Comments on: Game 2009.095: White Sox at Tigers

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:53:26 +0000

Yeah I’ll be there on Mon/Wed

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:26:14 +0000

So I was at a county fair yesterday with my 4 year old son. We were both sporting our Tigers hats and a “gentleman” made a comment to my son about how his team was going to get beat by his White Sox & how great the White Sox were because Buehrle threw a perfect game the night before.

I said to him that it was great for Beuhrle that he threw a perfect game the night before, but even better for us Tigers fans was that he wouldn’t be pitching today. I reminded him that the Tigers had Verlander on the mound & I was pretty confident of getting the win that afternoon.

He shut up after that.

Only a White Sox fan would talk smack to a 4 year old.

By: Kevin in Dallas

Kevin in Dallas — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:00:24 +0000

Tigers/Rangers Mon night?

By: Coleman

Coleman — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:23:18 +0000

Oh almost forgot. Joe Maurer hit 2 HR– and the Twins lost…the Magical Misery Tour continues. A real TGIF kinda day all-around.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:17:53 +0000

But where would Willingham fit into the lineup? He’s not a third place hitter. Plus, the Nats will ask for too much.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:14:03 +0000

As far as Billfer’s postgame comments go, apparently Guillen may be the lefty bat–and only that. Apparently he is effectively no longer a switch hitter; when he bats right he can’t hit and it hurts. It’s obviously no secret considering Ozzie’s moves.

I didn’t like Raburn as PH because he tends to strike out in those situations. I may be the only living human who would have liked Everett or Laird there (there are guys who can’t hit but can get sac flies. Check the stats. If we had needed a hit, sure, Raburn’s way better).

I realize you generally don’t want to use your backup catcher though, but we do have Inge for real emergencies.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:55:39 +0000

That’s what sets Tiger fans apart; when the boys do something praiseworthy, we not only give praise, but poetry. Almost renews my suspicions that Mr. X is Sean the AWOL Smoking Loon.

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:07:11 +0000

Phew! That was pretty sweet. E-Jax and Porcello going Sat/Sun? I’m feeling a sweep with extreme prejudice. You can put it on the booooaaaaard….YES!

By: Keith (Mr. X)

Keith (Mr. X) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:06:28 +0000

The White Sox are coming to town,
Tiger fans are wearing a frown,
Things get a little better,
We sweep the double header,
now that frown is upside down.

By: Robo-Tiger

Robo-Tiger — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:19:09 +0000

All is well in Tiger town again….this is nice!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:15:54 +0000

I watched both games and can’t really say which one I enjoyed more. Pretty sweet day for tiger fans!

By: Mark in Chicago

Mark in Chicago — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:47:16 +0000

Not sure what the plan is tomorrow but that’s a possibility. Sunday can’t happen since I’m picking up the old lady at the airport.

By: Vince in MN

Vince in MN — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:35:46 +0000

I seem to recall Todd Jones having a few outings like that. Rare for Nathan though because he Ks a lot of hitters.

By: Vince in MN

Vince in MN — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:29:56 +0000

I was busy this evening and when I get home I find I missed a more exciting game than the first game – didn’t catch one pitch. It looks like the entire lineup chipped in one way or another. Bonine with 83 pitches in 6 innngs – efficient. Even a 1-2-3 ninth with 2 Ks by Rodney (OMG!!!). Tomorrow’s pitching matchup favors us too. The offense has to keep on keepin’ on.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:26:10 +0000

Yep, a walk, a HBP, a fly out, a single up the middle, and a “single” that skidded under Nathan’s leg, rolled to 2nd, and richoceted off the bag.