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[Manzivino]

See, to me, blowing the biggest lead in division history does diminish what the Tigers did this year Skip.

[Harry Agganis]

Morning Rain only in NY

[dolomite133]

Which broadcaster just thanked the Tigers for their inspiring season, and its positive effect on Detroit? What the...??!?!?!

[BucketOBalls]

I'd hate to be Miguel Cabrera's wife in about 3 hours. That bitch is probably half way to Canada by now.

According to reports, she hit back pretty well.

Tigers should have offered her the DH position for this game.

[staz]

I'd hate to be Miguel Cabrera's wife in about 3 hours. That bitch is probably half way to Canada by now.

[Obscure Name]

See, to me, blowing the biggest lead in division history does diminish what the Tigers did this year Skip.

Seriously, what the fuck. He some how managed to save the dumbest thing he could say for last.

[dolomite133]

...what the fuck ... was that David Wells commercial?

[Smiling Joe Hesketh]

The Twins aren't gonna start Pavano in NY....right?

[Quintanariffic]

It must suck to be a Tigers fan. They Mets this season after being on the wrong end of the "anything can happen in a short series" in 2006.

They probably wish the river was still flammable.

Why would they wish that the Cayuhoga River in Cleveland was still on fire? What did the Indians do to deserve that?

[Dionysus]

...what the fuck ... was that David Wells commercial?

He's gonna be in the studio for the Division Series.

[dolomite133]

He's gonna be in the studio for the Division Series.

Is he going to read stiffly off a teleprompter ... reading words he can hardly pronounce? Maybe he'll put his add or bipolar disorder or whatever on display while he's at it?

[SoxScout]

Duensing, baby

[ilol@u]

Offtopic: Has anyone seen or heard anything about the movie Paranormal Activity?

[Bellhorn]

They'll lose the next 3.

slow internet connection today?

[4-6-3]

You want to hear some MFY ballwashing - just watch and listen to the MLB Network with Leiter and Harold Reynolds. Leiter has already said the MFYs are going to the World Series.

[Adirondack jack]

Exciting game, fun to watch yes and yes. Some epic or great game that others have mentioned? No. It was ugly, throwing to wrong bases, outfielders diving at singles and turning them into triples, ect ect

[soxfaninyankeeland]

I can't wait to watch Gardenhire order guys to bunt a runner over in the 2nd inning. After countless regular and post-season ass whippings, the guy never seems to understand that attempting to beat the Yankees with small ball is like trying to sink the Titanic with a box of Freeze Pops. Maybe the fact that the Twins had the #4 offense in the AL will change his approach, but I doubt it.

[Smiling Joe Hesketh]

Exciting game, fun to watch yes and yes. Some epic or great game that others have mentioned? No. It was ugly, throwing to wrong bases, outfielders diving at singles and turning them into triples, ect ect

There is a difference between a perfectly played game and a thoroughly entertaining one to watch. Part of the excitement in watching tonight's game was that both teams were flawed and made screwups. It added to the dramatic tension along the way.

[CaptainLaddie]

Offtopic: Has anyone seen or heard anything about the movie Paranormal Activity?

yeah it looks bananas.

[brienc]

Stop beating each other up, you have to play the MFY in, like, 20 hours.

Really, cut off the booze in the Twinkie clubhouse already.

[Dionysus]

I can't wait to watch Gardenhire order guys to bunt a runner over in the 2nd inning. After countless regular and post-season ass whippings, the guy never seems to understand that attempting to beat the Yankees with small ball is like trying to sink the Titanic with a box of Freeze Pops. Maybe the fact that the Twins had the #4 offense in the AL will change his approach, but I doubt it.

That was when they had Morneau. Now, they are nothing. No offense (save Mauer), no pitching and an exhausted bullpen.

Fuck football. People wonder why I fucking hate the idiotic sport. If it wasn't for football, this game would have been played yesterday! That would have, y'know, made sense.

[jon abbey]

The Twins aren't gonna start Pavano in NY....right?

Twice, possibly. I just started a thread in the Yankee section, but I think we're looking at this:

Gm 1 Blackburn @ Sabathia Wed Oct. 7 6:07 PM TBS
Gm 2 Pavano @ Burnett Fri Oct. 9 6:07 PM TBS
Gm 3 Pettitte @ Baker Sun Oct. 11 TBD TBS
Gm 4* Sabathia @ Blackburn Mon Oct. 12 TBD TBS
Gm 5* Pavano @ Burnett Wed Oct. 14 TBD

[Bada Bing]

The Twins don't seriously plan on using a DH platoon of Jose Morales/Brendan Harris against the MFY do they?

[Smiling Joe Hesketh]

Twice, possibly. I just started a thread in the Yankee section, but I think we're looking at this:

Gm 1 Blackburn @ Sabathia Wed Oct. 7 6:07 PM TBS
Gm 2 Pavano @ Burnett Fri Oct. 9 6:07 PM TBS
Gm 3 Pettitte @ Baker Sun Oct. 11 TBD TBS
Gm 4* Sabathia @ Blackburn Mon Oct. 12 TBD TBS
Gm 5* Pavano @ Burnett Wed Oct. 14 TBD

Insanity. And where's Duensing in the rotation?

I know Pavano pitched decently there this year while with Cleveland, but that plan looks pre-set for utter failure.

[Adirondack jack]

There is a difference between a perfectly played game and a thoroughly entertaining one to watch. Part of the excitement in watching tonight's game was that both teams were flawed and made screwups. It added to the dramatic tension along the way.

Agreed.

A toast to freeze pops sinking the Titanic.

[bosockboy]

I'm not gonna read this whole thread, but I assume Leyland was scalded for the Zach Miner usage in the middle innings? How do you not just go to Lyon there, and where was Bobby Seay?

Wasn't a fan of Huff on the bench either.

[foulkehampshire]

The twins may be the worst AL playoff team I've seen this decade.

[jon abbey]

Insanity. And where's Duensing in the rotation?

Gardenhire passed him over on full rest for Sunday in favor of Pavano on three days rest, so I don't see how it makes sense to slot him in, with all the off days. The games 2-5 starters will all be on full rest, who does Duensing bump?

[senzadubbio]

I'd hate to be Miguel Cabrera's wife in about 3 hours. That bitch is probably half way to Canada by now.

and she's a bitch--why, exactly? just your all-purpose word for someone female?

[twoBshorty]

Seriously, what the fuck. He some how managed to save the dumbest thing he could say for last.

This seems to be a recurring theme. It's like everyone has forgotten how the Tigers put themselves in this position in the first place.

[Greg29fan]

Insanity. And where's Duensing in the rotation?

I know Pavano pitched decently there this year while with Cleveland, but that plan looks pre-set for utter failure.

Brian Duensing is starting game one. Carl Pavano will not see the mound unless it's in relief. Duensing-Blackburn-Baker is the rotation.

[Bada Bing]

The twins may be the worst AL playoff team I've seen this decade.

The 2007 Yankees, you know the team that was getting embarrassed by Kenny Rogers and had A-Fraud batting 8th was pretty bad.

[Smiling Joe Hesketh]

Gardenhire passed him over on full rest for Sunday in favor of Pavano on three days rest, so I don't see how it makes sense to slot him in, with all the off days. The games 2-5 starters will all be on full rest, who does Duensing bump?

Tonight's announcers were saying Duensing might start tomorrow.

I dunno. You make some good points.

[jon abbey]

Brian Duensing is starting game one. Carl Pavano will not see the mound unless it's in relief. Duensing-Blackburn-Baker is the rotation.

I guess it's a matchup thing, but that doesn't make sense in conjunction with the decisions Gardenhire made this past weekend. I like that even more, Pavano actually scares me a little.

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

WHAT A FUCKING FANTASTIC GAME

I'll echo this. If you are a baseball fan, this is all you can ask from a playoff game. It had it all. And before we dissect this like we do all sporting events, I can never honestly comfortably watch the losers walk off the field. I was happy for the Twins but those shots of the Tigers sitting in stunned silence after playing a full 163 game schedule was gut wrenching. I don't care if they fucking choked like Mama Cass, it still sucks.

What a great fucking sport. The greatest sport.

[jon abbey]

Tonight's announcers were saying Duensing might start tomorrow.

I dunno. You make some good points.

My way makes more sense to me, but they did say Blackburn threw on the side today, so I guess they're bumping Pavano.

[bosockboy]

The 2007 Yankees, you know the team that was getting embarrassed by Kenny Rogers and had A-Fraud batting 8th was pretty bad.

Wrong year.

[bob burda]

The twins may be the worst AL playoff team I've seen this decade.

2005 Red Sox - with the results to prove it. By the time that regular season ended they were as bad or worse than the Twinkies are now.

[Greg29fan]

I guess it's a matchup thing, but that doesn't make sense in conjunction with the decisions Gardenhire made this past weekend. I like that even more, Pavano actually scares me a little.

It was contingent on Duensing not having to pitch in relief tonight. Now that he doesn't, Carl Pavano is no longer necessary a starter. Blackburn starts game 2 on regular rest, and then Baker on four days rest in game three.

Edited by Greg29fan, 06 October 2009 - 09:19 PM.

[E5 Yaz]

It was contingent on Duensing not having to pitch in relief tonight. Now that he doesn't, Carl Pavano is no longer necessary a starter. Blackburn starts game 2 on regular rest, and then Baker on four days rest in game three.

Would that put Pavano in line for the hypothetical Game 4?

[bosockboy]

Obviously it's a giant mismatch, but nonetheless there will still be a ton of pressure on Sabathia tomorrow night.

[SemperFidelisSox]

There will be zero pressure on Sabathia tomorrow night. None.

[Greg29fan]

Would that put Pavano in line for the hypothetical Game 4?

Maybe, I guess it would be between him and Duensing again, but I don't think there's any possible way it gets that far.

[Mourning Woodward Jr]

I'll echo this. If you are a baseball fan, this is all you can ask from a playoff game. It had it all. And before we dissect this like we do all sporting events, I can never honestly comfortably watch the losers walk off the field. I was happy for the Twins but those shots of the Tigers sitting in stunned silence after playing a full 163 game schedule was gut wrenching. I don't care if they fucking choked like Mama Cass, it still sucks.

What a great fucking sport. The greatest sport.

Very nicely put. I have had zero rooting interest in any of the last 3 years' Game 163's, but they have been absolutely unforgettable theater. To me at least, these games feel more tense than a Game 7.

And I loved Leyland's line from earlier this season, about this not being a year to fail to run out ground balls, etc. It really sucks to see them blow it the way they did.

[William Robertson]

Baseball. Yeah.

[BucketOBalls]

There will be zero pressure on Sabathia tomorrow night. None.

Considering he'll probably have a lead before he takes the mound....the only thing bringing him down will be gravity.


Entertaining game though.

[Al Zarilla]

I'm not gonna read this whole thread, but I assume Leyland was scalded for the Zach Miner usage in the middle innings? How do you not just go to Lyon there, and where was Bobby Seay?

Wasn't a fan of Huff on the bench either.

How about 0.26 BAC Miguel not knowing you have to run on any ground ball with the bases loaded. He looked at the ball and hesitated as if he didn't have to run. Outstanding hitter, blockhead mind. In fact, he also swung at a lot of crap after his double and homer.

[E5 Yaz]

On the Punto play, I thought the second-base ump was going to get in his way. The replay angle sure made it look that close.

A stunning, wonderfull imperfect game.

[BucketOBalls]

This is pretty funny.

Anyway, found out what Leylands problem was.

jimcaple: No cancer sticks for Leyland -- there's NOOOOOO smoking in the Metrodome!

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

One other thing. Those saying the Yankees get a bye to the ALCS are probably right that they will get there fairly easily. But I remember after the 2003 ALCS, another member here gave me a ton of shit when I said I wouldn't watch the WS because another NY championship was a forgone conclusion. I couldn't bear to watch it after that knife-wound to the nuts that the Sox (fuck you Grady, I hope your dentures rot!) inflicted on us.

That other member was right, I watched. Not only was the 2003 World Series pretty enjoyable but the unlikely happened. I know the 2003 Marlins were better than the 2009 Twins but they weren't better than the 2003 Yankees. In baseball, even the best teams can shit the bed for three or four games against a weaker opponent.