32 thoughts on “Game 2014.92: Indians 9, Tigers 3”

  1. Ah, back to real baseball after a 4-day vacation.

    Tigers lineup vs Bauer (from Jason Beck)

    1. Austin Jackson, CF (0-for-4, 2 walks, 3 K’s)
    2. Ian Kinsler, 2B (3-for-7, HR, K)
    3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B (2-for-6, 2 doubles)
    4. Victor Martinez, DH (2-for-5, HR, walk, K)
    5. J.D. Martinez, LF (1-for-3)
    6. Torii Hunter, RF (1-for-3, HR)
    7. Nick Castellanos, 3B (1-for-6, K)
    8. Alex Avila, C (3-for-5, HR, walk, K)
    9. Eugenio Suarez, SS (0-for-3, 2 K’s)

  2. According to Beck, Dirks should be able to get back to his rehab assignment in about a week. He’ll have 12 days more of game activity before a decision has to be made. That would put him beyond the trade deadline of July 31, so it will be interesting to see what DD does. On the other hand there are ways to get deals done after the trade deadline, so that isn’t necessarily a major obstacle.

    Frankly, with 4 OFers on the roster now, none of whom look like they are going anywhere, Dirks might only become a logical addition when the rosters expand Sep 1. And in the meantime, Carerra is waiting in the wings and probably deserves more of a chance than Dirks anyway.

  3. Greetings from Saudarkrokur, Iceland where I am with Dan and Jim for the game. Its 50F, overcast and drizzly in northern Iceland. Keep the wheels on the cart.

  4. I think Bauer gets lots of routine flyballs and popups every time he faces the Tigers. Wish they’d figure him out.

  5. As Miggy slowly sinks towards .299 which is what normal players hit, I think its time to officially be worried that he ain’t right!!!

  6. In Krols last 9 appearances he had allowed a run or more…Sure glad that arm is better!. In fact his ERA had gone up in 8 of his last 9 games

  7. before today Krol against RH hitters .370 BA 1.120 OPS – he’s faced 54 RH hitters and given up 5 HR’s… i understand they pinch hit Rugburn, but even so, why would Ausmus ever let Krol pitch to any righty (based on the fact/stats) in a close game?…even Rugburn

    1. Cabrera should have hit in the home run derby. Players who decline the home run derby usually have problems in the 2nd half.

  8. Hey 7th inning guys we need you to get a couple guys out!!. Wait you asked us to do that last week. Isn’t that asking a lot??… my fault!

    1. I get the sense that Smith has never retired 3 consecutive batters in his professional career. No wonder he fits in so well.

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