Detroit Tigers discussion... - Page 3

Xiomera · 04-05-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JPLUFF

Glad to see they postponed today's game.

We better get a sweep against the Royals this weekend. After the way we let them beat us up at the end of 2006, we owe it to them.

I wonder if Leyland will skip Chad Durbin's spot in the rotation? And go right on to Bondo . . .

Xiomera · 04-05-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiomera

We better get a sweep against the Royals this weekend. After the way we let them beat us up at the end of 2006, we owe it to them.

I wonder if Leyland will skip Chad Durbin's spot in the rotation? And go right on to Bondo . . .

http://www.mlive.com/sportsflash/mic...michigansports

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Both teams shifted their pitching rotations because of the postponement. The Blue Jays will start Gustavo Chacin, Tomo Ohka and Roy Halladay in Tampa Bay, while the Tigers have Verlander, Mike Maroth and Jeremy Bonderman going against the Royals.

Looks like I can answer my own question, lol.

Durbin is getting skipped over. Good call

ironman4579 · 04-05-2007, 05:19 PM

I'm glad Durbin is getting skipped. While I think he'll be alright in filling in for Rogers, winning our divisional games is the most important thing. I'm happy with this move, although honestly I've always been an advocate of going back to a 4 man rotation anyway.

Scotty D · 04-05-2007, 08:19 PM

I'm excited to see Verlander pitch tomorrow.

Xiomera · 04-05-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

I'm excited to see Verlander pitch tomorrow.

Me too, I am counting on him in Fantasy Baseball . . .

Scotty D · 04-05-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiomera

Me too, I am counting on him in Fantasy Baseball . . .

Hah the Royals get Dice K and Verlander back to back. Poor guys. :)

ironman4579 · 04-06-2007, 01:18 PM

I think Verlanders numbers will be ever so slightly down, but I think his k's and k/9 will be up quite a bit from last year. Plus I see 17-21 wins out of him again this year. In terms of fantasy baseball, he should be very good. I actually think Bonderman will end up having a better fantasy season though.

familyguy555 · 04-06-2007, 02:08 PM

Royals are going down tonight!

Notredameleo · 04-06-2007, 08:03 PM

SO what are you guys prediction for the Tigers this year?
Most homers-Sheffield
Most stolen Bases- Grandy
Most Wins-Bonderman
Best Batting %-Polanco
Most RBIs-Guillen

Brodeur · 04-06-2007, 09:17 PM

This bullpen is haunting me so far this season.

Xiomera · 04-06-2007, 09:35 PM

We suck . . . I was praying for Verlander to get me a victory for my fantasy team, lol.

Scotty D · 04-06-2007, 10:10 PM

Jose Mesa looks like a keeper.

familyguy555 · 04-06-2007, 10:13 PM

wow........

Notredameleo · 04-07-2007, 08:15 AM

We lost to the effin royals, omg

Go Blue · 04-07-2007, 01:09 PM

Mags sucks!!!

HE doesnt give enough effort in right. Pulled up short twice last night.

Scotty D · 04-07-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Blue

Mags sucks!!!

HE doesnt give enough effort in right. Pulled up short twice last night.

Maybe we should switch Maggs and Gary. Just to test it out.

Scotty D · 04-07-2007, 01:22 PM

Sheff hits his first homerun on the only game that isn't on TV this month. GRRRRR!

ironman4579 · 04-07-2007, 02:59 PM

I'm telling you, Mags is awful in RF. Absolutely no range out there. He's going to cost us runs and wins this year. And honestly, we relied on the long ball to win last year. If we're getting guys on base ahead of those HR's, it could be a long year.

ironman4579 · 04-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Tjis team's strengths last year, were starting pitching, the bullpen, defense, and power. So far, the starters have done well, outside of Maroth's outing today, and the power still seems to be their. But if the bullpen and defense don't start to get it together, we could have problems. This team wasn't retooled to play a different type of ball, so we need to win the same way we did last year. But it's early, we just need to take the last game and win the series.

Xiomera · 04-08-2007, 04:05 PM

Now that's more like it. Pudge is our savior.

ironman4579 · 04-08-2007, 05:03 PM

Too bad Bondo couldn't get the win today. I didn't see the game but it looks like he led the fort pretty well. Big knock by Pudge though. Winning the series is all that matters.