Comments on: Game 158: Blue Jays at Tigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/ 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/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16153 Kyle J Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:01:45 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16153 No. It was the 7th. Polanco homered in the 5th. http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/mlb/playbyplay?gameId=260927106 No. It was the 7th. Polanco homered in the 5th.

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]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16149 T Smith Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:18:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16149 Kyle, I see your point. But wasn't it the sixth inning when we had the 1st & 2nd no out rally going? (Seventh inning was the Polanco homer, if I'm not mistaken). It's just those two runs--or increased chance for two runs--would have looked good in the end (instead of the double play). T Kyle, I see your point. But wasn’t it the sixth inning when we had the 1st & 2nd no out rally going? (Seventh inning was the Polanco homer, if I’m not mistaken). It’s just those two runs–or increased chance for two runs–would have looked good in the end (instead of the double play).

T

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16126 Kyle J Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:15:08 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16126 T Smith, it's hard to get worked up about Infante not bunting in the 7th. They were down by three; it's hard to argue they should have played for two runs in the inning. Given how good Ryan is, you're then basically saying you only have one inning to try to score the third run. As for Infante, the guy can only hit the fastball. I think that first pitch was a fastball, so he swung at it. He is what he is. Anyway, four games to go and the magic number for the division is three. I can live with that. T Smith, it’s hard to get worked up about Infante not bunting in the 7th. They were down by three; it’s hard to argue they should have played for two runs in the inning. Given how good Ryan is, you’re then basically saying you only have one inning to try to score the third run.

As for Infante, the guy can only hit the fastball. I think that first pitch was a fastball, so he swung at it. He is what he is.

Anyway, four games to go and the magic number for the division is three. I can live with that.

]]> By: Dave from 'The ATL' http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16064 Dave from 'The ATL' Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:06:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16064 Guys, Off the subject of this game a bit.....(I'm in China right now, it's 12PM here)... Anyway, now that Leyland has announced that he's going to have 14 non-pitchers and 11 pitchers on his post season roster I'm wondering a couple of things. Do you think Leyland will pick Andrew Miller over Zach Minor or Jason Grilli to get another left-handed arm into the bullpen? This would stink for Minor or Grilli but would probably be a good move. Definitely Gomez over Perez! Guys,

Off the subject of this game a bit…..(I’m in China right now, it’s 12PM here)…

Anyway, now that Leyland has announced that he’s going to have 14 non-pitchers and 11 pitchers on his post season roster I’m wondering a couple of things.

Do you think Leyland will pick Andrew Miller over Zach Minor or Jason Grilli to get another left-handed arm into the bullpen? This would stink for Minor or Grilli but would probably be a good move.

Definitely Gomez over Perez!

]]> By: Dave from 'The ATL' http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16062 Dave from 'The ATL' Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:38:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16062 Steve, The thought of 'B-dubs' sounds so good right now. I'm in Beijing, China right now for work and I can't wait to get back to some food that's not 'squirming' or looking back at me! BWW and some baseball! I can't wait to get home!!!! Steve,

The thought of ‘B-dubs’ sounds so good right now.

I’m in Beijing, China right now for work and I can’t wait to get back to some food that’s not ‘squirming’ or looking back at me!

BWW and some baseball! I can’t wait to get home!!!!

]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16061 T Smith Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:20:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16061 What's up with the freeswinging-pinch-hitting-with-two-on-and-no outs-down-by-three-no-bunting managing? I don't get it. Grandy should have stayed in and bunted...possibly even for a base hit... I don't care, pinch hit Omar for him, just drop a bunt!!!!! Did Infante miss the call? I was even calling for the squeeze bunt in the bottom of the second with no outs, 1st and 3rd. Although, admittedly, I can see not bunting in that situation; still, in my opinion, we needed to start chipping away and hedge against the strikeout/double play. If you're up by two, or locked in a 0-0 game, maybe you play it differently; but down by three, going against a pitcher like Lilly, you want to get back into the game as soon as possible. Take your runs where you can get them. We easily could have been in a 6-6 game or even ahead by a run if Leyland would have managed the game with a little more urgency. On the upside, the Twinkies lost, and we can take the division with 98 wins. On the downside, the Yankees won, and the dream of a 100 win season is finally put to pasture. What’s up with the freeswinging-pinch-hitting-with-two-on-and-no outs-down-by-three-no-bunting managing? I don’t get it. Grandy should have stayed in and bunted…possibly even for a base hit… I don’t care, pinch hit Omar for him, just drop a bunt!!!!! Did Infante miss the call?

I was even calling for the squeeze bunt in the bottom of the second with no outs, 1st and 3rd. Although, admittedly, I can see not bunting in that situation; still, in my opinion, we needed to start chipping away and hedge against the strikeout/double play. If you’re up by two, or locked in a 0-0 game, maybe you play it differently; but down by three, going against a pitcher like Lilly, you want to get back into the game as soon as possible. Take your runs where you can get them. We easily could have been in a 6-6 game or even ahead by a run if Leyland would have managed the game with a little more urgency.

On the upside, the Twinkies lost, and we can take the division with 98 wins. On the downside, the Yankees won, and the dream of a 100 win season is finally put to pasture.

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16057 Steve Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:57:20 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16057 Afternoon Game Thursday guys. Good time to hit BWW for a late lunch and 3 innings of ball, come on get out from behind game day, get a fresh lunch and watch the game or take your lap top and stay all afternoon, free wireless. A good deal in all the cities I visit. Steve Afternoon Game Thursday guys. Good time to hit BWW for a late lunch and 3 innings of ball, come on get out from behind game day, get a fresh lunch and watch the game or take your lap top and stay all afternoon, free wireless. A good deal in all the cities I visit.

Steve

]]> By: Tater http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16056 Tater Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:54:23 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16056 Thank you, Mark Redman -- he's beaten the Twins and Sox for us this month, not to mention giving us the big inning on Saturday....all that and fetching Nate Robertson in trade bait? Really, my friend, you've done enough. Thank you, Mark Redman — he’s beaten the Twins and Sox for us this month, not to mention giving us the big inning on Saturday….all that and fetching Nate Robertson in trade bait? Really, my friend, you’ve done enough.

]]> By: Alan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16055 Alan Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:52:03 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16055 Yes with Minnesota's loss we are still in the driver's seat. Magic Number at 3. If we can win 3 out of the next 4 we will make it even if Minnesota wins out. Yes with Minnesota’s loss we are still in the driver’s seat. Magic Number at 3. If we can win 3 out of the next 4 we will make it even if Minnesota wins out.

]]> By: Dave from 'The ATL' http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16054 Dave from 'The ATL' Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:49:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16054 Thhhhheeeeeeeeeee..... Twinkies Lose! Finally. Man they're hard to kill! Thhhhheeeeeeeeeee….. Twinkies Lose! Finally. Man they’re hard to kill!

]]> By: Joey C. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16053 Joey C. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:48:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16053 Nice. KC holds on. Nice. KC holds on.

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16052 Steve Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:48:03 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16052 Twins Lost Twins Lost

]]> By: Dave from 'The ATL' http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16051 Dave from 'The ATL' Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:44:53 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16051 Tiges can't keep 'em the board in the ninth. SOOOOOoooooooo Frustrating!!! Tiges can’t keep ‘em the board in the ninth.

SOOOOOoooooooo Frustrating!!!

]]> By: Joey C. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16049 Joey C. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:39:45 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16049 Great... the Twinks are coming back. Great… the Twinks are coming back.

]]> By: Dave from 'The ATL' http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16048 Dave from 'The ATL' Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:39:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/09/game-158-blue-jays-at-tigers/#comment-16048 Big surprise, here come the Twinkies again in the ninth. Can someone please stick the fork in these guys? Big surprise, here come the Twinkies again in the ninth.

Can someone please stick the fork in these guys?

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