Comments on: Game 99: Tigers at Indians http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8174 Kyle J Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:52:42 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8174 Just to fan the flames of speculation: SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Tigers inquired about Tejada. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_heyman/07/25/scoop.tuesday/index.html Also questions whether the White Sox are really interested in Soriano since one of the pitchers they traded to KC is a left-handed prospect the Nationals had asked for. Just to fan the flames of speculation: SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports that the Tigers inquired about Tejada.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....index.html

Also questions whether the White Sox are really interested in Soriano since one of the pitchers they traded to KC is a left-handed prospect the Nationals had asked for.

]]> By: Dave T. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8171 Dave T. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:45:58 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8171 I agree that Spurling deserves another shot in the bigs...Leyland needs to use more of the bullpen, more often. Teams have been slugging against us...perhaps the tigers need to change things up a bit...send colon back down for a couple of weeks bring Tata back up? I agree that Spurling deserves another shot in the bigs…Leyland needs to use more of the bullpen, more often. Teams have been slugging against us…perhaps the tigers need to change things up a bit…send colon back down for a couple of weeks bring Tata back up?

]]> By: Scott http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8168 Scott Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:14:06 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8168 regarding Rodney - yeah, he's a little too wild for my taste. When he's on, he's incredibly good, but when he's not, like last night....Jones seems to have worked thru his earlier funk, and has settled down, but I'm really concerned about Colon. His last couple outings weren't just bad, they were worse. Maybe it's time to give Spurling a chance, again. He could hardly do worse. Verlander's pitching like a seasoned vet; just stellar. Miner's been sub-par, too, but he's gaining valuable experience. I didn't realize the Twins were 32-8....and they've gained only 2 games on us.... regarding Rodney – yeah, he’s a little too wild for my taste. When he’s on, he’s incredibly good, but when he’s not, like last night….Jones seems to have worked thru his earlier funk, and has settled down, but I’m really concerned about Colon. His last couple outings weren’t just bad, they were worse. Maybe it’s time to give Spurling a chance, again. He could hardly do worse. Verlander’s pitching like a seasoned vet; just stellar. Miner’s been sub-par, too, but he’s gaining valuable experience. I didn’t realize the Twins were 32-8….and they’ve gained only 2 games on us….

]]> By: Jeff H http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8165 Jeff H Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:41:58 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8165 Starter ERA since break is 5.43. Since June 28, starter ERA: Verlander - 0.64 (4 starts) Bonderman - 3.69 (5) Robertson - 5.65 (4) Miner - 6.75 (4) Rogers - 6.75 (4) Starter ERA since break is 5.43.

Since June 28, starter ERA:
Verlander – 0.64 (4 starts)
Bonderman – 3.69 (5)
Robertson – 5.65 (4)
Miner – 6.75 (4)
Rogers – 6.75 (4)

]]> By: Kurt http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8162 Kurt Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:22:30 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8162 ERA after the All-Star break is 5.00. Nothing to sweat at this point. Detroit's sandwiched among Boston, Chicago, New York and Oakland in runs allowed after the break. ERA after the All-Star break is 5.00. Nothing to sweat at this point. Detroit’s sandwiched among Boston, Chicago, New York and Oakland in runs allowed after the break.

]]> By: Chris Y. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8151 Chris Y. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:29:35 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8151 I think we all need to settle down a bit. There are still two months 'til the end of the season -- we'll either still be there or we won't. As for recent trends, an optimist might see Verlander pitching absolute lights out (sub-1 ERA over last month), Bonderman tracking as he has all season, and the bats really lighting up. More importantly, the vets are coming around: Pudge, Maggs, Polanco, Inge (I'd call him a vet), and Dmitri have all been stellar at .300+ with power. I really like our chances with those hitters supporting Verlander and Bonderman versus Liriano and Santana. I'd take Rogers any day over Radke in a must-win game, and even Robertson over Baker. As for the #5 spot, my grandmother has better stuff than Silva. And don't forget, the White Sox are not gone.... say they win the final two games of this series. However, I do think Rodney might be a good man to ship off. He's got talent, but the guy's pitched like a selfish teenager out of the set-up role all year. Maybe we should let him go be "the man" for some other team before the deadline? Any news on H. Sanchez's injury? I think we all need to settle down a bit. There are still two months ’til the end of the season — we’ll either still be there or we won’t.

As for recent trends, an optimist might see Verlander pitching absolute lights out (sub-1 ERA over last month), Bonderman tracking as he has all season, and the bats really lighting up. More importantly, the vets are coming around: Pudge, Maggs, Polanco, Inge (I’d call him a vet), and Dmitri have all been stellar at .300+ with power.

I really like our chances with those hitters supporting Verlander and Bonderman versus Liriano and Santana. I’d take Rogers any day over Radke in a must-win game, and even Robertson over Baker. As for the #5 spot, my grandmother has better stuff than Silva.

And don’t forget, the White Sox are not gone…. say they win the final two games of this series.

However, I do think Rodney might be a good man to ship off. He’s got talent, but the guy’s pitched like a selfish teenager out of the set-up role all year. Maybe we should let him go be “the man” for some other team before the deadline?

Any news on H. Sanchez’s injury?

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8145 Steve Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:10:56 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8145 These games that become close are actually good for the team. When pennent or playoff time comes they need to be able to handle it with out tweeking. Close games and pressure as the season goes along will make these guys like iron when it counts. I like a guy up there that needs to get a hit or needs to be accountable. Its all good.................................................... Steve These games that become close are actually good for the team. When pennent or playoff time comes they need to be able to handle it with out tweeking. Close games and pressure as the season goes along will make these guys like iron when it counts. I like a guy up there that needs to get a hit or needs to be accountable.

Its all good…………………………………………….

Steve

]]> By: Pete G http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8137 Pete G Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:39:59 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8137 Not to pick on Mario and Rod but I can't believe they thought the ball Magglio dropped was fair because his feet were in fair territory. The ball is fair or foul based on where it is, or where it would have landed. On the line or inside,fair. Outside the line, foul. They wondered why the Indians didn't argue the call. Rod, my man, you played the game for crying out loud! Not to pick on Mario and Rod but I can’t believe they thought the ball Magglio dropped was fair because his feet were in fair territory. The ball is fair or foul based on where it is, or where it would have landed. On the line or inside,fair. Outside the line, foul. They wondered why the Indians didn’t argue the call. Rod, my man, you played the game for crying out loud!

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8135 Kyle J Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:22:44 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8135 I agree, Nick G. Getting a healthy DY back is as good as picking up any of the generic left-handed bats people have been talking about. At this point, the only significant move I think would be worth making is for Soriano (for the right price). This team has the right player for every spot on the roster right now. The only clear upgrade would be adding a second top-tier bat to the middle of the lineup. Another in a long line of amazing stats this season: • With a win over the White Sox Monday, the Twins are 32-8 over their last 40 games -- almost one-quarter of the season. Through June 7, the Twins were 25-33, 11½ games behind the Tigers. However, while the Twins have played .800 ball over the last six weeks, the Tigers have gone 30-10. The only other major league team even playing above .600 since then is the Red Sox (27-15). http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2528939 I agree, Nick G. Getting a healthy DY back is as good as picking up any of the generic left-handed bats people have been talking about. At this point, the only significant move I think would be worth making is for Soriano (for the right price). This team has the right player for every spot on the roster right now. The only clear upgrade would be adding a second top-tier bat to the middle of the lineup.

Another in a long line of amazing stats this season:

• With a win over the White Sox Monday, the Twins are 32-8 over their last 40 games — almost one-quarter of the season. Through June 7, the Twins were 25-33, 11½ games behind the Tigers. However, while the Twins have played .800 ball over the last six weeks, the Tigers have gone 30-10. The only other major league team even playing above .600 since then is the Red Sox (27-15).

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn.....id=2528939

]]> By: Scott http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8133 Scott Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:10:43 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8133 good thing we put up that 5-spot in inning 1. We needed 'em all. Don't know what's up with the pitching, but it's gone south pretty much this whole month. I was concerned when the Pirates hit 'em like a AA squad; nothing's really changed since then. We've had a couple good performances, but, for the most part.... :-( Luckily, the White Sox are fading, and Guillen's feeling the heat (his blow-ups). On Mag's item: it doesn't matter where the fielder is standing, it's where the ball would've landed. They never did show a "definitive" view; everything off-angle so I can only assume the ball would've landed foul. The Indians picked off 2 on the bases tonight; c'mon guys, can't go to sleep out there. One was called and one wasn't. Inge's in particular took us out of a possible inning. But at least we're scoring plenty of runs; we need 'em. Rock on, boys..... :-) good thing we put up that 5-spot in inning 1. We needed ‘em all. Don’t know what’s up with the pitching, but it’s gone south pretty much this whole month. I was concerned when the Pirates hit ‘em like a AA squad; nothing’s really changed since then. We’ve had a couple good performances, but, for the most part…. :-( Luckily, the White Sox are fading, and Guillen’s feeling the heat (his blow-ups). On Mag’s item: it doesn’t matter where the fielder is standing, it’s where the ball would’ve landed. They never did show a “definitive” view; everything off-angle so I can only assume the ball would’ve landed foul. The Indians picked off 2 on the bases tonight; c’mon guys, can’t go to sleep out there. One was called and one wasn’t. Inge’s in particular took us out of a possible inning. But at least we’re scoring plenty of runs; we need ‘em. Rock on, boys….. :-)

]]> By: Nick G http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8118 Nick G Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:39:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8118 The Cleveland announcers (who are pretty good compared to some of the homers other teams have) said that getting a player like Dimitri at this point in our season is as good as a free agent signing. I see it. Do you? I mean, without judging him off the field? The Cleveland announcers (who are pretty good compared to some of the homers other teams have) said that getting a player like Dimitri at this point in our season is as good as a free agent signing. I see it. Do you? I mean, without judging him off the field?

]]> By: Jason http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8115 Jason Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:03:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8115 Jim Leyland showed me something today. I watched the loooong Cleveland half of the eighth with two buddies. All of us agreed that Rodney had to go. But Leyland kept him in to finish the inning. People with a sabermetric inclination, like me, focus on optimal moves <i>within</i> a game. Leyland decided that sending Rodney a message was more important than the strategic optimum. "Either you're going to finish the inning or you're going to blow the lead", Leyland implied, "but if you blow it, the other 24 guys in this dugout will hold you accountable." That's why he's a winning manager and I'm not. Jim Leyland showed me something today.

I watched the loooong Cleveland half of the eighth with two buddies. All of us agreed that Rodney had to go. But Leyland kept him in to finish the inning.

People with a sabermetric inclination, like me, focus on optimal moves within a game. Leyland decided that sending Rodney a message was more important than the strategic optimum. “Either you’re going to finish the inning or you’re going to blow the lead”, Leyland implied, “but if you blow it, the other 24 guys in this dugout will hold you accountable.” That’s why he’s a winning manager and I’m not.

]]> By: Nick G http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8112 Nick G Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:43:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8112 The list of salaries below is from the Tigs' ESPN page. I'd say that we need our 4th highest paid player to deliver a return. How can we expect anybody to trade for Dimitri's salary without a track record this season (and all his recent problems)? As Rod said on the Dimitri comeback day, Young was the face of the franchise the last couple of forgetable years. DY took the throne from Higgy (that's me, not Rod). So, let's hope DY gets to enjoy some redemption. And a ring would be nice, too. Tigers 2006 Salaries 1. Magglio Ordonez 16,200,000 2. Ivan Rodriguez 10,616,410 3. Kenny Rogers 8,000,000 4. Dmitri Young 8,000,000 Team Total 82,302,069 Team Rank 14th The list of salaries below is from the Tigs’ ESPN page. I’d say that we need our 4th highest paid player to deliver a return. How can we expect anybody to trade for Dimitri’s salary without a track record this season (and all his recent problems)?

As Rod said on the Dimitri comeback day, Young was the face of the franchise the last couple of forgetable years. DY took the throne from Higgy (that’s me, not Rod). So, let’s hope DY gets to enjoy some redemption. And a ring would be nice, too.

Tigers 2006 Salaries

1. Magglio Ordonez 16,200,000
2. Ivan Rodriguez 10,616,410
3. Kenny Rogers 8,000,000
4. Dmitri Young 8,000,000
Team Total 82,302,069
Team Rank 14th

]]> By: Alan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8109 Alan Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:10:55 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8109 A 7 1/2 game lead looks good, but after the Twins beat up on the White Sox, they need to get some more lossses. A 7 1/2 game lead looks good, but after the Twins beat up on the White Sox, they need to get some more lossses.

]]> By: Steve G http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8107 Steve G Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:52:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/07/game-99-tigers-at-indians/#comment-8107 Anyone know what our ERA is since the all-star break? Our pitching is not at the level we need right now. Good thing the bats are hot. Anyone know what our ERA is since the all-star break? Our pitching is not at the level we need right now. Good thing the bats are hot.

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