October 16th, 2013 at 7:19 PM ^
I like the Tigers chances here. Then again, I've liked their chances every game so far because I sincerely think that they are the better team and of course I am a fan of them. This is a must win and I really think it will depend more on the Tigers' starter than the other games, since it doesn't matter how good you pitch when you don't score a run. This is their opportunity to get the bats going. They know Peavy, they've hit Peavy, and they should have a good shot on this game, only if Fister and the pen deals well enough to keep them in it.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:26 PM ^
I have a good feeling about this matchup as well. I think our bats come alive and Fister throws well enough to win.
Fire Borges.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:29 PM ^
Stop.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:44 PM ^
Go?
Fire Borges.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:09 PM ^
What on earth does Borges have to do with the Tigers? Absolutely nothing.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:39 PM ^
If that's how he wants to express himself, so be it.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:47 PM ^
I'm just going to go ahead and assume you don't understand the concept of Freedom of Speech.
EDIT: I do not have a problem with the guy having "Fire Borges" in his signature. He just added that. My issue and the Mod's issue was adding "Fire Borges" to every single comment he made regardless of whether or not it was even applicable to the discussion.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:48 PM ^
Has Brian made a rule outlawing "fire Borges" comments? Granted, it has nothing to do with the Tigers thread, but I viewed that as part of his signature. What does "I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held" have to do with the Tigers?
October 16th, 2013 at 8:51 PM ^
He just added the sig. I don't have a problem with that at all. My signature was a punishment for fighting with Section 1 or someone like him. I kept it, because I thought it was funny.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:55 PM ^
I understand your edit and appreciate it. Why did you have to question my understanding of freedom of speech to make your point? That's bordering on a personal attack, (i.e., insulting my intelligence) when you know very little about me. My point is, there is a way to have a polite discussion, and questioning other's intelligence is not the way to do it.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:04 PM ^
People who claim Freedom of Speech when it so clearly does not apply is a pet peeve. Unless MGoBlog is owned by the government, Freedom of Speech is not applicable in any way shape or form. Brian could take his ban on politics a step further and ban discussions about unicorns (Why on earth would anyone want to do that?), and there is absolutely nothing the National Unicorn Association of America could do about it.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:08 PM ^
Somehow while we were having this discussion, the Tigers scored 5 runs. We should do this more often.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:40 PM ^
I either started a flame war, a rally or both. Either way I'm amused.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:24 PM ^
to make things a little more interesting. I really can't deal with the Boston sports scene having any more success any time soon.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:26 PM ^
Must win game tonight, hopefully the lineup change works out.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:32 PM ^
Check out @mlblineups's Tweet: https://twitter.com/mlblineups/status/390564390316949504
Hunter
Cabrera
Fielder
Martinez
Peralta
Avila
Infante
Jackson
Iglesias
October 16th, 2013 at 7:34 PM ^
Unfortunately we have nobody to shake with. Still, maybe a little shake is all we need? Can I hope so?
October 16th, 2013 at 7:52 PM ^
i didn't think leyland would make a change, since the logical replacement at the top of the order (infante) has been struggling too. i love this lineup change. it likely takes an at bat away from jackson and gives it to one of our big boppers. i hope it works. go get 'em tigers!
October 16th, 2013 at 9:01 PM ^
eh gents? Always good to see the opponent's BP warming up in the second!
October 16th, 2013 at 7:36 PM ^
Go Dodgers!
October 16th, 2013 at 7:43 PM ^
7,8,9 are automatic outs. Hopefully the beginning of the line-up will produce.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:09 PM ^
They've been auto outs as far as I cab remember. LM is terrible.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:25 PM ^
Jackson didn't used to be an automatic out. The problem I have with him is amidst this slump he hasn't run out any of his many ground ball outs. Infante is good for a here and there but more like there. And Iglesias is just brutal.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:47 PM ^
Austin Jackson getting booted from lead off to 8th. If Leyland wanted to send a message, consider it sent! that's a demotion! And honestly, it's warranted. AJ has basically crapped his pants in the playoffs.
October 16th, 2013 at 7:48 PM ^
Agree with those who think this is the Game the Gats break through.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:09 PM ^
I love the lineup today, hopefully it produces. Statistically, you want your best at 2,3, and 4.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
Too bad fielder, at 3, is not one of our best
October 16th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
Borges.... He isn't going anywhere and this is a tigers thread
October 16th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
Go home. This is a tigers thread.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
It is getting to a point where the "Fire Borges" trolling in threads that have nothing to do with Michigan's situation on offense might start landing people on a "short leash" list. This is really over the top. If someone is going to disrupt the conversation in other threads when there are numerous places for discussion already provided, actions might be taken.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:26 PM ^
Is it really off topic when the thread creator wrote it too?
October 16th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^
I won't do anything here more than likely because I hope that people won't intentionally try to derail the discussion, but like I said, we're getting to a point where the definition of trolling might be re-examined, if you will.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:02 PM ^
Out of curiosity what is the blog's stance on promoting relegion?
October 16th, 2013 at 9:37 PM ^
Is that a religion based on the relegation and promotion of sports teams, like in Europe?
October 16th, 2013 at 9:45 PM ^
Oops.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:23 PM ^
How many times has Muggy struck out in consecutive at bats this season?
October 16th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
Why do the announcers always make the Tigers situation seem doom and gloom? "Racehorse inning" "Fister throws wild pitches" "Salt is the toughest out..." Please tell me if its just me.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:31 PM ^
It's not just you. They are trying to inject drama.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
Well, first bullet avoided, but the bats look lost.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^
Anyone else having trouble with a bit of a choppy video out of Fox?
October 16th, 2013 at 8:33 PM ^
I have Comcast and I am as well.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:33 PM ^
With rod and mario, I just can't do these announcers who seem so biased against the tigers
October 16th, 2013 at 8:40 PM ^
Peavy's control is not there right now, this needs to be exploited
October 16th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^
break this open!!!
October 16th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^
VAMOS TIGRES
October 16th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^
Peavy dips with impunity.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:43 PM ^
I'd have Infante look at every single pitch, Peavy will walk one in right here, he threw Avila maybe one good pitch.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^
The absolute worst thing that could've happened....
October 16th, 2013 at 8:46 PM ^
Nope. Double play at home and first.