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Post by ScoutB on Apr 23, 2013 22:23:44 GMT -5
Splashy, I had to start this thread when I read that the Tigers have resigned Jose Valverde, Mr. Excitement, the big potato, Senor Joke. Your favorite Tiger is back in the bullpen and Leyland has said he's the new closer. He pitched 3 scoreless innings of Class A (yes, class A, one A, singular A) ball and now he's ready to take back the closer role in the big leagues........ Seriously, I didn't make this $hit up. This is so ridiculous that I want to cry. I'm pretty sure my fastball is better than his. If I can strike out a few neighborhood kids the Tigers should sign me too. Put me in coach, I'm ready to play. GRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. We really need a middle finger smiley. This will have to do:    |
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Post by ScoutB on Jun 11, 2013 22:29:14 GMT -5
Valverde got another save tonight. I'm still not a believer but I'll give credit where credit is due.
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Post by ScoutB on Jun 12, 2013 19:57:14 GMT -5
And then not 24 hours later there's this:
"He (Valverde) got two quick outs and then he hung a splitter," Leyland said. "He left it out over the plate. It didn't split and the kid hit it out. The key was the ninth inning. We got two quick outs and two strikes and the guy hit it out."
Valverde sucks.
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Post by SPLASH on Jun 26, 2013 18:43:32 GMT -5
Sports radio and fans were crying we should get Papilbon. Well, he now has blown 4 of last 5 saves.
Just had to add that..............
Yes, the Valverde project was a fail. I actually made my feelings public on fb where MANY give me chit for being a Valverde fan. I simply said that it was time for him to go.
I now see that the local sports media seems much like the liberal media. I mean they bash on one, but baby or don't report on the failure of the other. I'm talking Golden Boy Verlander. He got paid and now the downward spiral.................
Earlier today a friend of mine saw him at Indianwood Country Club hittin balls on the range. HOLD THE PHONE MR. MVP, Cy Young, greatest pitcher in the game!!!! How in the hell do you go golfing when you can't go past 5 innings with your lost velocity, lost location, and lost movement?! A starting pitcher pitches every 5 days. If he can golf in the biggest slump of his career, let the cocky bastard pitch every 3 or 4 days.
There is my Verlander rant. When is Sanchez coming back? The guy was the best pitcher in the AL, now my boy, Scherzer is king! I'm liking Alvarez, Fister was pitching very well, but no run support, and Porcello, well, he's Porcello. He'll pitch a couple of good games and then look like crap. Now we'll talk bullpen........... Is it safe to say Smyly is the #1 long reliever in baseball right now? If post season started today and I had to go to 4 starters................... Scherzer, Sanchez (if healthy) Fister, Alvarez. Verlander is joining Smyly in the pen as the righty long reliever, Porcello goes bye bye along with Albaquerque. Downs would be a last resort, Coke the specialty man, Mr. Homerun Benoit (looking a tad bit better) set up, Putkonen closer. Give Luke a chance without mucking it up with this reliever by committee Leyland BS! What is his fastball, 97? 3 outs with that velocity?!
Thoughts?
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Post by ScoutB on Jun 26, 2013 20:01:51 GMT -5
Verlander is definitely struggling but it's way too soon to write him off. I predict a strong second half for him. He would have 2 more wins if Valverde did his job. I say trade Porcello for a decent closer. We have plenty of starters. Al Al can leave. Coke can leave.
I thought sure you'd have a rant for Victor Martinez. He's been struggling too but I think he's a natural hitter, just needs to get back in the groove.
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Post by SPLASH on Jun 26, 2013 20:17:20 GMT -5
Martinez is doing better the past couple weeks. I didn't say write off Verlander, I said if post season started now, my pitching line up.
Nobody will give a good closer for Porcello now.
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Post by ScoutB on Jun 26, 2013 20:52:40 GMT -5
Maybe Porcello could be turned into a closer?
The Tigers a losing 7 to 4 as we speak.
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Post by SPLASH on Jul 8, 2013 13:46:44 GMT -5
Now Fister is losing it.
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Post by ScoutB on Jul 8, 2013 19:47:48 GMT -5
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Post by SPLASH on Jul 21, 2013 18:37:35 GMT -5
He's not coming back.
Heard rumors about trading for Lincecum during the break, but nothing since. Never heard what we were offering in the trade. I'd like to see Lincecum in Detroit. Just not sure if I'd bump Porcello and have him start or keep him in the pen as long reliever with Smyly? Who would you trade away for him?
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Post by ScoutB on Jul 21, 2013 21:38:47 GMT -5
I'd trade Valverde for him. Hahahahahaha, prolly couldn't trade Valverde for a bat boy. No, it would have to be a quality player or two. I could see trading Porcello and/or Dirks for a good closer.
I'm going to Detroit this Friday for a game, scored some tickets from a supplier. I just gotta get my arse there, they're buying dinner, tickets, and beers. ;D
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Post by SPLASH on Jul 28, 2013 0:02:46 GMT -5
Did you hear the news? The "eat em up Tigers" guy was killed at 3am Saturday on Gratiot. If you're not familiar with him, remember seeing a black guy with gray facial hair and a big Incredible Hulk fist on his hand? He was always near th west entrance outside chanting eat em up Tigers. Kind of a celebrity around there. He was a homeless or semi homeless man and he hung out with "Dreadlock Mike" a man that had most of both feet gone, but still walked.
Anyway, they were crossing the street, got ran over and the car fled the scene. There are already "Eat em up Tigers forever" shirts for sale with proceeds going to funerals and homeless shelter. Haven't heard, but figured the Tigers or a player would pay for the funerals. Saw a pic today of flowers at the scene and many fans visiting. He had been doing this for years. If you saw him Friday, you saw his last performance.
Looks like no Lincecum. Teams are really waiting for the last second, it seems. Hopefully Peralta isn't suspended this season because we don't stand a chance without him. Santiago bats like his name was Avila! Can we please play Pena more than Avila? How about this, Leyland..................... Tuiasosopo has been great! Can he get some at bats even against righties? I'm sick and tired of seeing him bat twice against a lefty starter, get a homer, and or a single, and then be replaced by Don Kelly when the pitcher is yanked and a righty comes in.
Dirks gets all of the starts against righties, how about trying Tui?
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Post by ScoutB on Jul 28, 2013 20:00:50 GMT -5
I did not see the last performance of the "eat 'em up Tigers" guy but I've seen him before. That's a shame.
It was back-to-back doubles by Santiago and Avila that led to the only 2 runs scored on Friday. The batting heroes, lol. Cabrera, Hunter and Infante were all out with injuries but the B squad came through. Benoit's been light out - who needs a real closer? Dotel and Bonderman are on the way back too.
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Post by ScoutB on Oct 8, 2013 20:11:35 GMT -5
Did anyone else watch that game today? I'm pretty sure I didn't breathe the whole 9th inning.
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Post by ScoutB on Oct 20, 2013 19:05:44 GMT -5
Well, it's over.  The boneheads couldn't get it together when they needed to and lost to Boston in the AL playoffs. I blame it on the relief pitching. 2 grand slams, really? It could be worse I suppose. I could be a Lions fan.  So now all I can do is wait until next year. Just a little over 5 months away. Then I can start a new thread and talk to myself for another summer. |
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The boneheads couldn't get it together when they needed to and lost to Boston in the AL playoffs. I blame it on the relief pitching. 2 grand slams, really?