motown'sFinest on Aug 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he's getting more 2 strike counts,

keeping the batters from being too aggressive.

He’s looked good for sure.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised he didn't go for the triple there

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad he didn't.

Ran out of gas last time – and he learned from the experience.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he thinks he is Josh Anderson now

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But then he wouldn't be hitting?

so confusing.

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

poor josh

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

with the new baby he's probably confused himself from the sleep deprivation

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see the offense is still going!

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This game has nothing to do with the Voyager 2 space craft

Just noting it for the record.

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

have I mentioned you're my favorite?

or at least among the top three?

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you positive?

What about the Pioneers? Or Galileo? :D

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos!!!!

Man, it’s nice to have lefties that can hit.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i love me some ryan perry

And carlitos of course

by allikazoo on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

370+ comments in the overflow thread

And we had to do it with wendi and alli on the DL

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That just shows what a good team we are.

Others pick up the slack when the ~~loud mouths~~ talkative folks are sidelined

by wepri31 on Aug 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can Maggs

avert a DP?

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The negative about Avila's early skills

is that I am really anxious for his next at-bat, and if he doesn’t get a hit, I may cry/scream.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rush the mound Brandon!!!!!

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

rush the plate Brandon (from 3rd of course)

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't you hurt our Brandon!!!!

Just cuz everybody else does doesn’t make it right.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

y'all hear the jays put rios on the waiver wires

and someone claimed him … no word on which team yet, though a few teams like the red sox, reds, and giants have denied any connections

anyone want to speculate on the tigers adding 60 M to their payroll?

by Motown'sFinest on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I speculate they did not

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

concur

with Tag

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

believe these two know what they're talking about

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I saw a lot of chatter in comment sections about the SUX.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

White that is.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a lot of Crazy Bread.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

6-2 cleveland

mid sixth

by mrsunshine on Aug 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

cleveland rocks! (not really)

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Avila sticks around, at least he will be able to show Rick and Ryan how to shave when their time comes.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Another good AB

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

speaking of anderson

0-for-3 and the A’s are whuppin the Royals.

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

but he moved up from 9th to 2nd!

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

vin muzzaro is not impressed

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

First time I've been able to watch Avila bat

This guy looks really steady and very comfortable.

by Elfuego51 on Aug 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

especially in x-mo

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn.

::cries::

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I do believe

he is going to be here for the duration. How long did they sign G$ for?

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

1 year

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

I do believe we found a new catcher….

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't want to break up this love fest, but

if you remember last year….Ryan hit the ball quite well while he was with us. He is a good one, but he’s going to have some growing pains.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they would be smart to re-sign him for another year though

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

to teach the kid?

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah he won't be ready to be full-time starter yet

Split them up 50/50 maybe next season

by Tagne13 on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

With the way this kid is playing

I think they’re going to keep him around for a while

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

by kendra.michelle on Aug 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup

Always good to have a solid, reliable veteran backup.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he has an arbitration year still

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to get all mushy

but I LOVE THIS PLACE Hahahahahahaha!

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

long enough to teach Avila to gun down runners

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we havent seen him throw yet have we?

maybe he already can…..

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

one year i believe

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunno. But I agree, he doesn't look like a hit-or-miss kind of guy

He looks like a hit-or-hit kind of guy.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe he has one more arbitration eligible year.

by Ian Casselberry on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

^what he said^

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They didn't sign him.

I think he has one more arbitration year left.

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I should scroll down before replying to things

by Kurt Mensching on Aug 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

//pats shoulder

It’s okay, he’ll get another chance.

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's just disappointing to learn that he's not the greatest ever.

by Kmann on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

C;mon Opie.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good for 3rd out as usual

by rwum14 on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon Opie!!! #%$#$%#

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Opie

Squander

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

by Detroitchik on Aug 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Clete back in right

All’s right with world.

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

who's in left now?

by murrajo on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ryan Raburn

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

by Baroque on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Raburn

by NCDee on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Raburn

"Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not"

by Zappatista on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

I really hate the geico ads on MLBTV

by Flying J on Aug 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah, they already have my money

do we really need to be subjected to ads

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com

by rock n rye on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

have I mentioned baseball = awesome?