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July 20th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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Gordon
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JV + Tigers/White Sox, Friday night

Big game and series for the Tigers tonight, as Detroit plays Chicago with Justin Verlander on the mound.

Yesterday, the Tigers were the only AL Central team to win, gaining a game on everyone.  Detroit is just 1.5 games back of Chicago, and could end the weekend as division leaders with a sweep.

Figured that this would probably be the biggest local sports discussion topic of the day, so here's a thread, and a column that I wrote for another site on the weekend.

http://motorcitymuckraker.com/2012/07/20/tigers-showdown-weekend-preview/

Go Tigers!

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July 20th, 2012 at 11:07 AM | Is it on MLB or ESPN tonight? (Score:1)
Willhouse
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Is it on MLB or ESPN tonight? Living in the South makes it difficult to watch Tigers game, and I can't justify going to the local sports bar everytime I want to watch my Tigers.

They've won 10 of 12 and really seem to be hitting their stride. I will be coming home to Michigan over Labor Day and will be seeing them in action against the Tribe on September 5th. Hoping to see JV in action that night.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:14 AM | Nope, sorry. (Score:2)
Gordon
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Friday and Sunday aren't on national TV at all, and Saturday's game is on FOX, but not in the South (for the most part).

http://www.the506.com/temp11.html

It is completely justified tonight to go out to a local bar for this game though.  Huge night.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:18 AM | I too live in the South and (Score:2 Normal)
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I too live in the South and root for a Northern team. Just thought I'd let you know that IMO MLB.tv is well worth the price. Don't know if you looked into it or not. I can watch it on our Roku player or hook the computer up to the TV for better HD. This is the first year I've bought the subscription and I plan on keeping it going in the future.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:27 AM | Agreed. I know it's not easy (Score:2)
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Agreed. I know it's not easy to shell out 120 bucks for the year, but I've easily received my money's worth. I can watch/listen to day games at work, watch on my phone, through my computer or XBox... If you are out of market and can afford it, it's worth your money.

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July 20th, 2012 at 12:18 PM | Well, considering I had 8 (Score:1)
Willhouse
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Well, considering I had 8 dollars in my checking account last night, and today' paycheck will go to rent and student loan bills, I don't forsee purchasing MLB.tv anytime soon.

To the sports bar it is!

July 20th, 2012 at 4:47 PM | Unless (Score:1)
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youre in a screwy area where it is still blacked out. My buddy lives in Ft Wayne and it is blacked out. 

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July 20th, 2012 at 11:17 AM | Pitching Matchups (Score:2)
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Game 1:   Verlander/Peavy

Game 2:   Porcello/Sale

Game 3:  Turner/Humber

Game 2 will be tough to pull out a win, as Sale might be the leading candidate for the CY Young right now.  Game 3 is probably a toss up.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:19 AM | As a Sox fan, I don't have a (Score:3 Normal)
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As a Sox fan, I don't have a good feeling about this series.  A.)  It's in Detroit and B.)  the Sox have been playing very shaky ball as of late, especially in middle relief.  If Peavy, Sale or Humber get scored on early, I am not liking our odds.  The Sox need to address middle relief and starting pitching at the deadline (as do many) to have any chance at closing out the division.

July 20th, 2012 at 12:14 PM | Porcello- Game 2 (Score:2 Normal)
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Everytime where Porcello has consecutive bad starts and the fans are calling for his head, he seems to go out and pitch a solid game.  Could this be the case again tomorrow?

 

Of course everytime it looks like Porcello is in a groove and we're happy with his improvement, he goes out and lays an egg.

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July 20th, 2012 at 11:23 AM | This is a must win game IMO (Score:2 Normal)
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This is a must win game IMO with Verlander on the hill. Porcello and Turner are big question marks as of now and a loss tonight could mean a sweep in the series. Win the series and we take over 1st place in the AL central. Go Tigers!!

July 20th, 2012 at 12:03 PM | NSFMF (Score:2)
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We have to sweep the series to take over 1st place. If we win 2 out of 3, we're still a half game back.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:24 AM | Tigers second half (Score:4 Normal)
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So with the Tigers finally making ground, a game and half back, and some key bats heating up (Most notably Boesch's) how does everyone feel?

I know we have been rumored with this and that player, but who does everyone actually want to land? On the twittershpere people seemed excited about a possible Infante return, Darwin Barney, Stephen Drew/Ryan Roberts, or you name one of the pitchers out there. So I ask you, as we try to take the division lead back, do you want any certain player/pitcher or are you hoping the bats stay lively to finish the year? Not sure if this is thread jacking but with a huge series in the Division race about to start, it seems to go with this topic. Plus I have 3 points, so you know n00bs be n00bs.

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July 20th, 2012 at 11:57 AM | All will work out. (Score:2)
Gordon
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The Tigers will be fine, especially since some injuries and traditionally slow starts are behind them.

If they stay hot this week, Detroit can be in first place over the next six games.

July 20th, 2012 at 12:01 PM | I feel good about our chances (Score:2)
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I feel good about our chances to win the division, just as I did at the beginning of the season (and even in May and June when we were struggling). Our team is deeper than Chicago, and we've already reached our lowpoint, I believe, while Chicago and Cleveland already reached their high points. It will be interesting to see what they do at the deadline to try to push themselves back up.

Regarding the deadline, I think Barney is extremely unlikely at this point. Epstein is asking the moon for him. I've heard Garza's and Dempster's names a lot too, but I don't know how much of that is legitimate interest, or just speculation since they're the top 2 pitchers on a team that is likely to be a seller at the deadline. Personally, I'd prefer to get Garza or Dempster. If that includes Barney, that's great, but I'd rather see us fill in the 5th spot in the rotation before we look to fill 2nd. And at this point, I really don't care which prospects we trade, as long as we keep Castellanos. I've been a fan of Turner in the past, but I'm beginning to feel like we're seeing another Andrew Miller or Andy Oliver.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:37 AM | WGN... (Score:1)
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may carry a game.

July 20th, 2012 at 11:41 AM | Nope. (Score:2)
Gordon
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http://www.wgntv.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/schedule/

 

July 2012
Day Date Game Pregame Game Time Channel
Sun 07/01/12 White Sox @ NY Yankees 12:30 PM 1:00 PM WGN
Thu 07/05/12 White Sox vs Texas 1:00 PM WGN
Sun 07/08/12 White Sox vs Toronto 12:30 PM 1:00 PM WGN
Sat 07/14/12 White Sox @ Kansas City 5:30 PM 6:00 PM WGN
Tue 07/17/12 White Sox @ Boston 6:00 PM WCIU
Tue 07/24/12 White Sox vs Minnesota 7:00 PM WCIU
Fri 07/27/12 White Sox @ Texas 7:00 PM WCIU
Mon 07/30/12 White Sox @ Minnesota 7:00 PM WCIU
July 20th, 2012 at 11:53 AM | We still love you in Detroit, (Score:1)
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We still love you in Detroit, Cody Ross. Big time series and I have to work during Peavy-Verlander tonight. Pitching matchups after today favor Chicago so taking the 1st game tonight is crucial.

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July 20th, 2012 at 12:03 PM | Pretty impressive Tigers were (Score:3 Normal)
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Pretty impressive Tigers were able to take 3/4 from the Angels without throwing Verlander out there. Save him for the division leaders...

"And if that doesn't wet your appetite, you're watching the wrong channel."

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Go Blue!

July 20th, 2012 at 12:06 PM | I was pleasantly surprised, (Score:2)
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I was pleasantly surprised, myself. They did a good job putting Tuesday's shellacking behind them. Though, while they didn't face Verlander, we didn't have to face Haren (DL) or Weaver (he pitched the game before our series started). Even so, we're now 5-2 in the second half against teams over .500. And the schedule doesn't get any easier over the next month.

July 20th, 2012 at 2:12 PM | I'll be taking my 9 yr old to the game. (Score:2)
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This will be the first time that he's seen Verlander pitch live. Should be fun. And the weather looks great. 

July 20th, 2012 at 2:59 PM | Fun fact (Score:2)
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The Tigers now have the exact same record (49-44) as last year at this same point.

July 20th, 2012 at 4:06 PM | Just don't get swept. I'm (Score:3 Normal)
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Just don't get swept. I'm "fine" with any other result from the series.

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
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July 20th, 2012 at 4:56 PM | Tigers creaked along at a (Score:2)
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Tigers creaked along at a .500 pace with Fister hurt and only 3 players, (Jackson, Cabrera, and Fielder) hitting the ball with authority, now with Boesch, Peralta, Young, Avila et al starting to hit well, the future looks good.

July 20th, 2012 at 5:37 PM | had to schedule the 10pm (Score:1)
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had to schedule the 10pm showing of Batman tonight so I can see some JV ACTION!!!

July 20th, 2012 at 6:50 PM | Justin White and Eric Karros (Score:2)
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Justin White and Eric Karros on the same screen. The Battle of the Foreheads is underway. The creators of Pinky and the Brain are salivating. 

July 20th, 2012 at 7:15 PM | For some reason I had it in (Score:2)
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For some reason I had it in my head that Dunn was hitting much higher than .208. 

July 20th, 2012 at 7:21 PM | Eww... Peavy strikes out the (Score:2 Normal)
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Eww... Peavy strikes out the side to start.

Also, I find it hilarious when Cabrera checks his swing and points to the first base umpire before the catcher even can.

CoE Class of 2007

July 20th, 2012 at 7:35 PM | Boesch got the ball in play!  (Score:2)
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Boesch got the ball in play!  Nice!

July 20th, 2012 at 7:35 PM | Okay, I guess Peavy isn't (Score:2)
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Okay, I guess Peavy isn't going to strike out EVERYONE tonight. Just most of them. 

July 20th, 2012 at 7:57 PM | First two runners on against (Score:1)
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First two runners on against Peavy in the third.  Jackson with a pretty sad bunt attempt to start the at bat makes Leyland take off the bunt. 

AJax needs to find a way to put the ball in play here and not GIDP.

EDIT: FML, a double play.

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July 20th, 2012 at 7:58 PM | WOOO!!! Berry got hit by a (Score:1)
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WOOO!!! Berry got hit by a pitch!  Huge - I'll much rather count on Miggy to get a 2-out RBI.

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July 20th, 2012 at 8:07 PM | One of these times Cabrera is (Score:2)
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One of these times Cabrera is going to appeal his own check-swing and it's going to bite him in the 'cheeks for strike 3.

EDIT: But not this time!  1-1 on a single from the big boy. 

EDIT II: One of these days I'm going to learn how to read a scoreboard. Cabby's single made it 2-1.

July 20th, 2012 at 8:04 PM | Another 2-out RBI.  Tigers (Score:1)
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Another 2-out RBI.  Tigers have been collecting by the boat load lately.  I'd love one more from Prince to tie the game.

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July 20th, 2012 at 8:08 PM | Fielder ties it up!  Could (Score:1)
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Fielder ties it up!  Could have been a huge inning if Jackson didn't hit into a double play, but let's see if Delmon keep it going.

I'll be shocked if Delmon gets a fastball or anything near the plate to start this AB.

EDIT: RBI double!  Three straight 2-out RBI hits!

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July 20th, 2012 at 8:19 PM | 29 two out runs since the (Score:1)
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29 two out runs since the All-Star break, talk about clutch hitting.

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July 20th, 2012 at 8:14 PM | Delmon's double died once it (Score:2)
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Delmon's double died once it got to the outfield. 

3-2 Tigers, end 3, for those of you unable to watch for follow elsewhere. 

July 20th, 2012 at 9:17 PM | Due to time constraints, (Score:3 Normal)
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Due to time constraints, we've moved ahead to the bottom of the 7th.

Austin Jackson's RBI single pushes the lead to 4-2. 

July 20th, 2012 at 9:38 PM | Cabrera doesn't look right. (Score:2)
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Cabrera doesn't look right. Hopefully it's just a cramp, but all the same, I would not send him out there defensively in the 9th. Better safe than sorry. 

Still 4-2, bottom 8, 1 out. Pitching change. 

July 20th, 2012 at 9:40 PM | Ryan Raburn pinch-hitting for (Score:2)
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Ryan Raburn pinch-hitting for Don Kelly. This is like a steakhouse substituting spoiled chicken for rotten hamburger. 

July 20th, 2012 at 9:55 PM | Valverde & Co. close the show (Score:2)
ckersh74
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Valverde & Co. close the show against Harrelson's Heroes, 4-2.

Great, but dangerous, diving catch by Berry to end it. I wonder if Kenny Harrelson said anything on his PBP. What an unprofessional fuck. 

1/2 behind CWS. 

July 20th, 2012 at 10:32 PM | Couldn't agree more about the (Score:1)
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Couldn't agree more about the Hawk, he's just awful. That said....

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July 20th, 2012 at 9:56 PM | Woo!  Six games over for the (Score:2)
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Woo!  Six games over for the first time since they were 9-3!

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