Al Alburquerque? As a Tiger fan I would feel real good about this series if I had any faith the bullpen could protect a 4 run lead in the 9th, unfortunately I don't.
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OT: 10-14-12 Tigers vs Yankees. Who's your closer?
October 14th, 2012 at 3:55 PM
#1
OT: 10-14-12 Tigers vs Yankees. Who's your closer?
October 14th, 2012 at 3:58 PM
#2
At this point Leyland just
At this point Leyland just needs to say eff the establishment and let the situation determine which relievers to use.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:02 PM
#3
I've never understood the
I've never understood the idea of a closer. I get it if you have someone like Mariano Rivera, who is a near guarantee, but to replace someone who is pitching fine for a WORSE pitcher just because that is his established role?
October 15th, 2012 at 1:52 AM
#4
you are right...
mariano rivera over the last 4 years is near automatic with a save % of 92%, leading the majors. who is #2 on that list? Jose Valverde at 90%.
admittidly this season has been rocky but even in a "OMG HE IS TERRIBLE" year, he is still 13th best save % in MLB, and something like 6th or 7th in AL.
I understand the frustration with everbody because he is so animated and it can be frustrating sometime but even those automatic types like mariano rivera have blown saves in crunch time, like the 2004 playoffs he blew 3 saves.
not saying valverde is in the scope of rivera, but he is most certainly not a terrible closer, and anybody that thinks that is sadly mistaken. he is, statistically one of the best in the league.
October 15th, 2012 at 2:32 AM
#5
STOP MAKING SENSE YOU'RE
STOP MAKING SENSE YOU'RE INTERFERING WITH MY RAGE.
October 14th, 2012 at 3:59 PM
#6
Dotel
I love Al, but I'd go with Dotel. He has experience closing in the past, Al is young and I would be nervous with the pressure on him.
October 14th, 2012 at 3:59 PM
#7
Papa GrandERA
A trim 54.00 ERA in the playoffs.
October 14th, 2012 at 3:59 PM
#8
Alburquerque or Smyly. Stick
Alburquerque or Smyly. Stick with what's working.
I do think Valverde is getting a bad rap right now. He has been a pretty reliable closer for the past two seasons, but he is really struggling right now. Most closers struggle at some point, Valverde is just struggling at an extremely inopportune time. I think the Yankees benching A-Rod a couple days ago puts it in a bit of perspective. That said, I don't think we should let Valverde pitch the rest of the series.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
#9
Dotel
Dotel
October 14th, 2012 at 4:07 PM
#10
How would you do the last 3
How would you do the last 3 innings? Al-Al, Benoit, and Dotel. I have little faith in Benoit either.
Hopefully Benoit and Valverde will pitch better in the comfy confines of Comerica park. I prefer not to see either today
October 14th, 2012 at 4:03 PM
#11
Either Smyly or Dotel. I
Either Smyly or Dotel. I like Smyly and seeing as we may need a new closer next year so why not start now? On the other hand Dotel may be the safer option.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:06 PM
#12
Leyland will stick with
Leyland will stick with Valverde for no good reason
October 14th, 2012 at 4:14 PM
#13
^^^^This
is the correct answer.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:16 PM
#14
Wrong
Wrong
Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland: Jose Valverde is team's closer but will be out of that role indefinitely
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/10/detroit_tigers_closer_situ...
October 14th, 2012 at 4:11 PM
#15
Rafael Soriano.
Oops, I'm a
Rafael Soriano.
Oops, I'm a Yankee fan
October 14th, 2012 at 4:14 PM
#16
How does it feel, not having
How does it feel, not having a soul?
October 14th, 2012 at 4:42 PM
#17
He can't feel
He can't feel anything. He's a Yankees fan. His brain is numb.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:50 PM
#18
It's actually really
It's actually really depressing and I hate this team so much. But I'm stuck with them. I've watched them my whole life
October 14th, 2012 at 4:55 PM
#19
Yes, it is awful to be the
Yes, it is awful to be the Yankees and make the playoffs EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR.
I feel horrible for you.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:01 PM
#20
Hey we missed the playoffs in
Hey we missed the playoffs in 2008!
/s
But seriously, it's not as exciting being able to buy a championship every few years.
I'm a little jealous of all my Orioles friends, they had so much unexpected fun this season.
My adopted Nationals were a similar experience, and I liked that a hell of a lot better than the Yankee season
October 14th, 2012 at 5:04 PM
#21
(eye roll)
(eye roll)
October 14th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
#22
Dude, don't be such a dick
Dude, don't be such a dick all the time. I know that's your thing, and it's probably not a great time living in Wyoming, but I'm not being an ass here.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:06 PM
#23
Upvoted for being a
Upvoted for being a reasonable Yankees fan, not obnoxiously arrogant like so many I've seen. Good point about the high expectations taking some of the fun out of being a fan.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:11 PM
#24
Exactly.
Yankees are one of the only teams that can say that. The fans go because they expect to watch great baseball.
Tigers fans go not only for decent baseball, but to have a good time and be loyal.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:13 PM
#25
The fact that this comes from
The fact that this comes from a michigan fan is so fucking perfect.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:15 PM
#26
uhhh...in what way? i
uhhh...in what way? i understand the sarcasm, just not what you mean
October 14th, 2012 at 5:21 PM
#27
he's a fan of the winningest
he's a fan of the winningest foortball team in history. Might as well have ManU fan chime in on the matter as well. Hell, any Laker fans out there too? Celtics? Red Wings?
October 14th, 2012 at 5:24 PM
#28
I went to this fucking
I went to this fucking school. Do you expect me not to be a fan? We aren't all in-staters bred as Michigan fans from birth. Get off your high horse.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:39 PM
#29
please, tell more about your
please, tell more about your qualifications to be a Michgan fan, b/c I care about this more than life itself
October 14th, 2012 at 6:26 PM
#30
The funniest thing about your
The funniest thing about your little argument with Michigan Arrogance is that he wasn't even talking to you.
He was defending you by replying to David from Wyoming.
If you look at that little picture by his name, you will realize that you two are on the same side.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:32 PM
#31
Oh hahaha I didn't really see
Oh hahaha I didn't really see how the posts lined up. I noticed the picture afterwards. Doesn't change the fact that he was being an ass.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:23 PM
#32
Me
I could give up 4 runs..easy.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:24 PM
#33
JV?
Can we just have Verlander throw left handed? I think I'd take that over our bullpen.
I say the Tigers just get their bats going and build up a double digit lead by the 9th inning.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:26 PM
#34
Nice glove safe by Sanchez
Nice glove safe by Sanchez
October 14th, 2012 at 4:30 PM
#35
I'd like them to pitch AL
I'd like them to pitch AL more innings. I don't think it should be that you just have a 7th inning guy, 8th inning guy and 9th inning guy. If your "7th inning guy" tears it up, then keep him in.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:33 PM
#36
End of lions game update
I'm pretty sure the lions are about to get fucked on a controversial Calvin Johnson catch again
edit: Color me shocked. They actually got it right.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:33 PM
#37
Anybody. At this point Don
Anybody. At this point Don Kelly is a better pitcher than Valverde.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:51 PM
#38
off topic: lions win 26-23 in
off topic: lions win 26-23 in overtime. another 4th quarter comeback
October 14th, 2012 at 4:51 PM
#39
Hijack:
LIONS WIN!
October 14th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
#40
Looks like the Eagles had
Looks like the Eagles had Valverde closing for them--blowing a 10 point lead with <5 minutes left, then losing in OT.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:52 PM
#41
Damn, seven strikeouts in 3
Damn, seven strikeouts in 3 innings for Kuroda.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:56 PM
#42
Yeah, but he didn't enjoy one
Yeah, but he didn't enjoy one moment of it.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:53 PM
#43
Jason Hanson has gotta be
Jason Hanson has gotta be mentioned as one of the greatest Lions of all time. May sound a bit silly seeing as hes a kicker, but I stick by the statement.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:28 PM
#44
Hanson is one of the greatest KICKERS of all time.*
ccc
October 14th, 2012 at 6:04 PM
#45
Kickers deserve respect
They're the closers of football.
October 14th, 2012 at 4:59 PM
#46
Go with Al. Anyone is better
Go with Al. Anyone is better than Valverde
October 14th, 2012 at 5:04 PM
#47
Kuroda pitching a Perfect
Kuroda pitching a Perfect Game though four innings
October 14th, 2012 at 5:07 PM
#48
I don't think it's a -
I don't think it's a - PERFECT GAME- good idea to jinx - PERFECT GAME - him by mentioning - PERFECT GAME - the kind of performance - PERFECT GAME - that he is putting on display.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:11 PM
#49
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October 14th, 2012 at 5:08 PM
#50
What did you say? Perfect
What did you say? Perfect Game? Make sure you tell everyone you know as soon as possible.
/Jinx
October 14th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
#51
Yankees may be the only team
Yankees may be the only team in biesbol slower than the Tigers.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:16 PM
#52
Who do you love to watch fail
Who do you love to watch fail most? Lebron, A-Rod, or Vick?
October 14th, 2012 at 5:22 PM
#53
Wow, real nice play by Cano
Wow, real nice play by Cano extends the Perfect Game through 5 for Hiroki Kuroda.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:28 PM
#54
Yes he is pitching a perfect
Yes he is pitching a perfect game.
Aaaaaaand the score is tied. Whoopty-de-fucking do.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:30 PM
#55
http://rotoprofessor.com/base
October 14th, 2012 at 5:30 PM
#56
perfect game over
perfect game over
October 14th, 2012 at 5:49 PM
#57
Peralta's defense has been
Peralta's defense has been tremendous this series... Saved us 2-3 runs in not even two games.
October 14th, 2012 at 5:49 PM
#58
Stream?
Hi, I'm having trouble with thefirstrow.eu stream...anyone have a stream that is working?
Thanks
October 14th, 2012 at 5:52 PM
#59
http://www.vipboxsports.eu/ba
http://www.vipboxsports.eu/baseball/88383/1/alcs-game-2-:-detroit-tigers...
this site is just as good
October 14th, 2012 at 5:55 PM
#60
Awesome!
Thanks so much!
October 14th, 2012 at 6:07 PM
#61
Tie broken 1-0 Tigers!
Tie broken 1-0 Tigers!
October 14th, 2012 at 6:09 PM
#62
Is it just one of those conventions of baseball
That your foot doesn't actually need to be on the bag when you're going for the first of two outs on a double play? Because when the ball got to 2nd, his foot wasn't on the base.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:28 PM
#63
Yes
It's an unwritten rule. The ump gives you the benefit of the doubt
October 14th, 2012 at 6:48 PM
#64
Yes
Adding on:
Given the fact that the baserunner is trying to break up the DP and will probably slide in hard, the umpires generally allow the fielder quite a bit of leeway. Otherwise you'd see a lot more middle infielders getting spiked/sprained.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:10 PM
#65
Nice ass-crack on the
Nice ass-crack on the Yankee's Bartman.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:11 PM
#66
Tigers up 2-1 as force out by
Tigers up 2-1 as force out by Delmon plates QB. Probably would have been an inning ending double play if Cano doesn't drop the ball while preparing to throw to first.
Ok. Sanchez has pitched 6 strong innings and has thrown 89 pitches. Maybe Sanchez can go 8, but I would have AA warming up
October 14th, 2012 at 6:13 PM
#67
Tigers up 2-1? Do you have a
Tigers up 2-1? Do you have a feed from the future?
October 14th, 2012 at 6:15 PM
#68
oops. Don't know where that
oops. Don't know where that came from.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:17 PM
#69
It came from the
It came from the future...obviously.
Yes
October 14th, 2012 at 6:26 PM
#70
If we get the bats going and
If we get the bats going and this team should win it all. Thats a big if though.
Starting pitching has been oustanding.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:26 PM
#71
Great job by Sanchez. John
Great job by Sanchez. John Smoltz thinks that was the end of the line for Sanchez and we will see Phil Coke in bottom 8.
4-5 insurance runs would be a nice thing.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:26 PM
#72
Bullpen will need 2 clean
Bullpen will need 2 clean innings, ughhhhh
October 14th, 2012 at 6:32 PM
#73
Kuroda starting to leave some
Kuroda starting to leave some pitches up. AJ might get him here
October 14th, 2012 at 6:35 PM
#74
Smyly for closer
#smyly2012.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:35 PM
#75
hm..that was a pretty
hm..that was a pretty terrible call.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:36 PM
#76
that was
a gift. I like recieving gifts though.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:36 PM
#77
I dunno, couldn't really tell
I dunno, couldn't really tell if Cano tagged him
October 14th, 2012 at 6:37 PM
#78
He got him in the
He got him in the chest/stomach when Infante's hand was still on the dirt before his stretch to the bag
October 14th, 2012 at 6:39 PM
#79
From my view it was
From my view it was INCONCLUSIVE
October 14th, 2012 at 6:37 PM
#82
Wow that was bad. Clearly
Wow that was bad. Clearly out. Hopefully this doesn't turn into more
October 14th, 2012 at 6:37 PM
#83
Infante is not good on the
Infante is not good on the base paths. In Oakland he seemed to come off the base every time he slid into a base. If guys hold their tag on him, he'd be out every time.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:39 PM
#84
Avasail sounds like a
Avasail sounds like a character out of the Diablo video game series.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:39 PM
#85
hell yes! 2-0
hell yes! 2-0
October 14th, 2012 at 6:40 PM
#86
whatever we are payong that
ump, it ain't enough.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:41 PM
#87
Ahh crap. Well I guess we
Ahh crap. Well I guess we need to hope Valverde comes in to give us a chance since the umps are against us as well.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:48 PM
#88
Someone has to make up for
Someone has to make up for the announcers being Yankee honks. I'll take the umps if they want to be the ones to do it.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:49 PM
#89
Announcers don't have any
Announcers don't have any effect on the game. Umps do. Your argument is dumb.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:54 PM
#90
It was intended to be tounge
It was intended to be tounge in cheek.
You seem to have forgotten that the tigers had a lead before that bad call. If the game ends with this score that call is meaning less.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:57 PM
#91
My bad.
I mean I don't blame
My bad.
I mean I don't blame the umps for the game, just for the rest of the inning.
That said, our hitters wouldn't be able to hit a softball.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:42 PM
#92
We take advantage of the
We take advantage of the gift. Hopefully the umps realize that 2 wrongs don't make a right!
October 14th, 2012 at 6:42 PM
#93
The Yankees never get to
The Yankees never get to benefit from poor umpiring!! Why is the world always against the Yankees?
/s
October 14th, 2012 at 6:43 PM
#94
Ugh
Only downside to this: now the pundits are gonna chalk up this win (fingers crossed) to a blown call, not Garcia's gem of a game, solid defense, and just enough offense.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:01 PM
#95
Who cares?
Go on to win the World Series and no one will remember it. Win the series in 4 or 5 games, and it's going to be hard to argue it mattered.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:09 PM
#96
...
if the Tigers were playing anyone BUT the Yankees, you're absolutely right.
Of course, in the scheme of it all it won't matter. But, hey: Steve Bartman.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:43 PM
#97
Anyone but Valverde.
Yankees
Anyone but Valverde.
Yankees down 2-0. Yankees could be swept. I'll be honest, I want the Yankees to win this series. But, objectively, this cannot be possible with the way the Yankees have struggled to hit all postseason. Detroit could win all 4 games, or even send New York to a 3-0 hole in Game 3.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:48 PM
#98
It's getting to the point
It's getting to the point where I think Yankee fans must believe they have no chance of scoring off anyone but Valverde. If Tigers win today, a sweep becomes very likely.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:51 PM
#99
They were pretty much shut
They were pretty much shut out Game 1 too until the late innings. Can't remember if all 4 runs happened in 9th.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:53 PM
#100
You must have been shitfaced
You must have been shitfaced if you don't know what happened last night
October 14th, 2012 at 6:44 PM
#101
More runs
MOAR
October 14th, 2012 at 6:44 PM
#102
Don't give Cabby an extra
Don't give Cabby an extra swing
October 14th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
#103
Classic Miguel swing for an
Classic Miguel swing for an RBI single 3-0!
October 14th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
#104
there's miggy!
there's miggy!
October 14th, 2012 at 6:48 PM
#105
Blown call by the ump, then
Blown call by the ump, then Swisher gives Cabby an extra swing by not making a tough but makeable play down the rightfield line, and the Tigers are up three.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:52 PM
#106
Ahhh....replay is definitely
Ahhh....replay is definitely needed. After all - anytime a call goes against the Yankees the rules need to be changed.
Immediately.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:54 PM
#107
It's all TBS can talk about!
It's all TBS can talk about! Just like during our 12th inning rally last night - it was all about Jeter's injury and the albatross of A Rod.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:52 PM
#108
Bases load up. Tigers can
Bases load up. Tigers can really pile on here.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:53 PM
#109
Tigers with 5 straight
Tigers with 5 straight baserunners now
October 14th, 2012 at 6:54 PM
#110
If this game ends 3-0?, do
If this game ends 3-0?, do the Yankees still "get screwed?" I know a 1-0 game is different than a 3-0 game and how they would play the 8th and 9th, but it's hard for me to think a team got screwed when they were losing and can't scored any more runs.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:04 PM
#111
There's no way really to
There's no way really to know. 3-0 as opposed to 1-0 has more of an effect on the use of pinch-hitters/pinch-runners since there's more ground to make up.
That said, the way they're playing, they cannot blame the umps
October 14th, 2012 at 7:06 PM
#112
Exactly. They can't score.
Exactly. They can't score. This game was over at 1-0.... Unless Leyland brings in Valverde (in which case he better stay in NY).
October 14th, 2012 at 6:58 PM
#113
One Pitcher, One Batter...
Girardi (well, whoever is implmenting the strategy as he was ejected) is really doing the most fair thing you can do for your pitching staff - everybody gets to face one batter.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:54 PM
#114
if Young hits a Grand Slam,
if Young hits a Grand Slam, Leyland might want to give Valverde a chance
October 14th, 2012 at 6:56 PM
#115
That was one of the worst calls I have seen.
I'm a Tigers fans, but that Ump must be blind. I hate missed calls because the call overshadows everything else.
October 14th, 2012 at 6:59 PM
#116
Play never should have
Play never should have happened. What the hell was Infante doing rounding so far off the base at Second, and at such a leisurely pace in a 1-0 game?
October 14th, 2012 at 7:02 PM
#117
Does anybody else have a pit
Does anybody else have a pit in their stomach now that our starter is out?
October 14th, 2012 at 7:06 PM
#118
I miss the FSD crew. Hawk
I miss the FSD crew. Hawk Harrelson is pissing me off. It is obvious they are openly rooting for the Yankees.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:14 PM
#119
I am watching a stream
and I thought it was a YES network broadcast.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:37 PM
#120
Hawk Harrelson wasn't calling the game.
TBS: Ernie Johnson, Ron Darling & John Smoltz; Reporter: Craig Sager
TBS On Deck: Host: Matt Weiner; Analysts: Cal Ripken, Jr., Dennis Eckersley & David Wells
ESPN Radio: Dan Shulman, Orel Hershiser
http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2012-articles/october/your-lcs-announcing-schedule.html
October 14th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
#121
Phillis Coke!
Bring back
Phillis Coke!
Bring back the Kenny P look brah!
October 14th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
#122
I see ya Phil!
I see ya Phil!
October 14th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
#123
3 outs left. It's not like
3 outs left. It's not like the 9th inning has been dramatic for us or anything
October 14th, 2012 at 7:09 PM
#124
Yankee stadium is very quiet
Yankee stadium is very quiet right now. Did anyone hear what the fan yelled to Fielder after Avila caught the foul pop? "Fielder I hate you"?
October 14th, 2012 at 7:12 PM
#125
I believe it was "fielder
I believe it was "fielder almost ate you"
October 14th, 2012 at 7:10 PM
#126
It looks like the stadium is
It looks like the stadium is clearing out. Knowing Yankee fans in the area, their tears make me feel warm inside.
Honestly, though, after that blown call against Infante I think everyone realized it just wasn't going to happen for this team.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:22 PM
#127
Yankee fans leaving?
Don't they know Benoit is coming in to pitch the 9th?
Oh. Coke.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:13 PM
#128
This game could end at 10-0
This game could end at 10-0 and the dumbass announcers will still be crying their eyes out over the missed call. Really pissing me off.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:15 PM
#129
Why TBS makes no apologies
Why TBS makes no apologies over rooting for the Yankees....Arbitron market size
| Market Code* | Rank | Type | Freq. | Market | Metro 12+ Population | DST | Hispanic 12+ Population** | Black 12+ Population*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | PPM | 13 | New York† | 15,867,400 | BH | 3,687,600 | 2,682,000 |
| 003 | 2 | PPM | 13 | Los Angeles | 11,044,200 | BH | 4,669,100 | 779,700 |
| 005 | 3 | PPM | 13 | Chicago† | 7,878,800 | BH | 1,564,000 | 1,367,800 |
| 009 | 4 | PPM | 13 | San Francisco† | 6,264,600 | BH | 1,408,000 | 437,200 |
| 024 | 5 | PPM | 13 | Dallas-Ft. Worth† | 5,431,900 | BH | 1,437,100 | 852,700 |
| 033 | 6 | PPM | 13 | Houston-Galveston | 5,126,200 | BH | 1,749,800 | 890,900 |
| 015 | 7 | PPM | 13 | Washington, DC† | 4,635,000 | BH | 669,300 | 1,247,800 |
| 007 | 8 | PPM | 13 | Philadelphia | 4,517,800 | BH | 346,300 | 932,800 |
| 047 | 9 | PPM | 13 | Atlanta | 4,385,000 | BH | 458,600 | 1,496,500 |
| 013 | 10 | PPM | 13 | Boston† | 4,082,100 | BH | 372,600 | 299,100 |
| 429 | 11 | PPM | 13 | Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood† | 3,781,100 | BH | 1,927,200 | 777,800 |
| 011 | 12 | PPM | 13 | Detroit† | 3,760,200 | B | 134,700 | 839,300 |
October 14th, 2012 at 7:18 PM
#130
I think I would prefer
watching a YES broadcast. It would have the same bia but probably some good info on the yankees we aren't getting from TBS.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:25 PM
#131
Exactly. We all now Hawk's
Exactly. We all now Hawk's aversion to the tigers. This broadcast is just infuriating.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:20 PM
#132
Interesting Stats...
From now on, I will always think that TBS is, for the benefit of the MLB, laying the ground rules for the further graduated implementation of replay because of sheer market size, not necessarily because one team is playing great baseball.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:21 PM
#133
Money talks.
What do you
Money talks.
What do you think will happen to their ratings if the Tigers win? I've got 15MM reasons why they REALLY want the Yankees to win this.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:50 PM
#134
That looks about right, but
That looks about right, but let's say it was Boston-Detroit (pretty close in terms of market size). My guess is that they'd be higher on Boston than Detroit. I think there is more a favoritism for the coastal teams than the middle save for Chicago and St. Louis.
A little surprised Detroit's market size is less than 4M. Haven't been in the state for about 5 years, but I swear it was around 4.5M not that long ago.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:16 PM
#135
Benoit warming up, middle of
Benoit warming up, middle of the lineup due for the Yankees
October 14th, 2012 at 7:17 PM
#136
Benoit? I hope the leash is
Benoit? I hope the leash is short
October 14th, 2012 at 7:17 PM
#137
please no 9th inning
please no 9th inning drama....
October 14th, 2012 at 7:20 PM
#138
If Coke becomes our closer
we get to end games by chanting "let's do some Coke".
October 14th, 2012 at 7:22 PM
#139
Fuck you Lamont, put the
Fuck you Lamont, put the phone away
October 14th, 2012 at 7:23 PM
#140
Get Coke
a coffee.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:26 PM
#141
Base hit. The YAnkees are
Base hit. The YAnkees are barely alive.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:27 PM
#142
Yes!!!!
Yes!!!!
October 14th, 2012 at 7:28 PM
#143
Phil Coke!
doesn't make me feel any better about closing out games but still impressive
October 14th, 2012 at 7:28 PM
#144
Yeah baby!
Side note: Swisher
Yeah baby!
Side note: Swisher has gotta be the biggest tool in baseball. Even after an embarassing loss he has a stupiid smirk on his face.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:31 PM
#145
It's the 'I'm pulling 10
It's the 'I'm pulling 10 million dollars this year no matter what way this series goes' smirk.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:34 PM
#146
I wouldn't read too much into
I wouldn't read too much into his facial expression. I heard people say the same thing about Denard, especially regarding the ND game this year. I don't even want to catalog the stupid shit I heard.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:39 PM
#147
His whole track record
His whole track record contributes to his tool status.
EDIT: Referring to Swisher, obviously.
October 14th, 2012 at 8:59 PM
#148
Yeah, but JV should have a bigger smirk
If I were shtooping Kate Upton, I know I would. Why bother trying to hide it?
October 14th, 2012 at 7:29 PM
#149
Best sports weekend ever?!?!?
Best sports weekend ever?!?!?
October 14th, 2012 at 7:32 PM
#150
Not quite.
But close.
Ohio won.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:33 PM
#151
except dawson news
except dawson news
October 14th, 2012 at 7:30 PM
#152
tigers win! excellent
tigers win! excellent weekend.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:34 PM
#153
With this win, the Tigers are
With this win, the Tigers are now 49-49 all-time in the MLB Playoffs. They now have a winning record in the ALCS at 12-11.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:40 PM
#154
So if the Yankees can't touch
So if the Yankees can't touch Fister or Sanchez, what is going to happen when Verlander takes the hill?
October 14th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
#155
NFL Fox announcer says the ALCS is tied.
Curt Menafee needs to pay more attention.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:51 PM
#156
The line was Yankees +3, and
The line was Yankees +3, and he still thought the Yankees had a chance at a FG.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:49 PM
#157
ONE MORE
ONE MORE
edit: stupid gateway timeout. comment never got sent.
October 14th, 2012 at 7:49 PM
#158
Coke will NEVER make it as a
Coke will NEVER make it as a closer in this league. He didnt preen, strut or dance around the mound, he forget to make little pistols with his fingers after every strike and I don't think he remembered to kiss the ball once.
All he did was get people out. What's the point of that?
October 14th, 2012 at 8:02 PM
#159
Smyly too!
Smyly was all business last night too. It's like they don't even get coached.
October 14th, 2012 at 10:02 PM
#160
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October 14th, 2012 at 7:49 PM
#161
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October 14th, 2012 at 9:09 PM
#162
posts like this
make me mad we can never upvote past 5
October 14th, 2012 at 7:52 PM
#163
I think game 3 is gonna be
I think game 3 is gonna be another grinder. We haven't hit Hughes too well in the past.
October 14th, 2012 at 8:26 PM
#164
I'm pretty confident, unless
I'm pretty confident, unless JV gets screwed by a rain shortened game
October 14th, 2012 at 8:38 PM
#165
God I hope not. I have
God I hope not. I have tickets and don't want to mess around with the weather shortening my first playoff exprience.
October 14th, 2012 at 9:12 PM
#166
Tues and Wed look
great for weather.
61 sunny on Tues, 68 sunny Wed with a slight chance over evening showers, probably in the 50's for gametime but should stay dry. better chance for showers on Thurs afternoons game.
October 15th, 2012 at 4:51 PM
#167
My closer is ANYONE BUT
My closer is ANYONE BUT VALVERDE FERGODSAKES!!!!!
