Detroit Tigers Thread (85-73); 3 Games Up!

[Superman16343]

Well boys, another season is upon us. Here's hoping this year is better than last year.

Here's some notes..

-Released Sheffield
-Acquired OF Josh Anderson from Atlanta
-Dontrelle placed on DL with anxiety disorder
-Bonderman placed on DL with shoulder tightness

Today, Dombrowski announced Ryan Perry will begin the year in the majors in the bullpen and Rick Porcello will be the the #5 starter. Also announced was Miner will be in the rotation as well so Robertson will be used out of the pen. Also, Leyland has said Rodney will get the save opportunity on opening day if it arises.

So we're looking at a rotation of Verlander, Jackson, Galarraga, Miner, and Porcello.

4 days until opening day!

Discuss...W

[roody pooh jabroni]

Still surprised that Sheffield got released BEFORE he hit his 500th HR. You are gonna pay him 14M this year, you might as well get him to hit his 500th HR in your uniform.

I think they (the Tigers) are trying to catch lightning in a bottle for the 2nd time with Porcello, and Perry, in trying to re-create the '06 season (Verlander/Zumaya)...and that season came after the WBC with Japan winning it, so hopefully, this is a sign of good things to come!!!

If we can avoid the yearly April swoon (2006 season not-with-standing), they should be in the mix the whole season, and into late August-early September, which is all you can ask every year......

LET'S GET IT ON!!!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

2 more days!

[ncblue79]

BOO Tigers!!

[Superman16343]

See you all tomorrow :)

[jiggacrazy]

Guys, I've gotta' say, I'm very worried about this season. I'm typically optimistic, but the bullpen is one of the worst in the majors. The starting pitching isn't great either, but the bullpen is especially bad. If Ryan Perry isn't everything he's hyped up to be, we may very well blow over 30+ holds/saves again this year. I'm sure the offense will be fine, but pitching is what it comes down to.

Count on Rodney out as the closer within 5 appearances....mark my word.

[tgriffey30]

Excited to get the season started!
Josh Anderson is starting in LF tomorrow with Guillen as the DH. Leyland expects a low scoring game so he figured Anderson could help try to manufacture a run instead of waiting for Thames or Larish to homer of Halladay.

[lancer20]

I just don't see them getting it done with the pitching staff that they have. This could get ugly in a hurry, although I absolutely hope not. Verlander does not seem to be the #1 stud that we all thought he was gonna be. If all goes right with the starting rotation (Bondo gets healthy, Verlander returns to form, Edwin lives up to potential, and the rookie works out) then the starters could be solid. But that bullpen!!

[Davis]

I'm holding back my excitement this year. Last year I became so frustrated with the team. This thread started with so much excited last year too...I had to stop watching them in August last year b/c I would get so ticked off. Pretty much a waste fo the MLB season TV package.

Regardless, I'm still excited to see how the season plays out.

[Zombie Spawn]

I'm excited for the season!

But I'm apprehensive as our pitching staff still has issues.

Verlander has got to be the man this season. Shame about Robertson, Willis, Bondo and ZoomZoom.

[BlakChamber]

Lots of unanswered questions, this year. And last year was so frustrating.

Still, it's a new season. It's hard not to be excited. I'm planning on taking a half day on Friday so I can go to the bar and watch the home opener.

[jiggacrazy]

Lots of unanswered questions, this year. And last year was so frustrating.

Still, it's a new season. It's hard not to be excited. I'm planning on taking a half day on Friday so I can go to the bar and watch the home opener.

Yeah, I have the day off because of the holiday on Friday. After my meeting at school, I'm also going to head to the bar. I think Buffalo Wild Wings may be calling....

[Zombie Spawn]

Hopefully I can get out early on Friday and check out the game. Otherwise I'll just DVR it or whatever.

And dang, did JV get lit up yesterday or what? makes me wonder if any of last year's issues have really been addressed here.

[dtigerfan]

Excited to get the season started!
Josh Anderson is starting in LF tomorrow with Guillen as the DH. Leyland expects a low scoring game so he figured Anderson could help try to manufacture a run instead of waiting for Thames or Larish to homer of Halladay.
I hope this isn't what Leyland considers a low scoring game. We may never see Thames...lol. I'm going to wednesday's game in Toronto staying at the hotel in the Rogers center.

[tgriffey30]

Already lookin like the 2008 Tigers all over again. Verlander gets rocked yesterday and today Edwin Jackson throws a gem, but $5million piece of garbage Lyon blows the game, not once, but twice!

** Miner vs. Litsch Wednesday.
Just read that Josh Anderson will start in RF and Maggs will DH. Also, Ramon Santiago will start for Everett and Polanco will get Thursday off.

[dtigerfan]

Uggh....not this crap again. It's going to be another long season if this continues. Well I hope tonight's game is better I'm heading down to Toronto today.

[Zombie Spawn]

Already lookin like the 2008 Tigers all over again. Verlander gets rocked yesterday and today Edwin Jackson throws a gem, but $5million piece of garbage Lyon blows the game, not once, but twice!


I know! What a drag! I thought we could win that game, given the way Jackson was pitching.

And is this on Leyland? Jackson's pitch count was only about 90 I think, and maybe he should have been given a chance to finish the game.

[RoninJai]

Wow...guess Brandon is happy to be back at 3B.

[Superman16343]

Wow, sorry for the absence guys. I had a nasty virus and just got it taken care of. With that being said, I agree with all the above. It was rough watching the past 2 nights of losses. Once again Verlander got rocked and the bullpen blows the win.

Looking real good so far tonight. Miggy's got 2 bombs and Inge has yet another homer.

Go Tigers!

[Superman16343]

Hooray! First win of 2009.

Tomorrow's game is at 12:37pm.

[tgriffey30]

Nice win tonight! Miggy's 2nd HR was a bomb! Looking forward to seeing Porcello tomorrow.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Five games ahead of last years pace!!!

Looking forward to Porcello's debut today...........Cabrera is flat out sick, and is scary good.....I hope his swings it this good all season, and an MVP is definately in his grasp.

Terry

[Superman16343]

Well we were looking good early on.. Porcello did decent for his big league debut. We were in it but once again our bullpen gives up a ton of runs.

Home opener tomorrow afternoon. I sure wish I was going!

[bonez3408]

I'll be there!! Anyone else goin'? Unfortunately, Bonez took a last minute trip to STL to watch the Cards, so he won't be there. Got picked up tonight by a buddy who's goin'.

[tgriffey30]

I'll be goin to my 1st Opening Day tomorrow!

Pretty good performance by Porcello today for his debut. Should have been a closer game had Everett not dropped the ball on the double play after Porcello came out. I haven't been impressed at all by Everett's defense so far. The offense is inconsistent, but hopefully they will get that straightened out. I didn't think Romero was anything special at all today and yet they probably should have only gotten 1 run off him since the 2nd run came on a weird bounce off the carpet on Magglio's ball.

[ironcityblitz]

I'm so glad that they went out and addressed there bullpen problems.....

Also think that Leyland is starting to loose his mojo......Why did he take E. Jackson out early yet leave B. Lyon out too long.

[tgriffey30]

Juan Rincon had a great sprong, but has definitely looked like garbage so far. I wish Zumaya could ever stay healthy.

[dtigerfan]

Went to Wednesday's game in Toronto their first win of the season. Miguel's homer off the windows was awesome!! I managed to get to signed balls one by Guillen and Rodney.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Have fun at the home opener fellas......that used to be my yearly tradition for about 15 years, until 2007, when tickets were impossible to get...I tried for 45 minutes when they went on-sale this year, and no dice.........

GO TIGERS!!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

Wow, what a beating! 15-2. Galarraga looked in mid-season form and what more can we say about Miggy? The guy is an absolute beast. HR and 6 RBI's.

Hopefully we can get a better outing from Verlander tomorrow.

[dtigerfan]

Great Game!!

[tgriffey30]

Couldn't have asked for a better game to go to on my b-day and it being my 1st Opening Day!

[Zombie Spawn]

Nice one, tgriffey! Happy Birthday.

What an awesome Opening Day. Just what we all needed.

Now let's see what happens with JV today.

[Superman16343]

Another win! Verlander didn't pitch that bad at all today. The bullpen actually held the lead down and Rodney struck out the side for a 1-2-3 save. :eek:

[roody pooh jabroni]

Nice to see other people stepping up, besides Cabby.........I hope Everett steps it up a little more on the defensive side........3-3.....WAYYYYYY AHEAD of last years pace!!!

Terry

[tgriffey30]

Solid performance out of Verlander today. He should have gotten the win, but the D didn't do him any favors. Great job by the bullpen today as well.

[Superman16343]

Man, Millwood's dealing today :(

[Superman16343]

Woo! Guillen with the clutch 2 run double to tie it up! But has to leave the game with some type of injury. :confused:

Bases loaded with 1 out for Laird tied at 4.

[Superman16343]

Laird K's but Inge comes up HUGE with a 2 out 2 run single!!

6-4 going into the 9th. Rodney coming in for the save.

[Superman16343]

Woo. 1-2-3 inning for Rodney to close the door on the 6-4 victory. Awesome comeback to steal this one to sweep Texas.

Guillen has right achilles soreness and is day to day.

[Detroit Dogg]

Went to the game today with my brother and mom, sucked up until the 8th but man was that a fun inning. Brandon Inge is looking great so far and I think we're going to see a lot more of Miguel walking his way over to 1st.


Oh, and the passenger window in our car got smashed, which was kind of pointless seeing as how there was absolutely nothing of value in there. Ruffled everything up and took the change in the center console. Happened to a bunch of cars too, there were a couple cars with slashed tires, luckily we just had our window blown out. Win some, lose some I suppose.



~Dre

[Superman16343]

Went to the game today with my brother and mom, sucked up until the 8th but man was that a fun inning. Brandon Inge is looking great so far and I think we're going to see a lot more of Miguel walking his way over to 1st.


Oh, and the passenger window in our car got smashed, which was kind of pointless seeing as how there was absolutely nothing of value in there. Ruffled everything up and took the change in the center console. Happened to a bunch of cars too, there were a couple cars with slashed tires, luckily we just had our window blown out. Win some, lose some I suppose.



~Dre

Wow, sorry to hear that. Where did you guys park?

[Detroit Dogg]

Wow, sorry to hear that. Where did you guys park?

Edmund, right in front of that HGTV flipped house.


Guess we're just gonna have to cough up the extra 8 or so bucks to park in a lot next time.



~Dre

[INSANE1]

Dogg, just park at Nemo's for free, and ride the bus over. Leave a $1 tip and it's cheaper than a parking lot.

[tgriffey30]

Amazing comeback today! Definitely wasn't feeling too confident of a comback with the way Millwood was pitching, glad they took him out. Also, I figured Leyland was waving the white flag by putting in Lyon, but he pitched well. Hopefully Rodney can keep it going.

[Zombie Spawn]

Great weekend for the Tigers and the fans. We really needed that.

Now we really need to put some distance between us and the Sox.

Going to the game on Wed. Can't wait!!!!

[roody pooh jabroni]

I think I dislike the Pale Hose more than any other team...they just flat out kill us, and especially at the CoPa........

Dye and Konerko go back-to-back in the 2nd.......Tigers answer back with one in the bottom of the 2nd, with an RBI single by Josh Anderson. and now have the bases loaded with Granderson up.......and leave them loaded. 2-1 after 2 innings....

Terry

[freezowave1978]

6-1... Minor is getting roughed up. 3 walks and 7 hits in 3 innings isn't going to win too many games.

[jiggacrazy]

8-6 now. Ramon Santiago was robbed by the CF Wise for Chicago. Wise was actually hurt and pulled on the play.

The game could be tied or even have a Tigers edge if that play wasn't made.

Oops, Quentin just hit one out. Make that 9-6.

[roody pooh jabroni]

10-6........and now have the bases loaded...win or lose, I like the fight in these guys so far this year!!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

We go down 10-6... everytime we got close they added more runs on.

Hopefully we have more luck tomorrow against Danks with Porcello on the mound.

[mikedanger]

thanks for bringing the rangers back down to earth...jerks. :p

[freezowave1978]

just saw on the local news that Mark "The Bird" Fidrych was found dead. Pretty sad news. I met him once and he was a really nice guy.

[Zombie Spawn]

What!?!?! :eek: The Bird is dead? :(

Tough loss today for the Tigers, but the Sox are always a tough opponent.

[freezowave1978]

What!?!?! :eek: The Bird is dead? :(

Tough loss today for the Tigers, but the Sox are always a tough opponent.

Yeah, apparently he was found under a truck he was working on around 2:30 this PM.

[tgriffey30]

Tough loss today. Each time they scored to close the gap they went right back out and gave up more runs.

So sad to hear about Fidrych, just watched him on MLB Network last week or so.:(:(

[freezowave1978]

Why in god's good name was the game called today? I am in Ferndale less than 20 minutes from the stadium and it hasn't been beautiful, but the weather has in no way been bad enough for a game to be cancelled IMO.

I'm glad that The Bird is getting his due nationally. ESPN had a nice piece on First Take today. I really wish more video footage would be available on the net though.

[freezowave1978]

Looks like Miner was sent to the pen. I can't say I'm surprised, but who are they going to get as a 5th starter??? Seems to me the game was called today to allow the troops to regroup.

Dumbo has made some questionable moves in the last year... or three, but the worst of all was sending Jurrjens to ATL for Diarreah(sp). That move (along with some bad luck and other moves) really hamstrung the rotation.

[Superman16343]

Yeah I was suprised they called the game too. It was only in rain delay for about an hour..

[roody pooh jabroni]

HUGE WIN today for the Tigers.......9-0!!!!

Galarraga is just unreal, he is sooooooo consistent, and gives you 6 or 7 innings out it seems like every time.

Cabrera and Magglio looked great, and they pounded out 11 hits, all in the last three innings, pretty much. I went to pick up my daughter at school, and was listening to the game, and it sounded like the Pale Hose went to the top step, after Perry threw about four pitches up and in.

I think Cabrera is batting .500 right now, three hits today, with each hit going to different parts of the field......

Can the Tiger petition MLB to see if they can wear #42 everyday the rest of the season?? :)

On to the west coast......

Terry

[Superman16343]

HUGE WIN today for the Tigers.......9-0!!!!

Galarraga is just unreal, he is sooooooo consistent, and gives you 6 or 7 innings out it seems like every time.

Cabrera and Magglio looked great, and they pounded out 11 hits, all in the last three innings, pretty much. I went to pick up my daughter at school, and was listening to the game, and it sounded like the Pale Hose went to the top step, after Perry threw about four pitches up and in.

I think Cabrera is batting .500 right now, three hits today, with each hit going to different parts of the field......

Can the Tiger petition MLB to see if they can wear #42 everyday the rest of the season?? :)

On to the west coast......

Terry

Agreed! Great beating today. Miggy's unreal. Batting .486 so far. Galarraga was solid as usual.

Bring on Seattle!

[tgriffey30]

Great win today. Galarraga looked very good.
Should be interesting in Seattle with having to face Felix and Bedard.

[Zombie Spawn]

Was at the game yesterday. What a great time, what a great park! Miggy's blast was one row in front of me and about 4 seats over. This dude was gripping it with 2 hands with the intention of giving it to the 1 year old boy sitting next to me, his first game. But this huge, beastly woman wrestled it away from him and gave it to her son. I've gone to plenty of games in my life and have never been that close to a HR ball.

[lancer20]

Was also at the game yesterday, sat first base side and had a great view of Jermaine Dye's catch against the wall...what a grab. Smashed into the wall - I couldn't tell if it was a HR or not though. Tiger fans gave him some nice applause on that too. If this solid pitching keeps up, it will be a nice year.

[tgriffey30]

Don't know what this crap is about, but I was watching ESPN earlier and they asked Peter Gammons who the Red Sox could go after with David Ortiz struggling so bad. Gammons says he thinks they will start with talking to DET about Miguel Cabrera!

[Detroit Dogg]

Don't know what this crap is about, but I was watching ESPN earlier and they asked Peter Gammons who the Red Sox could go after with David Ortiz struggling so bad. Gammons says he thinks they will start with talking to DET about Miguel Cabrera!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157798-detroit-tigers-is-miguel-cabrera-heading-to-the-boston-red-sox


No way in hell this happens unless the team tanks hard.


I'm talking 2003 Tigers tanking here.


~Dre

[Superman16343]

Don't know what this crap is about, but I was watching ESPN earlier and they asked Peter Gammons who the Red Sox could go after with David Ortiz struggling so bad. Gammons says he thinks they will start with talking to DET about Miguel Cabrera!

I was watching the same exact thing. I really hope we wouldn't trade Miggy regardless of if we're in the playoff hunt or not.

[Zombie Spawn]

I don't like the sound of that, no sir.

[tgriffey30]

Not a good game tonight! Should have definitely won this game.


Verlander fell apart after 4 perfect innings. Not what you expect out of the guy who is supposed to be the "ace".
The big 5th inning probably ends much better if Inge would make a good throw to the plate, he had all day and bounces it. The whole momentum of the inning would have changed and they would have never squeezed since there would have been 2 outs.
They didn't do a good job of adding on runs and putting Seattle away.


Jackson vs. Bedard tomorrow.

P.S. Go Wings!

[RoninJai]

I was watching the same exact thing. I really hope we wouldn't trade Miggy regardless of if we're in the playoff hunt or not.

It's typical ESPN. Everything is about the East Coast darlings and how they're the center of the universe.

[tgriffey30]

True, they only care about the Sox and Yanks.

[Superman16343]

What a horrible game last night. JV was looking dominate filthy and just totally fell apart.

Hopefully we have better luck tonight..

Go Pistons and Wings!

[tgriffey30]

Tremendous outing by Edwin Jackson tonight! It's even more impressive that he pitched that well while being pretty sick. Good job by the bullpen as well to preserve the shutout.

Porcello vs. Silva tomorrow.

P.S. Nice shutout win for the Wings! Pistons get pummeled as expected.

[Superman16343]

Wow, finally the board works.

Great win yesterday, Porcello gets his first major league victory.

Let's take this series against the Angels starting tomorrow.

[tgriffey30]

Great to see Porcello pitch well for his first victory yesterday. Also, Santiago has been on fire so far this year!

[roody pooh jabroni]

The pitching has been solid, let's hope this keeps up the majority of the season......

At this point Everett might be on the bench once he gets healthy again...Santiago has been as solid as they come!!!

This is a good time to go into Anaheim, the pitching is down, and no Vlad......let's take another series!!

Terry

[Zombie Spawn]

I'm very nterested to see how our boys stack up against the Angels.

Darn these 10 pm starts.

[lancer20]

These west coast trips are killer. I never find out until the next morning at work who won. Does anybody here have that MLB TV on the internet? I was wondering how well it worked for any of you and if its worth getting. I currently get NO Tiger games on TV. Also, if you have it, do they black out any games? Thanks.

[Superman16343]

Dontrelle Willis allowed four runs -- two earned -- over seven innings during a rehab appearance with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday.

The runs are no good, but Willis finally showed a bit of control. He didn't issue a single walk and saw just one three-ball count. Willis topped out at 92 mph, which is a sign of improvement, but he'll need several more minor league starts before the Tigers think about putting him on a big league mound.

[Superman16343]

Joel Zumaya pitched the first of scheduled back-to-back outings Tuesday for Triple-A Toledo.

Zumaya retired each batter he faced in the eighth inning, fanning two. He'll pitch again Wednesday and could return to the Tigers by Friday. He is eligible to return from the disabled list at any time.

[Superman16343]

Woo! Granderson another HR! Second of the night.

3-1 Tigers

[tgriffey30]

I knew Lyon was gonna lose this game. You never walk the leadoff hitter!! Offense kind of went to sleep after Granderson's 2nd HR too. Terrible job by Everett to not get the sac bunt down in the 9th.
Also, it went both ways, but tonight was one of the worst performances I have seen from a home plate umpire.

Hopefully they can rebound and take the next 2.

*** Just read that Thames didn't pinch hit for Everett in the 9th because he pulled something in during batting practice. He has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to Sunday and Raburn has been called up. Raburn is expected to start tomorrow against Joe Saunders.

[Superman16343]

Man, I went to bed when we were up 3-2 and wake up this morning to see we lost. Brandon Lyon's been some signing eh? :rolleyes:

Tough break for Marcus. He was struggling though so hopefully the time off will do him some good.

Let's take tonight's game and pull off a series win still..

[roody pooh jabroni]

I was disapointed as well that Everett couldn't get the bunt down...but I was hoping that Leyland was going to let Anderson straight steal 2nd base first, then try and bunt him to third with one out.......again, I love this team, because they battle you to the last out.....

Weird seing Galarraga struggle a bit last night..........but nice to see Guillen get his bat going on this road trip.......

Terry

[Superman16343]

Yikes. Ouch.

Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand classified Marcus Thames' injury as "major" on Wednesday and said he'll need "rest with no activity until it quiets down in two to four weeks."

Thames strained the intercostal muscle and cartilage between rib bones on his left side. "It's a grade three, the worst, with bleeding involved," added Rand. "The intercostal, bone and cartilage were all tugged on. That's tough when all that happens." Thames could be out for well over two months.

[Superman16343]

Joel Zumaya fanned two batters in the second of scheduled back-to-back rehab outings Wednesday at Triple-A Toledo.

13 of Zumaya's 18 pitches were strikes. He allowed one hit, but kept the run from scoring and appears ready for major league action. The Tigers should announce a plan for him soon.

[Superman16343]

Come on Verlander! Absolutely killing us.

Losing 4-2 Top 3

[Superman16343]

Maggz RBI single.

4-3.

[Superman16343]

Wohoo. Carlos RBI single.

4-4 tie ball game. Top 4

[Superman16343]

Wow, another Raburn miscue in RF. Fly ball... totally misplayed it and flew over his head.

[Superman16343]

Granderson solo shot!

5-4 Tigers. Top 5th

[Superman16343]

God DA** Verlander sucks now.

5-5 Tied again. Still 2 on 0 out. :(

[Superman16343]

7-5 Angels. 1 on still 0 out :mad::mad:

[Superman16343]

Everett RBI single.

7-6 Angels. Top 6th.

[J3-M8]

Will someone cool off Granderson until the Tigers next series please!

[Superman16343]

Urgh, Verlander finally leaves but same result with Rincon.

8-6 Angels Bottom 6th.

[Superman16343]

Bases loaded nobody out :eek:

C'mon lets score some runs!

[Superman16343]

Woohoo! Laird draws the bases loaded walk to score a run.

8-7 Angels. Bases loaded still nobody out. Top 7th.

[Superman16343]

Inge RBI single... and another run scores on an error!

9-8 We have taken the lead.

[Superman16343]

Anderson sacrifices.

Men on 2nd and 3rd, only 1 out.

[Superman16343]

Everett bloop RBI single.

10-8! Still 2 on only 1 out.

[Superman16343]

Another Grandy hit.

Bases loaded, 1 out for Polly

[Superman16343]

Polanco infield RBI single.

11-8. Bases still loaded.

[Superman16343]

Maggz grounds into the double play to finally end the inning.

11-8 going into the bottom of the 7th.

[Buick GN]

Wow! Crazy Game.

Come on, take them out. ;)

[Davis]

Good Win tonight! These late games are making me sleepy though. Go back to 7pm and 1pm games.

[tgriffey30]

What a wild game! I didn't think it was ever going to end. Rodney had me pretty scared in the 9th inning with the winning run on deck.
Verlander really needs to get his crap together, he is terrible right now. Also, didn't help that Raburn looked like a little leaguer in the outfield tonight. Who know's how Verlander would have pitched if Raburn catches the ball and Verlander gets out of the 1st with a 2-0 lead.

Hopefully Edwin Jackson keeps the hot streak going to take the series.

[tgriffey30]

Good Win tonight! These late games are making me sleepy though. Go back to 7pm and 1pm games.

I know, they are killing me!

[Superman16343]

I agree.. I can't wait til we go back to the 7pm games. lol.

[Superman16343]

Jeremy Bonderman (shoulder) is reportedly showing progress during throwing sessions at extended spring training.

"He feels good, (but) he doesn't have the velocity he wants," manager Jim Leyland said Wednesday. Bonderman should start eyeing a rehab assignment pretty soon. He's been on the disabled list since the start of the season with shoulder tightness.

[Superman16343]

Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to start Sunday for Double-A Erie.

Willis keeps moving up the ranks. "His progress is still being guided not only by his performance, but by the doctors, so we'll see what the doctors have to say," said president and general manager Dave Dombrowski. Willis is on the disabled list with an anxiety disorder.

[roody pooh jabroni]

A wild win, but they have got to find a way to get JV going in the right direction.....

Let's take the series and move onto KC and get these guys back home!!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

Gerald Laird is currently playing through pain in both of his ankles.

He injured his left ankle on a play at the plate Tuesday, then was hit by a pitch in the right ankle later in the same game. There was some reason to think that he'd miss Wednesday's game, but he has continued to play through the discomfort so far.

[Superman16343]

Tigers acquired minor league outfielder Jason Tyner from the Brewers for future considerations.

[Superman16343]

Joel Zumaya (shoulder) will rejoin the Tigers on Friday, according to the Detroit News.

Zumaya pitched in consecutive minor league games this week. While he'll be back on Friday, he won't be activated until Saturday. It looks like he has his fastball back, clocking anywhere from 94-97 mph in rehab. Look for manager Jim Leyland to ease him back into the lineup initially. If he returns to the form of 2006, which is a longshot, he could take over the closer's role from Fernando Rodney.

[Superman16343]

Quick 1-0 lead thanks to a Miggy RBI single in the 1st.

[Superman16343]

Inge solo home run! #6 on the year. He's raking!

2-0 Tigers

[ironcityblitz]

I'm loving Inge so farthis year....

Makes me feel bad about all the bad things I said about his struggles with hitting.....

[tgriffey30]

Just a pitiful performance so far tonight. The offense decided to take a vacation, the defense is making errors all over the place, and Jackson's even walking in runs. Their starter is a career minor leaguer whose no good and they should have scored about 10 runs off of him.

Not looking good going up against Greinke tomorrow, especially since they will be extra tired.

[J3-M8]

Don't worry the Angels bullpen will giftwrap the game, before its over.

[Steve G.]

6-5 Angels

[tgriffey30]

10-5 Angels.

[Superman16343]

The errors and walks killed us last night.

Let's hope we come out to play tonight.

[Superman16343]

Man, this Greinke guy is pretty good, lol.

[tgriffey30]

Another loss.

[tgriffey30]

Eddie Bonine being sent down to make room for Zumaya.

[Superman16343]

Good win tonight.. way to bounce back from yesterday's terrible outing.

Great to see Zumaya back. He looks 100%. Let's hope he can stay that way for the entire season.

Let's take tomorrow's game and take the series.

[freezowave1978]

Good to have Zoom back, but knock on wood.

Te boys got a little help from a flat looking KC team, but a win is a win.

[tgriffey30]

Nice win tonight. Hopefully Zumaya can last through the season.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Nice win tonight. Hopefully Zumaya can last through the END OF THE MONTH.

Fixed!!!:eek:;):D

Seriously though......if/when healthy, this will only strenghten our surprisingly strong bullpen, and keep Lyon off of the field (BTW--why in God's name, would Detroit bring anybody with the last name of Lyon (or Lion) to this team, when a Lyon hasn't won a game for Detroit in over a year?????? Just curious)...;):D

Terry

[Superman16343]

The Detroit News reports that Matt Treanor will be out for at least two months due to a setback from surgery for a sports hernia in the offseason.

Treanor got off to a poor start this year, going 0-13 in backup duty. While he's out, the Tigers will turn to Dane Sardinha as their backup. Dusty Ryan could also see time in the majors.

[roody pooh jabroni]

The Detroit News reports that Matt Treanor will be out for at least two months due to a setback from surgery for a sports hernia in the offseason.

Treanor got off to a poor start this year, going 0-13 in backup duty. While he's out, the Tigers will turn to Dane Sardinha as their backup. Dusty Ryan could also see time in the majors.

He can go home and rehap with his wife Misty Mae-Traenor:D......

[Superman16343]

He can go home and rehap with his wife Misty Mae-Traenor:D......

haha. :D

[Superman16343]

Rodney in to close it out with a 2 run lead and he gives up a HR.

[Superman16343]

...and we win 3-2 and take the series against KC.

Galarraga pitched a great game, thankfully those 5 walks didn't come back to hurt us.

Inge hit ANOTHER home run. #7 on the year.

Now we head home and bring on the Yankees.

[tgriffey30]

Very nice win today. Rodney had me worried as always, but it was nice to see him recover after giving up the homer.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Very nice win today. Rodney had me worried as always, but it was nice to see him recover after giving up the homer.

For some reason this year, I haven't been nearly as nervous when Rodney comes in.

This has the makings of a great Angels-type 2002-08 years bullpen, with the :

Zumaya-Perry-Rodney, and the specialist Seay.........connection.

Verlander HAS TO GO SEVEN INNINGS tonight.....he has got to somehow gain some of his '06 and '07 mojo............

Bring on the Yankees!!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

Come on Rodney! Do NOT blow this game. Up 4-0 going into the 9th, now it's 4-1. 2 on 0 out.

[Superman16343]

HUGE double play ball! 4-2 2 outs.

[Superman16343]

Woo! Nice win to start off the series.

JV finally pitched a helluva game.

Just when Rodney was pitching great, he now has a 5.62 ERA. All though he has yet to blow a save so I guess that is a plus.

[jiggacrazy]

Rodney is throwing strikes...that's what matters. He couldn't throw a strike last year to save his life. I'd rather see him give up two base hits on strikes than walk two guys in 10 pitches.

[freezowave1978]

JV was dealing tonight.

[tgriffey30]

Great pitching performance out of Verlander for the win tonight. Also, that was a pretty cool homerun by Maggs, Swisher broke the wall! Stupid decision by Leyland to use Rodney in a 4-0 game, especially when he just pitched yesterday. Now if there is a save situation tomorrow, who knows if he'll be available.

[Zombie Spawn]

Nice outing by JV. Good to see our boys off to a good start this season.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Woo! Nice win to start off the series.

JV finally pitched a helluva game.

Just when Rodney was pitching great, he now has a 5.62 ERA. All though he has yet to blow a save so I guess that is a plus.

Again...with Rodney, his numbers have been inflated, due to pitching in "non-save" situations, he gave up two against the Angels when the Tigers were up 4 in the 9th, and two again last night up 4 runs, so I guess until he blows his 1st save this year, I'll stay excited for him :)

I really thought that they would use Zumaya last night, since FR threw on Sunday.......so I guess that means that Rodnay is unavailable tonight???

JV finally avoids the big inning, and they get a huge win to start the homestand against the Yankees!!!

Onto game 2.....hopefully they can get to Hughes early tonight and get into thier tired/struggling Yankee pen...

Terry

[Superman16343]

By recalling sidearming southpaw Clay Rapada from Triple-A Toledo and optioning utility man Jeff Larish back to the Mud Hens, the Tigers decided they have more use for the extra arm than the extra bat for now.

[Bronx Bombers]

Whats that sound thats after every pitch?? Like one of those old clocks going back to 0:00, if that makes sense :o

[Superman16343]

That makes no sense but thanks for your input.

Holy crap what a terrible 7th inning. I have nothing to say.

[Zombie Spawn]

Stop me if you heard this one.

Starter pitches a good game only to have the relief blow it.

In other news, bacon is good.

:spawnskul

And the first blank of the season, no? By this time last year it was more like 7. So we got that goin' for us.

[tgriffey30]

Amazing how one error can change a game so quickly.

[Superman16343]

another dud tonight... I have a feeling the temperature has something to do with the quite bats. When it was 60+ we were hitting everything. Past couple games under 60.

Hopefully the off day tomorrow will do us good before Cleveland comes into town.

[Superman16343]

wow, maybe I spoke too soon... Granderson 3 run shot off Mariano!! 8-6 now

[Superman16343]

ok, now it's over.

[tgriffey30]

Boo!

[roody pooh jabroni]

Anybody going to the game on Friday?????

I think I may be going, if anyone is, LMK, and we can meet up!!!

Terry

[tgriffey30]

Too little too late, but at least they made it interesting. Maybe they should have tried the first 6 innings against one of the worst pitchers in baseball.

[ncblue79]

GO TRIBE!!

[tgriffey30]

Crazy game today. Big HR by Granderson and a good job of closing it out by Rodney. Should have been a much easier win with a 5-0 lead, but Rayburn destroyed that. That's like 3 bad defensive plays in 3 or 4 games this season for him.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Crazy game today. Big HR by Granderson and a good job of closing it out by Rodney. Should have been a much easier win with a 5-0 lead, but Rayburn destroyed that. That's like 3 bad defensive plays in 3 or 4 games this season for him.

Yeah it's like Rayburn has completely forgotten how to play the OF this year......and it's almost cist us two games. Add in the Anderson debacle against the Yankees in the 0-0 game that turned into a 10-run inning, and it makes me just a little nervous everytime a ball is hit out there....

Verlander-Lee should be a good match-up today!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

Great game today. Verlander was NASTY and our bullpen held on. Some good pitching today. Another series win.

This next series with the Twins will be a good one.

[roody pooh jabroni]

The key is/has, and will always be, winning games within our own division.

So far 5-3 within the division, with Minnesota coming in tomorrow.

Verlander looks like me might have turned the corner the past two outings......let's hope Jackson can continue the strong outings tomorrow.

Terry

[tgriffey30]

Great win today. Verlander was dominant and it was good to see Rodney have an easy 1-2-3 9th. Couldn't believe Sardinha leading off with a double.

Should be a tough series with Minnesota.

[Zombie Spawn]

Went to the game yesterday. Had a great time...weather was perfect, JV was nasty, good game.

All of our games nest week are division rivals so it is key, very important to put some distance between us and some of these other clubs.

[Superman16343]

Well that game went to crap quick. Jackson was cruising until the 7th then it broke down. Hopefully we can take tomorrow's game.

[tgriffey30]

Yeah, just couldn't stop the bleeding. The offense really needs to start going consistently.

[roody pooh jabroni]

The 7th inning on this home stand just seems to be killing us......

Jackson just can't seem to get ANY RUN SUPPORT!!!

Inge's streak came to an end last night as well, I hope this doesn't start his swoon to his .213 average season...........

Let's get the split tonight, and get to Chicago......

Terry

[Superman16343]

-The Tigers placed left fielder Carlos Guillen on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday afternoon with right shoulder inflammation.

-Tigers optioned LHP Clay Rapada to Triple-A Toledo.

-Tigers recalled outfielder Clete Thomas from Triple-A Toledo.

-Tigers recalled Jeff Larish from Triple-A Toledo

[Superman16343]

Wow, check out tonight's lineup... Leyland really shuffled things up.

1. Anderson, LF
2. Polanco, 2B
3. Thomas, RF
4. Cabrera, 1B
5. Granderson, CF
6. Ordonez, DH
7. Inge, 3B
8. Laird, C
9. Santiago, SS

[Davis]

Wow, check out tonight's lineup... Leyland really shuffled things up.

1. Anderson, LF
2. Polanco, 2B
3. Thomas, RF
4. Cabrera, 1B
5. Granderson, CF
6. Ordonez, DH
7. Inge, 3B
8. Laird, C
9. Santiago, SS
Wonder if this is just to give Guillen and Ordonez a break. Both have been stinkin up at the plate compared to their past seasons.

[Superman16343]

Wonder if this is just to give Guillen and Ordonez a break. Both have been stinkin up at the plate compared to their past seasons.

Guillen's on the DL now but I'm sure it's probably to get Maggz going.

[Superman16343]

Awesome game tonight. Good to see the bats wake up. I was hoping Clete would finish off the cycle.

Porcello pitched a gem and Miggy's HR was an absolute moon shot!

Off to Chicago..

[tgriffey30]

Yeah, I was hoping Clete could get the cycle too. Even Miggy was only a triple away, but we all know a ball would have had to get stuck in deep right center for him to have any chance. I was really surprised to turn on the game and see that crazy pregame lineup. Glad it worked out well. Porcello looked great tonight, he really needed that.

[roody pooh jabroni]

A very nice game by Porcello, and nice to see the line-up come to life, early and often.

Again......very important to be winning these divisional games, as 87 or 88 wins just might win this division this year.

Onto Chicago.........always tough for us there........at least Verlander won't have to see them this time around.....

Terry

[Zombie Spawn]

Wow, great game. I was questioning this line up but the proof, as they say, is in the pudding.

[Superman16343]

Game's officially PPD.

[Superman16343]

Wow, Buehrle owned us tonight.

Off to Cleveland..

[Superman16343]

In other news..

Tigers manager Jim Leyland announced Thursday that left-hander Dontrelle Willis will rejoin the team in Cleveland and make his first start of the season on Wednesday against the Twins.

[tgriffey30]

Offense just can't stay consistent. 1 step forward, 2 steps back.

[Zombie Spawn]

Verlander versus Lee tonight. Should be a good game!

Dontrelle coming back makes me nervous.

[Zombie Spawn]

:eek:

UNBELIEVABLE CATCH BY GRANDERSON!!!!!

:eek::eek:

[mrmet6986]

i must say Granderson = CATCH OF THE YEAR!!!!!!

[tgriffey30]

WOW!!! What an amazing catch by Granderson to help seal Verlander's complete game shutout. Verlander was just awesome tonight.

[Superman16343]

WOW.

Verlander was lights out again!

[roody pooh jabroni]

I agree with everything said here:D...

That is three games in a row, that JV has had no-hit type of stuff.......Cliff Lee deserved better that is for sure........hoefully, Jackson can continue to pitch solid tonight.

The offense HAS TO GET BETTER...1 run in our last 24 innings is not gonna get it done.......give Magglio a day off, to catch his breath or something. I'm sure Josh Anderson would be solid for one night against Carmona...

Terry



:eek:

UNBELIEVABLE CATCH BY GRANDERSON!!!!!

:eek::eek:

i must say Granderson = CATCH OF THE YEAR!!!!!!

WOW!!! What an amazing catch by Granderson to help seal Verlander's complete game shutout. Verlander was just awesome tonight.

WOW.

Verlander was lights out again!

[roody pooh jabroni]

Another unbelievable performance by a Tigers Starter (Jackson), and Zumaya and Rodney, close out another shut-out, thier 2nd consecutive shut-out,

1st time in nearly 3 years that the pitching staff has has back-to-back shut-outs.....

Some real good pitching in this series as Carmona was solid tonight as well.......

Terry

[Superman16343]

I agree, I haven't seen our pitching be this good in quite some time.

Let's hope Porcello can continue the success so we can finish off the sweep!

[tgriffey30]

Great win tonight! Can't believe they got back-to-back shutouts. Really surprised Wedge played the middle infield back, which allowed the first run to score.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Great win tonight! Can't believe they got back-to-back shutouts. Really surprised Wedge played the middle infield back, which allowed the first run to score.

I agree...I was shocked when he played the infield back in the 7th, but hey we will gladly take that!!!

TD~

[Superman16343]

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Another good solid game today. Rodney made it way too interesting in the 9th and Porcello pitched a pretty good game. Good to see Maggz back in the lineup and going 2-3 with a walk.

Day off tomorrow and let's keep the momentum going Tuesday when we head to Minnesota.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Agreed....a little too close for comfort, with Rodney in the 9th.....

BTW--I think the Tigers go to Minnesota.....hopefully they will keep the momentum going, and keep winning those oh so neccesary divisional wins!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

Agreed....a little too close for comfort, with Rodney in the 9th.....

BTW--I think the Tigers go to Minnesota.....hopefully they will keep the momentum going, and keep winning those oh so neccesary divisional wins!!

Terry

You're right, they do go to Minnesota. Oops :)

[tgriffey30]

Nice win today. Porcello looked pretty good, just couldn't throw enough strikes to hang around longer. Can't understand the decision to pitch Rodney in the 9th. It can't be because he needed work since he pitched yesterday. I thought they should have let Lyon come out for the 9th since he only faced 1 batter and bring in Rodney if he ran into trouble.

[theman52]

off day today, that is why rodney was brought in. If we had no off day before going to MIN, than Lyon would have finished.

[tgriffey30]

I know we had an off day, but he pitched the day before and they had a 4 run lead.

[roody pooh jabroni]

I know we had an off day, but he pitched the day before and they had a 4 run lead.

Rod Allen made it sound like they wanted him to work on a few things that didn't look good the night before.........

TD~

[Superman16343]

Bad loss. Galarraga didn't pitch well again and our hitting didn't come up big when we needed them. We blew a lot of chances with runners in scoring position.

Dontrelle makes his season debut tomorrow.. hoping for the best.

[tgriffey30]

Yeah, not good tonight with RISP. I know it was only the 1st, but I was hoping Leyland would sacrifice Clete and give Cabrera 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Instead Clete hits into a double play.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Yeah, not good tonight with RISP. I know it was only the 1st, but I was hoping Leyland would sacrifice Clete and give Cabrera 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Instead Clete hits into a double play.

I didn't get to see the game, b/c we don't get FSD+ in our market, but knowing that situation is at hand ON THE ROAD, IN MINNESOTA, I would have thought long and hard about bunting in that situation, to try, and get a quick run, b/c as Tiger fans know, the Metrodome has always been a tough place to play for them......

Hopefully, Willis will be solid enough, to get into the 6th at least....

Terry

[Superman16343]

With Magglio Ordonez's slow start and millions of dollars in the balance, there are whispers that Ordonez might be released.

The Tigers would be on the hook for the remainder $18 million salary plus a $3 million buy-out next year, but they would avoid the vesting options of $18 and $15 million, respectively, for the next two years. The Tigers certainly aren't strangers to large contract releases as Damion Easley and Gary Sheffield can attest to, but this would be shocking. It's still rather early and if Ordonez can get hot, he would be one of the team's best hitters. Still, it's a situation to follow.

[jiggacrazy]

With Magglio Ordonez's slow start and millions of dollars in the balance, there are whispers that Ordonez might be released.

The Tigers would be on the hook for the remainder $18 million salary plus a $3 million buy-out next year, but they would avoid the vesting options of $18 and $15 million, respectively, for the next two years. The Tigers certainly aren't strangers to large contract releases as Damion Easley and Gary Sheffield can attest to, but this would be shocking. It's still rather early and if Ordonez can get hot, he would be one of the team's best hitters. Still, it's a situation to follow.

I think it's way too premature to be releasing Maggs. The best would to try and move him at the deadline. At least they'd get something in return.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Didn't Maggs get off to a slow start in '07, and finished the year at .360+???

Maggs is a "professional hitter", and "when the leaves turn colors", and whatever other cliche' they want to use...he will be near .300 or over at the end of the year........

Please don't discard him like they did with Pudge......as those two were the guys that got the ball rolling to get players to come to Detroit......

Terry

[lancer20]

A lot of talk about releasing Maggs on the radio today. I say they should take the wait and see approach....way too early like jigga said. Also, I am very excited to watch Dontrelle pitch tonight. I am not getting my hopes up, but I just really want the guy to do well.

[ironcityblitz]

I didnt get to watch the game, but looks like Lyon blew it for us. What a great pick up.

Glad to see Larish's power.

[tgriffey30]

Real tough loss tonight. Can't really blame Lyon as he was out there way too long, he was in his 3rd inning and up over 50 pitches. He was probably just worn out which led to him hanging a curveball to Crede (I am not a Lyon fan at all, but think he deserves a break tonight). Amazing how crazy stuff always happens there. Nobody scores for 4 innings and then as soon as we score we go right out and give up 5 to lose it.
Overall, Lloyd didn't do a good job of handling the bullpen after Leyland was tossed. They're attempting to keep Zumaya healthy and he has him throw almost 50 pitches!

[freezowave1978]

DAMN!! JV is DEALING today. 11k's in 5 2/3. This is Kerry Wood pace here.

Too bad the bats have been asleep (1 hit... ouch).

[freezowave1978]

He could be threatening Lolich's 16K's (both in '69).

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/history/single_game_records.jsp

[freezowave1978]

NIce, a 5 run lead should put some pressure on the Minny bats.

[freezowave1978]

13 k's

[Zombie Spawn]

Unbelievable. I'm tracking the score online and it's 5 - 0 Tigers.

Why was JV pulled? All of a sudden it's 5 - 4!!!

[freezowave1978]

Crap. The pen BLEW it. JV was robbed of a W.

[roody pooh jabroni]

That thud you just heard, was the wheels falling off the bullpen's bus..........man I hate it when the Tigers play in the 'Dome.........ugh!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

Wow am I glad I was at work during he game because I probably would have broken something. Seen JV pitched ANOTHER gem and the bullpen blows the game. (What's new?)

It's just something about the Twins, we just can't beat them.

Hopefully we can turn this around for when Oakland comes into town tomorrow.

[freezowave1978]

Wow am I glad I was at work during he game because I probably would have broken something. Seen JV pitched ANOTHER gem and the bullpen blows the game. (What's new?)

It's just something about the Twins, we just can't beat them.

Hopefully we can turn this around for when Oakland comes into town tomorrow.

I had to get up and go outside to work in the yard for a while. I was steaming.

[AS251BR]

Hey, looking forward to the weekend series. And just to note, the A's will be sending Anderson to the mound for Friday's game and Braden will be pitching Saturday.

[Superman16343]

Hey, looking forward to the weekend series. And just to note, the A's will be sending Anderson to the mound for Friday's game and Braden will be pitching Saturday.

Thanks bud. Me too, I wish I could score some tickets to one of the games this weekend since Oakland's my second choice of teams.

[tgriffey30]

Sickening loss today! Waste another great performance by Verlander.

[roody pooh jabroni]

On a positive note, 2007 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Duane Below, a kid I coached in High School, just got promoted to AA Erie yesterday, after 1+ years in Lakeland!!!

I am hoping to make a road trip to Erie at some point this year, and hopefully, he will make it to Toledo by the end of the year!!!

Terry

[Superman16343]

On a positive note, 2007 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Duane Below, a kid I coached in High School, just got promoted to AA Erie yesterday, after 1+ years in Lakeland!!!

I am hoping to make a road trip to Erie at some point this year, and hopefully, he will make it to Toledo by the end of the year!!!

Terry

That's awesome!

[tgriffey30]

On a positive note, 2007 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Duane Below, a kid I coached in High School, just got promoted to AA Erie yesterday, after 1+ years in Lakeland!!!

I am hoping to make a road trip to Erie at some point this year, and hopefully, he will make it to Toledo by the end of the year!!!

Terry

That's pretty cool!

[Superman16343]

Grand Slam Raburn!

5-0 Tigers

[Superman16343]

9-1 Tigers... rain delay Top 5. Need just 3 more outs for it to be an official game.

[Superman16343]

Tarp off .. play ball

[Superman16343]

Inge Grand Slam!!

Absolute BOMB to center.

13-1 :D

[AS251BR]

Bad form updating your thread title before the games even "over." :p

[tgriffey30]

Very nice win tonight! Inge's HR was a bomb! Also, Jackson looked really good again.

[jiggacrazy]

I'm glad I picked Jackson up early in the season in both my fantasy leagues. He's really paying off.

[roody pooh jabroni]

Nice win last night...

Hopefully the Tigers will continue to add to thier 10-0 record on Saturday's and Sunday's this year, and Porcello continues to throw quality big league pitches!!!

Nice to see Magglio get three knocks last night. 9-12 from your 3-5 hitters is exectly what Leyland is looking for on a consistent basis.

Clete Thomas has looked pretty nice in the "3" hole, though I don't see it lasting too much longer...but he has shown that he is capable of having a good OBP, with some gap power....

Jackson has been brilliant this year....very nice pick up.

Terry

[Superman16343]

Bad form updating your thread title before the games even "over." :p

haha, sorry! Did it before I went to bed :)

[Superman16343]

Magglio Ordonez will be out of the lineup for next week's series against the Rangers for what manager Jim Leyland calls a "personal issue."

[freezowave1978]

RAYBURN...

He's had quite the run the last few days.

[RoninJai]

Magglio Ordonez will be out of the lineup for next week's series against the Rangers for what manager Jim Leyland calls a "personal issue."

Yeah, I'm sure it's a personal, "We don't want to pay you $33 million dollars, so you're gonna take a short vacay" reason.

[freezowave1978]

Yeah, I'm sure it's a personal, "We don't want to pay you $33 million dollars, so you're gonna take a short vacay" reason.

The tigres have a big decision to make with Magglio.

[tgriffey30]

Busted out the bats again tonight. Porcello was solid as well.

[Superman16343]

Wow, we are swinging some hot bats right now against the A's. Porcello was outstanding once again. Let's hope Galarraga can get back on track today.

[roody pooh jabroni]

I still hope the Tigers aren't thinking of cutting Maggs, he is really starting to find his swing again.

Porcello with another strong performance and the Tigers are now 11-0 on weekend games (Sat. and Sun).

Come on Galarraga...get back on track, and join the rest of the staff in solid starts...

Terry

[AS251BR]

This has been a horrible series so far....but I've got a good feeling about today's game. :D

The current A's hitters are hitting .343 against Galarraga. And the Tigers have 0 hits against Cahill. :p;)

[Superman16343]

Wow, Galarraga was absolutely terrible again. Didn't even make it out of the 1st inning.

I also want to know what the A's ate for breakfast today because they've come out swinging!

6-0 A's Bottom 2nd :(

[Superman16343]

Nice run scoring Triples by Santiago and Anderson!

6-4 A's

[Superman16343]

6-5 A's

[Superman16343]

Santiago 3 run HR!!!

8-6 Tigers! Woo.

[Superman16343]

O-Dawg HR.

8-7

[Detroit Dogg]

Ramon needs a double.


~Dre

[Superman16343]

Granderson 3 run HR!

11-7 Tigers :D

[slim em]

I just dropped Armando and picked up Edwin Jackson on my fantasy team. :)

[roody pooh jabroni]

Another sweep by the Tigers, and now 12-0 on the weekends!!!

Galarraga may be the odd man out when Bonderman comes back, b/c he has just lost all confidence ever since the game in Anaheim....

Santiago was brilliant today......

Onto the Rangers......w/out Maggs :(

Terry

[Superman16343]

Another sweep by the Tigers, and now 12-0 on the weekends!!!

Galarraga may be the odd man out when Bonderman comes back, b/c he has just lost all confidence ever since the game in Anaheim....

Santiago was brilliant today......

Onto the Rangers......w/out Maggs :(

Terry

I've been thinking the same thing about Armando. The way he has been pitching, he very well may be the odd man on when Bondo returns.

Our pitching is going to need to be on the top of their games when we play the Rangers with Hamilton, Kinsler, Young, and company.

[tgriffey30]

Great comeback win today. Hope Armando can get things figured out quickly.

[freezowave1978]

I have to admit that I gave up early on the game today. I was playing some xbox and I got a text message saying how good the game was. I turned it back on just as Grandy hit one out.

I'm glad they did that they were supposed to have against Oakland.

[Superman16343]

Wow! D-Train is looking awfully sharp tonight.

[freezowave1978]

Wow! D-Train is looking awfully sharp tonight.

Wow, I have to say this is a surprise- a pleasant one.