09-02-11--DETROIT VS WHITE SOX--7:05 PM

**IdahoBert** · 09-01-2011, 04:55 PM

From Detroit, Michigan

It's the Detroit Tigers
vs
the Chicago White Sox

September 2, 2011 7:05 PM

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**John_Brian_K** · 09-01-2011, 04:57 PM

2 of 3? Please.

**IdahoBert** · 09-01-2011, 04:59 PM

**IdahoBert** · 09-01-2011, 05:03 PM

"Every fifth day, the Great Verlander rises
out of the message board that he thinks is
the most sincere and pitches a great game.
He's gotta pick this one. He's got to. I don't
see how a message board can be more
sincere than this one. You can look around
and there's not a sign of hypocrisy. Nothing
but sincerity as far as the eye can see."

**hardysf** · 09-01-2011, 05:12 PM

Im headed to this one. Im 3-0 in home games this year, and the home team won when I saw the tigers in Pittsburgh. Should be a lock.

**hugheyst** · 09-01-2011, 05:28 PM

I'll be there. The one-game losing streak ends here!

**Ingefanclub** · 09-01-2011, 05:40 PM

Cleveland and Chicago play 7 more times.
This means one team will lose at least 4 times.

Only one team is going to challenge the Tigers this year if any for the Central title.
It will be the team that wins the Sox-Tribe series.
And if those two teams split 4-3 it will make it even more difficult to unseat the Tigers.

After all the Tigers have JV who is 16-2 in his last 18 starts.
That's right Verlander has decisions in 18 straight starts!
And will no doubt pitch twice more against the Sox and Indians if needed.

**IdahoBert** · 09-01-2011, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Ingefanclub

Cleveland and Chicago play 7 more times.
This means one team will lose at least 4 times.

Only one team is going to challenge the Tigers this year if any for the Central title.
It will be the team that wins the Sox-Tribe series.
And if those two teams split 4-3 it will make it even more difficult to unseat the Tigers.

After all the Tigers have JV who is 16-2 in his last 18 starts.
That's right Verlander has decisions in 18 straight starts!
And will no doubt pitch twice more against the Sox and Indians if needed.

Wow. Hadn't thought of that! Excellent!

"Math is the great equalizer."

**sub rosa** · 09-01-2011, 05:48 PM

i will be at this game!

**Charles Liston** · 09-01-2011, 06:36 PM

Stupid Leyland. All of Verlander's losses came in April and July. In the other months he's 14-0. A good manager would have seen that coming, and adjusted the rotation.

**sagnam** · 09-01-2011, 06:36 PM

**JayVee** · 09-01-2011, 07:53 PM

My mom and sister are going to their first Tigers games this year (maybe in a couple years, I don't remember...) Friday and Saturday. Excited for them!

**jackson_cannery** · 09-01-2011, 09:57 PM

The next two after this are much, much less favorable pitching matchups. Gotta win with JV on the hill.

**Mr. Bigglesworth** · 09-01-2011, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ingefanclub

Cleveland and Chicago play 7 more times.
This means one team will lose at least 4 times.

Only one team is going to challenge the Tigers this year if any for the Central title.
It will be the team that wins the Sox-Tribe series.
And if those two teams split 4-3 it will make it even more difficult to unseat the Tigers.

After all the Tigers have JV who is 16-2 in his last 18 starts.
That's right Verlander has decisions in 18 straight starts!
And will no doubt pitch twice more against the Sox and Indians if needed.

Minor point, but IIRC the Indians and Sox play 8 more times.

**Oblong** · 09-01-2011, 11:29 PM

It's September. The Tigers are leading the pennant race. They are playing the team in second place. This is what we all ask for as fans. Game on!

Section 216 baby!

Back in July we were at a game. It was beautiful out. No wind. Warm out. Beer. I said to Chuck "This is it. Right here. This is the reason I drop the coin every year to buy tickets. This exact moment." This game will be another one.

**mr0zip0** · 09-01-2011, 11:49 PM

Man, the board might be quiet for this one! I'm headed down there too with a friend, my mom, and my sister. Section 330...

I'm of the opinion now that you haven't LIVED until you've seen a Verday in person.

I'm 1-1 this year in games I went downtown for, 0-1 in games I've actually been inside CoPa for. Porcello was pitching that day though, so I consider it a fluke.

**mr0zip0** · 09-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by IdahoBert

Is this thing still undefeated?

**JonBenke** · 09-01-2011, 11:51 PM

I can't lie .. I felt that.

**IdahoBert** · 09-01-2011, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by mr0zip0

Is this thing still undefeated?

Yes, so far.

**IdahoBert** · 09-02-2011, 12:04 AM

**Danjo** · 09-02-2011, 04:09 AM

The Sox are the team I am more concerned about than the Indians. The Indians have been playing poorly as of late, whereas the White Sox have been silently winning as much as the Tigers. Only lost 2 games more than the Tigers in August. I just hope the Tigers don't have another colossal collapse again in September.

**Tigers4F4** · 09-02-2011, 04:43 AM

Danjo, it is hard to criticise the performance of Mr. Cabrera ... BUT, he just doesn't seem to be the clutch leader that he's been in previous years. I hope that him and VMart can stand up and be counted to pick up the pace during September. If Peralta and Avila drop a little bit in production they are forgiven, but Miggy and VMart need to do the job they are expected to do!

It is good to see Magglio perform, and also Jackson. Their contribution will be extremely important in the next few weeks. Again, it would be really nice to see Cabrera go on a tear as we know that he can!

**Vonlenska** · 09-02-2011, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Tigers4F4

Danjo, it is hard to criticise the performance of Mr. Cabrera ... BUT, he just doesn't seem to be the clutch leader that he's been in previous years. I hope that him and VMart can stand up and be counted to pick up the pace during September. If Peralta and Avila drop a little bit in production they are forgiven, but Miggy and VMart need to do the job they are expected to do!

It is good to see Magglio perform, and also Jackson. Their contribution will be extremely important in the next few weeks. Again, it would be really nice to see Cabrera go on a tear as we know that he can!

you're just not noticing it because other players have carried some of the load. he's basically having the same year he had last year.

**mr0zip0** · 09-02-2011, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by IdahoBert

Yes, so far.

Good news!

**MotorCityKitty** · 09-02-2011, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Tigers4F4

Danjo, it is hard to criticise the performance of Mr. Cabrera ... BUT, he just doesn't seem to be the clutch leader that he's been in previous years. I hope that him and VMart can stand up and be counted to pick up the pace during September. If Peralta and Avila drop a little bit in production they are forgiven, but Miggy and VMart need to do the job they are expected to do!

It is good to see Magglio perform, and also Jackson. Their contribution will be extremely important in the next few weeks. Again, it would be really nice to see Cabrera go on a tear as we know that he can!

Miggy is actually better with RISP this year then he was last year.

2010 .322 BA with .470 OBP
2011 .393 BA with a .515 OBP

**Antrat** · 09-02-2011, 10:01 AM

Magglio in that game yesterday was the Magglio of a couple years back.
I miss that guy.
This division would be the Tigers' without even breaking a sweat, if that guy showed up for just two or three weeks.

**John_Brian_K** · 09-02-2011, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Antrat

Magglio in that game yesterday was the Magglio of a couple years back.
I miss that guy.
This division would be the Tigers' without even breaking a sweat, if that guy showed up for just two or three weeks.

+1
I agree with this post 100%

**Casimir** · 09-02-2011, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Antrat

Magglio in that game yesterday was the Magglio of a couple years back.
I miss that guy.
This division would be the Tigers' without even breaking a sweat, if that guy showed up for just two or three weeks.

Wouldn't it be just fabulous to have the Magglioof old back for September and October? To see him go out with a World Series ring?

Let's go on a 6 ame streak here after the disappointing split vs Kansas City.

**Antrat** · 09-02-2011, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Casimir

Wouldn't it be just fabulous to have the Magglioof old back for September and October? To see him go out with a World Series ring?

Let's go on a 6 ame streak here after the disappointing split vs Kansas City.

I haven't cried since I was a kid, but that would do it.

**T&P_Fan** · 09-02-2011, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Oblong

It's September. The Tigers are leading the pennant race. They are playing the team in second place. This is what we all ask for as fans. Game on!

Section 216 baby!

Back in July we were at a game. It was beautiful out. No wind. Warm out. Beer. I said to Chuck "This is it. Right here. This is the reason I drop the coin every year to buy tickets. This exact moment." This game will be another one.

Preach it brother!

A friday night with Verlander, what could be better?

**IZMickey** · 09-02-2011, 02:21 PM

Justin struggled in his last start. Tonight could be something special.

**John_Brian_K** · 09-02-2011, 02:25 PM

Realistically we should be 6.5 up on Chicago by the end of the weekend. Of course we would like to be 8.5 up. If we end the weekend 2.5 up..Watch out I think this forum may explode. Even 4.5 up may be cause for straight jackets.

**MotorCityKitty** · 09-02-2011, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by IZMickey

Justin struggled in his last start. Tonight could be something special.

I actually worry about tonight's start a little. The last two starts against the White Sox he's give up 4 runs each (his record is 3-1 on the season though).

I recently read an article about how he wasn't as sharp when we have him extra rest. I wish I could find the article.

Both of those factors leave me an uneasy feeling about tonight's game.

**MotorCityKitty** · 09-02-2011, 02:27 PM

Tonight's lineup:

Jackson 8, Ordonez 9, Young 7, Cabrera 3, Martinez dh, Avila 2, Peralta 6, Santiago 4, Inge 5. Verlander is starting.

Very glad to see Maggs and Santiago getting so playing time after their nice performances lately.