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Detroit Tigers, Volume 6: The Al Kaline edition
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Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 6: The Al Kaline edition
It's going to be a short postseason if we continue to get bullpen help like last night. Pathetic, and I'm not blaming Benoit.
I may even level part of this on Leyland for not leaving JV in another batter or two and extending Al-Al. Neither Smyly or Veras had it, at least he yanked themjust in time.
The Twins B lineup, as Price was mentioning on the radio, should not have been in this game.
Of course, with Cabrera banged up and LF production spotty, Oakland (or Boston) pitching is licking their chops, let alone Twins pitching.
It's going to be a short postseason if we continue to get bullpen help like last night. Pathetic, and I'm not blaming Benoit.
I may even level part of this on Leyland for not leaving JV in another batter or two and extending Al-Al. Neither Smyly or Veras had it, at least he yanked themjust in time.
The Twins B lineup, as Price was mentioning on the radio, should not have been in this game.
Of course, with Cabrera banged up and LF production spotty, Oakland (or Boston) pitching is licking their chops, let alone Twins pitching.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 6: The Al Kaline edition
If it wasn't for the back of the upper deck wall, that ball that Dozier hit would still be orbitting St.Paul.
If it wasn't for the back of the upper deck wall, that ball that Dozier hit would still be orbitting St.Paul.
jmh
win or lose, we booze
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 6: The Al Kaline edition
I'm not going to respond to all of your posts last night, but you were in rare form.
Being that I was listening to Dickerson and Price again while engaging in some home renovations... I'll offer some of my own rants...
"The art of pitching" count was at least 8
We all agree that certain umpires have generous strike zones on one night and keyholes the next
Dickerson blew my eardrums out on the Jackson poke (think Magglio's ALCS homer in 2006)- I hate it when he screams into the microphone
Price nearly started bawling on the air when that ".188 hitter" drilled that homer off of Reed for the walk off
That was right after they were literally pouring the champagne in the booth after the Sux came back in the 9th.
So... I get that Comerica has a large investment into the Tigers.. but I'd like to stick that clarinet up someone's poop pipe. They must play that same commercial 20 times over the course of the game.
Yes, Eli, it is fair and yes, the 3b should have made the play after the ball came back on the line. (You would think they have more than one "Rules of the game" commercial.)
It's painful, but I guess this is what we have to overcome to be fans when we can't watch it.
I'm not going to respond to all of your posts last night, but you were in rare form.
Being that I was listening to Dickerson and Price again while engaging in some home renovations... I'll offer some of my own rants...
"The art of pitching" count was at least 8
We all agree that certain umpires have generous strike zones on one night and keyholes the next
Dickerson blew my eardrums out on the Jackson poke (think Magglio's ALCS homer in 2006)- I hate it when he screams into the microphone
Price nearly started bawling on the air when that ".188 hitter" drilled that homer off of Reed for the walk off
That was right after they were literally pouring the champagne in the booth after the Sux came back in the 9th.
So... I get that Comerica has a large investment into the Tigers.. but I'd like to stick that clarinet up someone's poop pipe. They must play that same commercial 20 times over the course of the game.
Yes, Eli, it is fair and yes, the 3b should have made the play after the ball came back on the line. (You would think they have more than one "Rules of the game" commercial.)
It's painful, but I guess this is what we have to overcome to be fans when we can't watch it.
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 6: The Al Kaline edition
I think Eli has two of those commercials, but I think the Call Sam commercials drown them out. I can't believe they still put Eli on the air. Talk about hanging on to the past. I guess when you can't do the pregame show for Tigers '85 on Channel 4 this is what you're left with.
Price has gotten much better since they quit letting him do play by play. He's also gotten much more critical when we've messed things up the last two years.
I was not happy for a little while last night. That and I absolutely detest both Cleveland and the White Sox.
I think Eli has two of those commercials, but I think the Call Sam commercials drown them out. I can't believe they still put Eli on the air. Talk about hanging on to the past. I guess when you can't do the pregame show for Tigers '85 on Channel 4 this is what you're left with.
Price has gotten much better since they quit letting him do play by play. He's also gotten much more critical when we've messed things up the last two years.
I was not happy for a little while last night. That and I absolutely detest both Cleveland and the White Sox.
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Yes, I have heard the other one, too. I'm sure there are quite a few youngsters going, "who in the H#ll is Eli?" I don't know how he sustained himself all these years... he really blew it when he left the plum job at channel 4 for NY and bombed and then got replaced by Bernie. I guess the Yaldo Eye Center pays pretty decent (?) I'd still give anything to hear George Kell utter... "back to you Eli..." again.
I like Jim Price (geez I remember him from '68 and then after his career when he did sports for channel 2.) and I do agree he has gotten more comfortable, much like Al Kaline did on tv. But, he's got A.D.D. when it comes to PBP. I also think he crafts his criticisms carefully (like the other night when Verlander was going to 3-2 counts and he said, "JV throw the heater and stop dancing around with these guys you should blow away.") but for the most part is a homer that throws far too many bouquets out.
The "nice area" thing for Zubor is annoying too.
I can't say I was happy Monday night. No excuse for losing 8 games to the Twins this season when they basically gutted of most of their offense. (Span, Kubel, Morneau, Mauer on the DL.) It's like the Tigers are out of gas. I wouldn't be surprised, even with our starting pitching, that we get swept in the first round.
I agree with your sentiments about Chicago and Cleveland. I experienced enough of both fanbases (regardless of sport). They are d*&k$ even if there isn't a condom small enough to fit either one of them.
Yes, I have heard the other one, too. I'm sure there are quite a few youngsters going, "who in the H#ll is Eli?" I don't know how he sustained himself all these years... he really blew it when he left the plum job at channel 4 for NY and bombed and then got replaced by Bernie. I guess the Yaldo Eye Center pays pretty decent (?) I'd still give anything to hear George Kell utter... "back to you Eli..." again.
I like Jim Price (geez I remember him from '68 and then after his career when he did sports for channel 2.) and I do agree he has gotten more comfortable, much like Al Kaline did on tv. But, he's got A.D.D. when it comes to PBP. I also think he crafts his criticisms carefully (like the other night when Verlander was going to 3-2 counts and he said, "JV throw the heater and stop dancing around with these guys you should blow away.") but for the most part is a homer that throws far too many bouquets out.
The "nice area" thing for Zubor is annoying too.
I can't say I was happy Monday night. No excuse for losing 8 games to the Twins this season when they basically gutted of most of their offense. (Span, Kubel, Morneau, Mauer on the DL.) It's like the Tigers are out of gas. I wouldn't be surprised, even with our starting pitching, that we get swept in the first round.
I agree with your sentiments about Chicago and Cleveland. I experienced enough of both fanbases (regardless of sport). They are d*&k$ even if there isn't a condom small enough to fit either one of them.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 6: The Al Kaline edition
Apparently, Iglesias might be back for the postseason. But, I suppose there's no guarantee of that--he's still struggling with the range of motion in his hand. I know that contusions, bone bruises, or stress fractures (whatever you want to call them) can be pretty difficult to recover from.
So, when is Jhonny's first game back?
And, when are we going to win this division? ! ? ! ? !
Apparently, Iglesias might be back for the postseason. But, I suppose there's no guarantee of that--he's still struggling with the range of motion in his hand. I know that contusions, bone bruises, or stress fractures (whatever you want to call them) can be pretty difficult to recover from.
So, when is Jhonny's first game back?
And, when are we going to win this division? ! ? ! ? !
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