Tigers-Twins Battle to be "Best" in the Central
Consider this your Tigers-Twins Game 163 Open Thread. Not sure why the Pirates and Cubs couldn't play their un-made-up game today, or yesterday. Nothing else going on. Seems like a cheap way for the Pirates to avoid 100 losses.
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Everything favors the Twins this game...
and I’m not sure why people actually think Porcello has been that good… still, I’ll go against the grain and predict a Tigers win
He's a 20-year-old Luke Hochevar with much better luck and defense behind him
(and trading a some strikeouts for groundballs). Still, his performance, especially his command, has been impressive for a 20 year old.
Wow I can't wait to watch this game
or the Middle Tennessee St – Troy game….BIG TV
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Ive been thinking about what team I want to root for in the playoffs...
Think Im going to go with the Rockies.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
I'm rooting for
the red sox in hopes that DM will embrace sabremetrics after another WS win. Plus I hate the freakin’ Yankees…
1977 KC Royals - The best team to NOT win the WS. Yankees SUCK.
by Trey_has_no_pulse on Oct 6, 2009 4:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm rooting for the Cardinals
in hopes that GMDM embraces signing stud locals
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Its really hard for me to root for an NL team... Red Sox is tempting... But I want the wealth to spread
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Red Sox are out. And I have some AL loyalty. I can’t stand the Yankees or the Twins (if they make it). So that leaves the Angels I guess.
If anyone is actually watching this game...
Craig Sager is quite possible wearing the best suit I’ve ever seen.
VS 
I'm rooting for the Tigers
In honor of Willie Horton (the former Tiger, not the dude Dukakis let out of the Pokey).
StonewallPDS
Twins
get one back on a gift
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions
These announcers really suck
Is it a requirement to get the most annoying guys possible to do post-season baseball? (Okay, so technically this isn’t the post season yet). I’m sure McCarver and Joe Buck are just around the corner… Oh, who’s the terrible former player that kinda sounds like Rocky who’s in the booth with Chip Caray?
Kubel does it again
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
Whoever wins
They still both lose. Oh, and bases loaded FAIL for the Twins.
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Twins take the lead
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
Tigers bullpen = freaking disaster
Twins lead 4-3
by swing and a miss on Oct 6, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
I hate the Tigers much more than I hate the Twins...
So needless to say Im pulling for the Twins. Regardless either team is going to get throttled by the Yankees.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a comment from some dude on the CBS sportsline chat -- is it a compliment or an insult
“this one isn’t over just yet. if the royals can mount comebacks against this pen, don’t see why mags and miggy can’t put something together in the 8th. "
and that HR by Ordonez wins me my fantasy league championship!
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
4-4
I bet Trey would have bought Nathan in for the 8th.
by swing and a miss on Oct 6, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
heart of the order up, one run lead
is not important enough to summon one’s closer in a do or die game when it’s only the 8th inning apparently.
by swing and a miss on Oct 6, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I say
that I don’t like either team. I want them to play 16-20 innings and burn all of their pitchers.
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
The Twins are an example of what a small
market is truly capable of if ran correctly. The Tigers just throw money around. Come on Twins. A 9th inning rally would be awesome. Don’t blow this Nathan. You always kill us.
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 8:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Agreeance
Yeah, it’s not like I’m a fan, exactly, but of all the other AL Central teams, I’m most sympathetic toward the Twins. Plus, in this case, The Tigers could not possibly have done more to give away the division title. I know some Royals fans get annoyed at the Twins fans who show up en masse at the K when the Twins are playing well, but most of ‘em I’ve talked to at games were pretty good folks, just like Royals fans really, aside from their tragic devotion to the Twinkies.
Is this in on television anywhere?
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Nevermind,
read “Craig Sager” above and found it on TBS.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Fernando Rodney in a non-save situation!
is that legal?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Hell of a play by Inge.
Wow.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
what happens if this game goes like 18 innings?
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Twinkies gotta score here for that to happen.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Inge did it for all year on my fantasy team... and he does it again...
Let see if the kitties can hold it.
Couldn't the Royals play the Indians for 4th place?
I propose a 163rd tie-breaking game Thursday at the K. Greinke pitching, winner escapes the cellar.
That looked like Royals D there.
Their spirit lives on.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, gotta keep that ball in front of you in this situation-
no?
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Cuddyer!
With the unlikely triple!
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Or the single
and 2 base error. Awful D.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a long run
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Slightly inappropriate joke for this fine evening...
What are Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett getting for Christmas?
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
?
?
Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Oct 6, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I give up
what?
1977 KC Royals - The best team to NOT win the WS. Yankees SUCK.
by Trey_has_no_pulse on Oct 6, 2009 8:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Patrick Swayze
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Wooow
nice Defense
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Supposedly you want them to have to make a perfect play
but yeah, shallow liner, not a perfect ball to score on at all.
The home plate ump
has been blowing balls & strikes all game, I guess he’s diversifying.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahahaha
Ron Mahay
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Trey's wondering why they're pulling him.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
Why are they taking Mahay out?
Didn’t Trey tell Gardenhire he’s not a situational lefty?
God I hate Hillman
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you're blaspheming.
You need a little visit down to Trey’s ranch so you can get your mind right.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I love October baseball
If the Royals ever made the playoffs I’d probably explode from the excitement because every year I always get into it and always cheer for teams as if they were my own.
by Royal from Queens on Oct 6, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
You're right
Maybe it’s God’s way of not allowing me spontaneously combust.
by Royal from Queens on Oct 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Should I be offended that TBS thinks I am an old geezer for watching baseball
Every other commercial is for erectile dysfunction, prostate enlargement, etc. When do the denture powder and scooter commercials start?
Uh, it's like that year 'round on national broadcasts
Not that Royals fans ever get to see those :(
That’s why I had to get mlb audio here
Hey, we made two of them this year!
Somehow I didn’t notice them as much. Probably because I am up and doing stuff when the Saturday games are on and not watching through the breaks.
I saw the early season one on MLBN- was kindof mad because I get almost all Nats and O's games and it was against Baltimore
The other was a day game, unfortunately :(
Just never watch golf.
It really gets ugly there.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
If I think that I might have "ED"
I just try and throw a football through a tire.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Or jump in your matching
outdoor bathtubs. A couple of wrinkled up 60 year olds naked is a wonderful image.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
My wife and I already just laugh at that
Yes, the practicality of having a pair of ourdoor bathtubs! Sign me up!
Really, at the end of the day
Medical advertising in anything but professional journals should be banned anyways
How many pitcher do the Twins carry?
Another few innings and they will start to really screw themselves over.
I’d love to see the Twins win, and decimate their pitching in the process.
They are plentiful in former Royals.
And that’s really all you need.
I'm just getting back too
My hope for a 16-20 inning game that I made about 1.5 hours ago is still on track!
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
So, uh Fredi Gonzalez- the Marlins manager
Where did he come from? For some reason, I wanted to say there was a utility infielder about a decade ago who when by that name but looking in baseball-reference, it appear I’m mistaken.
So, I'm all into the game
really enjoying the thrill of baseball, when I read the piece about Hillman and all the other stooges being secured for next season. What a friggin buzzkill.
Poor decisions there.
Can’t get Cabrera at third, and let the batter get to second.
Uh-oh!
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nice try Inge
That’s cheap.
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Replay made it look like
it hit his shirt though.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it did
But I really just can’t call it a HBP when he wasn’t actually hit. That said, I don’t know what the official rule is
Unis count.
A tiger was hit earlier on his pants cuff and the ump gave him the base.
by hunter s. royal on Oct 6, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I know they rarely call it
But gotta make a real attempt to get out of the way, Brandon. Fluffing your jersey isn’t getting hit by a pitch
Ok, stupid thought for the day (for the Royals)
Considering all the language about the personnel staying virtually the same and the retention of coaches almost across the board, is Dayton just reading himself for a super housecleaning next year if (when) things don’t come together?
I guess it is easier
For the new GM to fire them en masse if they were with Dayton all through his tenure….
They're about to cut into my "Sons of Anarchy" time
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That's the plan
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Gerald Laird looks like he should be working on a John Deere
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
This game fucking delivers!
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
hahahahaha
Now the Tigers with a bases loaded fail.
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
Insane!
This game is unreal!
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Why isn't Slayor here...
talking about how pathetic the Tigers are
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
you've got mail
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
They got sweeped by us
they don’t deserve to win this.
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like you're thinking what I'm thinking
Laird – Opening Day Starting Catcher for your KC Royals!
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Im okay with that...
at least he is good defensively.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I demand a walk off grand slam
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Or maybe not anti-climactic but wasted in the grand scheme of the universe
I mean, a 2-run single can be the most exciting play if it’s in the right place and time (see: Cabrera, Francisco)
do those extra runs get to carry over into the first game vs Yanks
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Tigers score 3 in the top
Twins hit a slam in the bottom. But not until inning 27. I want their starters to pitch today.
TWINS WIN!
It’s ovah!
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Man what a fail by Detroit with the bases loaded
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Kinda feel bad for Rodney
staying out there for a third inning and losing it. Oh well. Twins definitely deserved it.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
They are going to get destroyed by the Yankees.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I do have a couple of friends in Minneapolis who aren't online at the moment
I’m sure they’re happy
I guess the Twins could steal one in the Dome, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott Baker?
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by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they've won 1 playoff game in the Dome since '91
Not quite as “magical” as it used to be, I guess.
And the Tigers' epic collapse is complete!
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Oct 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
All according to plan
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I'll join you
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Twins
with the victory and for the honor of getting whooped by the Yankers.
by Royal from Queens on Oct 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
I still wanted Detroit to win
I don’t really have anything against the Twins but I’d rather the payroll playoff numbers keep skewing further north
Great game
Go Twins! F the Yankees!!!!
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Oct 6, 2009 9:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think the AL Central Champs deserve shirts
As much as I think the Royals deserve shirts for avoiding 100 losses
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
the Royals are responsible for what we saw tonight
beating the Tiggers and lying down for the Twinkies
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
See?!?
The Royals matter for the playoffs!
Well, we get to see Carl Pavano face the Yankees
That should be good for a few laughs. At least until it’s 6-0 in the 2nd.
I really REALLY hope Pavano dominates the Yankees...
Would there be anything more funny?
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd love the Twins to DESTROY Sabathia
I’d love it love it love it. But I doubt it.
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess then I want Pavano to DESTROY Sabathia.
Make it even more poetic.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If only H1N1 only affected players on a contract of $50M or more
The Yankees post season roster would be in trouble
Well, hell, I'd love a 3-0 sweep by the Twins
I’m sure in one of the infinite universes it happens. Just not this one
I would laugh a lot
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I would expect to see something of that hue hanging in your closet, young fella
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
i think it's too late
Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Oct 6, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
For old times sake, one final .gif explosion.
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lt=“Animated Gifs” />
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
Annnd Kermit gif fail. Wouldn't you agree?
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
OH SNAP!!! Modifications...
I just bought this shirt too
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
niice
speaking of ghostbusters, Zombieland was freaking great! I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t seen it.
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!
Without blowing it… Greatest cameo in a movie EVER!!!
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by averagegatsby on Oct 6, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty much
If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Oct 6, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure about that,
but I would like to point out that I nailed it as soon as I saw the initials on the gate.
I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.
I kept thinking Bill Maher...
Knowing that it couldn’t be right.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 7, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
So, what are the odds that the Twins score more than 1 run tomorrow night
After partying and hitting the plane?
It's all our fault
Had we not beaten the crap out of Detroit and rolled over like dogs to the Twins, this would never have happened.
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