Comments on: All Star Game 2009 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/ 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: Vegastigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123562 Vegastigers Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:14:42 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123562 Love the video with EJack. So cool to see him playing video games. Love the video with EJack. So cool to see him playing video games.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123531 Andrew Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:12:06 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123531 Coleman, you crack me up! :) Coleman, you crack me up! :)

]]> By: Coleman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123526 Coleman Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:54:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123526 Hopefully Brandon's experience impresses him with this bit of wisdom, which we fans have known for some time: the more he is trying to hit a home run, the less likely the result is a home run. (Also, he has done best with runners in scoring position or clutch situations, and the HR Derby was a bit short on those; this may actually be the same point as the 1st one though, since he seems to swing for the fences more with bases empty. Also, since he kills lefties, maybe he should have brought in Nate to pitch to him as a rehab exercise...) Hopefully Brandon’s experience impresses him with this bit of wisdom, which we fans have known for some time: the more he is trying to hit a home run, the less likely the result is a home run.

(Also, he has done best with runners in scoring position or clutch situations, and the HR Derby was a bit short on those; this may actually be the same point as the 1st one though, since he seems to swing for the fences more with bases empty. Also, since he kills lefties, maybe he should have brought in Nate to pitch to him as a rehab exercise…)

]]> By: Coleman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123524 Coleman Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:32:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123524 I had to stay up just to post this reply at a valid time, so I hope you appreciate it...(actually I've been posting from the west coast so it's not as late as it seems...) I had to stay up just to post this reply at a valid time, so I hope you appreciate it…(actually I’ve been posting from the west coast so it’s not as late as it seems…)

]]> By: Chris in Nashville http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123523 Chris in Nashville Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:18:15 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123523 Ugh, I thought Grandy was going to get the MVP. Great game and great night for the national pastime. Ugh, I thought Grandy was going to get the MVP. Great game and great night for the national pastime.

]]> By: Jerry the Tiger Fan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123522 Jerry the Tiger Fan Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123522 Well...the AS game worked out great in my eyes. The AL won, two Tigers contributed significantly to the win, and no one got hurt (that I'm aware of). I was really hoping that Verlander would not pitch after throwing 115 pitches on Sunday. That was the most important thing IMO and it was great to see him achored to the dugout (but still enjoying himself). It was great to see Grandy (he's my Tiger) come through with a HUGE triple and score the go-ahead run. Edwin Jackson looked fantastic with an easy 1-2-3 inning. Brandon grounded out after a disappointing HR derby appearance and didn't get a fielding chance in his two innings at third base. Kind of a not-so memorable couple of days for Mr. Inge (at least on the field). I'm sure Brandon enjoyed the experience and it will still be something he will always remember fondly (meeting the President.....I'm assuming, getting selected by the fans as the last AL representative). All in all, a very good couple of days for our Tiger All-Stars. Well…the AS game worked out great in my eyes. The AL won, two Tigers contributed significantly to the win, and no one got hurt (that I’m aware of). I was really hoping that Verlander would not pitch after throwing 115 pitches on Sunday. That was the most important thing IMO and it was great to see him achored to the dugout (but still enjoying himself). It was great to see Grandy (he’s my Tiger) come through with a HUGE triple and score the go-ahead run. Edwin Jackson looked fantastic with an easy 1-2-3 inning.

Brandon grounded out after a disappointing HR derby appearance and didn’t get a fielding chance in his two innings at third base. Kind of a not-so memorable couple of days for Mr. Inge (at least on the field). I’m sure Brandon enjoyed the experience and it will still be something he will always remember fondly (meeting the President…..I’m assuming, getting selected by the fans as the last AL representative). All in all, a very good couple of days for our Tiger All-Stars.

]]> By: Jason A. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123521 Jason A. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:43:23 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123521 Why did the A.L. win again? Think of who they pitched after Halladay: seven absolute studs- Buehrle Grienke E-Jax King Felix Papelbon Nathan Rivera After Lincecum, who does the NL put out? Ryan Franklin! Granted, he has the great year and the goatee, but he's still the dude who couldn't cut it in Seattle. Then, we see 40-year-old Trevor Hoffman, then Heath Bell (who?) gives up the go-ahead run. Let's hope for Games 1 and 2 of the WS at Comerica Park again! Why did the A.L. win again? Think of who they pitched after Halladay: seven absolute studs-

Buehrle
Grienke
E-Jax
King Felix
Papelbon
Nathan
Rivera

After Lincecum, who does the NL put out? Ryan Franklin! Granted, he has the great year and the goatee, but he’s still the dude who couldn’t cut it in Seattle. Then, we see 40-year-old Trevor Hoffman, then Heath Bell (who?) gives up the go-ahead run.

Let’s hope for Games 1 and 2 of the WS at Comerica Park again!

]]> By: David G. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123520 David G. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:30:07 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123520 Granderson could have won MVP but so be it, those things are hard to hand out in this game. Crawford's catch was very good and probably as important as Curtis' triple. Maybe that will spur Curtis to catch fire the 2nd half. Granderson could have won MVP but so be it, those things are hard to hand out in this game. Crawford’s catch was very good and probably as important as Curtis’ triple. Maybe that will spur Curtis to catch fire the 2nd half.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123519 Kathy Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:26:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123519 oh, well. He made the All Star team, thank god! And Curtis hits his trademark triple, Jackson 1,2,3 outs. Verlander sits on the sidelines and doesn't have to strain a muscle. Terrific game, I thought. oh, well. He made the All Star team, thank god! And Curtis hits his trademark triple, Jackson 1,2,3 outs. Verlander sits on the sidelines and doesn’t have to strain a muscle. Terrific game, I thought.

]]> By: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123518 billfer Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:25:04 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123518 Aw come on. Like Inge said last night, some of those in the Derby would have been base hits :) Aw come on. Like Inge said last night, some of those in the Derby would have been base hits :)

]]> By: stephen http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123517 stephen Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:11:34 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123517 Inge now 0-For St. Louis. Inge now 0-For St. Louis.

]]> By: MacD http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123516 MacD Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:55:23 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123516 Do I smell an MVP? Do I smell an MVP?

]]> By: BigMax http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123515 BigMax Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:46:27 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123515 GRANDERSON - I guess he was saving up that triple! GRANDERSON – I guess he was saving up that triple!

]]> By: Forty http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123514 Forty Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:34:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123514 What is Maddon thinking? Playing without Inge is like playing with 8 only fielders. What is Maddon thinking? Playing without Inge is like playing with 8 only fielders.

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123513 Steve Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:00:50 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/all-star-game-2009/#comment-123513 I think no matter how you got there, its an honor and in many ways a fulfillment to what all off these guys strive for. Sure we would all like the money they make, but look at what most of them put into their careers. They are for the most part in excellent shape (that takes time and dedication) and live their lives on the road away from the family. In between all that they are trying to hit a 90+ mph ball or trying to get Puljos and the gang out. Seriously how many of us put that into out jobs? The guys that aren't that good get this week off to hang with the family. Bill >> Great blog, love the group that is assembled here on game night. Where are the numerous and 2:00am posts from Coleman............ ? Dude are you there Steve I think no matter how you got there, its an honor and in many ways a fulfillment to what all off these guys strive for. Sure we would all like the money they make, but look at what most of them put into their careers. They are for the most part in excellent shape (that takes time and dedication) and live their lives on the road away from the family. In between all that they are trying to hit a 90+ mph ball or trying to get Puljos and the gang out. Seriously how many of us put that into out jobs?

The guys that aren’t that good get this week off to hang with the family.

Bill >> Great blog, love the group that is assembled here on game night. Where are the numerous and 2:00am posts from Coleman………… ? Dude are you there

Steve

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