I watched the Wings play, then turned over to watch the Tigers.......hmmm....went from joy to sad 
Detroit Tigers 2008
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Tom, I would think that Pittsburgh would be waiting with open arms (and checkbook) to welcome home the prodigal son!
Dan Marino?
I see the Tigers are well on thier way to a 35-5 start again ....
Oh wait thats a 5-35 record they are trying for this year, they've definatly got thier numbers mixed up.
Lots of injuries, but the offense still has to be able to do better than they have done.
Who would have figured that the Tigers would have been shut out at least 3 times already.
The lack of offense has to be affecting the pitchers as well, knowing that 1 run may be too much to give up at this point.
Verlander pitched well into the 8th the other night, I think 2 hits thru 7, then the damn broke.
Giving up 11 runs twice now to the White Sox is unacceptable.
Jimbo
Oh wait thats a 5-35 record they are trying for this year, they've definatly got thier numbers mixed up.
Lots of injuries, but the offense still has to be able to do better than they have done.
Who would have figured that the Tigers would have been shut out at least 3 times already.
The lack of offense has to be affecting the pitchers as well, knowing that 1 run may be too much to give up at this point.
Verlander pitched well into the 8th the other night, I think 2 hits thru 7, then the damn broke.
Giving up 11 runs twice now to the White Sox is unacceptable.
Jimbo
As you've mentioned, yesterday was the 3rd time the Tiger's have been shut out so far this season. What makes this stat interesting is that they were only shut out twice in all of last season!
The '08 MLB season is definitely off to a crazy start. Especially in the AL Central. Who would've thought that after 2 weeks, last year's Cy Young winner, CC Sabathia would be 0-2 with a 11.57 ERA and the Tigers would be 2-10 and near the bottom of the AL in runs scored?! Craziness indeed! I do believe that early season stats are magnified because they are happening at the start of the season. If these slumps occurred in the middle of a 162 game schedule, they wouldn't earn near as much attention.
Now if the Tiger's offensive problems and Sabathia's high ERA continues to become a trend through 40 games (1 quarter of season), I do think we can start drawing conclusions and begin to make bolder predictions.
As you've mentioned, yesterday was the 3rd time the Tiger's have been shut out so far this season. What makes this stat interesting is that they were only shut out twice in all of last season!
The '08 MLB season is definitely off to a crazy start. Especially in the AL Central. Who would've thought that after 2 weeks, last year's Cy Young winner, CC Sabathia would be 0-2 with a 11.57 ERA and the Tigers would be 2-10 and near the bottom of the AL in runs scored?! Craziness indeed! I do believe that early season stats are magnified because they are happening at the start of the season. If these slumps occurred in the middle of a 162 game schedule, they wouldn't earn near as much attention.
Now if the Tiger's offensive problems and Sabathia's high ERA continues to become a trend through 40 games (1 quarter of season), I do think we can start drawing conclusions and begin to make bolder predictions.
You are correct about the 40 game assessment HD. Until then, we're all just spit-balling. I expect the 60+ degree weather that's coming will cure the Tiger's hitting problems. Our whole infield is from south-of-the border, and they don't like cold weather. (Who does?) As for Sabathia, well I'm hoping this is not a fluke.
You are correct about the 40 game assessment HD. Until then, we're alljust spit-balling. I expect the 60+ degree weather that's coming will cure the Tiger's hitting problems. Our whole infield is from south-of-the border, and they don't like cold weather. (Who does?) As for Sabathia, well I'm hoping this is not a fluke.
On the contrary, I expect my Tribe to make their adjustments starting this Wednesday. It just so happens that the weather forecast in Cleveland will be 68°F and sunny for the upcoming 2 game series against the Motor Kitties! I will be attending with much anticipation the game on Wednesday. As it appears today, CC will be pitching that game too!
As for not liking the cold, our #5 starter Cliff Lee seemed to do ok in yesterday's 30°F and snowy game in Cleveland. He pitched 8 innings and gave up only 1 run on 2 hits to the team with most wins in the AL so far. (Oakland A's).
On the contrary, I expect my Tribe to make their adjustments starting this Wednesday. It just so happens that the weather forecast in Cleveland will be 68°F and sunny for the upcoming 2 game series against the Motor Kitties! I will be attending with much anticipation the game on Wednesday. As it appears today, CC will be pitching that game too!
As for not liking the cold, our #5 starter Cliff Lee seemed to do ok in yesterday's 30°F and snowy game in Cleveland. He pitched 8 innings and gave up only 1 run on 2 hits to the team with most wins in the AL so far. (Oakland A's).
I agree, whether should NOT be an issue, after all, the White Sox of all people are playing pretty well in it.
Jimbo
On the contrary, I expect my Tribe to make their adjustments starting this Wednesday. It just so happens that the weather forecast in Cleveland will be 68°F and sunny for the upcoming 2 game series against the Motor Kitties! I will be attending with much anticipation the game on Wednesday. As it appears today, CC will be pitching that game too!
As for not liking the cold, our #5 starter Cliff Lee seemed to do ok in yesterday's 30°F and snowy game in Cleveland. He pitched 8 innings and gave up only 1 run on 2 hits to the team with most wins in the AL so far. (Oakland A's).
What adjustments? New cups? Put their uniforms on in a different order? New bats or gloves? This ain't football.
Looks like the Tigers finally woke up in the second half of the game tonight.
Looked like the same old Tigers, into the 5th, they put me to sleep, by then it was Twins 5 Kittens 0 ........yawn .....
I turned the Wings game on , Wings tied going into the third ...
Datsuk scored making it 3-2, same score with 4 to go, I turn Tigers on to check in and it's 9-6 Twins, at least the Tigers score tonight.
I watch as the Tigers tie the game at 9, turn Wings on and fall off the couch, Wings were losing 5-3
Go back to the Tigers and they continue to hit like we all expected, 11-9 Tigers Victory tonight.
So when I turn the Tigers off, they do well and turn the Wings off and they fall apart.....
Jimbo
Looked like the same old Tigers, into the 5th, they put me to sleep, by then it was Twins 5 Kittens 0 ........yawn .....
I turned the Wings game on , Wings tied going into the third ...
Datsuk scored making it 3-2, same score with 4 to go, I turn Tigers on to check in and it's 9-6 Twins, at least the Tigers score tonight.
I watch as the Tigers tie the game at 9, turn Wings on and fall off the couch, Wings were losing 5-3
Go back to the Tigers and they continue to hit like we all expected, 11-9 Tigers Victory tonight.
So when I turn the Tigers off, they do well and turn the Wings off and they fall apart.....
Jimbo
Sounds like we both did the same thing.
I see Cleveland is also having pitching problems early in the season. We got a taste of the Tiger's offensive explosiveness last night, no game is out of reach of this lineup.
I see Cleveland is also having pitching problems early in the season. We got a taste of the Tiger's offensive explosiveness last night, no game is out of reach of this lineup.
YaHoo 
Two in a row for Tigers, first time this year !
Ya knew it had to happen sooner or later, now we'll see if they can get on a roll.
Cleveland's up next, should tell us something ...
Jimbo
Two in a row for Tigers, first time this year !
Ya knew it had to happen sooner or later, now we'll see if they can get on a roll.
Cleveland's up next, should tell us something ...
Jimbo
I agree. I think their too good of a team to keep down. Hopefully it was just a rough patch.
Dare I say it? A winning streak!
Round 1, of a scheduled 18 rounder, starts tonight with Cleveland. Garralaga on the hill for the Tiger's (who the hell is this guy?), Sabathia throwing for the Tribe. Hopefully C.C. continues his early season struggles.
Cabrera gave us a taste of his mighty bat last night. He says he is feeling comfortable at the plate finally. A couple of wins sure changed the perspective around this thread.
GO TIGERS!!!
Round 1, of a scheduled 18 rounder, starts tonight with Cleveland. Garralaga on the hill for the Tiger's (who the hell is this guy?), Sabathia throwing for the Tribe. Hopefully C.C. continues his early season struggles.
Cabrera gave us a taste of his mighty bat last night. He says he is feeling comfortable at the plate finally. A couple of wins sure changed the perspective around this thread.
GO TIGERS!!!
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