Tigers Lose: Game 138 Thread of Shame
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 9, 2009 11:45 PM EDT
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PrintBoy, that was a slog, eh? (For a game that had a 1-0 score through 5 1/2 innings, it was dragging along.) Plus, we had some hiccups at SB Nation that were slowing things down, which made the GameThread a little bit frustrating at times. (Apologies for that; I think we got it all cleared up.)
Not a whole lot to be happy about, on the Tigers' side of things. Justin Verlander found himself in his third consecutive pitching duel, but came out on the losing end this time.
Robinson Tejada came into the game with a 13-inning scoreless streak, and tacked another six onto that tonight. He allowed only three hits while striking out eight Detroit batters in what was a pretty impressive performance.
Tigers lose to the Royals, 5-1. Full recap tomorrow. But for now, there will be wallowing. And the Tigers will try to salvage a win in an afternoon matinee.
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I wanted to use more rally ice cream...
…but the site problems prevented me from doing so (but I will try to use smaller pictures of ice cream in the future).
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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 9, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I kept thinking I broke the site...... everytime I posted, nothing new would pop up for at least 10 minutes
and then it would tell me the server was unavailable.
by MaggsIsMyTiger on Sep 9, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was my computer being stupid...
until I reloaded the site and noticed the only new comment was someone asking where everyone else had gone.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 10, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
If my exam doesn't kill me tomorrow...
…the suspense about the game will. I have lab at 2:00, with no shot at checking the score during that time. I have heard that the lab only lasts two hours at the most, though, so hopefully the game will still be going on when I’m done.
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depressing indeed...
To drop 2 straight to these guys. Hopefully we salvage tomorrow and then get home.
by rook34 on Sep 9, 2009 11:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The Tigers should begin to seriously consider utilizing Granderson in a role similar to Jason Kubel of the Twins. He is striking out way too much and not working counts. He is the worst hitter in the AL this season (all of MLB?) against left-handed pitching. They handled him this way in ’07 for the most part and I think they may have to go back to it.
by ryan_matthews28 on Sep 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
The problem with taking Grandy out of the lineup, even if is just against lefties, is that the Tigers truly need him in center on an everyday basis. Clete and Raburn are good fielders, but the fact is that they are suited better as corner outfielders and don’t have the feel for center that Curtis has. The Twins are able to do what they want with Kubel because he isn’t needed in the field everyday.
by MaggsIsMyTiger on Sep 10, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
And Grandy was decent enough against lefties last year
He has obviously regressed this year, but he’s shown that he CAN hit lefties. He just needs to figure out a way to tap into that again.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 10, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone remember who would take his spot when he was benched against lefties sometimes in '07?
Maybe he should just be moved down in the lineup to batting fifth or sixth. The Rangers did it earlier this year with Kinsler (OBP .330, SLG .504) and his overall numbers are actually better than Granderson’s (OBP .334, SLG .463). We should really consider looking at Scutaro for next season.
by ryan_matthews28 on Sep 10, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Usually...
Pudge led off in those games, and Infante played center (usually; I know some games were different). Neither of them are with the Tigers anymore. And the problem with moving him down is that we do not have another leadoff hitter right now. I’d like to see Chone Figgins in a Tigers uniform, but how much he’ll cost remains to be seen.
Besides, Grandy is currently at 121 strikeouts, so he’s nowhere near his ‘06 mark of 174 Ks. And he’s walked more (63) than he did in ’07 (52), and should exceed his ’06 mark (66). He walked 71 times in ’08.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 10, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, I'm off to bed...
Pharmacology exam at 9:30. Gotta remember those antihypertensive agents!
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by SabreRoseTiger on Sep 10, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
Zoolander
has to be frustrated. I am.
"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible."
by Zappatista on Sep 10, 2009 7:51 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
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