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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4556
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 11:43 am: |    |
Ravine, I was at two of those three games at the end of the '06 season, and that was so frustrating because of what was on the line. This is a similar feeling, but at least very little is on the line at this point.
At least it's the hitting and not the pitching that's failed us, because we know what the hitting can do. I do think that KC is decent and might get to third place in our division. With our division, it will be hard for either us or Cleveland to get well into the 90-win range, and it makes you think that you'll have to win the division to get to the playoffs, like last year. |
Thnk2mch
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Username: Thnk2mch
Post Number: 1146
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 11:44 am: | |
Miguel Cabrera is the DH for now. Inge at third. |
D_mcc
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Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 608
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 12:10 pm: | |
Eh....for now...I'm just saying...he's available... |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4558
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 2:39 pm: | |
Jason Grilli is worthless. |
Cub
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Username: Cub
Post Number: 247
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 2:47 pm: | |
I can't believe he is still in there. |
Johnlodge
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Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 5986
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 2:48 pm: | |
UHHHHHHHH GRILLI!
Why is he still around? |
Udmphikapbob
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Username: Udmphikapbob
Post Number: 546
Registered: 07-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 3:35 pm: | |
And yet another Grilli meltdown! How many more times does he have to do that before he gets let go? |
Flanders_field
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Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 255
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 4:02 pm: | |
Grilli aka THE CHEESEMAN, absolutely should NOT take the mound at CoPa...
EVER!
&*%*$&@! |
Chitaku
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Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 1932
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 5:12 pm: | |
how about Cabrera at third? It was a scary site the 2 games he played. Inge was great at the corner today I'd love to keep him there, put cabrera in right(which he probably wouldn't have) and dh magglio. can sheffield he is too injury prone |
Johnlodge
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Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 5994
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 5:12 pm: | |
quote:Eh....for now...I'm just saying...he's available...
I repeat... NO! 
Still waiting for the asterix. |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 352
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 5:40 pm: | |
I can't believe the Tigers decided to up payroll to 137 million and did nothing to address the pen. Most teams spend on hitters and starters and leave what little is left for the relievers but the Tigers have taken this to the extreme. They knew Zumaya was out right after the season ended. Rodney was injured last year and has had one good season. Cruceta is a journeyman minor leaguer with a "good arm." Burdak was a 34 yr old journeyman. Jones is the oldest closer in the league. Wouldn't the 5.5 million they spent on Jacque Jones have been better spent on a set-up guy? Heck, even the 13 million Pudge is earning might have been better spent on relievers and then sign a couple of veteran catchers to platoon. Once the season starts it's almost impossible to get relief help until the trade deadline and that could be too late. Hopefully this works itself out but I was complaining about the pen two weeks ago and now I'm really depressed. |
Detroitbill
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Username: Detroitbill
Post Number: 592
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 6:15 pm: | |
just got back from the game, except for Inge and that rookie, (god forgot his name), they are playing like they could care less. I said to a friend before the season started that I think its a bad move to put so much money and star (??) power in like that, they always end up like fat cats,, you need players who are hungry to win to play well, have to have a good mix of good rookies with the big buck guys to get the stars playing right. I really think we have a bad mix,, they got their checks and dont care less it seems |
Flanders_field
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Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 257
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 6:42 pm: | |
I propose a new word for the MLB lexicon...The Grilli Cycle: single, double, triple, BB, WP, HBP,HR (GS)
But probably only Grilli could actually complete the cycle, as any other manager would likely yank their RP halfway through it. |
Flanders_field
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Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 258
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 10:53 pm: | |
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Flanders_field
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Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 260
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 12:05 am: | |
I think that I figured out what the Tigers team is up to.
The preseason hype has convinced them that they are so good, that they have decided to sandbag it for a while, and spot the rest of the teams in their division at least a 10 game lead...before they start trying to win any games.
(Message edited by Flanders_field on April 05, 2008) |
Scs100
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Username: Scs100
Post Number: 1534
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 5:18 pm: | |
Well, Inge has done well. One double, one HR, 3 RBI, and they're only in the 5th. |
D_mcc
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Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 613
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 5:20 pm: | |
You guys...seriously...we haven't even gotten through the first full week of the season and you guys are jumping ship like we're 10 feet into the water. Its a 162 game season...right? its not like its the NFL and its 17 games... 0-4 can turn into 21-5 REAL fast.
Maybe what everyone around the country said around the country was true, Tigers fans ARE fair weather fans who jump off the bandwagon at the first sign of trouble. Geeze... |
Blksoul_x
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Username: Blksoul_x
Post Number: 194
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 5:27 pm: | |
I just log on to espn...and checked the Tiger box score...and it appears Willis is hurling a no hitter through 6th innings.
blksoul_atcha! |
D_mcc
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Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 616
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 5:38 pm: | |
Yeah...and now he's gone, thats what happens when you walk the first 2 batters in an inning...
Good outing none the less. Zach Miner should try to hold the water now...get out of the inning with the lead intact hopefully |
Flanders_field
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Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 263
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 6:08 pm: | |
So much for that lead, 5-3 now in the top of the 8th, the 84 Tigers 35-5 start to the season looks to be safe for another year. |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 354
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 6:24 pm: | |
The question is if the 03 Tigers start of 0-9 is safe. |
D_mcc
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Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 618
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 6:40 pm: | |
Notice...once again..pitching is fin...its the offense that isn't producing...GET CRUCETA HERE NOW THOUGH... |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4564
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 6:52 pm: | |
Same deal...good starting pitching, relief pitching that lets things slip, and then a total lack of bounce-back ability on the part of our hitters. We did hit some balls hard but right at people in the ninth, but we have to get to work on things in the 7th or 8th instead.
The complexion of that game changed quickly after Willis gave up a hit. Despite the walks, I liked his stuff and his presence.
This is becoming quite unbelievable. This team really shouldn't lose 5 straight at any point in the season. |
Fury13
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Username: Fury13
Post Number: 4119
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 6:54 pm: | |
And why is that? Why can't they? |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4565
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:10 pm: | |
Oh, they can, but they shouldn't. Smart ass. |
Anniedawg25
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Username: Anniedawg25
Post Number: 11
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:12 pm: | |
DetroitBill
are you referring to Clete Thompson? He's awesome!
I saw him hit the double in extra innings in the Opener, and he's been doing GREAT ever since...and I agree with you...him and Inge are the best players right now. Polanco has a batting average less than .100.......what the hell??? |
Anniedawg25
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Username: Anniedawg25
Post Number: 12
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:13 pm: | |
oops...I mean Clete Thomas |
Emu_steve
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Username: Emu_steve
Post Number: 614
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:24 pm: | |
quote:
"Same deal...good starting pitching, relief pitching that lets things slip, and then a total lack of bounce-back ability on the part of our hitters. We did hit some balls hard but right at people in the ninth, but we have to get to work on things in the 7th or 8th instead.
The complexion of that game changed quickly after Willis gave up a hit. Despite the walks, I liked his stuff and his presence.
This is becoming quite unbelievable. This team really shouldn't lose 5 straight at any point in the season."
While the hitting (and injuries) are perplexing the pitching has not been.
Good starting pitch and a bad 'pen.
Can't say anyone should be surprised.
Maybe some thought we'd win a bunch of 9 - 6 games.
Glimmer of hope
Better to get injuries in April then September. |
Emu_steve
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Username: Emu_steve
Post Number: 615
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 7:26 pm: | |
BTW, was the Tigs' hitting ice cold last year in April?
I think I remember this kind of problem last year. |
Fury13
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Username: Fury13
Post Number: 4120
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 8:18 pm: | |
Mackinaw, yeah, that's me... smart-ass. Whatever.
Everyone has had this team penciled in for another World Series...
Well, that was premature, wasn't it? You've got to play the games. It's never looked like more than a third-place team to me, even on paper. Not well balanced at all. Lots of "personalities," which usually never bodes well.
And, right now, they just look plain bad... not like a team that's together. |