Detroit Tigers 2014 Season Thread - Page 18

CONN CHRIS · 06-03-2014, 10:34 PM

We've been Joe Nathan'ed again! ... and Randy is still sadly missing.

CONN CHRIS · 06-03-2014, 10:40 PM

So, I leave a meeting, check the score. 0-0 after seven and a half. Jobba didn't blow up. Good stuff.

I get home, it's 1-0, 1 out in the top of the ninth with Nathan exiting stage left leaving the bases LOADED?!?

I hate this bullpen. Truly.

RchW · 06-03-2014, 10:42 PM

I'm biased of course for the Blue Jays but it has been a terrific pitching duel.

Edit Oops well it was.

CONN CHRIS · 06-03-2014, 10:42 PM

... and Krol gives up a SAC fly. 2-0

Enter Al Al. If Coke comes on I may have to take my first drink in 22 years.

CONN CHRIS · 06-03-2014, 10:43 PM

Al Al = gofer ball. 5-0

Dear Lord have mercy.

CONN CHRIS · 06-03-2014, 10:44 PM

NOW he coaxes a ground ball.

CONN CHRIS · 06-03-2014, 10:46 PM

For the love of God, make it stop.

RchW · 06-03-2014, 10:59 PM

You guys are not alone in bullpen angst.

gbwitheyes · 06-04-2014, 12:41 PM

What is going on with Nathan? He has given up 8 runs in an inning and a third.

gbwitheyes · 06-04-2014, 12:56 PM

That and the left side of our infield is playing like they are back in little league.

If Romine cannot handle routine grounders he needs to bat a whole lot better.

Did Castellanos forget there were two guys on base?

As soon as there is a close play everyone turns their attention to the replay, ignoring the fact that there is a game in progress.

Tram2Whitaker · 06-04-2014, 11:20 PM

I thought I'd throw this out there; it's not likely to happen, and depends heavily on what the Tigers decide to do with Sherzer:

The Rays are in last place, with no hope to claw their way out since Alex Cobb and Matt Moore are out for the season. That makes them a non-contender with the impending free agency of David Price. The Tigers may find themselves playing their way out of contention if they don't do something. One suggestion is to put Smyly back in the bullpen, dump Coke, and let Joba close. You don't want to trade Ray, he's the #5 guy next year and beyond. Is there anything left of value that we can make a deal for Price, give him the money we were going to pay Max. We rock the mega-rotation through the rest of the season, with Smyly at setup, Joba at closer, Nathan on the DL, and Coke watching from his Lay-Z-Boy.

David Watts · 06-05-2014, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram2Whitaker

I thought I'd throw this out there; it's not likely to happen, and depends heavily on what the Tigers decide to do with Sherzer:

The Rays are in last place, with no hope to claw their way out since Alex Cobb and Matt Moore are out for the season. That makes them a non-contender with the impending free agency of David Price. The Tigers may find themselves playing their way out of contention if they don't do something. One suggestion is to put Smyly back in the bullpen, dump Coke, and let Joba close. You don't want to trade Ray, he's the #5 guy next year and beyond. Is there anything left of value that we can make a deal for Price, give him the money we were going to pay Max. We rock the mega-rotation through the rest of the season, with Smyly at setup, Joba at closer, Nathan on the DL, and Coke watching from his Lay-Z-Boy.

Wow did you just scare the crap out of me. I have Cobb in my fantasy league and reading that he's out for the season......

He just came off the dl, but please don't wish him back on it

Tram2Whitaker · 06-05-2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

Wow did you just scare the crap out of me. I have Cobb in my fantasy league and reading that he's out for the season......

He just came off the dl, but please don't wish him back on it

My bad! I thought they were both hurt.

David Watts · 06-05-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram2Whitaker

My bad! I thought they were both hurt.

No problem. You would have laughed if you would have seen how fast I switched over to my yahoo league site when I read your post. I knew Cobb didn't pitch last night, so I was like what the heck

My luck this year has been just they way though. I traded for Fielder UGH!

CONN CHRIS · 06-05-2014, 10:28 AM

I am all in for any plan that includes Phil Coke in a recliner.

CONN CHRIS · 06-05-2014, 05:00 PM

Verlander banged around again. Coke only coughed up one - I guess that's something to hang your hat on.

gbwitheyes · 06-05-2014, 10:22 PM

Verlander has been tough to watch. Everything looks good then - BOOM, JV turns into a right handed Coke.

RchW · 06-05-2014, 10:50 PM

This may be small comfort but the normally unreliable Blue Jays are off the charts good right now. The Red Sox may be the tonic you need. I certainly hope so.

David Watts · 06-06-2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbwitheyes

Verlander has been tough to watch. Everything looks good then - BOOM, JV turns into a right handed Coke.

What scares me the most are the walks.

gbwitheyes · 06-07-2014, 01:13 AM

Finally the boys came around. If only we can build just a little momentum again.

06-03-2014, 10:34 PM	#341
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	We've been Joe Nathan'ed again! ... and Randy is still sadly missing. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-03-2014, 10:40 PM	#342
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	So, I leave a meeting, check the score. 0-0 after seven and a half. Jobba didn't blow up. Good stuff. I get home, it's 1-0, 1 out in the top of the ninth with Nathan exiting stage left leaving the bases LOADED?!? I hate this bullpen. Truly. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-03-2014, 10:42 PM	#343
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	I'm biased of course for the Blue Jays but it has been a terrific pitching duel. Edit Oops well it was. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit Last edited by RchW; 06-03-2014 at 10:43 PM.

06-03-2014, 10:42 PM	#344
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	... and Krol gives up a SAC fly. 2-0 Enter Al Al. If Coke comes on I may have to take my first drink in 22 years. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-03-2014, 10:43 PM	#345
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	Al Al = gofer ball. 5-0 Dear Lord have mercy. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-03-2014, 10:44 PM	#346
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	NOW he coaxes a ground ball. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-03-2014, 10:46 PM	#347
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	For the love of God, make it stop. Attached Images __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-03-2014, 10:59 PM	#348
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	You guys are not alone in bullpen angst. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

06-04-2014, 12:41 PM	#349
gbwitheyes Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 271	An ERA of 54 in last three games. WTF? What is going on with Nathan? He has given up 8 runs in an inning and a third.

06-04-2014, 12:56 PM	#350
gbwitheyes Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 271	That and the left side of our infield is playing like they are back in little league. If Romine cannot handle routine grounders he needs to bat a whole lot better. Did Castellanos forget there were two guys on base? As soon as there is a close play everyone turns their attention to the replay, ignoring the fact that there is a game in progress.

06-04-2014, 11:20 PM	#351
Tram2Whitaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 619	Crazy Idea I thought I'd throw this out there; it's not likely to happen, and depends heavily on what the Tigers decide to do with Sherzer: The Rays are in last place, with no hope to claw their way out since Alex Cobb and Matt Moore are out for the season. That makes them a non-contender with the impending free agency of David Price. The Tigers may find themselves playing their way out of contention if they don't do something. One suggestion is to put Smyly back in the bullpen, dump Coke, and let Joba close. You don't want to trade Ray, he's the #5 guy next year and beyond. Is there anything left of value that we can make a deal for Price, give him the money we were going to pay Max. We rock the mega-rotation through the rest of the season, with Smyly at setup, Joba at closer, Nathan on the DL, and Coke watching from his Lay-Z-Boy. __________________ 404'd!

06-05-2014, 10:28 AM	#355
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	I am all in for any plan that includes Phil Coke in a recliner. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-05-2014, 05:00 PM	#356
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,014	Verlander banged around again. Coke only coughed up one - I guess that's something to hang your hat on. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-05-2014, 10:22 PM	#357
gbwitheyes Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 271	Verlander has been tough to watch. Everything looks good then - BOOM, JV turns into a right handed Coke.

06-05-2014, 10:50 PM	#358
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	This may be small comfort but the normally unreliable Blue Jays are off the charts good right now. The Red Sox may be the tonic you need. I certainly hope so. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

06-07-2014, 01:13 AM	#360
gbwitheyes Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 271	Finally the boys came around. If only we can build just a little momentum again.