Detroit Tigers 2013 Season - Page 2

CONN CHRIS · 04-01-2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyTiger

You have my deepest sympathies. It's not a fun position to be in. I remember how I felt when the Tigers couldn't win a game to save their lives a decade ago.

I actually didn't mind that period quite so much. I had hope. There were some young guys, Bonderman looked promising, I was at least deluded into thinking that there was potential.

It was better than watching Deer swing from his shoelaces.

RandyTiger · 04-01-2013, 07:10 PM

Deer. *grimace*

It's a pity Bonderman never really managed to reach his full potential, thanks to that arm/rib issue he had.

He tried to catch on to the Mariners this year, but near the end of ST, they sent him down to AAA. I hope he makes it back up this year, he's a good guy.

CONN CHRIS · 04-01-2013, 07:22 PM

Smyly is the first arm out of the pen in 2013.

CONN CHRIS · 04-01-2013, 07:27 PM

Uh oh, the Tigers' bullpen nojo is already infecting Guy Smiley. A double and a walk.

CONN CHRIS · 04-01-2013, 07:35 PM

2B, BB, BB, WP, 6-3

Summoning the ghost of Gas Can Jones.

Bullpen nojo in mid-season form.

RandyTiger · 04-01-2013, 07:36 PM

He about gave me a heart attack too, loading the bases before finally getting a ground-out to the end inning. At least he only gave up the one run.

Todd Jones/Jose Valverde couldn't have done it better.

Edit. Oi. Cross-post with the Chris.

CONN CHRIS · 04-01-2013, 07:56 PM

Drew Smyly is scaring the women and children.

RandyTiger · 04-01-2013, 07:56 PM

Dangnabbit, Chris. You keep beating me to the punch!

*Throws a rosin bag at you*

Edit: And from the looks of Leyland on TV, the old man is about to have a massive coronary. I'm sure he's wishing for a smoke right now.

RandyTiger · 04-01-2013, 08:04 PM

And Fireman Al gets the job done!

3-2 Tigers, end 7th.

CONN CHRIS · 04-01-2013, 08:58 PM

Well, that had all the elements that we have come to expect except an HR.

RandyTiger · 04-01-2013, 10:13 PM

Tigers 4, Twins 2. [Boxscore]

Summary: Cold Cats outlast stubborn Twins.

As Conn_Chris said, all the elements except a HR.

Pitching: In an unusually inefficient start for him, Verlander threw 91 pitches in just 5 innings, surrendering just 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 7. The numbers, except for the innings pitched, were vintage Verlander. Either the cold effected him, or a dodgy strike zone baffled him. I admit, some of those calls looked dodgy on TV, but that's prolly just me.

Smyly, on the other hand, as noted in the above posts, managed to channel both Todd "Gas Can" Jones and Jose Valderde at their worse. He went 1.1 innings, giving up 3 hits, 3 walks, and 2 runs, loading the bases twice. A shot of Skipper in the dugout showed him madly pacing, and I imagine he wished for a smoke at that moment - or a stiff shot of something strong.

Alburquerque came in to save the day, getting two Twinkies to strike out and end the threat. Bless you, Fireman Al.

Benoit and Coke came on after that, with Coke getting the save in a flawless performance.

Offense: Well, the Tigers opened up with a blast, scoring two runs in the first inning. It started out with Jackson getting a single, advancing to third on a single by Hunter. Cabrera hit into a fielder's choice that scored AJ, and Fielder followed that up with a double to score Miggy. Boom, the Tigers were up on top 2-0 before Verlander even took the mound.

They tacked on another run in the 2nd when Peralta singled, stole 2nd, and then came home on an Infante single.

After that, they had very little success until Fielder scored from third on a WP in the 8th by the Twin's Roenicke.

It was a nice tight game.

Next game: Wednesday, April 3rd, Detroit @ Minnesota, 4:10pm Eastern. TV: FS-D. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket.

RandyTiger · 04-03-2013, 03:19 PM

Roster News:

Tigers have claimed RHP Evan Reed (reliever) off waivers from the Marlins and optioned him to Toledo.

CONN CHRIS · 04-03-2013, 08:11 PM

Bullpen getting all gascan-like again.

CONN CHRIS · 04-03-2013, 08:13 PM

This bullpen nojo will be a problem.

RandyTiger · 04-03-2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

This bullpen nojo will be a problem.

A little too early to say for sure, but we'll know more in a few weeks whether the current guys will get the job done. I don't think Rondon will be the answer if it turns out they need help - his control issues are a problem. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

RandyTiger · 04-03-2013, 09:29 PM

Twins 3, Tigers 2. [Boxscore]

Summary: Tigers fall as bullpen catches fire - the wrong way.

Pitching: Sanchez thew a terrific game, and it's a pity he couldn't go more than 5 innings thanks to his pitch count (95). He only allowed 5 baserunners (2 hits, 3 BB), while putting the collar on 5 Twinkies.

And then the Cats ran into trouble. Downs (1.1 IP, 1 BB, 1 run, 3K's), Villarreal (2/3 inning, 1H, 2K), Benoit (1IP, 2 walks, 1 run allowed), and Coke (1/3 inning, 2 hits, 1 run, Blown Save/Loss) were collectively ineffective.

Coupled with Monday's game, one has to be wondering in the back of his mind, despite the extreme earliness of the season, whether this bunch is gonna be able to do the job. Give it a few weeks and we'll know for sure. Benoit/Coke had me nervously chewing on a pen cap, wondering just who the hell is channeling Todd Jones to this bunch!

Offensively... well, the cold probably froze their bats a little. The bright side is Cabby had his first 2 hits of the season, driving in both of the Tigers runs.

All in all, frustrating game to watch. These guys are better than this.

Next game: Thursday, Tigers @ Twins, 1:10 Eastern. TV: FS-D. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket.

David Watts · 04-04-2013, 03:05 PM

He's baaaaaack! Jose Valverde signed a minor league deal. This will be interesting.

CONN CHRIS · 04-04-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

He's baaaaaack! Jose Valverde signed a minor league deal. This will be interesting.

Has Matt Anderson's injury healed yet? Maybe they can give him a jingle.

CONN CHRIS · 04-04-2013, 03:32 PM

Porcello is sort of melting down now.

RandyTiger · 04-04-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

He's baaaaaack! Jose Valverde signed a minor league deal. This will be interesting.

I had to go hunting for a source, but, yes, correct. He's reporting to Lakeland (A).

Source: https://twitter.com/BBritten_Tigers/...48958732161024

04-01-2013, 07:22 PM	#23
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04-01-2013, 07:27 PM	#24
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	Uh oh, the Tigers' bullpen nojo is already infecting Guy Smiley. A double and a walk. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-01-2013, 07:35 PM	#25
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	2B, BB, BB, WP, 6-3 Summoning the ghost of Gas Can Jones. Bullpen nojo in mid-season form. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-01-2013, 07:36 PM	#26
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	He about gave me a heart attack too, loading the bases before finally getting a ground-out to the end inning. At least he only gave up the one run. Todd Jones/Jose Valverde couldn't have done it better. Edit. Oi. Cross-post with the Chris. Last edited by RandyTiger; 04-01-2013 at 07:37 PM.

04-01-2013, 07:56 PM	#27
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	Drew Smyly is scaring the women and children. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-01-2013, 07:10 PM	#22
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	Deer. grimace It's a pity Bonderman never really managed to reach his full potential, thanks to that arm/rib issue he had. He tried to catch on to the Mariners this year, but near the end of ST, they sent him down to AAA. I hope he makes it back up this year, he's a good guy.

04-01-2013, 08:04 PM	#29
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	And Fireman Al gets the job done! 3-2 Tigers, end 7th.

04-01-2013, 08:58 PM	#30
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	Well, that had all the elements that we have come to expect except an HR. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-01-2013, 10:13 PM	#31
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	Tigers 4, Twins 2. [Boxscore] Summary: Cold Cats outlast stubborn Twins. As Conn_Chris said, all the elements except a HR. Pitching: In an unusually inefficient start for him, Verlander threw 91 pitches in just 5 innings, surrendering just 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 7. The numbers, except for the innings pitched, were vintage Verlander. Either the cold effected him, or a dodgy strike zone baffled him. I admit, some of those calls looked dodgy on TV, but that's prolly just me. Smyly, on the other hand, as noted in the above posts, managed to channel both Todd "Gas Can" Jones and Jose Valderde at their worse. He went 1.1 innings, giving up 3 hits, 3 walks, and 2 runs, loading the bases twice. A shot of Skipper in the dugout showed him madly pacing, and I imagine he wished for a smoke at that moment - or a stiff shot of something strong. Alburquerque came in to save the day, getting two Twinkies to strike out and end the threat. Bless you, Fireman Al. Benoit and Coke came on after that, with Coke getting the save in a flawless performance. Offense: Well, the Tigers opened up with a blast, scoring two runs in the first inning. It started out with Jackson getting a single, advancing to third on a single by Hunter. Cabrera hit into a fielder's choice that scored AJ, and Fielder followed that up with a double to score Miggy. Boom, the Tigers were up on top 2-0 before Verlander even took the mound. They tacked on another run in the 2nd when Peralta singled, stole 2nd, and then came home on an Infante single. After that, they had very little success until Fielder scored from third on a WP in the 8th by the Twin's Roenicke. It was a nice tight game. Next game: Wednesday, April 3rd, Detroit @ Minnesota, 4:10pm Eastern. TV: FS-D. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket. Last edited by RandyTiger; 04-02-2013 at 02:15 AM.

04-03-2013, 03:19 PM	#32
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	Roster News: Tigers have claimed RHP Evan Reed (reliever) off waivers from the Marlins and optioned him to Toledo.

04-03-2013, 08:11 PM	#33
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	Bullpen getting all gascan-like again. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-03-2013, 08:13 PM	#34
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	This bullpen nojo will be a problem. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-03-2013, 09:29 PM	#36
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	Twins 3, Tigers 2. [Boxscore] Summary: Tigers fall as bullpen catches fire - the wrong way. Pitching: Sanchez thew a terrific game, and it's a pity he couldn't go more than 5 innings thanks to his pitch count (95). He only allowed 5 baserunners (2 hits, 3 BB), while putting the collar on 5 Twinkies. And then the Cats ran into trouble. Downs (1.1 IP, 1 BB, 1 run, 3K's), Villarreal (2/3 inning, 1H, 2K), Benoit (1IP, 2 walks, 1 run allowed), and Coke (1/3 inning, 2 hits, 1 run, Blown Save/Loss) were collectively ineffective. Coupled with Monday's game, one has to be wondering in the back of his mind, despite the extreme earliness of the season, whether this bunch is gonna be able to do the job. Give it a few weeks and we'll know for sure. Benoit/Coke had me nervously chewing on a pen cap, wondering just who the hell is channeling Todd Jones to this bunch! Offensively... well, the cold probably froze their bats a little. The bright side is Cabby had his first 2 hits of the season, driving in both of the Tigers runs. All in all, frustrating game to watch. These guys are better than this. Next game: Thursday, Tigers @ Twins, 1:10 Eastern. TV: FS-D. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket.

04-04-2013, 03:05 PM	#37
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,833 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	He's baaaaaack! Jose Valverde signed a minor league deal. This will be interesting.

04-04-2013, 03:32 PM	#39
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,005	Porcello is sort of melting down now. __________________ Check Out My Cards!