AL Central Thread

[riffjim4069]

Well, we sure use an insurance run or two here.

 

[riffjim4069]

...and we got one.

 

[satjay]

Bases loaded with Prince!

 

[riffjim4069]

Berry is having a good game...would have been a helluva game had his ball carried into the seats in the 3rd.

 

[riffjim4069]

Bases loaded with Prince!

Could be interesting...you know he's swinging for the fences with less than 2-strikes.

 

[Jimbo]

Just to add a little Motown flavor to the hype:

Al Kaline compares Angels' Mike Trout to Mickey Mantle | Detroit Tigers | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Ya, they said that about Kirk Gibson too.

 

[Jimbo]

Berry with another 3 hit day, 2 steals in the same inning tonight and scores on a Sac Fly !!!!

 

[Jimbo]

Jacob Turner going tomorrow for the Tigers, Smiley went on the DL end of last week.

 

[riffjim4069]

Nice win for the Tigers this evening...although we were in big trouble after Porcello gave up those mid-inning runs. I really like how we're getting production out of the bottom half of the lineup; and I like what I'm seeing from Fister who looks as though he is finally injury-free after the All-Star break. However, 3-5 in the starting rotation is inconsistent, at best. Sure, Porcellor and Scherzer should be more "seasoned" given they work side-by-side with JV - a disciplined workhorse. Also, Santiago needs to start hitting or they need to play someone else at 2B.

 

[riffjim4069]

Jacob Turner going tomorrow for the Tigers, Smiley went on the DL end of last week.

Well...if Santiago can't hit, perhaps he can pitch in one of the 3-5 slots.

 

[riffjim4069]

Twins all over the O's this evening.

 

[Jimbo]

Nice win for the Tigers this evening...although we were in big trouble after Porcello gave up those mid-inning runs. I really like how we're getting production out of the bottom half of the lineup; and I like what I'm seeing from Fister who looks as though he is finally injury-free after the All-Star break. However, 3-5 in the starting rotation is inconsistent, at best. Sure, Porcellor and Scherzer should be more "seasoned" given they work side-by-side with JV - a disciplined workhorse. Also, Santiago needs to start hitting or they need to play someone else at 2B.

Have you been seeing/hearing about Tigers 3B prospect Nick Castellanos, they have started to have him play in the outfield, seeing Cabrera is not going anywhere soon .... I know he's a big guy, but why not groom him to play 2b seeing we continually need a 2b year after year ?

 

[Mr Tony]

Twins miss the 2 point conversion and win 19-7

 

[riffjim4069]

Very humid night in Michigan today, 102 to tomorrow

It's gonna be a HOT one tonight in the ballpark - good thing they're not playing a day game.

 

[satjay]

It's gonna be a HOT one tonight in the ballpark - good thing they're not playing a day game.

One thing about Comerica park p, one a day like today most of the park has no coverage, go tigers!

 

[satjay]

Looks like game time temps will still be close to 100

 

[riffjim4069]

Have you been seeing/hearing about Tigers 3B prospect Nick Castellanos, they have started to have him play in the outfield, seeing Cabrera is not going anywhere soon .... I know he's a big guy, but why not groom him to play 2b seeing we continually need a 2b year after year ?

I haven't heard about Nick Castellanos, but it's good to know.

 

[riffjim4069]

Looks like game time temps will still be close to 100

I just took a look and the Angels are lighting up the Tigers in the 1st inning. Tonight will be the first game since the All-Star break where the Tigers weren't on local TV.

 

[riffjim4069]

Hey, what are the odds of winning when your rookie pitcher stops the opposition 4-runs in the top of the 1st? It can't be good. Anyway, it's time for our hitters earn their paychecks. Go Tigers!

 

[satjay]

6-0 Angels, one of those nights