With the World Series officially over after the longest game 5 ever, I half (actually more than half) expected the Tigers to make a trade today. When I saw a press release come across I thought my intuition was correct. Instead it was a compilation of roster moves and the hiring of a bullpen coach. … Continue reading Let the offseason begin
Dave Dombrowski held court with reporters today and he revealed a glimpse into this winter’s agenda. The main points: Edgar Renteria’s option will not be picked up The Tigers are looking outside the organization to fill the closer role The Tigers don’t expect to be a major player in the free agent market Detroit does … Continue reading Dombrowski speaks – a lot more than usual.
Last year Sam Hoff started breaking down the season into 18 games segments, each representing 1/9th of the season, or an “inning.” Here is the 7th inning report. The 8th Inning is over. Each 18 games represent 1 inning of a baseball season. The Tigers record for the first 8 innings in 2008: Starters: Bullpen: … Continue reading The 8th Inning – 2008
PREGAME: I’m heading down for my first back to back games this season. I saw Nate pitch bad last night, and I already saw Justin Verlander pitch poorly this week, so I’mdue for some decent baseball right? It will be Dennis Sarfate who will try to stymie the Tigers for 7 or 8 innings until … Continue reading Game 124: Orioles at Tigers
PREGAME: Here we are at one of those critical junctures where if the Tigers lose, even the optimists have to call it a season. It reminds a lot of a series like this 2 months ago where Detroit improbably swept the White Sox. Of course that series was in the confines of Comerica Park. It … Continue reading Game 112: Tigers at White Sox
Some stats and such that may or may not be interesting: Edgar Renteria might not totally suck Edgar Renteria is hitting 288/351/404 since the All Star Break. He is a career 290/347/404 hitter. He also has only 4 strike outs in his last 57 plate appearances (and 4 GIDP – eek). A return to normalcy … Continue reading Random Friday factoids
PREGAME: After a lackluster effort the Tigers can hopefully muster some offense against Matt Ginter. You may remember Ginter as a former Tigers pitcher and an accomplished banjo player. The Indians picked him up and he’s allowed just 3 runs in 2 starts with no walks. Armando Galarraga takes the ball for Detroit. He had … Continue reading Game 106: Tigers at Indians
PREGAME: Holy craftiness Batman. Kenny Rogers and Paul Byrd. That’s 80 years worth of pitcher doing battle tonight. The Tigers fresh off a 3 game road trip to Comerica Park play a Cleveland Indians team that is showing some signs of life. Since the last time these two teams hooked up, the Indians have been … Continue reading Game 105: Tigers at Indians
Zach Miner starts again The question of the 5th starter has been answered – for now. Zach Miner will take the spot formerly occupied by Eddie Bonine and before him Dontrelle Willis. Miner had some struggles with control out of the pen this year. But in two “stretch-out” starts for Toledo he has posted a … Continue reading Junkballing: Zach Miner, Tiger Stadium, and injured shortstops
PREGAME: As the second half kicks off it will be Kenny Rogers taking on Garrett Olson. Olson has struggled in his last 2 starts surrendering 13 runs in 9 innings. He has a 5.65 ERA this year but is better at home. Carlos Guillen is out of the lineup because he’s in Detroit. He’s with … Continue reading Game 95: Tigers at Orioles
It’s a free for all on All Star day. I won’t post a game thread for tonight’s All Star game so feel free to use this space. Other possible topics for discussion but feel free to deviate: What Tiger will have the most significant impact in the second half? Joel Zumaya has allowed 24 baserunners … Continue reading All Star Break Discussion #2 – Open Mic
Maybe Matt Joyce found a good luck charm in the Tigers batting cage in the form of a kitten. Tigers outfielder Matt Joyce, hearing the tiny black cat whimper, climbed up on a stool and, with batting gloves on to protect his hands, pulled the animal down, before carrying it up the stairs into the … Continue reading Tigers housing rally kitten