Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

The Twins played with fire again with the bases loaded, but even at 4-0, I still think the Tigers let them off the hook a bit.

[MaizeRage]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

The Twins played with fire again with the bases loaded, but even at 4-0, I still think the Tigers let them off the hook a bit.

I agree. At the same time, I'll take a 4-0 lead and 6+ innings of their bullpen when they've really only had two solid singles.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

*****http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/4/26/129168105842513119.jpg******

8-2 final. 3 out of 4 in Minnesota.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

Roster move:

Lester Oliveros has been sent back to Toledo. Chance Ruffin has been recalled. Ruffin was our 1st pick in the 2010 draft.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

Watching Intentional Talk right now on MLB network (marginal show at best). Verlander tried to barbecue Don Kelly's foot. You could have roasted marshmallows over his leg.

[bronconick]

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Raburn playing for Betemit tonight at 3rd. Apparently Betemit need a day off after sitting the bench in Kansas City most of the last two months.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

If he makes too many errors they may torch his leg, too.

[MaizeRage]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

Verlander tried to barbecue Don Kelly's foot. You could have roasted marshmallows over his leg.

They showed that a couple times on the Twins broadcast. A very nice tribute to Bert Blyleven.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

So.....We take out a starter in his 2nd career start for a guy who is making his major league debut. Oh, and the bases are loaded.

Ooookaaaaaaaaay.......

Chance Ruffin: MLB debut

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

Yep. That went well.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

And Marlboro Jimmy gets tossed.

EDIT: And Cabrera might not be far behind. In fact, he might already be gone.

This could turn into a ****-show.

[MaizeRage]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

So.....We take out a starter in his 2nd career start for a guy who is making his major league debut. Oh, and the bases are loaded.

Chance Ruffin: MLB debut

First time in over 10 years that a pitcher made his big league debut in a tie game with the bases loaded.

[bronconick]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

Leyland used to have throwaway Sundays where the batting order was full of crap so guys could "rest"

That was a throwaway pitching effort. All they missed was finding a 2011 draft pick to stick on the mound. You have Verlander going today. Why on earth wouldn't you use your better bullpen guys today? 9 times out of 10, Verlander gets you 7-8 solid innings.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

Ilitch speaks

A couple quotes:

"I'd be extremely disappointed if we don't (make the playoffs)," Ilitch said Tuesday...................

...................Asked if he wanted a playoff berth this year as badly as ever, Ilitch chuckled. He turned 82 last week, and his message was succinct.

"Well, I'm not a rookie, I'm not a spring chicken," he said. "So you figure that one out."

Uh-oh.....

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 1 - The Lou Whitaker version

As soon as Konerko hit that, Rod Allen and I both said "uh-oh" at the same time.