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ggazoo69 · #**471** (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LA Dre

Like my old man used to say, they should have saved some of those runs for the next game.

Your old man was wise. Maybe their confidence is back at the plate. They'll need it. I don't forsee Shef coming back this season at all.

BillLaimbeer · #**472** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

'bout time Inge started swinging the lumber with authority.

It's a lot easier to get a hit when your team is up by 10 runs. I'd like to see Inge with a clutch hit one of these days...

ggazoo69 · #**473** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 08:30 AM

Interesting thing about last night is the Tigers only hit one home run, and it was a solo blast by Polanco.

TaShawn · #**474** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 11:19 AM

That's what I want to see every game.

I wonder what the record is for most runs scored in a game NOT off homeruns.

The 30 the other day surely beat it, but 15 runs must be up there in the modern era.

TheeTFD · #**475** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 01:28 PM

Tigs still 2.5 back for everything.
Die Yankees DIE!

mikhail1973 · #**476** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 01:51 PM

There is a "lighter" stretch of schedule coming up, so the chances are there to get closer. I don't see Cleveland getting through Minni and Anaheim without some losses.

TheeTFD · #**477** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 01:54 PM

Maybe a playoff game for the division.

mikhail1973 · #**478** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 02:09 PM

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Major League Baseball News

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Jurrjens may return in relief

The Tigers expect that injured rookie Jair Jurrjens will make another pitch sometime this season. That doesn't mean that he'll make another start.

While the Tigers and their 21-year-old rookie are optimistic that he'll be ready to return in September and that the inflammation in his shoulder is nothing that would require surgery, they're not sure they'll have a lot of time or a way to work his arm back into shape to the point that he'll be able to go long enough to start.
For that reason, manager Jim Leyland said, "I'm looking at Jurrjens as a strong possibility to pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the year when he comes back."
It's an idea that crossed Leyland's mind as early as Jurrjens' Major League debut. After Jurrjens pitched seven innings in defeat at Jacobs Field on Aug. 15, Leyland said his style would fit well in relief with his combination of aggressiveness and command. He still sees those traits.
"He can locate the fastball, a good fastball," Leyland said, "and he can locate it from both sides of the plate."
If that were to happen, of course, the Tigers would have to find someone to take his spot in the rotation. For now, Leyland said that Chad Durbin is the scheduled starter for Friday's opener at Oakland -- "as it stands right now."
That could change, Leyland said, but he didn't go into details about how it could change.
Durbin pitched three innings of relief after Jurrjens left with one out in the second inning on Sunday. A couple of days of rest would sideline Durbin until Wednesday anyway. Moreover, Durbin has started recently, making two starts while Andrew Miller was on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Durbin made three relief appearances once he was placed back in the bullpen.
For now, Kenny Rogers is not an option. He's scheduled to throw another bullpen session this week at Kansas City, where he hopes to show enough command to work his way back into the Tigers' plans. He might also need to throw to live hitting, probably in a simulated game.
"I expect more, without a doubt," Rogers said of his command. "I need more. It'll come as soon as it can. I'm going to keep trying to throw until it gets to where they're comfortable thinking that I'm OK to get out there and contribute." As for Jurrjens, he'll rest his arm for about six days before playing catch. He said he's confident that he'll return this season.

LA Dre · #**479** (**permalink**) 08-29-2007, 12:54 AM

The night and day tigers continue to amaze and disappoint. After scoring 16 runs and 20 hits on the pennant contending Yanks, they pound out 16 hits on the near celler dweller Royals....but only score 3 runs

First Nate who pitched 7 or 8 scoreless inning his last time out fell apart in the 4th inning and the Leyland left him a couple of batters to long as the Royals got all six of their hits and runs off him before JL finally yanked him. (too late as usual). Grilli in a surprise retires the last 11 batters with out a hit or BB. What really killed Nate was the walk to John Buck in the 4th with 2 out after he worked him for 10 pitches. The next batter Alex Gordon cleared the bases with a 3 run double. Most of the Tiger losses here lately could be tied to a base on balls and intentional walks when leyland is not thinking.

OK now more bad news...The tigers got 16 hits, but for some reason known only to Leyland, he put Timo Perez in the lineup batting third and the guy proceeded to leave 6 runners on base. Grandy had 2 hits batting first and failed to score...Polanco had three hits batting 2nd..and failed to score. Ordonez had 4 hits batting 4th, but could not knock anybody in because Perez was tonights designated rally killer. of course not be out done in killing rallies Pudge and Inge returned to normalcy also leaving 4 and 3 runners on base which explains why Maggs and Carlos did not cross home base.

Can't fall to far behind losing to a team like this..Yanks and Indians win and Mariners still have a chance tonight.

Nemo · #**480** (**permalink**) 08-29-2007, 09:37 AM

How do you lose to a team when you outhit them 16-6 ???