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Game 2016.46: Phillies at Tigers

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Maybin and Cabrera are still putting on a show, Justin Verlander was in vintage form, and the Tigers have their brooms out for the Phillies.

Since it is the day game after a night games, this will be a short one. Unless I can get Romine to give me a breather.

Today’s lineup:

  1. Maybin, CF
  2. JD Martinez, RF
  3. Cabrera, 1B
  4. V Martinez, DH
  5. Castellanos, 3B
  6. Moya, LF
  7. McCann, C
  8. Aviles, 2B
  9. Iglesias, SS

Kinsler still out with flu-like symptoms.

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24 responses to “Game 2016.46: Phillies at Tigers”

  1. Game 2016.46: Phillies at Tigers | Detroit Tigers

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  2. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    Sanchez’s ERA in the 6th inning this year is 22.85…and in the 7th its 18.00.

    I’m predicting we won’t see a complete game out of Sanchez today 😉

    1. Tony de Florida Avatar
      Tony de Florida

      I’ll be happy if we’re still within 2 runs in the 7th.

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  4. Tony de Florida Avatar
    Tony de Florida

    Baseball has a lot of meaningless stats. One is our record in inter-league play since 2006. It’s great except if you consider world series matchups.

  5. jud Avatar
    jud

    Sanchez won’t make th 6th..the clown show didn’t help him any…

  6. Tony de Florida Avatar
    Tony de Florida

    Newsflash: Sanchez survives 6th, Tigers within 1 run, I’m good.

  7. Tony de Florida Avatar
    Tony de Florida

    Oh well, can’t tempt fate. First HR of the year.

    1. StorminNorman$ Avatar
      StorminNorman$

      …is it too soon for the ‘fire Lamont’ chant? 😉

      1. Tony de Florida Avatar
        Tony de Florida

        Only questionable call for Gino was pitching to their best hitter with first base open. The two errors didn’t help.

  8. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    though defense didn’t help, pitching was a let down today…you would hope that DET scoring 5 runs should get you a “W”…OK maybe not when Sanchez or Pelfrey starts

    1. Tony de Florida Avatar
      Tony de Florida

      Yes, I’d say 9 would be a safe number.

  9. jud Avatar
    jud

    .500 seems like the Tigers goal the past two full years. Once they get there they go on cruise control.

  10. jud Avatar
    jud

    Funny that Avila gives his .500 manager a ringing endorsement just prior to what will by a 1-5 road trip out west against two very average teams who are about to jump start their season courtesy of the Tigers. We aren’t planning on going to the LA games..we are 3-14 when attending lately so I figure We are doing the Tigers a favor…

    1. Tony de Florida Avatar
      Tony de Florida

      Come on Jud, I can assure you that your attendance will not impact the score. Don’t know if they will do poorly but with only JV and possibly Fulmer as credible starters, it might be ugly. The trip could set the tone for the rest of the year. Try to make one of the games and don’t be afraid to light a couple of candles.

      1. jud Avatar
        jud

        +1

  11. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/25/detroit-tigers-shane-greene-injury/84914008/

    not that Greene is necessarily ‘the answer’, but DET needs to find a solution to Sanchez and Pelfrey… besides the strategy of ‘hoping DET offense puts up a bunch of runs’ whenever they pitch

    The new DET pitching coach hasn’t worked any magic thus far this year – as a matter of fact Lowe & JWilson have significantly underperformed (so far) last season’s performances w/other teams.

    1. Tony de Florida Avatar
      Tony de Florida

      Your right Greene may not be the answer but we know what Sanchez and Pelfrey have given us so far. My question is: Is Greene ready to start again?

      1. StorminNorman$ Avatar
        StorminNorman$

        one way to find out… last season his first three starts he gave up a total of only 1 run over about 23 innings, so he’s shown he’s capable, but I suspect that clotting issue or the surgery to repair it may be a lingering factor this year…which could have factored into why he remained on the DL recently for ‘just a blister’

        It would be great to get Sanchez back to ’13 & ’14 productivity levels, but I’m not sure if that’s ever going to happen. DET has him signed through next year ($16.8M) and there’s a team option for ’18 ($16M)…or more likely DET will exercise a $5M buyout…but until then DET is financially motivated to get Sanchez fixed for this year and next.

  12. Only Tiger Fan in Mississippi Avatar
    Only Tiger Fan in Mississippi

    Ok Boys….the adjust your team via trades season has officially begun with James Shields making the dream team: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/26/detroit-tigers-james-shields/84996934/

    1. StorminNorman$ Avatar
      StorminNorman$

      I wouldn’t give any legit prospects for Shields, especially in light of his contract…though I would trade either Pelfrey or Sanchez for Shields…but SD wouldn’t take that trade

  13. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/27/detroit-tigers-matt-boyd/85046658/

    Boyd being called up to pitch Saturday for rehabbing Zimmerman. Hope Boyd makes the most of this opportunity, though I suspect he will surrender a couple HR’s in OAK.

  14. StorminNorman$ Avatar
    StorminNorman$

    http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/05/mike-moustakas-torn-acl-royals.html

    bad news for KC – Moustakas out for the year

    1. StorminNorman$ Avatar
      StorminNorman$

      that was a costly collision w/Gordon (who broke his wrist)…I guess one example where “hustle” didn’t pay off

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