MikeCohodes

September 10th, 2012 at 9:05 PM ^

They're leading early 1-0, and it seems the Tigers have had the Sox's number all season.  I'm a Chicagoan and want to see the Sox win, but I fear the end of this series will have the two teams tied for 1st or the Tigers in the lead since Dunn is being held out for at least tonight.  This is kind of a redundant post though as there's a Tigers/Sox predictions thread already in existence titled Predictions on Tigers - White Sox Series, & Central Division Finish

MikeCohodes

September 10th, 2012 at 9:16 PM ^

As a Chicagoan I wouldn't complain about any Gordie Bell jinx that works out in the Sox's favor.  If the Sox reach the playoffs I'd be at any home games due to tix connections so I hope they get in.  I just think no matter who wins the AL Central this year they're probably gonna get knocked out in the 1st round.

WMUgoblue

September 10th, 2012 at 10:26 PM ^

Areas to address in the offseason.

 

  1. Leyland is done, regardless of what happens the rest of the season. He hasn't complained about his 1 year contract at all this season, which is unusual and it sure looks like he's had enough. So find a new manager.

     
  2. Decide on Jhonny's option, I was earlier inclinded to say it was a no-brainer to pick it up, but his lack of range and punch with the bat has me rethinking. If they do indeed want Miggy at 3rd full time they should probably find a SS with better range to compensate for Miguel's lack of.

     
  3. Trade for a corner outfielder. Delmon is a for sure goner, and Boesch doesn't look like he's going to cut it, so they need to find a way to get an above average outfielder. Trade candidates include Porcello, Boesch, and Crosby.

     
  4. Sign another bullpen arm, preferably not one who will command closer money because there's no way they sign Valverde back at 9mil a year.

     
  5. Get healthy V-Mart.

WMUgoblue

September 10th, 2012 at 10:35 PM ^

The corner outfielders need to have above average power. Defensively Berry, Jackson, and Dirks is a solid lineup but that leaves alot to be desired offensively, especially when it comes to XBH. I'm of the opinion that Berry was a great replacement for about 2 months but that he's not a full time big leaguer, his swing is too long. Should be looking for someone like a Josh Willingham, Torii Hunter, Nick Swisher.

Moonlight Graham

September 10th, 2012 at 10:37 PM ^

to help Miggy out at third. I agree with WMUGoBlue's points, all good ideas. Next year if their first five in the line up is 

1 Jackson

2 Insert awesome corner outfielder or shortstop here

3 Miggy

4 Prince

5 VMart

6-8 Insert awesome corner outfielder or shortstop here, Laird (Avila become backup), Infante, Dirks/Garcia/Castellanos(?) 

Boesch, Young, Raburn, buh bye. 

BlowGoo

September 10th, 2012 at 11:11 PM ^

Like the Tigers...
... But LOVE the Pale Hose.

Between the Woverines, Tigers, and White Sox, those are some bad ass uniforms right there.

Anyhow, FINALLY got a win vs Detroit. You guys have had our number all year.

Either way, skeptical either team has what it takes to go all the way.

StephenRKass

September 10th, 2012 at 11:29 PM ^

I just don't get all the Tiger errors. Sometimes, errors are just hard plays, and are understandable. But the second error to Wise was fatal. It left the door open for Konerko. Then, bad fielding by the Tigers (two guys going to second) opened the field for Konerko's single. And boom, game over. Yes, I love the Sox, but I think the Tigers threw that game away.

I said in the other thread that this was the critical game. With the Sox 3 games up, that puts a ton of pressure on Detroit. I can't see Detroit winning the next three, and think that either Sales or Peavy will win, leaving the Tigers two back. Really, this starting to look like the mirror image of last year, when the Tigers pulled away from the Sox.

For all you Hawk haterz out there, he praised Fielder for being a player who always does it right and plays hard.