***Officialish Detroit Tigers Thread*** (3 Viewers)

[Da Guru]

Fister goes 7 Shutout innings, Benoit strikes out the side. Papa Grande closes. Text book pitching.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

For what he gave up for him I hated the deal. What has Fister done his last 2 starts? He got bombed his last outing and before the rain washed the Game before that, I think he gave up 2 runs in 2 innings pitched. So far it's been a terrible move, but we will see over the next 6 weeks.

So are we going to wait and see or are you going to declare that it's a horrendous trade? You kind of seem to be trying to do both.

Fister has a 6.14 ERA and 1.7 whip in 3 starts. That's why it makes me sick to hear about that trade. Is Fister going to pitch at the 3.3 ERA we traded for or the 6 we are getting?. That's where the wait and see comes in. Assuming we make the playoffs, Fister needs to be a strong #2. Max should be a 2, but he is just a 3 at best and Rick is a 4.

No one wants you associated with their team, please stop. You're the dumbest :fisherman: this board has ever seen with your Rapelersburger and Tigers You are to baseball acumen what Steve Jobs is to poor.

Best thing about Tigers win streaks? No dumb Comer postings. Fister awesome again today, guy is an innings eater who can deliver big game performances when the team needs it so far.

Todd Valverde does it again!

 

[Leroy Hoard]

 

[Apple Juice]

Valverde walking between the raindrops for quite a while now. He is defying the Gods.

 

[jon_mx]

Will Fister be the #3 starter for the playoffs?

 

[tri-man 47]

Fister awesome again today, guy is an innings eater who can deliver big game performances when the team needs it so far.

He got cut short with the rain delay in Cleveland and then had a horrible outing. But otherwise he has been eating innings with quality starts, as you say. Great job today ...with the bullpen pitching well, it's good that pulled him after 7 with about 100 pitches. No need to push further.I was a bit surprised they didn't let Benoit continue on. Three Ks in the eighth, despite the double.

 

[Greco]

Will Fister be the #3 starter for the playoffs?

playoffs? [/mora]

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Fister with his 2nd strong outing in a row. I would say he's pitching in our top 3 for sure. I'd like to see more of a sample and we'll see that down the stretch.

 

[Bojang0301]

I know I've been the boo hoo guy around here for awhile but this streak has got me excited. They have played out of their minds in close games and Fister has shown some toughness his last two starts. I still hate that Leyland benches 3 big bats and then bats Don Kelly ahead of Peralta. The faster they seal it the more time for rest there will be. Good win though. The pitching, sans Porcello who I am starting to lose faith in, has been out of this world.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I know I've been the boo hoo guy around here for awhile but this streak has got me excited. They have played out of their minds in close games and Fister has shown some toughness his last two starts. I still hate that Leyland benches 3 big bats and then bats Don Kelly ahead of Peralta. The faster they seal it the more time for rest there will be. Good win though. The pitching, sans Porcello who I am starting to lose faith in, has been out of this world.

I'm not a big Leyland fan either...and Kelly batting before Peralta makes zero sense. But he had little choice in benching the 3 players he did. Boesch is hurt. Cabrera was not here because of his wife having a baby. Avila could have played...but he has played 18 games in a row and the Tigers had the opportunity to call up a catcher for the one game Cabrera missed, so I have no problem with that. Today is a big start for Porcello. I have to wonder if the Tigers will think about picking up another starter if Porcello struggles again.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Today is a big start for Porcello. I have to wonder if the Tigers will think about picking up another starter if Porcello struggles again.

I think they will try to let him push thru it. But he could be the odd man out if they make the playoffs, no need for more than 4 starters in a 5 game series.

 

[jon_mx]

Will Fister be the #3 starter for the playoffs?

playoffs? [/mora]

Not that the Tigers don't have a history of losing divisional leads late in the season, but I am not seeing Cleveland or the White Sox surge this year.

 

[Bojang0301]

I know I've been the boo hoo guy around here for awhile but this streak has got me excited. They have played out of their minds in close games and Fister has shown some toughness his last two starts. I still hate that Leyland benches 3 big bats and then bats Don Kelly ahead of Peralta. The faster they seal it the more time for rest there will be. Good win though. The pitching, sans Porcello who I am starting to lose faith in, has been out of this world.

I'm not a big Leyland fan either...and Kelly batting before Peralta makes zero sense. But he had little choice in benching the 3 players he did. Boesch is hurt. Cabrera was not here because of his wife having a baby. Avila could have played...but he has played 18 games in a row and the Tigers had the opportunity to call up a catcher for the one game Cabrera missed, so I have no problem with that. Today is a big start for Porcello. I have to wonder if the Tigers will think about picking up another starter if Porcello struggles again.

I was actually happy he sat Avila and didn't find out about Cabrera until this morning so it makes sense (not the Don Kelly thing though). I honestly hope we don't see Porcello in the playoffs with how inconsistent he has been to this point. He would have to have a hell of a September to change my opinion on that.

 

[Comer]

Fister with his 2nd strong outing in a row. I would say he's pitching in our top 3 for sure. I'd like to see more of a sample and we'll see that down the stretch.

He looked good yesterday. Hoping he can get into a grove a be the 2 in the playoffs.

 

[jon_mx]

Another good night. Not sure what has gotten into this team, but they are playing as good of baseball as anyone.

 

[Bojang0301]

Red hot since that Delmon Young trade. He has solidified the lineup and now gives us a true hitter ahead of Miggy. Pitching has been absolutely stellar as of late.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Another strong outing from Phil Coke. He is throwing 95mph regularly with good command. He has made a huge difference in the bullpen. It will be even better when Albuquerque gets back. If I recall correctly, the bullpen has an ERA of about 1.50 or so in the last 20 games.

 

[Bojang0301]

Another strong outing from Phil Coke. He is throwing 95mph regularly with good command. He has made a huge difference in the bullpen. It will be even better when Albuquerque gets back. If I recall correctly, the bullpen has an ERA of about 1.50 or so in the last 20 games.

With our starting pitching the way it is it will be good to have such a deep bullpen in the playoffs. Can't believe it feels like such a foregone conclusion this early.

 

[jon_mx]

Another strong outing from Phil Coke. He is throwing 95mph regularly with good command. He has made a huge difference in the bullpen. It will be even better when Albuquerque gets back. If I recall correctly, the bullpen has an ERA of about 1.50 or so in the last 20 games.

I don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late. Perhaps the extra inning game, but even that there was an infield hit and another play that Inge could have made which allowed the run.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Another strong outing from Phil Coke. He is throwing 95mph regularly with good command. He has made a huge difference in the bullpen. It will be even better when Albuquerque gets back. If I recall correctly, the bullpen has an ERA of about 1.50 or so in the last 20 games.

With our starting pitching the way it is it will be good to have such a deep bullpen in the playoffs. Can't believe it feels like such a foregone conclusion this early.

Until Chicago is 10 games back with nine games left, I won't feel this way.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Man Avila is red hot right now, what a swing.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

 

[whoknew]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

I really, really, really hope they don't re-sign Delmon Young. He drives me nuts.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

I really, really, really hope they don't re-sign Delmon Young. He drives me nuts.

But then maybe they re-sign Mags instead.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Only once since May 24th has Verlander not gone at least seven innings. He's not gonna make it today.

 

[jon_mx]

wow, Verlander blew a 4 run lead

 

[Doctor Detroit]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

I really, really, really hope they don't re-sign Delmon Young. He drives me nuts.

Will have to see what he does the rest of the year, but he's coming up with some big hits.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

So Tigers are going to make a run at Crawford? I mean that's great but we'll have to overpay to get him. I think VMART is a better match, but he is gonna be expensive as well.

.402 average with RISP, he has been outstanding.

 

[Greco]

Glad to see Verlander didn't have to be perfect to get the 20th win. Total team effortt.

 

[jon_mx]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

I really, really, really hope they don't re-sign Delmon Young. He drives me nuts.

Will have to see what he does the rest of the year, but he's coming up with some big hits.

In his two weeks in Detroit he has had more big hits than Mags all year. It is nice to have a guy hitting in the 3rd spot who can drive in runs and not end innings. With the upgrade in the lineup and the pitchers all pitching well, Detroit is going to be no push over for Boston or New York. Not that Detroit is better than either of those, but I am starting to like their chances.

 

[Comer]

Congrats on 20 JV. You bring alot of pride to our city.

 

[tri-man 47]

Glad to see Verlander didn't have to be perfect to get the 20th win. Total team effortt.

Looking at Verlander's line, I worry that he's just tired. Home runs to guys low in the order, a few walks, plus another 120 pitches. Hopefully they can start to go easier on him soon, especially with the bullpen pitching well. I'm sure they wanted to get JV the 20th win tonight, though ...and congrats to him for that!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Glad to see Verlander didn't have to be perfect to get the 20th win. Total team effortt.

Looking at Verlander's line, I worry that he's just tired. Home runs to guys low in the order, a few walks, plus another 120 pitches. Hopefully they can start to go easier on him soon, especially with the bullpen pitching well. I'm sure they wanted to get JV the 20th win tonight, though ...and congrats to him for that!

Look at his game logs fro the last two months, he's not tired. I guess he has to allow one run or less to impress everyone now, he was off today. It had nothing to do with being tired, his location wasn't there. As Verlander has developed his #1 issue has been location and the high pitch innings he gets in to. He has largely avoided those this year because he has four plus pitches and he is locating them all for strikes. With his mechanics, conditioning, experience and mindset it will be tough to wear him down. He was throwing 100 in the 7th his last three starts, he's not tired he just isn't perfect. This is not a video game, he's gonna have a rough outing here and there.

 

[Apple Juice]

Glad to see Verlander didn't have to be perfect to get the 20th win. Total team effortt.

Looking at Verlander's line, I worry that he's just tired. Home runs to guys low in the order, a few walks, plus another 120 pitches. Hopefully they can start to go easier on him soon, especially with the bullpen pitching well. I'm sure they wanted to get JV the 20th win tonight, though ...and congrats to him for that!

Look at his game logs fro the last two months, he's not tired. I guess he has to allow one run or less to impress everyone now, he was off today. It had nothing to do with being tired, his location wasn't there. As Verlander has developed his #1 issue has been location and the high pitch innings he gets in to. He has largely avoided those this year because he has four plus pitches and he is locating them all for strikes. With his mechanics, conditioning, experience and mindset it will be tough to wear him down. He was throwing 100 in the 7th his last three starts, he's not tired he just isn't perfect. This is not a video game, he's gonna have a rough outing here and there.

Agreed. Even though he stifled the Rays in his previous game, his location was a little off in that one too. I don't think his arm is tired. Mentally though, with all the attention he is getting and scrutiny placed on every outing, he might be a tad fatigued.In a perfect world the Tigers won't have to rely on him as heavily as they have down the stretch. I'd love to see him get some extra rest before the post-season--in the last week or so at least. It's way to early to hope for that. I just don't want to see him get burned out when the Tigers' chances in the playoffs are entirely dependent on him.

 

[whoknew]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

I really, really, really hope they don't re-sign Delmon Young. He drives me nuts.

Will have to see what he does the rest of the year, but he's coming up with some big hits.

In his two weeks in Detroit he has had more big hits than Mags all year. It is nice to have a guy hitting in the 3rd spot who can drive in runs and not end innings. With the upgrade in the lineup and the pitchers all pitching well, Detroit is going to be no push over for Boston or New York. Not that Detroit is better than either of those, but I am starting to like their chances.

I'm not denying that Delmon has played well. I just don't believe he can keep it up over a full season. If he hits .297, his OBP will be .299. He's a complete hacker. It just drives me crazy.And he's a disaster in LF. Routine flyballs are an adventure.

 

[Greco]

I'm a huge Ordonez fan, but it's time they put him out to pasture.

 

[Bojang0301]

[i don't recall the Tigers losing a lead as of late.

Upgrading the 3rd spot gives them a better chance for the early lead now and Ajax has improved also.

I really, really, really hope they don't re-sign Delmon Young. He drives me nuts.

Will have to see what he does the rest of the year, but he's coming up with some big hits.

In his two weeks in Detroit he has had more big hits than Mags all year. It is nice to have a guy hitting in the 3rd spot who can drive in runs and not end innings. With the upgrade in the lineup and the pitchers all pitching well, Detroit is going to be no push over for Boston or New York. Not that Detroit is better than either of those, but I am starting to like their chances.

I'm not denying that Delmon has played well. I just don't believe he can keep it up over a full season. If he hits .297, his OBP will be .299. He's a complete hacker. It just drives me crazy.And he's a disaster in LF. Routine flyballs are an adventure.

With Mags in RF routine flyballs are an adventure. Today was ooof. Not that Mags was ever known for his fielding but today reminded me of Mays playing for the Mets at the end of his career and having no range anymore.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

5-2 road trips are awesome.

 

[tri-man 47]

5-2 road trips are awesome.

Yup ...good point. Very tough for the others to make up ground when Detroit has had such a strong stretch of games.

 

[tri-man 47]

5-2 road trips are awesome.

Yup ...good point. Very tough for the others to make up ground when Detroit has had such a strong stretch of games.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Per the Detroit News, Jacob Turner will be making his second major-league start on Thursday against Kansas City.

 

[Greco]

Per the Detroit News, Jacob Turner will be making his second major-league start on Thursday against Kansas City.

So they're pushing Verlander back a day to face the Pale Hose on Friday night?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Per the Detroit News, Jacob Turner will be making his second major-league start on Thursday against Kansas City.

So they're pushing Verlander back a day to face the Pale Hose on Friday night?

Yes, vs Danks.

 

[Comer]

Per the Detroit News, Jacob Turner will be making his second major-league start on Thursday against Kansas City.

Thumbs up. Like what I saw from him last time out.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Per the Detroit News, Jacob Turner will be making his second major-league start on Thursday against Kansas City.

So they're pushing Verlander back a day to face the Pale Hose on Friday night?

Yes, vs Danks.

Good idea. If they win five games this week, I think I will start to believe they can actually do this. I'll take four if they win two vs the Sux, but that is shaping up to be the biggest series of the year.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Max sucks

 

[Limp Ditka]

Max sucks

Just terrible.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Scherzer in one of his location slumps again. He's all over the place.

 

[shadyridr]

Max sucks

Just terrible.

####in hate him. Ive held onto him all year and even in games he pitches well he cant even get out of the fifth. Hes gonna cost me my 1st rd playoff game

 

[Limp Ditka]

Max sucks

Just terrible.

####in hate him. Ive held onto him all year and even in games he pitches well he cant even get out of the fifth. Hes gonna cost me my 1st rd playoff game

No matter what Dr D likes to think, the kid just ain't a #2 yet. He has the stuff to be, it's just not there yet.Long story short, he's the poster child for why the White Sox rotation > Tigers rotation.