Lineup vs CWS: Jackson CF, Santiago 2B, Cabrera 3B, Fielder 1B, Young LF, Raburn RF, Peralta SS, Inge DH, Laird C, Porcello P
He will haunt your dreams...GO TIGERS?
so much for that
OT - Inge is back.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:13 PM
#1
OT - Inge is back.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:16 PM | 
but he makes the women of
but he makes the women of
April 15th, 2012 at 12:17 PM |
DH? Really? I'm quasi-ok
DH? Really? I'm quasi-ok
DH? Really? I'm quasi-ok with Inge being in the line up to give us some solid defense, but to put him in the line up purely for offensive purposes is utterly asinine.
April 15th, 2012 at 1:57 PM |
...but he went 1 for 9 in
...but he went 1 for 9 in
...but he went 1 for 9 in Toledo...he's got a hot bat.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:19 PM |
TROLL SO HARD
TROLL SO HARD
I could make a rational explanation for why Inge is DHing, but it's beside the point. Every year, Leyland has to have one guy he plays even if there is no rational reason to do so. Nefi Perez, Don Kelly, this year (and arguably in past years as well) it is Inge. Get ready for 100 games or so from everyone's least favorite Tiger of all time.
...Just wait till Inge subs in for Cabrera in late inning situations next month.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:21 PM |
F you in the A!
F you in the A!
F you in the A!
You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:25 PM |
THE KNOWLEG... oh.
THE KNOWLEG... oh.
THE KNOWLEG... oh.
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April 15th, 2012 at 12:31 PM |
DH?!
DH?!
Oh dear god, why would Leyland put a guy who's hitting .187 or something through spring training and a stint at AAA in the lineup position with "hitter" in the title?
I'm not a Leyland hater or an Inge hater. Used to like Inge, but finally got frustrated with his unwillingness to recognize that he is not a power a hitter. Spend a winter with Cabrera and his hitting coach (remember what that did for Avila?) and learn to swing for solid contact. He's a big enough guy that solid contact is likely to result in more than a few gap doubles and a handful of homeruns. I don't think he's capable of seeing pitches well, but if he hit .250 with moderate power he'd be worth his salary and not get sent to the minors.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:41 PM |
I Have Only One Question...
I Have Only One Question...
I don't mind having Inge in the lineup for his glove since more than likely the eight guys around him will contribute offensively, but Inge does not have the consistent punch that you generally want from the DH slot - I think the .235 career average might attest to that.
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April 15th, 2012 at 12:40 PM |
Ok, so no Avila, Boesch or
Ok, so no Avila, Boesch or
Ok, so no Avila, Boesch or Young. Why do we choose to lose?
April 15th, 2012 at 12:42 PM |
Leyland knows that Porcello
Leyland knows that Porcello
Leyland knows that Porcello is going to pitch a shutout. Why not give some guys rest today?
Are you a park ranger at Yellowstone? Say hi to Yogi Bear for me. - the_big_house 500th
I may not be a 70 year old man. - Herm
April 15th, 2012 at 12:45 PM |
Because we just lost two in a
Because we just lost two in a
Because we just lost two in a row to our biggest competition in the division. Why not rest Boesch when we're not resting someone else?
April 15th, 2012 at 12:54 PM |
Leyland's a mystery wrapped in a ....
Leyland's a mystery wrapped in a ....
Leyland did this a lot last year for "getaway" games, and oddly it seemed to work out well more often than not. I wonder if it's a psychological thing: if you lose the third in a row with your best, it's the start of a slump; if you concede that third in a row with the bench it's not ... and if you win, it's kickstart.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:56 PM |
It was a joke. Aliva deserves
It was a joke. Aliva deserves
It was a joke. Aliva deserves a day off. I can't come up with a reason for Leyland making up one of his famous 'sunday lineups' for the game today.
Are you a park ranger at Yellowstone? Say hi to Yogi Bear for me. - the_big_house 500th
I may not be a 70 year old man. - Herm
April 15th, 2012 at 12:45 PM |
Avila is probably banged up
Avila is probably banged up
Avila is probably banged up after the number of hits he took yesterday. Beyond that is this really that puzzling? Inge is playing to take our attention off Raburn.
April 15th, 2012 at 1:05 PM |
This classic Leyland get away
This classic Leyland get away
This is classic Leyland get away game, I understand Santi in for a ground ball pitcher and Laird in for a banged up Avila but no Boesch and Young is laughable. P.S. Inge sucks
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
April 15th, 2012 at 1:55 PM |
Young is in the lineup.
Young is in the lineup.
Young is in the lineup.
April 15th, 2012 at 1:56 PM |
Young is in the lineup.
Young is in the lineup.
Young is in the lineup.
April 15th, 2012 at 12:44 PM |
When he was put on the DL, I read it as DH and almost
When he was put on the DL, I read it as DH and almost
hurt myself. I fear my reaction was so strong Leyland might have felt the vibes - this might be partially my fault. I apologize.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
April 15th, 2012 at 12:58 PM |
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/i
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/i
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/04/detroit_tigers_jim_leyland_des.html
Leyland wanted to give Brennan Boesch his first day off of the season, which prevented him from using Ryan Raburn as the designated hitter and starting Inge at second base against White Sox left-hander Chris Sale. Raburn is starting in right.
There's more in the article, but that's why in a nutshell. It's just "Leyland Logic."
April 15th, 2012 at 1:00 PM |
when I first read the title I
when I first read the title I
when I first read the title I thought it said "Inge is black" I was thinking Jesus we've come a long way in medical breakthroughs. Now will this improve his hitting?
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April 15th, 2012 at 1:03 PM |
Inge and Laird back to back
Inge and Laird back to back
Inge and Laird back to back in the lineup has the opposing pitcher chuckling to himself. Free outs must be nice.
Whatcha gonna do, little brother?
April 15th, 2012 at 1:03 PM |
I think this is the first
I think this is the first
I think this is the first time I've hoped for a tiger to go O-fer in a game. I want no excuses to keep this guy around any longer.
"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.
-Craig Roh 10/29/2011
April 15th, 2012 at 1:07 PM |
Inge goes yard today
Inge goes yard today
Mark it down.
April 15th, 2012 at 11:30 PM |
Shit, I used ink.
Shit, I used ink.
Shit, I used ink.
April 15th, 2012 at 1:14 PM |
Well,
Well,
Well, it was a good day to pick up Chris Sale in my fantasy league...
April 15th, 2012 at 1:26 PM |
Why are we...
Why are we...
Why are we trying to lose 3 straight to Chicago?
April 15th, 2012 at 1:28 PM |
why not
why not
why not
www.eatacheeseburger.blogspot.com Brian Cook has read this blog!
April 15th, 2012 at 1:42 PM |
Why cheer for a latino who
Why cheer for a latino who
Why cheer for a latino who hits 30 home runs when you can cheer for a white guy?
"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"
April 15th, 2012 at 1:53 PM |
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(No subject)
April 15th, 2012 at 1:47 PM |
Inge
Inge
O/U on Inge check-swings: 6.
April 15th, 2012 at 2:20 PM |
I'd rather see a crazy gimmic
I'd rather see a crazy gimmic
I'd rather see the Tigers send a 10 year old kid to the plate or maybe a hot chick from the stands!
Please make it stop!
Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you. -Satchel Paige
April 15th, 2012 at 2:31 PM |
42 looks pretty good. He does
42 looks pretty good. He does
42 looks pretty good. He does a little of everything
April 15th, 2012 at 2:32 PM |
And here comes the dynamic
And here comes the dynamic
And here comes the dynamic duo
Whatcha gonna do, little brother?
April 15th, 2012 at 2:34 PM |
Takes two down the middle and
Takes two down the middle and
Takes two down the middle and saves his big rip for a pitch in the dirt.
Whatcha gonna do, little brother?
April 15th, 2012 at 2:37 PM |
And boom goes the dynamite
And boom goes the dynamite
And boom goes the dynamite
"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"
April 15th, 2012 at 3:15 PM |
2nd time up
2nd time up
2nd hitless at bat (fouls out with a runner at 2nd & nobody out)
April 15th, 2012 at 3:16 PM |
The Tigers should really leave his usesless ass in Chicago.
The Tigers should really leave his usesless ass in Chicago.
Maybe the Cubs could use another shitty player.
I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.
April 15th, 2012 at 3:48 PM |
What are the odds Inge hits
What are the odds Inge hits
What are the odds Inge hits into a triple play here in the 6th?
EDIT - never mind. Boesch in - Leyland comes to his senses.
April 15th, 2012 at 4:02 PM |
He clearly knows how
He clearly knows how
He clearly knows how ridiculous it is. Why would you ever need to pinch hit for your DH?
Whatcha gonna do, little brother?
April 15th, 2012 at 4:01 PM |
We see you Ricky
We see you Ricky
We see you Ricky
April 15th, 2012 at 4:54 PM |
Big day for G$, finish them
Big day for G$, finish them
Big day for G$, finish them off boys.
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April 15th, 2012 at 5:10 PM |
Detroit Tigers: 1-0 against
Detroit Tigers: 1-0 against
Detroit Tigers: 1-0 against the White Sox when Brandon Inge plays.
0-2 when Inge doesn't play.
QED!
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(not actually serious)
April 15th, 2012 at 8:36 PM |
Ilitch ought to step in and
Ilitch ought to step in and
Ilitch ought to step in and tell them to cut the guy. He told them to go after Cabrera and Fielder, he can tell them to do this. He owns the club and has invested huge sums to try and win it all while he can. No way would I let Leyland exercise an irrational support of Inge and hurt the team. Ilitch can and should step in to end this nonsense. It's his team and the buck stops with him.
April 15th, 2012 at 9:42 PM |
And we lost clete thomas on
And we lost clete thomas on
And we lost clete thomas on waivers so that inge can be in the lineup
April 16th, 2012 at 12:12 AM |
Gotta admit that Inge looks
Gotta admit that Inge looks
Gotta admit that Inge looks pretty beefed up compared to last year due to his working with Barwis. I wish Barwis could have taught him how to hit a baseball though...
"They will meet a dastardly fate here for that! There isn't a Michigan Man who wouldn't like go out and scalp those Buckeyes right now."
but he makes the women of downriver go wild.