Encouraging, T, even if it’s only opinion. I’m sure Gary would be all over going back to New York, especially across town. Anyone the Mets have the Tigers could actually use? Seems to me the deal would be be “pay for some of him and he’s yours.” Even the Mets can’t be desperate for Sheffield.

Well, at least we have someone to blame now. You.

1) Players acquired by the Detroit Lions almost universally end up (a) underperforming, (b) getting injured, or (c) dying.

2) Clearly, some sort of curse hovers over Ford Field.

3) The Tigers’ bullpen is the area of Comerica Park located nearest to Ford Field.

I think Dombrowski should call the Ghost Busters to determine whether the other-worldly bubble of negative energy that surrounds Ford Field extends just far enough to encapsulate the bullpen.

In fact, this theory can be extended further. This season, we’ve had poor performance from the guys who play on the half of the field nearest Ford Field (Jacque Jones, Renteria, Guillen in the field–plus Sheffield, who spends most of his time in the dugout). Meanwhile, the guys furthest from that side of the stadium have performed quite well (Ordonez, Cabrera, Polanco).

I can’t believe I didn’t think of this earlier.

If that deal happens, I somehow get the feeling the Mets will dupe DD into acquiring Aaron Heilman as part of the package. One thing’s for sure: he’d fit right into the Tiger’s bullpen.

My research on this is old, but I have no doubt that the above is only more true now. Unfortunately, I think it’s true more or less across the board for the Tigers bullpen. Which may account for “leaving them in too long.” Might as well hope the current fire burns out, rather than throwing more gasoline on it. Especially with the price of gas these days. Save it for the next inning.

Is Jimmy Gobble back from the DL and available?

One would think. But if I were partying with Ken in LV, I wouldn’t've bet on it. Interested to know how many inheirited runners Z has allowed.

Interestingly, I think he’s better coming in with a clean slate. Put a runner in scoring position, and that run is as good as on the board.

There was a lot of goodwill left from 2006, but that tank is officially empty as far as I’m concerned. I’m done giving Joel Zumaya the benefit of the doubt.

Or not playing in Boston. Just yet.

Maybe it has something to do with him being a collosal jerk.

Yes. Sadly, I’ll be unaware of this event for a day or two, since I only pay attention to games in progress involving the Tigers.

Great night for a game, great game until Z (BS) comes in. How about we put him and Leyalnd on Waivers too. This is too much. Leave Seay in and let the guy pitch out.

While DD has done us well the Edger trade for JJ is not working out. Edger cant hit and we need a pitcher.

Have a great night guys…………

Steve

Ken, you ramblin’, gamblin’ man – what are the odds Zumaya goes on the DL when Jones comes off? The Tigers use of the DL with pitchers this season suggests that it’s a kinder, gentler of saying, you suck, so go away for a while, we’ll just tell them you’re hurt and have been hurting, saving face all around.

I’m glad to have been educated on the finer points of waivers – I was one of the people exaggerating its significance. But I still think both the Tigers and Sheffield would be happier parting company, and find the suggestion that a deal for Sheffield may already have been in the works since just before the July deadline interesting.

Zach Miner! And no comments above on his fine quality start, oddly enough. Miner is, like, the new Armando Galarraga or something. If he keeps this up the rest of the way, I hope he comes into 2009 “it’s your spot to lose now” and doesn’t get jerked around again. He’s a pretty bright spot in dismal Tigers times.

Someone tell Matt Joyce that he did the wrong Marcus Thames impersonation. And where was Miguel, now that I expect him to be the savior every game? What a weird line, 0 for 4 with 0 LOB.

That bullpen. Wow, what a headache. But as far as Zumaya coming in for Seay goes, yeah, I can understanf the frustration when there’s only one out to go and when Seay has been the lone consistent performer in the bullpen of late, but anyone should be just as able to come on and get that one out.

2 RHB due up, but Seay is better against RHB. However, Scutaro had a HR (!) and a walk in 3 PA vs. Seay. Scutaro is mostly helpless against power pitchers. So, despite Scutaro having had a single in 1 PA vs, Zumaya, enter the power pitcher. Makes sense. Also, Alex Rios was hitless with a walk and 2 K in 5 PA vs. Zumaya. Too bad Zumaya blew it, but it was Zumaya, not Leyland. As far as I can tell, Zumaya didn’t lose it until Barajas, and he was pulled immediately thereafter. Anyone else earlier would have been just another crapshoot, and I don’t think Farnsworth against Lind inspired any sighs of relief until the ball was actually caught. The Tigers just don’t have that go-to guy in the pen. There’s nobody this year, despite all that seeming latent talent. (Hey, paired anagrams, how about it!)

Seeing Zumaya blowing the the tight situations again and again reminds me of Cruceta earlier, except that Zumaya has actually been through the fire before. He may be well on his way to proving he’s no bullpen guy. The talk about making him a starter doesn’t seem so crazy to me any more.