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Post by ScoutB on Jul 23, 2012 20:36:46 GMT -5
;D ;D Cleveland next, poor bastards.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2012 21:35:20 GMT -5
My Aunt and I had a great time at the game last night. Great game. Best part of all.................. I ended up sitting just inside the left field pole a bit and could see into the bullpen. I was able to watch Valverde up close. I never knew how many others are like me when it comes to loving that guy. Everyone who could see in the pen cheered for him when he appeared (I got yelled at by security for going to the rail to try for a pic). When he started to make his way towards the door, tons of people went nuts, not just me. When he finally was done with his OCD water spitting in the doorway and trotted out to the mound, the crowd errupted louder than they do when Cabrera is up up to bat.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2012 21:58:39 GMT -5
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Post by ScoutB on Sept 2, 2012 22:00:21 GMT -5
Mr. Excitement is pitching right now, just gave up a run.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2012 22:05:18 GMT -5
GAME OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Papa Grande is THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you click the link? Read my shirt, I have gotten tons of laughs with it.
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Post by ScoutB on Sept 2, 2012 22:08:25 GMT -5
I saw it. Very funny, and so true. You got to see a great game - I'm jealous. It was a great game tonight too. Now if the boneheads can keep the lead until the end........
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2012 22:12:27 GMT -5
Pretty sure they are tied now, not in the lead.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2012 22:13:33 GMT -5
I went to Back to the Bricks in downtown Flint a couple weekends ago and bought the shirt there. I put it on and got a bunch of looks and laughs.
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Post by ScoutB on Sept 2, 2012 22:16:10 GMT -5
Pretty sure they are tied now, not in the lead. Yeah, close enough. They were 3 out before this series. It was a nice comeback. Hopefully they can build on it. Delmon Young is my Tiger.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 2, 2012 22:28:37 GMT -5
The fans in the stadium were pissed when they robbed Delmon of his first HR last night.
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Post by ScoutB on Sept 3, 2012 17:53:42 GMT -5
Pfffffffffffffffffffffttttttttttttt. Same old same old, they lost today.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 5, 2012 16:51:11 GMT -5
I don't understand why the local sports media and fans don't tell it like it is? They want to cry about Leylands' lineups eventhough he is matiching to the starting pitchers the way anyone would. They cry about wanting Berry out there eventhough Young has been hitting homers lately. Now they want the new kid Garcia to play every game. I saw his first ever major league hit Saturday, saw him drill the wall, and am impressed and happy for him, but we have Young, Jackson, Berry, Dirks, Boesch and a few more outfielders. Then they cry about not liking Peralta who has warmd up some. They say they want a new SS next season. Granted, he is not the best SS, but I think it's time to face the facts and stop babying someone due to what he did 3/4 of last season. It's time to talk about AVILA!!!!!!!!!!!!! The guy can't hit the ball worth crap! When he makes contact, it's a ground ball that barely leaves the infield, once in awhile he pops out to mid outfield. He swings at bad pitches, he's slow (I know he's a catcher and they are not normally known for speed) but he can't ever run out a throw to 1st. Last year towards the end they said he was tired and that's why he stopped producing. We went and got Laird and he gives Avila games off. Leyland has had him bat 7,8, and 9 and he doesn't get the hint. Everytime he is up to bat, I expect nothing. I rather he just never swing to try for a walk or just bunt so no double plays happen. Inge got tons of crap, he played horrible for quite awhile, he was chased out of town and now having a pretty good season in Oakland. Raburn was playing horrible on both sides and now we don't have to deal with him. WHY IS AVILA STILL PLAYING SO MUCH?! I have more faith in Laird at bat! Let that Kunkel kid who works in the bullpen start a game. Avila is the now Inge/Raburn!
Rant over!
Next topic- Sport radio has many calling in talking about getting rid of Leyland. I don't like that idea. The guy juggles lineups mathematically and scientifically and has been damn successful at it, not his fault Cabrera is the only player he can count on. Pitching- We are in good shape starting. We all know about Verlander, Sherzer (who I saw Saturday when I was there) looked just as dominate as Verlander. He had top speeds up there, great location, and lead the AL in strikeouts at the end of Saturday noghts' game until Sunday when Verlander passed him. Fister is good, but iffy with his injuries. Sanchez can go. Smyly has potential. Porcello has been decent to good his past couple starts. Albaquerque (sp?) looked good in his first appearance of the year. Coke can go. Downs isn't bad. The main problem we have going into next season is Valverde's contract is up at the end of this season. I'm sure many teams will offer more than the Tigers. I know how you feel about him, Scout, but let's base this on stats and overall outcomes. Who is better? Who takes his place? Mr. Homerun Benoit? Inconsistent Dotel? If we don't make it this season, the Tigers are in trouble. Leyland sounds frustrated and who knows if he wants another year? People calling for him to be let go. Who then? Lamont? Holy hell I hope not. Then the hance of losing Valverde while they are too busy looking for a new SS and starting pitcher.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 5, 2012 16:55:57 GMT -5
SIT AVILA FOR A WHOLE WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ScoutB on Sept 5, 2012 21:12:20 GMT -5
Unfortunately the whole team except Cabrera, Jackson and Fielder are in a slump. Young is starting to heat up finally. Sanchez and Porcello have both pitched very well in recent starts but get no run support at all. I agree about Avila, he needs to sit it out for a while. But I've also heard people say it's time to replace Leyland. I disagree. He's tried and true, better than anyone we've had since Sparky Anderson.
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Post by SPLASH on Sept 9, 2012 7:47:15 GMT -5
Keep Leyland, not his fault Avila can't do crap and others are just a little better than him.
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