Detroit Tigers 2016 Season Thread - Page 5

TribeFanInNC · 05-15-2016, 10:50 AM

Well, a month and a half in...it seems we were all wrong about the AL Central. The Indians are about where I thought they'd be, but the Sox, Royals, and Tigers should have reverse of their current records. I guess that is why they play the games on the field and not on paper.

Weird, you guys haven't played the Sox at all and we only played 2 games against them in the first week. Could explain their start.

(upon further inspection, the Sox schedule has been pretty easy, played a lot of the Twins...next handful are HOU, KC, CLE, KC, Mets, DET, WSH, KC, DET...guess we'll know more in June if they are for real)

CONN CHRIS · 05-15-2016, 02:48 PM

Moya gave me something to smile about today!

Anyone remember Qunitin Berry?

https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...152723333.html#

CONN CHRIS · 05-15-2016, 05:18 PM

Yippie-ti-yi-yay

CONN CHRIS · 05-16-2016, 06:29 AM

What a summer that was. Thanks again Bird.

When the word was 'Bird': Mark Fidrych makes his big-league debut | Blogs | Detroit Metro Times

CONN CHRIS · 05-16-2016, 10:10 PM

Whoa, where'd that inning come from?

CONN CHRIS · 05-16-2016, 10:16 PM

RIP Mr. McAuliffe. He lived here in CT and had his children at a school where my uncle was headmaster so I had the pleasure of meeting him several times.

Dick McAuliffe, from 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 76

CONN CHRIS · 05-17-2016, 06:19 AM

That was a good shot in the arm. A little offensive eruption, pen and late bats overcome a shaky starter and Ausmus shows some emotion and gets ejected.

Big two game roll! Let's see if they enough to overcome what Pelfrey does to them tonight.

TribeFanInNC · 05-17-2016, 08:23 AM

Ha, I watched the first inning and turned it off - figured Zimm could work with a 6 run lead. I was right, but barely. Just one of those nights with a lot of offense I guess.

CONN CHRIS · 05-18-2016, 03:32 PM

I feel like a dirty traitor saying it but I don't care for Gibson on the broadcast team. He is surprisingly low energy over the air.

CONN CHRIS · 05-18-2016, 03:33 PM

Moya, Maybin and the worst team in baseball is just what the doctor ordered.

CONN CHRIS · 05-24-2016, 06:23 AM

Survived another Pelfrey start, Miggy appears to be healthy and back to .500. Counting my blessings!

cephasjames · 05-24-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I feel like a dirty traitor saying it but I don't care for Gibson on the broadcast team. He is surprisingly low energy over the air.

He is quite a bit different from Rod Allen. There is a managerial view that he comes with that is interesting sometimes, but he definitely doesn't get as excited as Rod and Mario when Rod is in the booth. Gibby is way better than Jack Morris though.

David Watts · 05-24-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

He is quite a bit different from Rod Allen. There is a managerial view that he comes with that is interesting sometimes, but he definitely doesn't get as excited as Rod and Mario when Rod is in the booth. Gibby is way better than Jack Morris though.

Rod Allen is just horrible. I won't even consider getting the Extra Innings package as long as he is part of the broadcast team. Had the free preview week to start the season, it took me all of 3 innings to change over to the Marlins broadcast, so I didn't have to listen to Rod. I like the little I've heard of Gibby. He has a great sense of humor.

cephasjames · 05-24-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Rod Allen is just horrible. I won't even consider getting the Extra Innings package as long as he is part of the broadcast team. Had the free preview week to start the season, it took me all of 3 innings to change over to the Marlins broadcast, so I didn't have to listen to Rod. I like the little I've heard of Gibby. He has a great sense of humor.

That's the common sentiment I've heard since they announced Gibby and Morris last year. What don't you like about Rod Allen? He's never really bothered me.

David Watts · 05-24-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

That's the common sentiment I've heard since they announced Gibby and Morris last year. What don't you like about Rod Allen? He's never really bothered me.

His voice. He's attempts to be too folksy. Over the last few years he has developed Tom Grieve disease and spends entire games running down the opponent. He talks way way way too much. Hard for me to put into words actually, because I just won't listen to him anymore. The minute I hear his voice I either hit mute or find something else to do.

cephasjames · 05-24-2016, 10:24 AM

Hmmm. To each their own, I guess.

I've enjoyed him. I enjoy Gibby too, in his own way. I really enjoyed Gibby with Dick Enberg the other day. It may have had to do more with Enberg then Gibby, but they played off of each other very well, probably better than Rod or Mario could have.

David Watts · 05-24-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

Hmmm. To each their own, I guess.

I've enjoyed him. I enjoy Gibby too, in his own way. I really enjoyed Gibby with Dick Enberg the other day. It may have had to do more with Enberg then Gibby, but they played off of each other very well, probably better than Rod or Mario could have.

Enberg is so damn underrated Broadcasting legend in my opinion. My sister and my nephew both watch pretty much every Tiger game and they don't mind Rod either. I just can't stomach him. To tell you truth, I think sports broadcasting has steadily declined over the years. Too many of the new guys, think quantity of talk is more important than quality. Probably why I'd rather play OOTP than watch baseball these days.

Hrycaj · 05-24-2016, 12:02 PM

I don't mind Rod Allen at all. I loved Morris as a player when I was a kid, but I have been very disappointed with him as an announcer. He comes off as very jaded and negative. Gibby has the knowledge no doubt, but he is dry to me.

Westheim · 05-24-2016, 12:34 PM

I do quite like Rod Allen with Mario Impemba, they seem to play well off another. Kirk Gibson on the other hand I find really dull. He might have knowledge that former players that did not manage themselves might not have, but he's bringing it across like he's trying to market a very specific brand of raisin to a retailer. I do not enjoy him at all.

David Watts · 05-24-2016, 12:48 PM

Looks like I'm just old. Y'all seem to like Rod. I simply can't stand noise and that is what he is to me.

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TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,019	Well, a month and a half in...it seems we were all wrong about the AL Central. The Indians are about where I thought they'd be, but the Sox, Royals, and Tigers should have reverse of their current records. I guess that is why they play the games on the field and not on paper. Weird, you guys haven't played the Sox at all and we only played 2 games against them in the first week. Could explain their start. (upon further inspection, the Sox schedule has been pretty easy, played a lot of the Twins...next handful are HOU, KC, CLE, KC, Mets, DET, WSH, KC, DET...guess we'll know more in June if they are for real)

05-17-2016, 06:19 AM	#87
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,057	That was a good shot in the arm. A little offensive eruption, pen and late bats overcome a shaky starter and Ausmus shows some emotion and gets ejected. Big two game roll! Let's see if they enough to overcome what Pelfrey does to them tonight. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

05-17-2016, 08:23 AM	#88
TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,019	Ha, I watched the first inning and turned it off - figured Zimm could work with a 6 run lead. I was right, but barely. Just one of those nights with a lot of offense I guess.

05-18-2016, 03:32 PM	#89
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,057	I feel like a dirty traitor saying it but I don't care for Gibson on the broadcast team. He is surprisingly low energy over the air. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

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cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Hmmm. To each their own, I guess. I've enjoyed him. I enjoy Gibby too, in his own way. I really enjoyed Gibby with Dick Enberg the other day. It may have had to do more with Enberg then Gibby, but they played off of each other very well, probably better than Rod or Mario could have. __________________ 5000+ Generic Logos Free for the Taking FREE: Uniforms and logos for 500+ teams spanning 1871-present Great Lakes League: 10 Conferences, 100 Teams Pre-OOTP 23 Custom Cap & Jersey Template v3.0 by Deft and NoPepper (with layers from other various artists) that I use: Caps, Jerseys

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David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,119 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Looks like I'm just old. Y'all seem to like Rod. I simply can't stand noise and that is what he is to me.