Comments on: Game 53: Yankees at Tigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:56:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5145 Kyle J Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:19:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5145 Four game losing streak is disconcerting. Of the three games vs. the Yankees, though, the only one that really disappoints me is the extra inning loss. Both Johnson and Mussina were clearly on their games; would have been tough to beat them. If we get a win tonight and win 2 of 3 against the Red Sox I'll feel pretty good. Four game losing streak is disconcerting. Of the three games vs. the Yankees, though, the only one that really disappoints me is the extra inning loss. Both Johnson and Mussina were clearly on their games; would have been tough to beat them.

If we get a win tonight and win 2 of 3 against the Red Sox I’ll feel pretty good.

]]> By: Jeff M http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5143 Jeff M Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:31:56 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5143 <blockquote>My point is, not time to panic yet, fellas! If we believe we really are a good team, a four-game losing streak is slightly frustrating, but not disturbing in my opinion.</blockquote> I don't think anyone's getting off the bus; It's just that this 13 game stretch is by far the biggest test so far and the early returns look pretty bad. That said, as long as they muster atleast 5 or 6 wins, I'll be content. I'd prefer to see them win 7 or 8, but that isn't looking likely anymore.

My point is, not time to panic yet, fellas! If we believe we really are a good team, a four-game losing streak is slightly frustrating, but not disturbing in my opinion.

I don’t think anyone’s getting off the bus; It’s just that this 13 game stretch is by far the biggest test so far and the early returns look pretty bad. That said, as long as they muster atleast 5 or 6 wins, I’ll be content. I’d prefer to see them win 7 or 8, but that isn’t looking likely anymore.

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5142 Steve Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:13:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5142 I know the four game losing streak looks bad, but let's have some perspective here: 1. We are 15-5 in our last 20 games. 2. We are 1.5 games ahead of Chicago for FIRST PLACE. 3. We still hold the best record in baseball: In June! 4. This is baseball. Two years ago the Tigers played a double header against the Royals: We lost 26-5 in the first game, and won 8-0 in the second. Short sample periods like this are statistically insignificant. My point is, not time to panic yet, fellas! If we believe we really are a good team, a four-game losing streak is slightly frustrating, but not disturbing in my opinion. I know the four game losing streak looks bad, but let’s have some perspective here:

1. We are 15-5 in our last 20 games.
2. We are 1.5 games ahead of Chicago for FIRST PLACE.
3. We still hold the best record in baseball: In June!
4. This is baseball. Two years ago the Tigers played a double header against the Royals: We lost 26-5 in the first game, and won 8-0 in the second. Short sample periods like this are statistically insignificant.

My point is, not time to panic yet, fellas! If we believe we really are a good team, a four-game losing streak is slightly frustrating, but not disturbing in my opinion.

]]> By: Dave http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5136 Dave Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:34:25 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5136 Oops... jumped the gun. The Tigers didn't get shutout - but they didn't look good. They've gotta shake this off. The hitting just isn't looking good over the last few days. These things happen; just can't let it become an ongoing thing. Oops… jumped the gun. The Tigers didn’t get shutout - but they didn’t look good. They’ve gotta shake this off. The hitting just isn’t looking good over the last few days. These things happen; just can’t let it become an ongoing thing.

]]> By: Tim D http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5135 Tim D Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:22:50 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5135 Well, Mussina really made them look bad. I thought Robertson pitched his butt off trying to keep them in the game and give the pen some rest. Mussina had that back door thing he throws right on the black, and then he had the righthandrs going for the high cheese. He really looked good. Tough to break a streak against that kind of pitching. Tough also to ask Verlander to be the stopper but that's what he is, right now. We need a win against New York. Boston coming in, then off to Chicago. Let's get it going guys. Well, Mussina really made them look bad. I thought Robertson pitched his butt off trying to keep them in the game and give the pen some rest. Mussina had that back door thing he throws right on the black, and then he had the righthandrs going for the high cheese. He really looked good. Tough to break a streak against that kind of pitching. Tough also to ask Verlander to be the stopper but that’s what he is, right now. We need a win against New York. Boston coming in, then off to Chicago. Let’s get it going guys.

]]> By: Dave http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5134 Dave Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:16:13 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5134 Yeah, 3 shutouts in 4 games. They need to shake this off before it becomes a problem. I have faith, though. Yeah, 3 shutouts in 4 games. They need to shake this off before it becomes a problem. I have faith, though.

]]> By: Joey http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5133 Joey Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:52:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5133 The Tigers are looking really bad right now. This stretch is becoming rather disturbing. The Tigers are looking really bad right now. This stretch is becoming rather disturbing.

]]> By: Luis Frontera http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5132 Luis Frontera Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:49:44 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5132 Hi Jim, I am a big fan of your column. I like your genuine insight on the game. What is your opinion on Pedro Cotto of the West Michigan Whitecaps A ball team for the Tigers. One month ago Cotto was in the bench as a 5 year mior leaguer hitting .154. His career had been plagued by injuries. Still you have to wonder why the organization kept him aboard after those struggling years and now i can see why. Now he is the second leading hitter in the Midwest League. I have been to some of their games and it is amazing, this guy is a genuine line drive machine. He sprays the ball all over the field and has stayed as their leadoff hitter. He is not a blazing fast runner but he can play the three outfield positions. I know Pedro doesn't have a homerun yet in his pro career. However he had never gotten regular playing time and looks more confident each game and even starting to pull the ball. He had a 13 game hitting streak and failed to get a hit in the 14th game and then has gotten hits in something like his last 8 or 9 games. True is Pedro is not considered a prospect. However it seems that he does something special every game to help his team win, like making a play, moving a runner, getting on base. Please understand my excitement, Pedro is a good guy to root for. He is not a prospect but....Have you heard of him and what do you think. Luis Armando Frontera Grand Rapids, Michigan Hi Jim,

I am a big fan of your column. I like your genuine insight on the game. What is your opinion on Pedro Cotto of the West Michigan Whitecaps A ball team for the Tigers. One month ago Cotto was in the bench as a 5 year mior leaguer hitting .154. His career had been plagued by injuries. Still you have to wonder why the organization kept him aboard after those struggling years and now i can see why. Now he is the second leading hitter in the Midwest League. I have been to some of their games and it is amazing, this guy is a genuine line drive machine. He sprays the ball all over the field and has stayed as their leadoff hitter. He is not a blazing fast runner but he can play the three outfield positions. I know Pedro doesn’t have a homerun yet in his pro career. However he had never gotten regular playing time and looks more confident each game and even starting to pull the ball. He had a 13 game hitting streak and failed to get a hit in the 14th game and then has gotten hits in something like his last 8 or 9 games. True is Pedro is not considered a prospect. However it seems that he does something special every game to help his team win, like making a play, moving a runner, getting on base. Please understand my excitement, Pedro is a good guy to root for. He is not a prospect but….Have you heard of him and what do you think.

Luis Armando Frontera

Grand Rapids, Michigan

]]> By: Jerry http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5131 Jerry Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:42:29 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5131 Nate Robertson's inability to get fellow lefty Jucin Giambi out hurt the Tigers drastically this game. Nate Robertson’s inability to get fellow lefty Jucin Giambi out hurt the Tigers drastically this game.

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5120 Kyle J Wed, 31 May 2006 21:07:09 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/05/game-53-yankees-at-tigers/#comment-5120 Useless stat from ESPN.com: <i>Reversal of fortune: The five teams that went into Tuesday's games with the five best records in the major leagues all lost: the Tigers, White Sox, Cardinals, Mets and Red Sox. Tuesday was just the seventh day on which that -- the top five teams in the majors each losing -- has happened over the past seven seasons. </i><i> Bad we lost, but good we're included in the stat.</i> Useless stat from ESPN.com:

Reversal of fortune: The five teams that went into Tuesday’s games with the five best records in the major leagues all lost: the Tigers, White Sox, Cardinals, Mets and Red Sox.

Tuesday was just the seventh day on which that — the top five teams in the majors each losing — has happened over the past seven seasons.

Bad we lost, but good we’re included in the stat.

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