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Its good to see they havent rolled over and quit but there are still 5 teams ahead of them for the final WC spot, Add in that the injuries to Sanchez and Norris and Brad still the manager of this team. They have little or no shot and if they somehow pull it off.. they wont get far.
TB and Minny are just ahead of us, so if we win enough to have a shot, those two won't be an issue. If NY and Toronto stay strong, they could knock down Baltimore (13 more games against those two ..as well as 7 against KC) . The challenge will be for both LAA and Texas to fall enough for us to pass them. It comes down to the coming week. We have 3 more against Texas and then 3 games next week against LAA (3 more in late Sept against Texas, too). If Detroit can get a run right now, we could even the slate with these two. Win 2 of 3 with Texas (and 2 of 3 in Sept), and sweep LAA, and we pull even with them both. Then it's anyone's game.
Never heard of himEephus said:
about his demise was grossly overstated. Drew Sharp> 
As much as I dislike Drew Sharpe he is not the only one saying that. Many people who cover baseball believe Verlander's best days are behind him.1 ER vs a good lineup for JV tonight.
Seems the
Ausmus got thrown out tonight, should have just walked to the unemployment line
It's not last year and of course his best years are behind him, almost every 32-year-old baseball player can say that. It doesn't take "baseball people" to understand that.As much as I dislike Drew Sharpe he is not the only one saying that. Many people who cover baseball believe Verlander's best days are behind him.1 ER vs a good lineup for JV tonight.
Seems the
Ausmus got thrown out tonight, should have just walked to the unemployment line
Problem with Verlander is everytime he has a bad stretch or a few bad games he has some kind of excuse. It's getting to a point where it's getting old. How many times last year did he say he found a flaw in his delivery??? At least 3 times I recall.
Earlier this year I saw someone on tv talking about a preseason interview they did with Verlander. The person said Verlander still believes he can blow everyone away. The interviewer brought up how pitchers over time (with the exception of Nolan Ryan) have had to make adjustments as they progress in their careers cause they cant throw as hard as they used to and have to rely more on pitching. Interview asked Verlander if that was something he think he might have to do. The interviewer said his response was maybe in 3-4 years.
So Verlander's problem(s) might not just be physical. When you try to do more beyond your ability you usually fail. It's playing within your abilities is where one will excel.
He is human.. I understand he a competitive guy but is he a realistic one?
It's his birthday today, he turns 39. I think he has started 5 major league games in the past.
Sad they couldn't even advance Miggy in the 9th after his lead-off double (third double of the game). You're right - they need to pull out wins in a game like this. Gotta win these next two with Texas somehow.
Thanks Dave!!Leroy Hoard said:
I would like nothing more then to see Verlander do well. Just tired of the excuses. Last year Cabera was sorta slumping to start the year you didnt hear him say. I was dropping my hands too much or I found a flaw in my swing.Doctor Detroit said:It's not last year and of course his best years are behind him, almost every 32-year-old baseball player can say that. It doesn't take "baseball people" to understand that.Seekay said:As much as I dislike Drew Sharpe he is not the only one saying that. Many people who cover baseball believe Verlander's best days are behind him.1 ER vs a good lineup for JV tonight.
Seems the
Ausmus got thrown out tonight, should have just walked to the unemployment line
Problem with Verlander is everytime he has a bad stretch or a few bad games he has some kind of excuse. It's getting to a point where it's getting old. How many times last year did he say he found a flaw in his delivery??? At least 3 times I recall.
Earlier this year I saw someone on tv talking about a preseason interview they did with Verlander. The person said Verlander still believes he can blow everyone away. The interviewer brought up how pitchers over time (with the exception of Nolan Ryan) have had to make adjustments as they progress in their careers cause they cant throw as hard as they used to and have to rely more on pitching. Interview asked Verlander if that was something he think he might have to do. The interviewer said his response was maybe in 3-4 years.
So Verlander's problem(s) might not just be physical. When you try to do more beyond your ability you usually fail. It's playing within your abilities is where one will excel.
He is human.. I understand he a competitive guy but is he a realistic one?
He's given up one earned run in his last three outings combined, and has been great in five of his last six starts. Give him a break because the franchise has a lot sunk into him. We need him to be good, and he has been. It's one of the very few positives of this season.
ETA: I wouldn't agree with Drew Sharp even if I agreed with him. Valenti's dumb ### is just as bad or worse, Detroit media is the absolute pits. My old neighborhood has more upside than those two clowns.
Seeing that Buxton has finally made the jump to the majors. Sano looks like a nice corner piece and Jose Berrios in on the verge of joining them. Being a Twins fan next year cant all be that bad. No, they wont every spend a bunch of money but should be fun watching these guys continue to get better
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Well they didn't get swept, but your point is still valid.
Nope...looking at the lineup it is hard to believe nothing is happening as far as any kind of big innings.
Whoever the players are, quantity over quality. This team is not winning because they don't have enough good players. There are some good pieces, but not enough in the pipeline behind them. Whatever the answer, as much a s Mr I will not be happy about it, this is probably a multi year project; not a quick fix. It may only be a two year, but if this team makes a run at it in 2016 then we will probably be at the same place after that season as right now.
As frustrating as this offense can be at times I think almost all the money needs to go toward solid pitching wherever that will come from.
I'm closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds. We might have to sit in obstructed terrace seats but we'll be in the park!
Plus I'd have to say that it would also help get rid of BA, none of this crap of "oh we finished well give him another year" crap.Doctor Detroit said:
Amen to that.
If Ausmus is back for you guys next year, I promise to ship you a bottle of your favorite spirit (under $100 please), to help ease the 2016 season.
