8-03-07: Chicago White Sox (Buehrle) @ Detroit Tigers (Miller), 7:05

**Yoda** · 08-03-2007, 08:36 AM

From Comerica Park in Detroit, MI, it's the

Defending American League Champion

versus the

MLB Standings

PITCHING MATCHUP:

Det - Andrew Miller, LHP (5-3, 3.76)

Chi - Mark Buehrle, LHP (8-6, 3.06)

Scouting Report:
White Sox: Buehlre looked very sharp in his last start against the Blue Jays, throwing just two days after the birth of his first child. The southpaw fired eight shutout innings, while striking out six and walking just one. The performance was a sharp turnaround from his previous outing, in which he gave up a season-high 14 hits in 6 1/3 innings against the Tigers. Buehrle has traditionally pitched well against the AL Central rivals, going 11-8 all-time with a 3.22 ERA.

Tigers: After a wild outing at Chicago that included back-to-back pitches sailing to the backstop, Miller adjusted too far in the other direction for the Tigers' liking in his last start against the Angels, dropping his velocity and pitching too carefully to hitters at the bottom of the Angels order. The message seemingly got across to the 22-year-old rookie on trying to find middle ground for his rematch with the White Sox.

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**dettigfan222** · 08-03-2007, 08:41 AM

We got our rest day, now it's time to get our long winning streak.

**purplewindex** · 08-03-2007, 09:13 AM

Finally a normal start time!

**IdahoBert** · 08-03-2007, 09:59 AM

Today is the first day
of the rest of the season.

**potthole** · 08-03-2007, 12:14 PM

Nice to have a game in my time zone again.

**Oblong** · 08-03-2007, 12:30 PM

Tigers are due for a "fun" game. This is going to be it.

Buehrle will last 1 2/3 innings, giving up 8 runs.

**dettigfan222** · 08-03-2007, 12:41 PM

I'll be in attendance for the first time this year...should be a blast

**monkeytargets37** · 08-03-2007, 12:41 PM

Here's hoping Andrew Miller goes over 6 innings today so we 1.) have a chance to win and 2.) dont have to rely heavily (if at all) on Grilli or Byrdak to keep us in the game.

**FloridaTigers** · 08-03-2007, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by potthole

Nice to have a game in my time zone again.

People in the west coast don't deserve baseball.

**JOliver** · 08-03-2007, 01:08 PM

I predict an excellent game by Miller and fan support to be at an all-time high after the Tigers road trip.

Glad to have them back at home.

**Corky** · 08-03-2007, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

People in the west coast don't deserve baseball.

No, people like this don't deserve baseball:

**monkeytargets37** · 08-03-2007, 01:17 PM

The FT teasing is almost getting out of hand.

Almost....

**FloridaTigers** · 08-03-2007, 01:20 PM

Corky is in an angry mood because it hasn't stopped raining in three years up there in Washington

**purplewindex** · 08-03-2007, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by dettigfan222

I'll be in attendance for the first time this year...should be a blast

Have fun! I'll be there Tuesday and Wednesday.

**FloridaTigers** · 08-03-2007, 01:31 PM

PW will be there? INSTA-WIN!

**purplewindex** · 08-03-2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

PW will be there? INSTA-WIN!

The only games that were lost in my attendance this season was one where Grilli came in and blew the lead (surprise surprise), one not-so-great Robertson start right before he went on the DL, and the last home game Mike Maroth started where Rodney totally blew the lead.

So I really don't think any of those were my fault, haha. I would be 11-1 if the bullpen didn't suck.

**DennisDubay** · 08-03-2007, 01:54 PM

If it's as hot in Detroit, as it is here, i look for the Tigers to win in a shootout, 14-8. Inge with 2 HR and 6 RBI. Miller gives up runs in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th. Not one run will score in his "mental" inning.

**Corky** · 08-03-2007, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

Corky is in an angry mood because it hasn't stopped raining in three years up there in Washington

We had the driest July in decades this year.

**sloan** · 08-03-2007, 02:49 PM

LET'S GO TIGERS

**wingedwheel** · 08-03-2007, 03:38 PM

Four lucky rabbit's feet should do the trick tonight!

**DaYooperASBDT** · 08-03-2007, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

Corky is in an angry mood because it hasn't stopped raining in three years up there in Washington

Acutally, it's a condition known as hydrocephaly, or water on the brain .....

**JonBenke** · 08-03-2007, 04:06 PM

MUST WIN .. MUST WIN!!

**DaYooperASBDT** · 08-03-2007, 04:08 PM

GO BANANAS BOYS !! I agree with Denny, two bombs by my AAT ce soir ...

**kdog** · 08-03-2007, 04:26 PM

Sheffield is out tonight.

**JonBenke** · 08-03-2007, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by kdog

Sheffield is out tonight.

That sucks, but as long as CRAIG MONROE does not play, I am cool with it.

**Corky** · 08-03-2007, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by DaYooperASBDT

Acutally, it's a condition known as hydrocephaly, or water on the brain .....

Bigger is better. that's why I don't envy your microcephaly.

**monkeytargets37** · 08-03-2007, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by JonBenke

That sucks, but as long as CRAIG MONROE does not play, I am cool with it.

dont worry...he'll be in the lineup. He actually has good career #'s against Buehrle.

Any excuse to deny Raburn....although he might play RF if Maggs is the DH tonight.

**JOliver** · 08-03-2007, 05:33 PM

Turns out, I am headed to the game as well with the best seat in the house.

Standing Room Only!

First time out to the park this year!

**JAYB** · 08-03-2007, 05:42 PM

That chic in the Dixie bathing suit is so hot.... I would like to see her go into the Tigers club house, definite slump buster.

GO TIGERS !!!

**Antrat** · 08-03-2007, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by JOliver

Turns out, I am headed to the game as well with the best seat in the house.

Standing Room Only!

First time out to the park this year!

I meanwhile, will be in an air-conditioned room, sipping cold beer, and in my boxer shorts.

I win.

**JOliver** · 08-03-2007, 05:44 PM

I would rather spend the $9.00 on an over-priced beer simply for the atmosphere of it all.

**monkeytargets37** · 08-03-2007, 06:31 PM

WHITE SOX

Gonzalez, CF
Erstad, 1B
Konerko, DH
Dye, RF
Fields, 3B
Podsednik, LF
Uribe, SS
Richar, 2B
Hall, C

DETROIT

Granderson, CF
Polanco, 2B
Raburn, RF
Ordonez, DH
Guillen, SS
Rodriguez, C
Hessman, 1B
Monroe, LF
Inge, 3B

**Yoda** · 08-03-2007, 06:32 PM

Good move letting Ordonez DH while Shef is out.

**Yoda** · 08-03-2007, 06:37 PM

I'm trying to think of a way to get Raburn out of the game later on, while letting Monroe continue to play. Casey will pinch-hit for Raburn in the 3-slot. Casey will then take over for Hessman at 1st base. Infante will then play RF and will bat in Hessman's spot. Get it done, Jim. But whatever you do, don't(!!!) take Monroe out of the lineup! He's clutch.