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Re: Game 42: Tigers (23-18) @ Rangers (28-15), 8:05 PM

Ryan Cianfarani — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:35:56 -0000

Liking tonights lineup!

Re: Sanchez Struggles Early While Offense Gets Grimm Diagnosis

Ryan Cianfarani — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:33:20 -0000

EXACTLY! The onus is on you to justify how this guy isn't a fluke, because all of the data points to him, in fact, being a fluke.

2010 BA: .228, BABIP: .278, HR: 7, RBI: 31
2011 BA: .295, BABIP: .366, HR: 19, RBI: 82
2012 BA: .243, BABIP: .313, HR: 9, RBI: 48
2013 BA: .179, BABIP: .219, HR 4, RBI: 10

Those stats right there are the definition of fluke. Here's a quote from fangraph for you: "The average BABIP for hitters is around .290 to .310. If you see any player that deviates from this average to an extreme, they’re likely due for regression." AKA He's a fluke, but Daddy is in the front office. Worst of all, Leyland has shifted him into the 6-spot for some reason unbeknownst to any rational individual. If you're playing this guy, he should be buried in the 8 or 9-spot. I say 8-spot, because I don't mind him leaving Infante at 9.

He had one good year, and is showing no signs of ever repeating it. FLUKE. If you disagree, prove it to me.

Re: Sanchez Struggles Early While Offense Gets Grimm Diagnosis

BLAXPHEME — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:39:00 -0000

Struggling right now? He's been "struggling" for a year and a half. Dude IS a fluke.

Re: Game 40: Tigers (22 – 17) at Rangers (27 – 14), 8:05pm ET

Guest — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:03 -0000

WHY IS HE BATTING AVILA 6TH AGAIN!? Just about completely fed up with Leyland. Can't take his moronic, illogical approach any longer. I don't know how else to describe it.

Re: Pitcher’s Duel Turns Into Bust As Rangers Blast Verlander

Ryan Callery — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:35 -0000

You really think no injury, right? I'm just trying to make myself feel better.

Re: Oh Donnie Boy

Ryan Callery — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:42 -0000

Tui's splits vs Lefties & Righties for the year, in case anyone wants to see. Again, very small sample size - but still, given our options, I'd like to see him get more AB against Righties.

Re: Oh Donnie Boy

Ryan Callery — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:49:07 -0000

Yeah, big Al's been struggling with the command for sure. I admittedly lean toward optimism (perhaps too much at times) with these guys, but I think he'll figure it out. He's got wicked movement and the speed we need. He's got "the stuff" in other words. In the past, it seems staying healthy was his issue. I'm with you - so hard watching him walk that guy. Just the kiss of death when you walk the leadoff. I damn near turned the game off at that point to save myself the Tums purchase. But I do think he'll find his control. (Fingers crossed). As far as Tui goes, I know its a small sample size and Leyland thinks he can't hit righties - but I don't know. I'd like to see him get a chance to prove Jimbo wrong, ya know? Thanks for the comment, Timothy!

Re: Oh Donnie Boy

Timothy Byrnes — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:34:43 -0000

I'm looking at the line on Al Al and he walks a guy every inning. How can this guy pitch in the bigs. It was painful watching him put the winning run on base in the ninth.
I also couldn't see how a guy who was 3/3 can sit and watch baseball Donnie pitch hit for him. If this gives Donnie confidence what does it do for Tui.

Re: Oh Donnie Boy

Ryan Callery — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:32:14 -0000

I can see some instances where Donnie is worth playing. I like him as a versatility guy and I actually prefer him over bringing up, say Berry, for anything besides running. I just think Jim outthinks himself in pinch hitting situations sometimes. Overall, I'm a "Leyland guy". I like him as our manager. But days like today are frustrating.

Re: Oh Donnie Boy

JenR — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:52:18 -0000

Psych 101: Papa Leyley are very close off season and he thinks of DK like a son. He's trying to justify keeping him around.

Re: Tigers Pitching Falters Against Astros

Ryan Callery — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:31:18 -0000

What are the odds of us getting a sub 35 pitch first two innings out of JV? Yu is working quick and worries me (0.91 whip, fun). Good stuff, Grey.

Re: Tigers Playfully Dismiss Astros in Base Ball Contest

Ty Cobb — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:38:15 -0000

im surprised the astros have even won ten games

Re: The Rod Allen Drinking Game, Version 3.0

Glenn — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:54:46 -0000

How can you possibly leave out the phrase "he climbed the ladder!"

Re: Fister Struggles, Tigers Can’t Escape Early Hole In Washington

Ryan Cianfarani — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:44:33 -0000

How much more does Tuiasosopo have to do to earn the starting job? I thought he couldn't hit righties, Jim, that's why you never play him against them. Well, Haren is a righty. So, I'm going to take this singular instance and use it as my argument. Just start this guy for the next 10 games, and let him either play himself in or out of the starting job, and then I'll shut up. It's not like it's going to do any harm, considering you're starting Kelly and Dirks there otherwise. Leyland always picks the white boys to give every damn chance he can.

Re: Verlander Flirts With No-No As Tigers Complete Sweep of Astros

louwhitaker — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:00:09 -0000

That was in Detroit; I think by NL ball, the author means no DH, NL rules, NL park.

Re: Verlander Flirts With No-No As Tigers Complete Sweep of Astros

MichiganderinVA — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:30:06 -0000

First taste of NL ball? I guess that sweep of Atlanta late last month didn't count...

Re: Game 29: Tigers (17-11) @ Astros (8-22)

Ryan Cianfarani — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:15:48 -0000

What a game! Miguel is a machine.

Re: The Rod Allen Drinking Game, Version 3.0

MikeD — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:51:32 -0000

"You can't have a team full of milk drinkers"

Re: Scott Diamond Still Owns The Tigers As Twins Deny Sweep

verlander — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:33:43 -0000

José Ortega threw STRIKES, Grey. STRIKES. And it was GLORIOUS.

O frabjous day!

Re: Game 23: Braves (15-8) @ Tigers (12-10)

Ryan Braun — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:58:46 -0000

tigers lose big here. what an awful team.

Re: Offense Doesn’t Quite Wake Up Enough As Tigers Succumb to Sweep

Ryan Cianfarani — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:51:57 -0000

Give up on Kelly already!

Re: Game 18: Tigers (9-8) @ Angels (6-10)

Ryan Cianfarani — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:50:46 -0000

After yesterday's game, it's time to swap Smyly with Porcello in the 5th starter spot.

Re: Tigers Nearly Cause All Fans To Die Of Stress But Win In 14

Blaxpheme — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:29:07 -0000

0-2 pitch was a "poor one"? No it was HORRENDOUS, you're 1 strike away from ending a LONG contest, and Benoit throws Ackley a MEATBALL, belt high, just a terrible pitch. Win, or not, it deserves a mention.

Re: Tigers Nearly Cause All Fans To Die Of Stress But Win In 14

cestma — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:30:47 -0000

HOO WHEE!

Re: Cabrera’s Power, Fister’s Precision Carry Tigers Past Mariners

Ty Cobb — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:41:28 -0000

people shouldn't worry to much about Martinez yet. He will probably heat up like he usually does.

I also miss the old layout so i hope you guys bring that back!