BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 13, 2011 10:43pm
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.
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.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 13, 2011 11:11pm
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.
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.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 14, 2011 1:00am
Love it!
However, Fausto is kerosene right now.
However, Fausto is kerosene right now.
hoops23
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Jun 14, 2011 1:04am
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Jun 14, 2011 1:31am
like the thread, brf. we have to break out of this eventually, so why not now?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 14, 2011 8:03am
Need to somehow take 2 of 3.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Jun 14, 2011 8:09am
Big series. I do not have high hopes against verlander though.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 14, 2011 8:11am
BR1986FB;801941 wrote:Need to somehow take 2 of 3.
I think 3 of 3.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 14, 2011 8:36am
Commander of Awesome;801946 wrote:I think 3 of 3.
With how craptastic this team has played lately, I'd be happy with 2.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Jun 14, 2011 8:57am
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.
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dat dude
Posts: 1,564
Jun 14, 2011 9:12am
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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 14, 2011 11:18am
I wish Fausto was going in game 1. Just throw it away and try to win the last 2 lol.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 14, 2011 11:24am
I wish Fausto was going in game 1. Just throw it away and try to win the last 2 lol.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 14, 2011 12:18pm
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 14, 2011 12:23pm
I wish fausto would retire.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jun 14, 2011 1:25pm
I don't think either team will sweep.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 14, 2011 3:15pm
May have been mentioned already but Hafner starts a rehab assignment in Akron tonight...
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jun 14, 2011 3:26pm
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!
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 14, 2011 4:16pm
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.
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 14, 2011 4:19pm
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?!
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 14, 2011 6:27pm
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!
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Jun 14, 2011 6:34pm
THE biggest series (to date) of the season for Cleveland. It is a must to take 2/3 IMO.
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BR1986FB
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Jun 14, 2011 6:38pm
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.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 14, 2011 7:09pm
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!
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 14, 2011 7:50pm
Verlander is just mowing fools down.