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Laker
September 19th, 2013, 09:22 AM
It's not a lock, but assuming the Tigers do make the playoffs, how will Leyland set up the starting rotation?

I just don't think that Verlander should be the Game 1 starter the way that he has pitched this year. He just hasn't been himself.
AshevilleApp2
September 19th, 2013, 02:05 PM
I just don't think that Verlander should be the Game 1 starter the way that he has pitched this year. He just hasn't been himself.

I agree, but Jim Leyland is typically loyal to his players, sometimes to a fault. My guess is that he'll go number three, even though this year he's probably their fifth best starter this year.

I will say though that my post this morning was after seeing the score and not reading the details. Verlander gave up three runs in seven innings last night, not great but not terrible either. The Tigers blew some great scoring opportunities and Seattle didn't blow it open until the eighth inning.
Gil Dobie
September 19th, 2013, 02:45 PM
Just got off the phone, a friend offered a free ticket to next Tuesday's Twins/Tigers game. Should be fun.
Laker
September 19th, 2013, 04:31 PM
Just got off the phone, a friend offered a free ticket to next Tuesday's Twins/Tigers game. Should be fun.

Congrats! Enjoy!

Can I sneak in an Off Central but still about baseball question? When I was watching Texas at Tampa last night, I see that the fans still manage to stay away in droves from Tropicana Field, despite the exciting team that has played there for several seasons. After hearing about my Twins moving to Charlotte, or being contracted before building Target Field, I was wondering if the Rays are rumored to be moving anywhere or if a new stadium is in the works? I haven't heard anything for quite awhile, but that just looked embarrassing in the middle of a playoff chase.
Gil Dobie
September 20th, 2013, 11:23 AM
Congrats! Enjoy!

Can I sneak in an Off Central but still about baseball question? When I was watching Texas at Tampa last night, I see that the fans still manage to stay away in droves from Tropicana Field, despite the exciting team that has played there for several seasons. After hearing about my Twins moving to Charlotte, or being contracted before building Target Field, I was wondering if the Rays are rumored to be moving anywhere or if a new stadium is in the works? I haven't heard anything for quite awhile, but that just looked embarrassing in the middle of a playoff chase.

Haven't heard anything, but even the Twins had better crowds during the down years. A lot of people in the Tampa area are not from Tampa and are fans of other teams. If I lived in Florida, I would go to more spring training games than Rays or Marlins games.
darell1976
September 20th, 2013, 11:32 AM
Indians beat Houston last night and is a half game behind Tampa and Texas for the WC. Its going to be a Wild finish. Go TRIBE!!!
AshevilleApp2
September 22nd, 2013, 12:48 PM
Magic number for the Tigers is now two after last night's improbable win. xthumbsupx

Miggy had to leave the game after aggravating his groin injury. xsmhx He's going to be day to day for the rest of the season I fear.


Cleveland takes the lead for the second Wild Card. Hopefully KC can help them out today against Texas. xnodx
darell1976
September 22nd, 2013, 01:28 PM
Magic number for the Tigers is now two after last night's improbable win. xthumbsupx

Miggy had to leave the game after aggravating his groin injury. xsmhx He's going to be day to day for the rest of the season I fear.


Cleveland takes the lead for the second Wild Card. Hopefully KC can help them out today against Texas. xnodx

It would be nice to have KC sneak into the WC with Cleveland. 3 teams from the Central would be awesome!!
AshevilleApp2
September 25th, 2013, 06:26 AM
Tigers clinch a Wild Card at worst with a win last night. Magic number for the Central is one.

Cleveland maintains its one game lead over Texas.
Gil Dobie
September 25th, 2013, 09:59 AM
Being I was there, was hoping they would clinch the title. Back to Back jacks was cool. Nice inning by Rondon, striking out the side.
AshevilleApp2
September 26th, 2013, 05:45 AM
xhurrayx
darell1976
September 26th, 2013, 06:21 AM
Tampa Bay -
Cleveland -
Texas 1 GB

4 games left

Who is going to be the top two?

GO TRIBE!!!
Gil Dobie
September 26th, 2013, 10:42 AM
http://stmedia.startribune.com/images/M23928783.JPG
darell1976
September 29th, 2013, 05:05 PM
PLAYOFFS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Indians will host Tampa/Texas on Wednesday
AshevilleApp2
September 29th, 2013, 05:07 PM
Tigers no hit on the last day of the season.xsmhx

Congratulations to Cleveland! Way to hang in there!
darell1976
September 29th, 2013, 05:08 PM
Tigers no hit on the last day of the season.xsmhx

Congratulations to Cleveland! Way to hang in there!

Michael Bourn got hurt in the top of the 9th, I hope its not serious. Looks like a hammy.
Laker
September 29th, 2013, 06:28 PM
PLAYOFFS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Indians will host Tampa/Texas on Wednesday

This will be interesting. Tampa @ Texas tomorrow night- winner takes all. Then the winner @ Cleveland on Wednesday- another winner takes all. Watched the bottom of the 9th as the Twins end another miserable season.
AshevilleApp2
October 2nd, 2013, 06:53 AM
Tigers rotation is set for the series. Scherzer, Verlander, Sanchez and Fister. I'd have Sanchez pitch in game 2, but I guess Leyland wanted the power arms in Oakland.

Good luck to Cleveland tonight!
Gil Dobie
October 3rd, 2013, 10:22 AM
Delmon Young and the playoffs, WOW. Too bad he couldn't play an entire season like he does the playoffs. Delmon did have some streaks during his past seasons, just not enough to justify his defensive liability.
AshevilleApp2
October 3rd, 2013, 02:51 PM
Congratulations to Cleveland for a great season! Francona gets the vote I don't have for Manager of the Year.
AshevilleApp2
October 5th, 2013, 08:57 AM
Tigers get the game they need in Oakland.
AshevilleApp2
October 6th, 2013, 10:11 AM
All even headed to Detroit tomorrow. Tigers need to put an early end to their current 17 inning scoreless streak.
Gil Dobie
October 8th, 2013, 01:45 PM
Need this game today!
AshevilleApp2
October 8th, 2013, 02:21 PM
Need this game today!


xnodx

Or it's see you in Lakeland! xsmhx
Gil Dobie
October 8th, 2013, 02:57 PM
xnodx

Or it's see you in Lakeland! xsmhx

I'd like to see them in Lakeland every year, but I get your drift.
Gil Dobie
October 8th, 2013, 06:20 PM
Tigers have no hits after 4. :(
AshevilleApp2
October 9th, 2013, 07:32 AM
Tigers have no hits after 4. :(

Things got a little better after that though! Back to Oakland.
Gil Dobie
October 9th, 2013, 09:53 AM
Verlander? vs Colon? in the series decider.
AshevilleApp2
October 9th, 2013, 04:23 PM
Verlander? vs Colon? in the series decider.


They're going with Colon? I thought the kid that pitched in game 2 would get the chance. But Colon did settle down after the first inning in game 1 and maybe they want his experience in the deciding game.

Which Verlander will we see?
AshevilleApp2
October 9th, 2013, 04:32 PM
Oh, and welcome back Jhonny Peralta! xrotatehx
Gil Dobie
October 9th, 2013, 06:08 PM
They're going with Colon? I thought the kid that pitched in game 2 would get the chance. But Colon did settle down after the first inning in game 1 and maybe they want his experience in the deciding game.

Which Verlander will we see?

Hope it's the good Verlander. Oakland is still undecided, could be Colon or Gray.
Gil Dobie
October 10th, 2013, 01:04 PM
It's confirmed
http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/R5Ln1QEuA1_yOvjepuM04A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusmlbexperts/verlandergray100513.jpg
dbackjon
October 10th, 2013, 01:07 PM
Go A's
Gil Dobie
October 10th, 2013, 01:18 PM
Go A's

...........and take the Diamond backs with you ;)
AshevilleApp2
October 10th, 2013, 11:46 PM
xthumbsupx
Gil Dobie
October 11th, 2013, 08:11 AM
OCTOBER OPPONENT TIME (ET)TV DET PITCHER OPP. PITCHER
Sat,Oct 12 @Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 8:00 PM FOX Sanchez (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/6472/anibal-sanchez) (14-8) Lester (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28487/jon-lester) (15-8)
Sun,Oct 13 @Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 8:00 PM FOX Scherzer (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28976/max-scherzer) (21-3) Buchholz (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28855/clay-buchholz) (12-1)
Tue, Oct 15 vs Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 4:00 PM FOX Verlander (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/6341/justin-verlander) (13-12) Lackey (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/5203/john-lackey) (10-13)
Wed, Oct 16 vs Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 8:00 PM FOX Fister (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/30370/doug-fister) (14-9) Peavy (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/5019/jake-peavy) (12-5)
Thu, Oct 17 vs Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 8:00 PM FOX
Sat, Oct 19 @ Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 4:30 PM FOX
Sun, Oct 20 @ Boston (http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/bos/boston-red-sox) 8:00 PMFOX
Gil Dobie
October 13th, 2013, 09:47 AM
Near No-hitter, as Detroit takes game 1
Laker
October 13th, 2013, 10:49 AM
A 3 hour 56 minute 1-0 almost no-hit game. I'm not sure what they can do to speed things up but that is too long. Glad that the Tigers won though.
Gil Dobie
October 13th, 2013, 11:35 AM
A 3 hour 56 minute 1-0 almost no-hit game. I'm not sure what they can do to speed things up but that is too long. Glad that the Tigers won though.

One thing I noticed was the timeouts after sliding into a base to brush off the uni. The number of pitches was high also. Both Lester and Sanchez had over 110 pitches when they left and Sanchez had a lot of walks, along with all the K's, which take more pitches than a simple ground out/fly out.
Gil Dobie
October 14th, 2013, 08:27 AM
Great performance by Scherzer blown by the bullpen :(
Laker
October 14th, 2013, 08:32 AM
Great performance by Scherzer blown by the bullpen :(

I got back home in time for the 8th and 9th innings. I thought that they had it but Big Papi proved otherwise. Watching the replay I saw the security cop making no move to catch Torii Hunter. I'm glad that he wasn't seriously injured.
Gil Dobie
October 14th, 2013, 12:29 PM
I got back home in time for the 8th and 9th innings. I thought that they had it but Big Papi proved otherwise. Watching the replay I saw the security cop making no move to catch Torii Hunter. I'm glad that he wasn't seriously injured.

So close to being a highlight catch too.
Gil Dobie
October 14th, 2013, 01:38 PM
http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/24/22/27/5318107/3/628x471.jpg
Gil Dobie
October 17th, 2013, 11:03 AM
That bullpen drives me nuts.

Great game with the new lineup for Detroit.
AshevilleApp2
October 20th, 2013, 08:31 AM
And so another season ends. Thanks Tigers and congratulations to Boston.
Gil Dobie
October 20th, 2013, 11:34 AM
And so another season ends. Thanks Tigers and congratulations to Boston.

xthumbsupx
Gil Dobie
October 22nd, 2013, 08:26 AM
Thanks for the run Leyland, hope the next guy can take the next step and win it all.
Laker
October 22nd, 2013, 08:37 AM
Thanks for the run Leyland, hope the next guy can take the next step and win it all.

I heard the news this morning.

http://www.freep.com/article/20131022/COL01/310220036/
Gil Dobie
October 22nd, 2013, 10:01 AM
I heard the news this morning.

http://www.freep.com/article/20131022/COL01/310220036/

Wonder who will replace him? They could keep the same mantra and go with Lamont, McClendon or Brookens, or chase a proven winner, if there is one out there. Not excited about Baker, maybe Matt Williams, Kirk Gibson would be interesting.
Laker
October 22nd, 2013, 11:19 AM
Wonder who will replace him? They could keep the same mantra and go with Lamont, McClendon or Brookens, or chase a proven winner, if there is one out there. Not excited about Baker, maybe Matt Williams, Kirk Gibson would be interesting.

Tom Kelly "You want a piece of me?" :D

Hey, if the LA Dodger contract doesn't go well...........Don Mattingly wants a multi year contract and isn't very happy right now. Talk about a guy who looked like he would be gone back in May, and now...
Laker
October 22nd, 2013, 11:28 AM
BREAKING: The #MNTwins (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mntwins) are happy to announce they have added Paul Molitor to their Major League coaching staff!
Gil Dobie
October 22nd, 2013, 12:50 PM
BREAKING: The #MNTwins (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mntwins) are happy to announce they have added Paul Molitor to their Major League coaching staff!



Moli will be a great addition to the Twins.
AshevilleApp2
October 22nd, 2013, 04:06 PM
Thanks for the run Leyland, hope the next guy can take the next step and win it all.

xnodx
dbackjon
October 22nd, 2013, 04:30 PM
Wonder who will replace him? They could keep the same mantra and go with Lamont, McClendon or Brookens, or chase a proven winner, if there is one out there. Not excited about Baker, maybe Matt Williams, Kirk Gibson would be interesting.

Trade you Scherzer for Gibby.
Gil Dobie
October 22nd, 2013, 04:46 PM
Trade you Scherzer for Gibby.

How about 2 for 1, Benoit and Veras for Gibby :)
AshevilleApp2
October 23rd, 2013, 07:55 AM
Trade you Scherzer for Gibby.


Sweeten the pot some and you might get a deal. Scherzer is an unrestricted free agent after next season, and Scott Boras is his agent .
Gil Dobie
November 5th, 2013, 08:30 AM
Ausmus is the new skipper of the Tigers. Inherits a good team, so we'll will have to see how he does.
AshevilleApp2
November 7th, 2013, 06:22 AM
Ausmus is the new skipper of the Tigers. Inherits a good team, so we'll will have to see how he does.

Yup. He has zero managing experience in either the Majors or Minors, but hopefully he'll work out. It will be an interesting post season.