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Jun 13, 2011 10:43 PM
The Tribe comes off a bad stand against the Yankees, BUT wins the last of 4 and will bring that MO into Mo-town in a great battle of the top teams of the AL Central.

Tuesday and Wednesday night's games start at the usual 7:05 times, with Thursday's game being a "BR1986FB Businessman's Day Automatic Loss Affair" <----in which that will be OVER!

Our first game will feature our boy "Bat" Masterson, who is in dire need of a win vs. Verlander at 7-3.....tough one. Verlander is due for a loss, so we win this one.

In the second game, we have our "ace" Carmona vs. Penny who is 5-5. I say that it will be about time for Fausto to give Penny his "two cents worth" and drop him to 5-6.

And in the Businessman's Special that we will break that nasty losing streak, we will have Talbot vs. Scherzer who is currently 8-2, but soon to be 8-3.

Swamp Fox will be on here to set me straight, though. ;-)

Go Tribe.
Jun 13, 2011 10:43pm
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Jun 13, 2011 11:11 PM
Nice thread BRF.

I like the optimism. The first game is key. We need Masterson to be masterful. Because we know what Verlander will bring. The way this team is hitting vs. the stuff he has is not a good combination. But that's why they play the games. You never know. Maybe they break out and score some runs.
Jun 13, 2011 11:11pm
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Jun 14, 2011 1:00 AM
Love it!

However, Fausto is kerosene right now.
Jun 14, 2011 1:00am
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Jun 14, 2011 1:04 AM
Jun 14, 2011 1:04am
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Jun 14, 2011 1:31 AM
like the thread, brf. we have to break out of this eventually, so why not now?
Jun 14, 2011 1:31am
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Jun 14, 2011 8:03 AM
Need to somehow take 2 of 3.
Jun 14, 2011 8:03am
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Jun 14, 2011 8:09 AM
Big series. I do not have high hopes against verlander though.
Jun 14, 2011 8:09am
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Jun 14, 2011 8:11 AM
BR1986FB;801941 wrote:Need to somehow take 2 of 3.

I think 3 of 3.
Jun 14, 2011 8:11am
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Jun 14, 2011 8:36 AM
Commander of Awesome;801946 wrote:I think 3 of 3.

With how craptastic this team has played lately, I'd be happy with 2.
Jun 14, 2011 8:36am
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Jun 14, 2011 8:57 AM
Lineup for tonight? I didn't mind the lineup I saw last night. Although I am all for getting Brantly and Druby the most ABs, so I like them at 1 and 2 as well.
Jun 14, 2011 8:57am
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Jun 14, 2011 9:12 AM
Really like Detroit's chances to get at least 2 out of 3 this week. Only wish Porcello or Coke could throw game 2. Should be fun.
Jun 14, 2011 9:12am
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Jun 14, 2011 11:18 AM
I wish Fausto was going in game 1. Just throw it away and try to win the last 2 lol.
Jun 14, 2011 11:18am
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Jun 14, 2011 11:24 AM
I wish Fausto was going in game 1. Just throw it away and try to win the last 2 lol.
Jun 14, 2011 11:24am
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Jun 14, 2011 12:18 PM
Laley23;802060 wrote:I wish Fausto was going in game 1. Just throw it away and try to win the last 2 lol.

I wish Fausto would get his head out of ass and get it together.
Jun 14, 2011 12:18pm
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Jun 14, 2011 12:23 PM
I wish fausto would retire.
Jun 14, 2011 12:23pm
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Jun 14, 2011 1:25 PM
I don't think either team will sweep.
Jun 14, 2011 1:25pm
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Jun 14, 2011 3:15 PM
May have been mentioned already but Hafner starts a rehab assignment in Akron tonight...
Jun 14, 2011 3:15pm
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Jun 14, 2011 3:26 PM
Verlander has been so hot lately it's been unreal. He struck out 10 Mariners the last game without really trying and his last 5 games he's had a 2.14 ERA. Hopefully my Tigers keep it rolling and take this division race over!
Jun 14, 2011 3:26pm
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Jun 14, 2011 4:16 PM
Winner of tonight's game wins the series IMO (not that bold of a call I know).

The good news about this series is that historically we have pounded Scherzer, knocked Verlander around pretty good, and Fausto actually usually pitches pretty well against the Tigers. The bad news is with the way this team is playing right now I don't like our chances to beat up on anyone.
Jun 14, 2011 4:16pm
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Jun 14, 2011 4:19 PM
BR1986FB;802284 wrote:May have been mentioned already but Hafner starts a rehab assignment in Akron tonight...

Why does hafner need a rehab start in akron? He is a dh....does he only take half swings? Or are they afraid his rust will bog down our powerhouse offense?!
Jun 14, 2011 4:19pm
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Jun 14, 2011 6:27 PM
wes_mantooth;802366 wrote:Why does hafner need a rehab start in akron? He is a dh....does he only take half swings? Or are they afraid his rust will bog down our powerhouse offense?!

When I first read this, I laughed and then I thought...ya know, good point.

Gettin' close to game time. Go Tribe!
Jun 14, 2011 6:27pm
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Jun 14, 2011 6:34 PM
THE biggest series (to date) of the season for Cleveland. It is a must to take 2/3 IMO.
Jun 14, 2011 6:34pm
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Jun 14, 2011 6:38 PM
wes_mantooth;802366 wrote:Why does hafner need a rehab start in akron? He is a dh....does he only take half swings? Or are they afraid his rust will bog down our powerhouse offense?!

Geographically, it's been proven that Akron has less sand than Detroit to get in his vag.
Jun 14, 2011 6:38pm
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Jun 14, 2011 7:09 PM
BR1986FB;802430 wrote:Geographically, it's been proven that Akron has less sand than Detroit to get in his vag.

Oh my! ;-)

Well, Grady just started the game with a K. 26 more outs, though!
Jun 14, 2011 7:09pm
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Jun 14, 2011 7:50 PM
Verlander is just mowing fools down.
Jun 14, 2011 7:50pm