2013 AL Central

That's an interesting suggestion. Avila looks absolutely pathetic at the plate and Cabrera is a hindrance at 3B with his, what seems like, a season long pain-in-the-groin injury. I wouldn't rule out Don Kelly playing in Game 5 (he has been clutch in prior postseasons) but I doubt Leyland will tinker with things. He's just go with Verlander, Scherzer and Benoit...and hope for the best. We shall see.



Right now Avila couldn't make contact with a bowling ball rolled to him.

I don't think Scherzer will come out of the bullpen again Thursday. I think he is done for this series. Hopefully he will be starting an ALCS game soon.


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That's an interesting suggestion. Avila looks absolutely pathetic at the plate and Cabrera is a hindrance at 3B with his, what seems like, a season long pain-in-the-groin injury. I wouldn't rule out Don Kelly playing in Game 5 (he has been clutch in prior postseasons) but I doubt Leyland will tinker with things. He's just go with Verlander, Scherzer and Benoit...and hope for the best. We shall see.



Right now Avila couldn't make contact with a bowling ball rolled to him.

LMAO !@!!!
 
Getting excited about the game tonight. Peralta will be in LF and Scherzer is unavailable for tonight's game, as expected. I hope Jackson and Avila took extra batting practice yesterday because they need to start hitting the baseball.
 
Getting excited about the game tonight. Peralta will be in LF and Scherzer is unavailable for tonight's game, as expected. I hope Jackson and Avila took extra batting practice yesterday because they need to start hitting the baseball.

Hmmm, rumor had it, Scherzer may be able to pitch if needed.
Has that been shot down ?

If Verlander goes 7 say, I would think Smiley comes in for the 8th and Benoit for the 9th.

Do you think they would let Verlander pitch 9 if he's on his game ?
 
Hmmm, rumor had it, Scherzer may be able to pitch if needed.
Has that been shot down ?

If Verlander goes 7 say, I would think Smiley comes in for the 8th and Benoit for the 9th.

Do you think they would let Verlander pitch 9 if he's on his game ?

If was reported @ freep.com that Scherzer would not be available this evening, so I'm quoting that story which I believe was based on Leyland's comments. Here's the article: http://www.freep.com/article/20131010/SPORTS02/310090212/detroit-tigers-jhonny-peralta-max-scherzer

Anyway, it's now being reported that Leyland will be putting in Don Kelly in LF and putting Peralta back at SS. http://www.freep.com/article/20131010/SPORTS02/310100178/detroit-tigers-don-kelly-jhonny-peralta

Thoughts Everyone?
 
If was reported @ freep.com that Scherzer would not be available this evening, so I'm quoting that story which I believe was based on Leyland's comments. Here's the article: http://www.freep.com/article/20131010/SPORTS02/310090212/detroit-tigers-jhonny-peralta-max-scherzer

Anyway, it's now being reported that Leyland will be putting in Don Kelly in LF and putting Peralta back at SS. http://www.freep.com/article/20131010/SPORTS02/310100178/detroit-tigers-don-kelly-jhonny-peralta

Thoughts Everyone?

I like what Iglesias is doing defensively but it doesn't seem like he has hit at all this postseason. I definitely want Peralta's bat in the lineup tonight and I guess I'm indifferent on whether Kelly or Iggy plays. Kelly has gotten a couple pretty big playoff hits over the last few years. Maybe Leyland will strike gold tonight.


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Just wanted to stop in and wish all you Tigers fans good luck tonight! I'll be watching with anticipation to find out who will be playing my Sox in the ALCS. :)