Comments on: Game 112: Twins at Tigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:37:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9294 billfer Wed, 09 Aug 2006 09:55:29 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9294 Lauren - I completely understand your perspective and agree that the behavior is totally unacceptable. I'd like to hope that there could be some middle ground. But maybe that middle ground isn't there to be had and the only way for ushers to prevent what happened to you is to get rid of everyone all the time. In any case it is a shame. Lauren - I completely understand your perspective and agree that the behavior is totally unacceptable. I’d like to hope that there could be some middle ground.

But maybe that middle ground isn’t there to be had and the only way for ushers to prevent what happened to you is to get rid of everyone all the time.

In any case it is a shame.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9222 Bryan Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:32:03 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9222 I want to see Bonderman starting game 1, in my point of view he's our best pitcher this year. Well, the one I have most confidence in anyways... I want to see Bonderman starting game 1, in my point of view he’s our best pitcher this year. Well, the one I have most confidence in anyways…

]]> By: Dave T. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9219 Dave T. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:07:32 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9219 Regarding playoff rotation: I think Rogers would have to start any playoff series as he is the oldest pitcher and least able to come back after 2 days rest. If you pitch him first he can start a potential game 5, go 3-5 innings, then have Bondo come in to finish it off. I pity the hitters who would have to from junk ball lefty to flame throwing righty in the course of a game. I wouldn't be surprised if Verlander is used as a long man out of the pen in the playoffs. Don't forget that Maroth is coming back, and he was lights out earlier in the year. So...I think it may go like this, Rogers, Bondo, Robertson/Maroth, Verlander. In my estimation, Verlander is the least likely to be asked to pitch on short notice, so he would be the most likely guy to pitch 4th. Regarding playoff rotation: I think Rogers would have to start any playoff series as he is the oldest pitcher and least able to come back after 2 days rest. If you pitch him first he can start a potential game 5, go 3-5 innings, then have Bondo come in to finish it off. I pity the hitters who would have to from junk ball lefty to flame throwing righty in the course of a game. I wouldn’t be surprised if Verlander is used as a long man out of the pen in the playoffs. Don’t forget that Maroth is coming back, and he was lights out earlier in the year.
So…I think it may go like this, Rogers, Bondo, Robertson/Maroth, Verlander. In my estimation, Verlander is the least likely to be asked to pitch on short notice, so he would be the most likely guy to pitch 4th.

]]> By: Greg http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9218 Greg Tue, 08 Aug 2006 16:55:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9218 Due to both an insane schedule and an empty bank account, I've only yet made it to one game this year--the late inning marathon against the Yankees early in the season. I'm happy to say I'll be there tonight. I can't wait. That game vs. the Yanks was the first time in a long, long time I'd seen such excitement at a Tiger game and it was long before most of the doubts about the '06 team had been laid to rest. This summer has been so damn fun. Due to both an insane schedule and an empty bank account, I’ve only yet made it to one game this year–the late inning marathon against the Yankees early in the season. I’m happy to say I’ll be there tonight. I can’t wait. That game vs. the Yanks was the first time in a long, long time I’d seen such excitement at a Tiger game and it was long before most of the doubts about the ‘06 team had been laid to rest.

This summer has been so damn fun.

]]> By: Laurens de Jong http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9214 Laurens de Jong Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:48:33 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9214 About the ushers, and autograph seekers: I went to a game earlier this season and was in my seat earlier than normal. Second row, third base. I just wanted to relax a little in the sun, eat peanuts, watch the players warm up, but it wasn't possible. The mad rush for fans to get to players is beyond words. I can't describe it. I'm not talking about kids, I'm talking about adults. My brother got wacked in the head by this one guy's walking stick. The autograph seeker was jumping over the seats to get to Chris Shelton. Not even an apology. I shouldn't have to leave my seat when other fans want autographs. But without the ushers' help I would have to. At the same time, I wasn't there last night. Perhaps they've gone overboard. Of course, they haven't had to deal with crowds for years. But I just wanted to present another side to this story. I feel bad for your son, though. It would be okay with me if the ushers let just kids go to the field — no adults without tickets. About the ushers, and autograph seekers: I went to a game earlier this season and was in my seat earlier than normal. Second row, third base. I just wanted to relax a little in the sun, eat peanuts, watch the players warm up, but it wasn’t possible. The mad rush for fans to get to players is beyond words. I can’t describe it. I’m not talking about kids, I’m talking about adults. My brother got wacked in the head by this one guy’s walking stick. The autograph seeker was jumping over the seats to get to Chris Shelton. Not even an apology.

I shouldn’t have to leave my seat when other fans want autographs. But without the ushers’ help I would have to.

At the same time, I wasn’t there last night. Perhaps they’ve gone overboard. Of course, they haven’t had to deal with crowds for years. But I just wanted to present another side to this story.

I feel bad for your son, though. It would be okay with me if the ushers let just kids go to the field — no adults without tickets.

]]> By: Anne http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9212 Anne Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:35:49 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9212 I was at the game last night, too. After the super-heroics against Cleveland last week-end, beating up on Liriano almost seems routine. :-) Can't say enough good things about Miner, especially his two starts against FL. I agree Bonderman should get the first spot in any play-off rotation. He's a dominant pitcher that seems to fly under the radar a bit, considering the phenomenal crop of rookies this year, but he's also earned it, IMHO, after paying his dues with the 2003 team. A big question in my mind is where Maroth might fit in. Hopefully he'll be back with the team in Sept so we can all get a good idea of what kind of form he'll have. Wow, baseball play-off talk in Detroit. Man, I love this team! I was at the game last night, too. After the super-heroics against Cleveland last week-end, beating up on Liriano almost seems routine. :-) Can’t say enough good things about Miner, especially his two starts against FL.

I agree Bonderman should get the first spot in any play-off rotation. He’s a dominant pitcher that seems to fly under the radar a bit, considering the phenomenal crop of rookies this year, but he’s also earned it, IMHO, after paying his dues with the 2003 team.

A big question in my mind is where Maroth might fit in. Hopefully he’ll be back with the team in Sept so we can all get a good idea of what kind of form he’ll have.

Wow, baseball play-off talk in Detroit. Man, I love this team!

]]> By: Scott http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9209 Scott Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:35:10 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9209 a double-digit lead; I can handle it. And an absolute bomb by Thames....way back in LF. No complaints; things are going well.... :-) a double-digit lead; I can handle it. And an absolute bomb by Thames….way back in LF. No complaints; things are going well…. :-)

]]> By: Bob S. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9205 Bob S. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:38:08 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9205 Jeff M,an M.D. I know shares your concern about Leyland's health.It is too bad about Liriano's apparent injury.That,and Kazmir's recent injury,reinforces my feeling that the Tiger's should protect their young arms by going to a six man rotation when Maroth gets back(Ledezma probably earned himself more starts as well).The only choice for starting the Tiger's first playoff game in nearly two decades is Jeremy Bonderman. Jeff M,an M.D. I know shares your concern about Leyland’s health.It is too bad about Liriano’s apparent injury.That,and Kazmir’s recent injury,reinforces my feeling that the Tiger’s should protect their young arms by going to a six man rotation when Maroth gets back(Ledezma probably earned himself more starts as well).The only choice for starting the Tiger’s first playoff game in nearly two decades is Jeremy Bonderman.

]]> By: Jeff M http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9203 Jeff M Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:36:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9203 It's a shame to see top talent wasted, but I have no sympathy for them. Hopefully it serves as a negative example for our guys: If your arm is feeling bad enough that you skip a start, don't you DARE try to pitch through pain in your next start. It’s a shame to see top talent wasted, but I have no sympathy for them. Hopefully it serves as a negative example for our guys: If your arm is feeling bad enough that you skip a start, don’t you DARE try to pitch through pain in your next start.

]]> By: Brian Dukeman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9198 Brian Dukeman Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:35:04 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/08/game-112-twins-at-tigers/#comment-9198 Hey guys, make sure you get over to mlb.com and vote for Maggs. He's been nominated for the Hank Aaron and Comeback Player. Hey guys, make sure you get over to mlb.com and vote for Maggs. He’s been nominated for the Hank Aaron and Comeback Player.

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