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Game 140: Blue Jays at Tigers

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Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers, Sep 11, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


  Brian Tallet (6-9, 5.31) vs.   Nate Robertson (1-1, 5.40), 7:05 p.m. EST

Earlier this afternoon, I felt a twinge of nostalgia.  Remember when a September series between the Tigers and Blue Jays really would've meant something?  Of course, these four games are still important for Detroit if they'd like to win the AL Central.

Brian Tallet (along with his mustache) makes his third start since being put back in the Jays' starting rotation due to injuries.  (Probably best not to sneer at a spot starter, with the Tigers losing three games to the Royals in which they used a fill-in starter.)  In his last two outings, Tallet gave up nine runs and 14 hits in 10 innings.  He also posted nine strikeouts vs. seven walks.  Tallet has faced the Tigers twice this season, both times in relief.  In two innings, he allowed no runs or hits. 

How will Nate Robertson react to being officially moved into the Tigers' starting rotation?  Yes, he's started twice since being activated from the disabled list (along with making one short relief appearance on Tuesday).  But Robertson was fighting to get his old job back.  Now that he has it, will he be the same pitcher who gave up just one run in 10 innings?  Robertson pitched twice against Toronto earlier this season, giving up one run in 1.2 innings of relief.

Curtis Granderson is in the lineup tonight against the left-handed Tallet, but he'll be batting seventh.  Ryan Raburn leads off and will be in left field.

Bluebird Banter has your SB Nation opposing view for this four-game wraparound series.

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Starting Lineups

BLUE JAYS

1. Marco Scutaro SS
2. Aaron Hill 2B
3. Adam Lind LF
4. Vernon Wells CF
5. Kevin Millar 1B
6. Rod Barajas C
7. Edwin Encarnacion 3B
8. Randy Ruiz DH
9. Jose Bautista RF

(Has anyone seen Alex Rios?)

TIGERS

1. Ryan Raburn LF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Magglio Ordonez RF
4. Miguel Cabrera 1B
5. Marcus Thames DH
6. Brandon Inge 3B
7. Curtis Granderson CF
8. Gerald Laird C
9. Adam Everett SS

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Sep 11, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting logo for the magic number

By the way, this is the first time I’ll actually see Nate start this year. I missed the previous two games.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So I take it that the Arby's home run promotion has ended?

I haven’t seen a commercial/plug for it in a long time. Only that Michigan thing.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

Are they wearing the “patriotic” hats again?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hola

Have a nice nap?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty good thanks

eventually I need to get up and eat something but it’s going to be a bit. groggy.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

all right nate....

Let’s post that zero and get the train a rollin.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 7:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

just made it in time!

Thank goodness I actually get paid overtime when I work an extra couple hours.

Seems pretty windy out there in the ballpark this evening.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure...

except there’s two outs.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that allowed?

Or are the Tigers only permitted to hit into them?

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still not buying the "A-Rod Effect"

The Yankees started playing well when they started pitching better.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

It was the same time, but offense hasn’t been the problem all year in that little billion-dollar bandbox.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite quote about the new Yankee Stadium

“The billion-dollar wiffle ball park in the Bronx.”

I don’t remember who said that, but it was funny.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

Get out of this, nate.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Forceout at any base!

Optimism!

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pass it on!

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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying my best

Me and Winston. :D

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, now we'll find out if Nate is really back or not

He was never good at keeping himself from getting into jams, but when he was at his best, he was really good at getting out of them.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, wonderful.

Not a good start.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 7:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

good job, Nate!

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh Friday night baseball.

It’s been a lousy week and I need a win tonight.

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As I said, this'll be the first time I've seen Nate start since his return

I’m eager to see what it is that is getting all of you excited.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I only saw part of one of the starts

so I don’t know either, trying not to be nervous.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully that was just nerves.

Way to post that zero. Get the man a lead.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

+1000

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by VivaTigres on Sep 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing walks are not part of the problem for Tallet?

Cuz the Tigers were taking an awful lot of strikes.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry, but the red hats just look wrong

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or the same color hat with different embroidery

I could go for that, too.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a lot.

The patriotism… ugh. I have a feeling they’re going to go all “God Bless America” in the 7th inning stretch, too.

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they used to

They’d wear their normal hats but there’d be an American flag just behind the ear

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed...

time for the Detroit Red Hat party. We’ll dress as Sox fans and throw our teams red hats into the GM pit of no return.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please stop throwing ball, Nate. :(

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BALLS

Duh.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(I mean outside of the stike zone, of course.)

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STRIKE

God, I’m so brain dead today! Argh!

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it would go with these.

I had the chocolate munchies. :)

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those are some stupendous chops.

Tallet really has had some magnificent facial hair this year.

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, it's my best friend's birthday today

She’s not necessarily a Tigers fan (she doesn’t really follow any team, although she doesn’t care much for the White Sox or A’s), but she likes them and she’ll root for them when we go to games. Win one for Laura!

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, dash!

(Keeping with the Victorian theme)

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know, even with all the issues Nate had last year...

Walks really weren’t a problem.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is up with the wind?

Or are all the Tiger outfielders drunk?

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Raburn is scaring me.

If he is doing that on purpose, someone should smack him in the face.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's his fault

they’re getting blown all over the place

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's on purpose, either.

He seems a nice enough guy.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh it's the wind no doubt

But I’m sure he’s making it harder (even if just a little) on himself still. He always does.

Detroit4lyfe

by Detroit4lyfe on Sep 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am making a BLT for dinner.

you hear that, tigers? I’m helping you as much as I can. rally bacon.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what Muslim or Jewish sports fans rally with?

Aren’t they not supposed to eat bacon? Or am I mixing my religions up?

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or vegetarians

Tofu bacon?!?

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Turkey bacon, probably.

It’s ok, but it’s nowhere near the real thing, obviously.

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, ice cream seems to have lost its mojo

It’s time for a new rally dessert: cake!

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

chocolately gooey goodness :)

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just noticed something

Tallet’s chops + Robertson’s manchu = One full beard

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

add Inge?

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How 'bout adding Maggs's mini-goatee?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

G-Money

Is Gerald Laird, like, part something-other-than-Caucasian? I’ve always been curious about this.

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does look like it, doesn't he?

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so...but that's an interesting question

My Personal Baseball Guru asked me the same thing

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it could be back a couple generations, too

Maybe he picked up a hint of an accent just from being around Spanish-speakers, even if he isn’t himself.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice hit, Opie!

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

opie!!

yay bottom of the order!

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yay!

hits? Consecutively?

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Laird breaks the power of chops

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

The nine-foot tall monster behind the catcher, apparently.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Press Box

They call that a “Rodney”

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, I don't think he would've gotten him

Maybe if the runner was Bengie Molina

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I took a shower and we scored

maybe just had to wash all the dirtiness from the KC series

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

0, appatantly

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

apparently

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That throw took forever to get home

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 8:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Dammit. :(

dammit dammit dammit dammit dammit

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We have a really bad habit

of giving away an early lead the very next inning. That shit needs to stop come October

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

forget October

I’d like it to start tomorrow (since today is already tainted by that).

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

What was it you all were excited about again?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nate's arm detached again

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 8:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Galarraga? No Jim!

It’s only 2-1, dont give up already

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

groin maybe

At least it isn’t his elbow.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mando for a hurt Nate.

Oh, my, god.

Someone hold me – I’m scared.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well Mando can in for a injured Dontrelle last year....

and things worked out for a while. Maybe more of the same? Hopefully?

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, please no.

No, no, no, no, no.

No me gusta.

Bringing in an injured pitcher is not a good idea.

You know I can’t say an unkind word about Armando, but it’s time to shut the mafia taxi driver down. This is just undignified.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Mando looks like an athlete

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 8:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Nate's belly droops

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 8:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

He looks like he's lost weight

Or never gained back what he lost when he had the flu.

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's the latter

Rod said he lost about 15 pounds. That’ll take time to come back.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it just me...

or does Mando’s are slot look lower than normal when he’s throwing?

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

:-(

Do not like Family Guy.

Sorry.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's okay...

I LOVED it then saw the South Park episode making fun of it and then surprisingly HATED it, and now it’s growing on me again… it’s pretty good.

Detroit4lyfe

by Detroit4lyfe on Sep 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet, his movement is back

And he looked to have an angry face on…. not pitching timidly.

by MaggsIsMyTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully that keeps up

Maybe losing his spot got him pissed off enough.

(Oh please,oh please, oh please, Armando, show these people something)

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

and by awesome I mean “Seriously, we dont have to face Halladay and this is what we get”

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh for the love of Mike.

That was incredibly stupid base running. Magglio what were you thinking???

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball 4?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this feels.....

Like more bad baseball. Someone get us out of this, please.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Anyone watching this on Gameday?

Was that a strike?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh dear

I had not noticed how low brandon’s BA is

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or...

Just keep it the same and take the base.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

.231?

terrible

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

include his defense

And I’ll bet it’s much higher than that.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

squander

of the 2 out variety.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this first pitch swing garbage must stop

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Tigers were taking a lot of first-pitch (and second-pitch) strikes earlier, though

Perhaps this is their attempt at an adjustment?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have not seen it work once all year

although it is a long season i could be very wrong

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you must not have been watching much

think back just a few series ago against the indians Carrasco, making his MLB debut.
he had a nasty change up, but the tigers would jump on the first pitch fastball and crushed him early….

by Tigersin2010 on Sep 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

missed that game

but thats only 1 game against a dude in his mlb debut

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not the only one

just the most recent one that comes to mind

by Tigersin2010 on Sep 11, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grandy hasn't struck out yet, though.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

miggy fucked it up

but he’ll make it up for it later in the game, i’m sure

by Tigersin2010 on Sep 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Armando?

Is that you?

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whoever it is

Let the man pitch. :)

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mando has that "don't give a shit" look right now...

it means he’s relaxed and just unleashing.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe they just have to surprise him

If he thinks about starting, he struggles. Surprise him with the unexpected, and he’s fine.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for cake mojo again

And I’ve got some interesting ones

Yes, that’s a cake.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No, but my mom does

I just did a Google image search for “cake”

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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

vevy impressive

That must have taken a lot of time to get the squares so perfect.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm about ready to ask Jim to throw in the lefties and see how they fare

Tallet’s changeup is apparently very effective.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Jays announcers...

…have been saying all game that Tallet can’t seem to get lefties out.

by frisbeepilot on Sep 11, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well MJ it is

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow...

mario should be doctor or something.

jk

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He was a mean racist Georgia cracker

but he sure was good at baseball.

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he was a racist....

It’s more of a language gap really. They referred to black people differently back than. All the quotes I’ve read of his would be racist by todays standards but back than they were very clean.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah -- it wasn't just the language.

This is how wikipedia refers to an incident:

Cobb once slapped a black elevator operator for being “uppity.” When a black night watchman intervened, Cobb pulled out a knife and stabbed him. The matter was later settled out of court.

by NCDee on Sep 11, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah

Stupid Tigers. :(

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm asking for the thrid time...

can we please get a double play grounder?

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

These are the Lakeland Tigers?

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 8:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

this is a mess.

I hate saying this but I am pretty close to just watching the other games I am interested in this evening.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i watched michael jordan's hall of fame speech

missed all the ugliness

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff walks=pain.

Armando got us out of that without it getting out of hand, but we are playing horribly right now.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was not a leadoff walk

1-out walk; He struck out Scutaro to start the inning.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

More interesting cake!

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that seeing myself in giant cake form

Would be very, VERY disturbing. It would be like simulating cannibalism!

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

which one is the cake

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by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well ...

per Baseball reference.com Tallets numbers get significantly worse the thrid time through the order/after 75 ptiches(ops. vs over 900) … so

by drew3434 on Sep 11, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Tigers are playing horribly right now.

Maybe they need to play more really good teams. The worse teams (such as the Royals) give them the most trouble.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Attaboy Polly....

Put him in motion to avoid the double play. Please.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...

That didn’t work last time.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know...

but there’s no way Miggy pulls that twice.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you guys will be happy to know

that david dejesus took some advice from ryan raburn. he just played some soccer in LF.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2

Miggy, come on.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently we shouldn't start so many righties against a guy who throws a good changeup

But Marcus wonders what the problem is

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont know

how much longer i can watch muttonchops dominate us. That hit will help though

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by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Inge...

anything but a K.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KNOCK ON WOOD NOW

damn u mario

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whew, got the knock in just in time

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by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Tallet's got a lot of confidence in that changeup to throw it 3-2"

Rod, that’s because the Tigers have not demonstrated that they’ll lay off it.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Loaded for Grandy

Let’s take some pitches this time, huh Grandy?

by explosivo2k2 on Sep 11, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...Grandy?

You are way past due. Drive it.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cojo??

Acronym or invented cuss word?

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah...

Got it. Two years of high-school Spanish years ago does not keep one up on the latest lingo. :)

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, at least theres football tomorrow

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I supposed to take solace in that?

Baseball is ALWAYS inherently better than football.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

makes me feel better

you guys will have to find your own comfort

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

that looked like he had it!!!!!!!

by explosivo2k2 on Sep 11, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice try, Raburn

But Yoda is displeased because you did not DO.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

raburns best play of the year

and he didnt even get it

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by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We are doing just enough to lose.

Two weeks ago, he would have caught that. Freaking baseball.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Barajas must have killed that ball to actually hit it out

Detroit4lyfe

by Detroit4lyfe on Sep 11, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIVE IT TIME

WE’RE GETTING THERE!

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoops

Sorry about the all caps. Finger slipped.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still say Armando was more effective than Nate

Might have run out of steam at the end, though.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Armando hung in there.

Our offense is the problem.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

perry please be worthy of my love

I am prob the only one here who still loves you.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i love him too

but it aint like yours, im sure

by Tigersin2010 on Sep 11, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

half and half

I do think he is going to be pretty damn awesome next year. I don’t just love him for the tattoos and adorable face. hurrr

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now you know how I feel

Though my like of Galarraga is purely platonic

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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they went from being fun to watch

to painful to look at in a week

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by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that will do it for the evening.

Good night, all. This has to get better tomorrow.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty much ready for sleep also...

I went to the gym today and wore myself out.

My Music: Some Sorta Giant

by madpoopz on Sep 11, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good news

We got: Jackson, Porcello and Verlander coming up

by Tigersin2010 on Sep 11, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good news

We got: Jackson, Porcello and Verlander coming up

by Tigersin2010 on Sep 11, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Perry's been...not very effective recently

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible

That no one wins the AL Central?

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 9:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

field of dreams is on tvland

maybe there will be good baseball there

Maybe now you'll never slime a guy with a positron collider!

by rwum14 on Sep 11, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible

That no one wins the AL Central?

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 9:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible

That no one wins the AL Central?

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 9:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else having problems commenting?

And is it time to station a defender in that Bermuda triangle between second, center, and right?

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm hating their new home page

And I haven’t seen it. I don’t like “improvements” that screw with the parts of the internet that I like.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

g'night

I’m about ready to crash myself. It’s been a tiring week.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And just so you know...

Even though I think Galarraga held his own tonight, I still say he should be shut down.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what we need?

Penguins

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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 11, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought that Kansas City sucked all the good mojo out of the penguins.

But just in case …

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

stupid rangers rain delay.

now I have nothing to watch when the tigers piss me off

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Sep 11, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry for the multiple posts

It’s those damn mutton chops

I'm hittin' .361, don't y'all mess with me.

by StorminNormanCash on Sep 11, 2009 9:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

understood

This is very frustrating. I’m not used to such a slow computer response.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Jeremy Accardo = Rally Fuel

by explosivo2k2 on Sep 11, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You disappoint me, Brandon.

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

by Baroque on Sep 11, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Post a zero....

and we can still steal this one.

by rook34 on Sep 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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