Game 2015.115: Tigers at Astros

Jason Beck posted an insightful article on Ausmus and expectations today. I think he’s gone at the end of the season.

I’m traveling this weekend, so these will be brief. Miggy is back tonight. That’s fun. Someone please post lineups when available.

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26 responses to “Game 2015.115: Tigers at Astros”

  1. Coleman Avatar
    Coleman

    Kyle Ryan (not Marte) send down to make room for Miggy.

  2. Coleman Avatar
    Coleman

    Today’s Return of the Mig Lineup:
    1. Rajai Davis
    2. Ian Kinsler
    3. Miguel Cabrera
    4. Victor Martinez
    5. JD Martinez
    6. Nick Castellanos
    7. James McCann
    8. Jose Iglesias
    9. Anthony Gose

  3. jud Avatar
    jud

    I am sure Miggy will see alot of pitches with .150 Victor slugging behind him…Victor has 16 RBI second half that means he is making about $400,000 per RBI …..nice gig!!!!!!!

  4. PHT in HK Avatar
    PHT in HK

    Hope he pulls Simon after 5, maybe 6 max.

    1. PHToy in HK Avatar
      PHToy in HK

      I guess 4 was the magic number tonight.

  5. tbran Avatar
    tbran

    It’s the witching hour for Penne Pasta

  6. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    Do the Tigers also lead the MBL in ROThird strike out on a ball not near the strikezone!….or just RISPL2Out fail!

  7. Kaline fan Avatar
    Kaline fan

    Mario says, “You wonder if Brad’s thinking about a squeeze here.” And why not? You got speed (Rajai) at the plate, speed-enough (Iggy) at 3rd. But no, —–Rajai = swing-away K.
    Mario’s Q should have been, “You wonder if Brad’s thinking at all.”
    As Tigers leave yet another run on the field, that they could have easily had, if smart……

  8. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    Hers half your batting order since the All Star break
    Victor .188
    Davis .188
    Castalannos .225
    Gose .225
    Avila …156

  9. Kaline fan Avatar
    Kaline fan

    Of the 2 “liabilities” in the ‘pen, I’d rather see AL AL than “new, improved” Gorzy —–(I think).

  10. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    I don’t need a rehab assignments just struck out on 4 pitches all out of the strikezone

  11. Coleman Avatar
    Coleman

    Even with our bullpen, why leave Simon in to throw another inning of batting practice?

  12. Coleman Avatar
    Coleman

    Brad’s got to challenge that one, bunting a run in from third is definitely illegal, right?

  13. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    Houston bunted and got a run!…Assmus is calling the league office to see if thats legal….Lamont in the meantime is just shaking his head!!!

  14. Kaline fan Avatar
    Kaline fan

    Astros execute squeeze beautifully. Anyone Det side paying attention???

  15. Kaline fan Avatar
    Kaline fan

    (We all posted that at same time….)
    Is it me, or Tom G’s delivery/arm angle/whatever actually DOES look improved?

  16. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    Hey Raj…you’d have a better chance of hitting those pitches that get to the plate all the way in the air!. 3 k’on bouncing 3rd..least your consistent!

  17. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    And were wasting Wilson today for what reason ,Brad!

  18. tbran Avatar
    tbran

    Good thing we traded away the talent for those prospects.

  19. jud Avatar
    jud

    My 2-12 rest of August predict is right on so far…just 1-7 to go! Wake Brad up, time to go home tonight!

  20. jud Avatar
    jud

    Last place by Sunday!

  21. Jud Avatar
    Jud

    Hey Capt Smarty…Houston sac bunted…squeezed in a run…hit a sac fly…..stole 3 bases…..had a successful hit and run…got a 2 two out hit……got an add on run off the steal….lets see the Tigers????…????…had a 1-0 lead…and K’d 5 times in pitches that bounced. BRAD is actually wondering why his team is 1 game out of last place and Houston is in first place

    1. Kaline fan Avatar
      Kaline fan

      Right, Jud. This is exactly what makes me cuss and scream at my computer while watching these games.
      And then check out the blank expressions on our Skipper’s face every time camera pans to the dugout.
      It’s pathetic. I hope things change, at least after the end of this season.

  22. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/15/detroit-tigers-houston-astros/31770431/

    Cabrera DH’ing w/VMart @1B… with Boyd pitching tomorrow, today might JV & DET’s best shot in HOU

    1. StorminNorman$ Avatar
      StorminNorman$

      1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
      2. Jose Iglesias, SS
      3. Miguel Cabrera, DH
      4. Victor Martinez, 1B
      5. J.D. Martinez, RF
      6. Tyler Collins, LF
      7. Nick Castellanos, 3B
      8. James McCann, C
      9. Anthony Gose, CF

  23. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2015/08/detroit_tigers_commitments_for.html
    Five big contracts
    The Tigers have $104.8 committed to five players for 2016:
    $28 million: Justin Verlander
    $28 million: Miguel Cabrera
    $18 million: Victor Martinez
    $16.8 million: Anibal Sanchez
    $14 million: Ian Kinsler