Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 6, 2013 9:35pm
It was nice we had a chance to be in the AL Central race after this weekend. But, at the end of the day, through all the dissapointment, all this series is doing is making us realize quicker its a race for the WC. Which isnt all bad since thats what 90% of us were thinking all along anyway.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 6, 2013 9:39pm
Include me on that 90%.Laley23;1483289 wrote:Which isnt all bad since thats what 90% of us were thinking all along anyway.
That is the goal, and I would have said that even before this series started.
We make the play-offs as a WC......that is huge.
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Wally
Posts: 481
Aug 6, 2013 9:40pm
Way to go Tigers! 10 in a row...
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 6, 2013 9:45pm
It is bittersweet. I mean, we have absolutely no shot of doing anything in the playoffs if we somehow get there. still better than last year...I guess. I just hate being like the Minny teams from a few years ago and the Reds the last few years. I honestly won't be nervous if they get in because I expect nothing. The weak schedule really helps our chances though.Laley23;1483289 wrote:It was nice we had a chance to be in the AL Central race after this weekend. But, at the end of the day, through all the dissapointment, all this series is doing is making us realize quicker its a race for the WC. Which isnt all bad since thats what 90% of us were thinking all along anyway.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 6, 2013 9:48pm
To follow that up, I think to have a "puncher's chance" in the playoffs you have to have a legitimate ace and a power hitter that can put you on his back for a series or two....we have neither. Don't get me wrong, I like Masterson, but he is not elite....just very good.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 6, 2013 9:55pm
Exactly.wes_mantooth;1483294 wrote:I honestly won't be nervous if they get in because I expect nothing.
And being in the play-offs is better than nothing.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 6, 2013 10:17pm
I agree, but its nowhere near bittersweet to me. I didnt expect us to be in contention for the WC till next year. This gives us an extra year of "contention" and next year we can realistically challenge Detroit if they make some more moves.wes_mantooth;1483294 wrote:It is bittersweet. I mean, we have absolutely no shot of doing anything in the playoffs if we somehow get there. still better than last year...I guess. I just hate being like the Minny teams from a few years ago and the Reds the last few years. I honestly won't be nervous if they get in because I expect nothing. The weak schedule really helps our chances though.
I havent looked at the FAs, but we need a big bat more than pitching imo because Santana hasnt developed into a power hitter (which is fine) and Swisher isnt a middle of the order guy (I think he was so good in NY because he was hitting 6th with little pressure).
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 6, 2013 10:39pm
Wow...we lose two games and you guys are packing it in.
I'll be there tomorrow to break the 2 game losing streak.
Worse than the 2 games lost...is the loss of Kluber
....probably for a month at least.
I'll be there tomorrow to break the 2 game losing streak.
Worse than the 2 games lost...is the loss of Kluber
....probably for a month at least.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 6, 2013 11:15pm
HitsRus;1483313 wrote:Wow...we lose two games and you guys are packing it in.
I'll be there tomorrow to break the 2 game losing streak.
Worse than the 2 games lost...is the loss of Kluber
It's not packing it in. It is just disappointing. To be playing so well vs everybody else and just not getting it done vs Detroit is frustrating. Certainly the race isn't over. We are always a Tigers 5 game losing streak away from being right there. Any team can go cold for a week. Hopefully they have a bad stretch and help us out. End of the day...3 runs in 2 games isn't going to get it done.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 7, 2013 12:05am
Masterson is 0-3 with a 7+ ERA versus the tigers this year. looks like Salazar should be making spot starts for him against the tigers too.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 7, 2013 12:25am
The only way the indians are going to gain any ground on the tigers is if they beat them head to head. 3-11 isnt going to get it done with only 5 left to play against them.HitsRus;1483313 wrote:Wow...we lose two games and you guys are packing it in.
I'll be there tomorrow to break the 2 game losing streak.
Worse than the 2 games lost...is the loss of Kluber
Last year at this time the division looked like this:
Chicago 60-48
Detroit 59-50
Cleveland 50-59
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Aug 7, 2013 4:08am
Looks like Salazar will be in the starting rotation for a while. Forget spot starts.Glory Days;1483327 wrote:Masterson is 0-3 with a 7+ ERA versus the tigers this year. looks like Salazar should be making spot starts for him against the tigers too.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 7, 2013 7:41am
Salazar is set up to be 'god' should he beat the Kitties tonite.
This is true....gotta find a way....Still waiting for Tito to use our speed.The only way the indians are going to gain any ground on the tigers is if they beat them head to head.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 7, 2013 8:14am
WTF does this even mean? There are no shitty players in a that sick ass lineup!wes_mantooth;1483251 wrote:I like that the shitty players on Detroit are the ones that kill us....lol.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 7, 2013 9:37am
fuck! that is correct...i must have been high when i said that.Rotinaj;1483350 wrote:WTF does this even mean? There are no shitty players in a that sick ass lineup!
Dan Gilbert
Posts: 215
Aug 7, 2013 10:44am
Just disappointing after playing so well heading into this series and the potential to ride the momentum.
Definitely need to get at least 1 win and hopefully 2 as we may be out 3.5 in the WC the way the Rangers are playing.
Definitely need to get at least 1 win and hopefully 2 as we may be out 3.5 in the WC the way the Rangers are playing.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 7, 2013 5:05pm
Heading down to Progressive to bring home a win....Go Tribe!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 7, 2013 5:19pm
HitsRus;1483550 wrote:Heading down to the Jake to bring home a win....Go Tribe!
Fixed
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 7, 2013 6:38pm
wes_mantooth;1483553 wrote:Fixed
I like that better! Bring us home a W, Hits!
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 7, 2013 7:12pm
Salazar is nasty
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 7, 2013 7:19pm
Not to eat ahead of myself, but what is Salazars pitch limit tonight?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 7, 2013 7:45pm
Absolutely filthy.Crimson streak;1483561 wrote:Salazar is nasty
Not on one, as long as he limits his "stressful innings".Laley23;1483564 wrote:Not to eat ahead of myself, but what is Salazars pitch limit tonight?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 7, 2013 7:47pm
Gomes!!!
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 7, 2013 7:48pm
TThat a boy Yanni!
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 7, 2013 8:19pm
Nice of the tigers to keep the game interesting for me while I'm work. They're waiting until I leave to jack up the home runs, have you seen that line up?