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The A's-Tigers Thread
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Now that the mighty Bengals have disposed of that team of pretenders from the Bronx (sorry men, but I just couldn't resist) it's time to watch some REAL baseball. So, before the first pitch on Tuesday, put your predictions in! I'm going with Tigers in 7, although obviously this could go either way. In any case, I think we're in for some fantastic baseball.
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I just worry that the tigers don't develop the whole 'we're-just-happy-to-be-here' mentality that seems to strike a lot of teams who get further in the playoffs than they were expected to. That tigers' pitching is fantastic, but the A's staff is solid too. I give the nod to Detroit as their closing situation is more solid - Street for Oakland has a tendency to have really bad outings.
Something about the A's though - I like them in 6.
My pick, Tigers in 6!!
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I think a few "breaks" one way or the other will make the difference.
I've felt since the beginning of the playoffs that Oakland was the most underrated team. They didn't get the respect they deserved, when in fact they've been the AL's best team since August 1st.
Not sure what the statistics show, but having games 6 and 7 at home seems like such a huge advantage. Obviously I want the Tigers to win very badly. Both teams have a great deal of momentum, although I'm a bit concerned about a sub-conscious "letdown" from both the fans and the team after beating the Yankees. They won't intend to take the A's lightly, but I can tell you the sense around the Detroit area during the last week of the season was that the Tigers playing Oakland (and having the homefield) would be "easy" (at least when compared to playing the Yankees). I'm hoping they still don't feel that way.
<< <i>I'm gonna be pullin' for the A's. They're a small market team that seems to make all the right moves and I'd like to see them rewarded with a Series apperance. Also, I love the Frank Thomas comeback story, even though he got a ring for being w/ the ChiSox last year, he really didn't contribute due to injuries. Would be cool if his White Sox team mates were home watchin' TV while Frank wins again! >>
Yeah, I pretty much agree with all of that. Still, I don't think I can go wrong.
On one hand, there's Oakland, that perennial exception-to-the-rule about "small market" teams and lack of success, a franchise that manages to put a winner on the field every year despite a rather low payroll. They've got a bunch of scrappy young kids, a great young pitching staff and what's not to like about the Frank Thomas story after the Chisox dumped him like last night's garbage? This is a fun team to watch. They just play the game the right way.
And then there's the Tigers. Three years ago, they had to go on an amazing hot streak in the last week of the year to avoid losing more games than the 1962 Mets. They were *thisclose* to being the worst team in modern baseball history in terms of wins and losses. The way the front office has engineered this turnaround is simply a blueprint for resurrecting a franchise and rebuilding a team. After some free agent signings after '03 and '04, I thought the Tigers were a couple of years away from being a winning team...but I didn't expect this much this soon.
I suspect I'll root for whichever team wins this series to go all the way. These are just a couple of good stories, better than we can find, IMO, from the Cardinals (always in there) and the Mets (large market payroll and expected to be here).
<< <i>I'm gonna be pullin' for the A's. They're a small market team that seems to make all the right moves and I'd like to see them rewarded with a Series apperance. Also, I love the Frank Thomas comeback story, even though he got a ring for being w/ the ChiSox last year, he really didn't contribute due to injuries. Would be cool if his White Sox team mates were home watchin' TV while Frank wins again! >>
Exactly!
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<< <i>I'm going with Detroit in 5. >>
Looking good, Arny! Two down and two to go. Would the real Curtis Granderson please report to the Detroit Tigers? If someone has Fox Moulder's phone number please PM me, as I'd like him to look into a possible alien abduction of the Tigs beloved leadoff hitter and strikeout master. This is NOT the same guy who was hitting in the 1 hole for the Bengals all summer.
Things are looking grim down by the bay, boys. Very grim. No doubt the A's can win 4 of 5, but it's going to be a tough row to hoe with the Tigers pitching being as it is.
You ain't lyin'! After he went deep late in the game, after I finished jumping up and down, in the back of my mind I was thinking "please don't let us find out you're on the juice". That's how much his game (and power) have improved.
Gotta love those broadcasters too. I'd rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboad than Lou Pinella's voice. And is it really that hard to pronounce "Monroe"? How about "Grilli"? It has the word "grill" in it for cryin' out loud. It's not spelled "Greeli".
Go Tigers!
<< <i><<Would the real Curtis Granderson please report to the Detroit Tigers? If someone has Fox Moulder's phone number please PM me, as I'd like him to look into a possible alien abduction of the Tigs beloved leadoff hitter and strikeout master. This is NOT the same guy who was hitting in the 1 hole for the Bengals all summer.>>
You ain't lyin'! After he went deep late in the game, after I finished jumping up and down, in the back of my mind I was thinking "please don't let us find out you're on the juice". That's how much his game (and power) have improved.
Gotta love those broadcasters too. I'd rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboad than Lou Pinella's voice. And is it really that hard to pronounce "Monroe"? How about "Grilli"? It has the word "grill" in it for cryin' out loud. It's not spelled "Greeli".
Go Tigers! >>
Couldn't agree more. I'm sure glad that Craig MONroe is on the Tigers!
I expect them to be playing well into October.
Congrats to them. More proof that a team can go from the celler to the penthouse in a few years in the current state of baseball.
Steve
<< <i>The Tigers are for real. The bottom 3 in the lineup can flat out play. >>
Well when you have the best record all year, I'd suspect you'd finally realize they are 'for real'.
<< <i>I expect them to be playing well into October. >>
Hmm it's already October 12th...great insight.
<< <i>Congrats to them. More proof that a team can go from the celler to the penthouse in a few years in the current state of baseball. >>
And when their young pitching come up for free agency, expect a bidding war and them unable to resign with Detroit.
I love that they are playing so well...they looked so bad against KC the last week, I was afraid they had peaked too soon...looks like they are going to crush whoever they play.
more proof that you are a dope.
edited to add:
sorry boo that axtell felt the need to come on this thread and poison it.
to clarify my original statement since it went over his head.
by saying that they will be playing well into october my meaning was they would be going to the WS. Had I said that they would be playing till the middle of October...........well I'm sure those that know how to read and comprehend what people say had no problem. So yes I felt that it was insightful, regardless how the resident dope took it.
edited yet again:
so i do not add post to post with him. Ill clarify and hopefully answer his question.
Yes it may be poison also. (you remm that word? a l s o ?
however, YOU not I came to this thread and attempted to ridicule ME. The thread was clean until you had to wet your panties and reply directly to me.
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<< <i>actually they did not have the best record all year.
more proof that you are a dope. >>
Yet this isn't poison?
Tigers are on fire, pitching better than anyone in the postseason. They remind me a lot of the way the white sox pitchers came in and just dominated last year.
<< <i>Plus, they're finding a way to win despite the fact their manager decided it would be a good idea to bat Neifi Perez second in the lineup. You have to be either super talented or a team of destiny when you have an automatic out in the 2 spot. >>
I just couldn't believe that. Everyone likes to talk about how Leyland was a wizard for putting Gomez in the lineup, but I haven't heard a peep about the senile move to which you're referring. I thought batting MONroe second was beyond dumb, but this move took the keg.
Omar Infante is a far more suitable replacement. Heck, even Ramon Santiago is better than Neifi, and that's not saying much because Ramon leaves little to be desired also.
Of all the players to lose due to injury, things could have been far worse if it was someone other than Casey. I think the Tigers will get by just fine the rest of the way without him. His bat was certainly nice, but I think they'll find a way to pick up the slack.
I am really looking forward to the 2 or 3 games this weekend. I'll be out there freezing my butt off for all of them - it's like winter here as of today, totally ridiculous weather we're having.
I think the Tigers are going to finish this series right here, in either 4 or 5. Oakland just doesn't have the ability to score runs, the Tigers pitching has been stellar, and the Oakland starting pitching has been very shaky (although their bullpen has been excellent). I don't expect Rich Harden to have much success pitching in the cold coming off the injury. Danny Haren is very good when he's on, but he's hit or miss - I think the A's have their best shot of winning the game he pitches against Bonderman, unless Bonderman is on like he was last start.
If the Tigers make the WS, I don't see how either NL team is going to stand a chance to match up with us. Both teams have bad injuries (Pedro, O-Hernandez, Floyd, Sanchez on NY, Rolen who is playing hurt and hurting the Cards more than he's helping). The pitching is weak on both teams, the Mets can score some runs, and the Cards have no one aside from Pujols who is scary in their entire lineup. I personally hope it's the Cardinals, so it will be a rematch of '68 and more than likely have the same outcome.
Tigers!
I would bat Neifi 2nd in my lineup only if all my regular position players were hurt, I had to field a lineup of pitchers, Neifi took 3 'Barry shots' before the game, the 8 year old across the street was busy, and hell froze over. Then I would bat him 2nd. As a DH.
Go Tigers!
Steve
awesome! The Tigers season has been a great thing for the fans, the city of Detroit and Michigan as a whole. Keep it going Tigers!
Great for guys like Monroe who suffered through that 119 loss season.
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