Comments on: Game 21: Rangers at Tigers

By: ron

ron — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:05:13 +0000

Getting Granderson back will be like a shot of B-12 to this team.

By: ron

ron — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:52:57 +0000

Finally, Leyland taking the bull by the horns. Shake the team up. Go Tigers.

By: billfer

billfer — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:26:31 +0000

Sorry I’m late guys, but I was at the game and had to drive home and such.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:22:36 +0000

Oh, and while I thought Verlander threw pretty well, it just seems like he didn’t throw many strikes. Pudge more or less said the same thing in an interview after the game that he thought Verlander pitched “pretty good” but threw too many pitches for 6 innings. Speed was up, but what about control.

By: Vince in MN

Vince in MN — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:22:33 +0000

While Leyland crosses his fingers and hopes Sheffield can return to some kind of regular DH duty, we will be treated to the interchange of Dr. Strangeglove1 and Dr. Strangeglove2 between first and third.

If, on the other hand (dare I say glove!) Sheffield’s shoulder has gone pfsst, the best arrangement would be: Guillen DH, Cabrera 1B and Inge 3B. But, without a another backup catcher Inge can’t be penciled into the hot corner every game. With the odd bench configuration, Inge has to remain as the Super-Sub.

By: Steve in Kzoo

Steve in Kzoo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:19:20 +0000

um yeah, that is like outstanding. I can’t wait for Cruceta to come up and anchor Bautista, Seay, Jones, and Lopez.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:18:37 +0000

I care Mark but we all know pitching in AAA and in the bigs is two different things. Very excited to see him, however. They’ll probably bring him up pretty soon but maybe they’ll want to see him pitch a few more innings in Toledo. Grandy’s coming back. So much to look forward to.

By: Pimpbot 5000

Pimpbot 5000 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:16:46 +0000

I hear the Giants need a third basemen do they have anything we need?

By: Dave BW

Dave BW — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:15:31 +0000

Wow, Mark, it’s good to know he hasn’t missed a step

By: Mark in Chicago

Mark in Chicago — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:07:45 +0000

If anyone cares, Cruceta went 3 innings for Toledo tonight, allowed 0 hits, 1 bb and 6 k’s.

39 pitches, 27 strikes.

Um, yeah.

By: Kevin in Austin

Kevin in Austin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:04:35 +0000

No problem Pimpbot 5000. I’d hate to lose him, but as far as the team goes, he’s best coming off the bench. On the other hand, he may be playing his way into some trade value.

By: cib

cib — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:04:29 +0000

I’ve got an extra ticket for Friday night’s game, free to a fellow blogger. cindib@comcast.net

By: Pimpbot 5000

Pimpbot 5000 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:02:32 +0000

yeah don’t pretend to get it but, I’m just a fan of Brandon inge

By: cib

cib — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:58:55 +0000

I enjoyed the portions of the game that I saw (one of those kids-errand evenings) but my brain still hurts from the postgame announcement.

See you all at Motown Night tomorrow!

By: Kevin in Austin

Kevin in Austin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:54:46 +0000

Hey guys – who cares about what Brandon thinks? He’s a super-sub, nothing more. If he wants to complain about his $7M backup duty, then he can try posting a 300+ OBP for an entire year. I’m glad to have him in his current role.

If Cabrera is on board with this move, then I’m good with it, though a bit puzzled. It’s good for Inge too, b/c he’ll get more time at 3B.

More importantly, Granderson is back manana. Great job Raburn/Clete. See you in a few months.