Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Go Tigers. One of my favorite memories is watching the Tigers and Athletics play the AL playoffs in 72 (or 71).

One of your favorite memories, but you don't remember when?

It was '72.

[Dude Love]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

One of your favorite memories, but you don't remember when?

It was '72.

Must be getting old.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Now 5-3, Verlander is done, and now we're going to see Rodney in the 8th. The closer in the 8th. That usually ends well.

[speekeasy8]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

After the first couple hits in the 8th, I muted the TV and put on the Benny Hill theme song. It's appropriate.

[Kepler]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

One of your favorite memories, but you don't remember when?

A lot of my favorite memories are like that. They aren't date stamped.

That was the series Campaneris threw the bat at the pitcher, right?

Edit: yes.

[speekeasy8]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Just flipped over to the Twins game in time to see a pop up drop in for a Royals single... does anyone want to win the AL Central? You got it? No, you got it? You got it? The AL should let the Rangers win the Central.

[Greyeagle]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Just flipped over to the Twins game in time to see a pop up drop in for a Royals single... does anyone want to win the AL Central? You got it? No, you got it? You got it? The AL should let the Rangers win the Central.

Which means, or course, whomever survives this bunny-hop to the finish will win the AL.

[bronconick]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Now 5-3, Verlander is done, and now we're going to see Rodney in the 8th. The closer in the 8th. That usually ends well.

It's only fair that one of Rodney's two blown saves cost us a playoff spot. That way, we can all ***** all offseason that we need a reliable closer.

[bigmrg74]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

It's only fair that one of Rodney's two blown saves cost us a playoff spot. That way, we can all ***** all offseason that we need a reliable closer.

Even if he does manage to keep the save, we would ***** about that anyways.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

So, then. Tuesday at 5pm, I presume?

[Spartanforlife4]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

THE TIGERS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!
THE TIGERS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!












(play-in game)

[Greyeagle]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

So, then. Tuesday at 5pm, I presume?

'tis my understanding and on TBS IIRC.

Congrats, good win for the Tigers today.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Okay, who do we throw on Tuesday? Do you want the rookie, Porcello, or do you take a chance on Jackson, who has not been overly sharp as of late?

[Greyeagle]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

Baker for MN, if we don't blow it.

[bronconick]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

So, then, who do we throw on Tuesday? Do you want the rookie, Porcello, or do you take a chance on Jackson, who has not been overly sharp as of late?

Bonderman with Willis and Washburn warming up.