TIGERS 08 SEASON THREAD

[mikhail1973]

Verlander struggling big time through the first two innings against Indians giving up 3 runs on 3 hits while walking 4 and throwing over 50 pitches. Tigers leave two runners on in each inning.

[max]

Tried watching tonights game. They had the basis loaded on 2 HB's and 2 singles and only got one run out of it. Their only run and that was on a sacrafice fly. its now 8-1. - check that 10-1.

Unwatchable game unless you are a Clev fan.

[BillLaimbeer]

Originally Posted by max

Tried watching tonights game. They had the basis loaded on 2 HB's and 2 singles and only got one run out of it. Their only run and that was on a sacrafice fly. its now 8-1. - check that 10-1.

Unwatchable game unless you are a Clev fan.

Yea, that inning was a killer. I'm not sure which was worse, Lamont sending Sheffield home or Sheffield not sliding at home.

[Delfino Delivers]

Wonder if this is going to become a trend? When we do not hit the ball; our pitching is terrible. When we hit the ball our pitching is good.

Wonder if this is going to be an all or nothing team?

[max]

Originally Posted by BillLaimbeer

Yea, that inning was a killer. I'm not sure which was worse, Lamont sending Sheffield home or Sheffield not sliding at home.

They were saying it was partly the coaches fault for not guiding him in. But when you are comming in all the way from 2nd on a single to left field then you should know its going to be close.

[mikhail1973]

That one play didn't make or break the game. Verlander pitched like crap. And Tigers didn't get any timely hits. They had quite a few opportunities to score runs but failed to deliver when it counted. Simple as that. And their ERA is the worst in the league.

[TaShawn]

Verlander was wild. He needs to be our ace and guaranty us at least 1 solid win with little or no bullpen help when his turn comes up.

[LA Dre]

Originally Posted by TaShawn

Verlander was wild. He needs to be our ace and guaranty us at least 1 solid win with little or no bullpen help when his turn comes up.

It appears that Verlander has the junior jinx.....this is his third year right//

Remember the Bird Mark Fidrych won ROY in 1976 and by 1978 he was basically finished after all the hoopla of his rookie season in 76. Of course a couple of injuries did him in.....was JV's excuse?? I think that opening game non decision for him, but loss for the Tigers still has him second guessing himself!

[max]

Originally Posted by LA Dre

It appears that Verlander has the junior jinx.....this is his third year right//

Remember the Bird Mark Fidrych won ROY in 1976 and by 1978 he was basically finished after all the hoopla of his rookie season in 76. Of course a couple of injuries did him in.....was JV's excuse?? I think that opening game non decision for him, but loss for the Tigers still has him second guessing himself!

He was burnt out after one season. Lost all his speed with that injury. Could not adapt after that. If you remember Frank Tanana he had a similiar injury and was able to adapt but not everyone can do that.

[mikhail1973]

Tonight Tigers go against a rookie in Toronto. Hopefully offense can get back into the groove. And, oh by the way, the team really needs Rogers to pitch a decent game. Bullpen needs a rest and he needs a good game for his psyche.