Comments on: Game On! Opening Day Game Thread http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/ 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: taurikneern http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-107359 taurikneern Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:06:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-107359 Golf cars and trolleys are for s self-possessedt cast-off and new, and unify galvanizing motors that use batteries. <a href="http://cartgolf.co.cc/" rel="nofollow">cart custom florida golf</a> Now days you can ascertain practice golf kits and accessories to convenient to your separate cut and preferences. If you're by a hair's breadth getting into golf cars and conveys, a few issues you may insufficiency to upon are prominence, how affordable and cheese-paring they are, if they're drive constitutional, covers for them, battery chargers, motor sizes and additional bring supplies and assemblage types. straight away you've certainty it some reason, you may bring into the world a clearer goal of what you're looking for. Some people square dutyized golf trolley bodies, appliance, derriere, and with air bags. Hop online and get the revelation on all golf brings and cars currently on the market. nonetheless, in the past you elect to do duty with any demanding cast-off or practice golf convey jobber, you should inspect out their comrades's unnoticed a bit. discern out whom all they're attached with and how great they've been selling golf bring kits, replacement batteries present, covers, discontinue and badger parts and accessories. It's not by a hair's breadth up which wholejumble r is sacrifice the biggest car-boot on energized and gas golf conveys, but it's also up who you can certainty as a consumer. Jot down the connection email give a speech to and give someone a ring slews, which is less many times put on the marketed on the comrades's bona fide website. This way if there are questions that the website fails to ing, you can association the task yourself and contribute to any and all inevitable inquires in spite of attribute, price, their laying and more. Golf cars and trolleys are for s self-possessedt cast-off and new, and unify galvanizing motors that use batteries.
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]]> By: rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78107 rings Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:22:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78107 Dave - true...I remembered thinking "he was on the hook" after his inherited runners scored (keep in mind, I wrote that late last night as a roundup). Adam - I still don't like using a closer in the 9th of a tie game, but that's a strategical issue. None of the pitchers did a "bad" job really, outside of a few mistakes w/MOB. As for Polly: he had a line drive to right with sacks full in the 4th, a line drive speared by the 2B in the 9th, and shot to diving Gordon at 3B for the final out, so I'll stand corrected on "hit four balls hard," but he easily could have been 3-6 based on hitting line drives; he swung the bat pretty well. Dave – true…I remembered thinking “he was on the hook” after his inherited runners scored (keep in mind, I wrote that late last night as a roundup).
Adam – I still don’t like using a closer in the 9th of a tie game, but that’s a strategical issue. None of the pitchers did a “bad” job really, outside of a few mistakes w/MOB.
As for Polly: he had a line drive to right with sacks full in the 4th, a line drive speared by the 2B in the 9th, and shot to diving Gordon at 3B for the final out, so I’ll stand corrected on “hit four balls hard,” but he easily could have been 3-6 based on hitting line drives; he swung the bat pretty well.

]]> By: Dave BW http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78106 Dave BW Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:01:34 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78106 Rings, the loss was Bautista's. They tied it up again in the 8th, remember? Rings, the loss was Bautista’s. They tied it up again in the 8th, remember?

]]> By: Adam http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78093 Adam Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:47:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78093 Rings - you can't "waste a closer" in a ninth inning tie game when you're the home team. It's not as if the Tigers could have "saved him for the lead" because any scoring at that point automatically wins the game. Leyland pitched him in the ninth, and while it wasn't a save situation, it's still a pressure situation, because he knows that if he gives up a run we're probably going to lose. Also, it's the ninth, the inning Jones is gonna be pitching. And it's opening day. Why not? As for Polly being robbed...I don't know. The at-bats I watched weren't the Polanco I've been watching over the last couple years. Swinging at pitches way above the belt, early in the count, not advancing runners...I don't know. Robbed once maybe. I think Sheff knows that at this point in the spring he's not quite ready to be swinging the way he wants to be - I feel like he's forcing the walks because he knows that's the best way he'll be able to help us right now. Anyone disagree? Rings – you can’t “waste a closer” in a ninth inning tie game when you’re the home team. It’s not as if the Tigers could have “saved him for the lead” because any scoring at that point automatically wins the game. Leyland pitched him in the ninth, and while it wasn’t a save situation, it’s still a pressure situation, because he knows that if he gives up a run we’re probably going to lose. Also, it’s the ninth, the inning Jones is gonna be pitching. And it’s opening day. Why not?

As for Polly being robbed…I don’t know. The at-bats I watched weren’t the Polanco I’ve been watching over the last couple years. Swinging at pitches way above the belt, early in the count, not advancing runners…I don’t know. Robbed once maybe.

I think Sheff knows that at this point in the spring he’s not quite ready to be swinging the way he wants to be – I feel like he’s forcing the walks because he knows that’s the best way he’ll be able to help us right now. Anyone disagree?

]]> By: rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78088 rings Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:06:22 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78088 A few thoughts: Verlander pitched pretty well, but should take a bit of the blame...no reason to give in to Gordon with a lead. His 2-run job gets the Royals back in it. The offense was dreadful...wasted leadoff doubles twice, men on second w/1 out and third w/1 out once each, and the bases loaded in the 4th (albeit cashing in one run on a very questionable ball four to Sheff). Ten men left on and allowing Meche to get 6 innings in. Cabrera's error should have been charged to Guillen. The throw was low, but hit Carlos in the glove with his foot still on the bag. E-3, not 5. Grilli is the wrong man for 1st & 3rd w/0 out. He laid a 2-strike FB in the middle of the plate and deserved to get hit. Unfortunately, JV didn't deserve the loss, either, but its his. Inge made a beautiful, although awkward, throw to nail Teahen at the plate. He also made an ill advised attempt to dive at a ball late in the game, which later turned Teahen's single into a triple. Bautista has great stuff, but still a long way from having great command. No reason to bring Jones in during a tie game. It wasted the closer. The Royals saved their closer for the lead, which was the right move. Polly was robbed all day. Hit four balls hard and finishes with an 0-6. Sheff did a great job getting on base, although was very fortunate on the full count walk that forced home a run in the fourth. Carlos Guillen is a gem of a ballplayer - often taken for granted. I love to watch him hit...so smooth and patient. Ok, Opening Day out of the way...lets win the series!! A few thoughts:

Verlander pitched pretty well, but should take a bit of the blame…no reason to give in to Gordon with a lead. His 2-run job gets the Royals back in it.

The offense was dreadful…wasted leadoff doubles twice, men on second w/1 out and third w/1 out once each, and the bases loaded in the 4th (albeit cashing in one run on a very questionable ball four to Sheff). Ten men left on and allowing Meche to get 6 innings in.

Cabrera’s error should have been charged to Guillen. The throw was low, but hit Carlos in the glove with his foot still on the bag. E-3, not 5.

Grilli is the wrong man for 1st & 3rd w/0 out. He laid a 2-strike FB in the middle of the plate and deserved to get hit. Unfortunately, JV didn’t deserve the loss, either, but its his.

Inge made a beautiful, although awkward, throw to nail Teahen at the plate. He also made an ill advised attempt to dive at a ball late in the game, which later turned Teahen’s single into a triple.

Bautista has great stuff, but still a long way from having great command.

No reason to bring Jones in during a tie game. It wasted the closer. The Royals saved their closer for the lead, which was the right move.

Polly was robbed all day. Hit four balls hard and finishes with an 0-6.

Sheff did a great job getting on base, although was very fortunate on the full count walk that forced home a run in the fourth.

Carlos Guillen is a gem of a ballplayer – often taken for granted. I love to watch him hit…so smooth and patient.

Ok, Opening Day out of the way…lets win the series!!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78086 Kathy Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:51:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78086 Tbone summed it up just right: loads of opportunities with a win for the taking. We just didn't take it. Tbone summed it up just right: loads of opportunities with a win for the taking. We just didn’t take it.

]]> By: David http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78085 David Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:42:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78085 Good game, got my first foul ball ever! (Tony Pena Jr. 5th inn.) which was nice Parking wasn't too bad, but it was crowded as heck - I see they added in some porta-poties, but it still was a loooong wait for the John/other things On to the game Cabrera and Jones were pressing Pudge I think is going to have a big year, looked good behind the dish Polanco was also pressing but should have had a hit on that ball snared by Gruz(who btw went largely unnoticed but was probably one of if not the player of the game for his hard slides, d and offense) Enough with Shef and walks, I mean its great that he is getting on base, but he is paid to hit and is seeing enough hittable pitches where he isn't taking 4 walks/game (some of those pitches would have been strikes on other players) Guillen (my 2nd favorite Tiger almost hit for the cycle) looked like some pressure was taken off Rentaria looked smooth at short, kinda pressing at the plate Inge hit two balls extremely far (one for a double, one for a out) and made that terrific throw and had a walk it looked like he changed his stance a little bit and or his approach which helped (personally I think it is going to take some time to get used to the OF for him, but I think he'll have an advantage over Granderson on liners - because of his fast acceleration - quick strides, but a disadvantage on other balls b/c Grandy is so good at gliding and taking long strides) Clete had a nice catch (although he kinda was in too far) and got a hit - he looks to be fast and is lefty and can field, don't know much about his arm strength or batting average (also hit an absolute bomb on ST) As for the pitching, Verlander was pretty good for the first few and then tired out, looks like he just needs to build his pitch count up more, but he fell apart later The pen I thought was pretty good, given what they were dealing with, Bautista even though he lost the game(Leylands fault for leaving him in for 2innings?) kept lighting up the radar gun All in all I'm not worried, I just hope the offense doesn't rely on those behind them to do the job(Shef)/ or overpress(most of the rest) Good game, got my first foul ball ever! (Tony Pena Jr. 5th inn.) which was nice

Parking wasn’t too bad, but it was crowded as heck – I see they added in some porta-poties, but it still was a loooong wait for the John/other things

On to the game

Cabrera and Jones were pressing

Pudge I think is going to have a big year, looked good behind the dish

Polanco was also pressing but should have had a hit on that ball snared by Gruz(who btw went largely unnoticed but was probably one of if not the player of the game for his hard slides, d and offense)

Enough with Shef and walks, I mean its great that he is getting on base, but he is paid to hit and is seeing enough hittable pitches where he isn’t taking 4 walks/game (some of those pitches would have been strikes on other players)

Guillen (my 2nd favorite Tiger almost hit for the cycle) looked like some pressure was taken off

Rentaria looked smooth at short, kinda pressing at the plate

Inge hit two balls extremely far (one for a double, one for a out) and made that terrific throw and had a walk

it looked like he changed his stance a little bit and or his approach which helped (personally I think it is going to take some time to get used to the OF for him, but I think he’ll have an advantage over Granderson on liners – because of his fast acceleration – quick strides, but a disadvantage on other balls b/c Grandy is so good at gliding and taking long strides)

Clete had a nice catch (although he kinda was in too far) and got a hit – he looks to be fast and is lefty and can field, don’t know much about his arm strength or batting average (also hit an absolute bomb on ST)

As for the pitching, Verlander was pretty good for the first few and then tired out, looks like he just needs to build his pitch count up more, but he fell apart later

The pen I thought was pretty good, given what they were dealing with, Bautista even though he lost the game(Leylands fault for leaving him in for 2innings?) kept lighting up the radar gun

All in all I’m not worried, I just hope the offense doesn’t rely on those behind them to do the job(Shef)/ or overpress(most of the rest)

]]> By: Kevin in Austin http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78084 Kevin in Austin Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:29:06 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78084 Could have used Rodney tonight. I foresee many games like this. I never felt good once they took the lead in the 7th. Could have used Rodney tonight. I foresee many games like this. I never felt good once they took the lead in the 7th.

]]> By: Lee Panas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78083 Lee Panas Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:09:55 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78083 Some will blame the bullpen for this one but when a great hitting team leaves 10 on base and your ace pitcher leaves in the 7th with two on and nobody out and a one run lead, it's hard for a mediocre bullpen to save the game. Anyway, it was a disappointing outcome today but it's great that baseball is back. I'm looking forward to an exciting season. Lee Some will blame the bullpen for this one but when a great hitting team leaves 10 on base and your ace pitcher leaves in the 7th with two on and nobody out and a one run lead, it’s hard for a mediocre bullpen to save the game.

Anyway, it was a disappointing outcome today but it’s great that baseball is back. I’m looking forward to an exciting season.

Lee

]]> By: tiff http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78082 tiff Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:02:22 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78082 eeeee! just returned from the game...thanks billfer! my first opening day ever. the atmosphere was crazy, there were so many people in the concourse that never sat down. All the bars were packed... it was bigger than st. patricks day! it's a shame about the score, but no worries, this is going to be a fun summer! eeeee! just returned from the game…thanks billfer! my first opening day ever. the atmosphere was crazy, there were so many people in the concourse that never sat down. All the bars were packed… it was bigger than st. patricks day!

it’s a shame about the score, but no worries, this is going to be a fun summer!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78081 Andrew Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:02:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78081 Bases loaded and we walk across one lousy run. I agree with Kyle J - we didn't pound 'em when we had the chance. There should have been no reason this game went to extra innings if we could have pushed across more than 1 run with the bases loaded. *sigh* - 161 more games of high pressure excitement to go. Better pace ourselves ;) Bases loaded and we walk across one lousy run. I agree with Kyle J – we didn’t pound ‘em when we had the chance. There should have been no reason this game went to extra innings if we could have pushed across more than 1 run with the bases loaded.

*sigh* – 161 more games of high pressure excitement to go. Better pace ourselves ;)

]]> By: Brian P http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78080 Brian P Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:52:00 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78080 The bullpen as a whole did <i>not</i> play well today. Only Seay and Jones. The two RBI hits in the seventh allowed by Grilli and Lopez were the killers. The bullpen as a whole did not play well today. Only Seay and Jones. The two RBI hits in the seventh allowed by Grilli and Lopez were the killers.

]]> By: Travis in Baton Rouge http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78079 Travis in Baton Rouge Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:25:12 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78079 Agreed Kyle. I really think we lost this one in the bottom of the 4th. Agreed Kyle. I really think we lost this one in the bottom of the 4th.

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78078 Kyle J Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:15:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/03/game-on-opening-day-game-thread/#comment-78078 Kyle J's first rule of bad losses: They usually occur when you don't take advantage of superior play early in a game to build a sizable lead. Glad to see Inge make some nice contributions, though. Hopefully, these few games in CF will help him see that being the 10th guy on a pennant-contending team is pretty decent gig. Kyle J’s first rule of bad losses: They usually occur when you don’t take advantage of superior play early in a game to build a sizable lead.

Glad to see Inge make some nice contributions, though. Hopefully, these few games in CF will help him see that being the 10th guy on a pennant-contending team is pretty decent gig.

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