8/25/08 -- Cleveland Indians (Jackson) vs. Detroit Tigers (Galarraga) -- 7:05

JayVee7777 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Coming to you LIVE from Comerica Park in sunny, beautiful Detroit, Michigan...

It’s Your

DETROIT TIGERS

versus the

Cleveland Indians

PITCHING MATCHUP:

Cleveland – LHP Zach Jackson (0-0, 5.17 ERA)

Jackson scuffled a bit in his second start since being called up from Triple-A Buffalo, but he gave the Tribe innings -- something he couldn't deliver in his first outing. Acquired in the trade that sent CC Sabathia to the Brewers, Jackson went seven innings and gave up five runs (four earned), which was more than enough to prevent him from picking up his first Major League win since July 17, 2006. Most of the damage came in a four-run fifth inning, when he surrendered a three-run double to Mike Aviles. Jackson has never faced the Tigers.

Detroit – RHP Armando Galarraga (12-4, 3.17 ERA)

Now that Galarraga has dispensed his revenge on the Rangers for trading him last offseason by defeating them last Tuesday, he'll try to get back to business as usual with a chance to beat the Indians for the fourth time this season. Cleveland has batted just .159 in three starts against him this year, during which he has lasted 17 2/3 innings. Galarraga is 4-0 in his past five starts, pushing him into a battle with former Tiger and current Atlanta Brave Jair Jurrjens for the Major League rookie wins lead this season.

Notes: The Tigers will likely make a move after Monday's game to make room for Chris Lambert, whose contract will be purchased from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday in order for him to start Tuesday night's game. ... Gary Sheffield's eight-game hitting streak ended Sunday. He had been hitting 12-for-33. ... Curtis Granderson has 15 walks over his last nine games, including seven during the three-game weekend series against the Royals.

LET'S GO TIGERS!

JAYB · #2 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 12:50 PM

GO TIGERS

Oblong · #3 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:01 PM

anyone else going to be there? I'll be at the State Bar around 6.

drownwithyou · #4 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:10 PM

Hopefully Galarraga can keep it goin.

Eric Cioe · #5 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:14 PM

I'm by no means a socially conscious person, but it seems to me having a thread title with a racial slur probably isn't a good thing.

pyrotigers · #6 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Cioe

I'm by no means a socially conscious person, but it seems to me having a thread title with a racial slur probably isn't a good thing.

I'm pretty sure the Indians logo is far more offensive

JonBenke · #7 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:26 PM

Dude, that totally looks like my skyline

drownwithyou · #8 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:30 PM

I didn't even catch the change in the title at first.

Doctor Detroit · #9 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:39 PM

What I'd really like is to see the Tigers win an overwhelming majority of their remaining division games.

tigerbomb13 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oblong

anyone else going to be there? I'll be at the State Bar around 6.

I'll be there! Me and my friend used to meet up at the State Bar before every game, but lately we've been going the River's Edge by the Ren Cen.

We'll be in 216 in the handicap section.

Oblong · #11 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerbomb13

I'll be there! Me and my friend used to meet up at the State Bar before every game, but lately we've been going the River's Edge by the Ren Cen.

We'll be in 216 in the handicap section.

well I'll be right in front of you! Row B.

tigerbomb13 · #12 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oblong

well I'll be right in front of you! Row B.

Swell. I'll be the guy with glasses and blue Cabrera jersey shirt. I used to sit in those box seats all the time when they had all those 2 for one coupons you get in those entertainment books. I also sat in that very section (row A) for game 4 of the '06 ALCS. Good times...

Oblong · #13 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:03 PM

Ok, I'll look for you. I suspect the crowd will be thinner now that school has started for some. We may not make it to the seats. (shame, really, I guess the low cut cleavage shirts will be out of season now, it's getting cooler).

But I'm on the end, seats 3/4. Usually sit in 1 and 3 though as 1/2 hardly come.

Titus Tiger · #14 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drownwithyou

Hopefully Galarraga can keep it goin.

typo

you for got to put the r in 'groin'
'

JayVee7777 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Cioe

I'm by no means a socially conscious person, but it seems to me having a thread title with a racial slur probably isn't a good thing.

I've never understood the term to be offensive. If it is, I apologize to anyone who cares.

Titus Tiger · #16 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:12 PM

Wow

JayVee7777

as much as I like Yoda's pictures

the graphics you use are very interesting and intriguing

Let's go GaGa --- as in NoNo

dadair6 · #17 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oblong

anyone else going to be there? I'll be at the State Bar around 6.

218 Row E

JayVee7777 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayVee7777

I've never understood the term to be offensive. If it is, I apologize to anyone who cares.

although this might be offensive...

JayVee7777 · #19 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayVee7777

although this might be offensive...

or this

waffel · #20 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:36 PM

"Curtis Granderson has 15 walks over his last nine games, including seven during the three-game weekend series against the Royals. "

And how many steals? One.

Titus Tiger · #21 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waffel

"Curtis Granderson has 15 walks over his last nine games, including seven during the three-game weekend series against the Royals. "

And how many steals? One.

maybe he can change that ---

tonight!

jj04 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Detroit

What I'd really like is to see the Tigers win an overwhelming majority of their remaining division games.

I second this opinion, though I'm not holding out much hope since they haven't really done that this year. The key to the playoffs resides in this, and I just don't see it happening. Still, though, I'll take victory!

LeFlorean · #23 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by librarymonkey27

maybe he can change that ---

tonight!

Can an African-American get a green light?

Titus Tiger · #24 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:20 PM

How many more fans are off the bandwagon tonight

sportz4life · #25 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:30 PM

JavVee you are really doing a tremendous job on the game threads!! kudos

Tigersman28 · #26 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Detroit

What I'd really like is to see the Tigers win an overwhelming majority of their remaining division games.

like all of them would be just dandy

JayVee7777 · #27 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sportz4life

JavVee you are really doing a tremendous job on the game threads!! kudos

Thanks a bunch... I just come to work everyday, give 110%, leave it all on the field...

You know, when the goin' gets tough, the tough get goin'!

JayVee7777 · #28 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:41 PM

Ya know, I think it's time to ask some of those Colorado fans what kind of voodoo ritual they did last year... I wouldn't be opposed, hypothetically, of course, to sacrificing something to pull off a similar run...

tigerkid23 · #29 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by waffel

"Curtis Granderson has 15 walks over his last nine games, including seven during the three-game weekend series against the Royals. "

And how many steals? One.

If he's not getting the green light, what's he supposed to do?

wolverinefan · #30 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:03 PM

I'm pumped for this one. Don't ask me why.

waffel · #31 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerkid23

If he's not getting the green light, what's he supposed to do?

That is, unfortunately, the problem. Leyland is bound and determined to keep Granderson put and hoping that Polanco can move him over and maggs/miggy drive him in. Far too often it is a Polanco fly out and a Maggs GIDP.

Titus Tiger · #32 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayVee7777

Thanks a bunch... I just come to work everyday, give 110%, leave it all on the field...

You know, when the goin' gets tough, the tough get goin'!

No doubt about it

you certainly put the team in position to win

Titus Tiger · #33 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolverinefan

I'm pumped for this one. Don't ask me why.

you don't want to reveal?

is it something embarrassing .... like when you wet your pants on the playground?

wait that was me on the playground

wolverinefan · #34 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by librarymonkey27

you don't want to reveal?

is it something embarrassing .... like when you wet your pants on the playground?

wait that was me on the playground

Haha..

I meant that I don't know why I am, but that works too

jadefalcon · #35 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerkid23

If he's not getting the green light, what's he supposed to do?

Curtis is so much more effective and dangerous when he gets the green light. I wish JL would give it to him more. It would allow this team to get quick runs early more often, and maybe let the pitchers settle in earlier.

jadefalcon · #36 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigersman28

like all of them would be just dandy

It would be even better if they coud do that next year.

michiganbob2 · #37 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jadefalcon

Curtis is so much more effective and dangerous when he gets the green light. I wish JL would give it to him more. It would allow this team to get quick runs early more often, and maybe let the pitchers settle in earlier.

Early in the year it seemed like Curtis had the green light more often. After getting pitched out on a few times while getting thrown out a few times on his own it seemed like Leyland gave up on that idea quickly. I'm not sure if you blame Curtis, lack of other base running threats on the team, or Jim for picking the wrong times for him to go.

JayVee7777 · #38 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 05:09 PM

Wow... a day after getting 3 pages total (plus one post), we've got 38 already!

tigerkid23 · #39 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadefalcon

Curtis is so much more effective and dangerous when he gets the green light. I wish JL would give it to him more. It would allow this team to get quick runs early more often, and maybe let the pitchers settle in earlier.

I agree 100%.

sabretooth · #40 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 05:18 PM

I'm thinking a 6-4 win tonight -- GaGa goes six strong, Seay, Farnsworth and Rodney do decently enough in relief.