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Gameday Thread, #42: 5/16 vs. Tigers

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Detroit @ Arizona


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Jeremy Bonderman
RHP, 2-4, 4.80
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Dan Haren
RHP, 4-2, 3.04

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With one hit and no walks in 25 at-bats, Jeremy Bonderman has a career on-base percentage of .040. Welcome to the National League, Mr. Bonderman. You have fun at the plate tonight, because Gary Sheffield will not be around to DH for you in this series. Yes, the joy of interleague play beckons, bringing with it fierce local rivalries like the Yankees-Mets, Dodgers-Angels and...Tiger-Diamondbacks. After all, there's only a couple of thousand miles between America's fifth- and eleventh-largest cities and we have so much in common, after all. One is a crime-ridden, polluted, failed exercise in urban planning. And the other is Detroit.

The Tigers have been spectacularly underwhelming this year, failing to achieve the success expected. This is mostly because of a pitching staff which has a collective ERA+ of 81: three of their regular starters, Rogers, Verlander and Robertson have ERAs north of six, though we only see the last-named this series. Big off-season acquisitions Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis have both disappointed, more or less: the former is on pace to drive in less than 90 runs, compared to the 110+ of the past four seasons, and Willis pitched only five innings before hitting the DL.

That said, the offense still has the potential to be dangerous, and I'd be happy to settle for two out of three, with tonight certainly being one of those, behind Dan Haren. The Rockies series went a good way to righting our ship, which was looking wobbly against the Cubs. Hopefully, we'll do better against this batch of opponents from outside the division.

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calling out bondy

Seriously, replacing sheff in the lineup with bondy may be a blessing in disguise for the Tiges, at least we might be able to ask him to bunt and move a runner along for the first time in about 2 weeks…

by busta on May 16, 2008 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Welcome to the 'Pit, by the way!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

very funny
Tiger-Diamondbacks. After all, there’s only a couple of thousand miles between America’s fifth- and eleventh-largest cities and we have so much in common, after all. One is a crime-ridden, polluted, failed exercise in urban planning. And the other is Detroit.

Some good ol’ fashioned humor there Jim… thanks for the laugh!

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 17, 2008 1:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Today’s lineup:

C. Young cf .256
S. Drew ss .295
O. Hudson 2b .297
C. Jackson 1b .331
J. Upton rf .322
C. Snyder c .284
E. Byrnes lf .214
A. Ojeda 3b .370
D. Haren p .111

Wolf is still in the 2 hole and Augie gets the start at 3b against the RHP Bonderman.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Byrnes back in, at #7. Something’s gotta get that guy back in the groove again…

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He’ll be back.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I like giving Reynolds a sit here... and Augie certainly deserves more PT.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Those other guys:

C. Granderson cf .234
P. Polanco 2b .273
G. Sheffield lf .196
M. Ordonez rf .310
M. Cabrera 1b .264
C. Guillen 3b .291
E. Renteria ss .260
I. Rodriguez c .271
J. Bonderman p .000

It could be interesting to watch Bonderman perform in the batters box.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Ya know, with the way Bonderman has been pitching, Detroit might be better off having a DH pitch and hit than Bonderman pitch and hit.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That's not a bad idea

We’ve got a deeper DH pool than bull-pen… That thought makes me sad for our defense…

by busta on May 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

btw

Jason Werth fell short of hitting 4 HR tonight ^^ but I’ll take the 3 he “gave me” after I took him off the FA on our fantasy \o/

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT   0 recs

you're on a fantasy high these days... what's your team again?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

haha ^^

the Arizona Muugens
last week I picked Durazzo from FA and he imediately hit a 3-run HR… now Werth… I’m pretty sure I’m not that lucky hehehe

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

what's up with the sig?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's from

The Muppet Show. Famous weird skit.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

got a you tube link?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

doo doo doodoo doo

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

At a previous job, we used to make prank calls to other departments. Every once in a while, I’d answer the phone, and one of my co-workers would tell me “Manah manah” before he hung up.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Was that when you worked in Sheboygan?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It was at the didgeridoo factory.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Beat you to the punch.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Link

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

great stuff...johnny on the spot.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ahhh…AZ Muggens. Plus you hit big time on Uggla. looks like your speed and saves department are lacking, though.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah =[

I tried a trade with Rosario last week but he didn’t like my offer… I was givin him Beckett for Ichiro and Braun/Longoria =X

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Interesting… I’m the Amish and I’ve got a load of closers… feel free to send an offer my way.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ok

any specific needs?

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not really… right now most everything is clicking, but it’d be nice to upgrade my offense and a solid starter would be nice.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I just cleaned off the TV screen. Man, it’s incredible just how gross those things can get so quickly.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT   0 recs

do you have kids?

I’ve got to clean my TV about twice a week with my toddler fingers in the house.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No kids in da house.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

just your own greasy fingers!?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

41 All-Star appearances for the Tigers’ starting lineup. That’s pretty impressive.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT   0 recs

I’d rather have a team that’ll be picking up those AS appearances in the years to come!

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 16, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just goes to show

how ridiculous the All Star voting is.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

nice play Drew

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT   0 recs

A quick 1-2-3 for Haren in their 1st. Sweet!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT   0 recs

1-2-3 IP

lets score some runnnsss

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Good start

Let’s go, offense!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 9:48 PM EDT   0 recs

CYK.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT   0 recs

go bondy

feel the bondiness… no matter what happens, you will feel the bondiness…

by busta on May 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Starting with some free swinging, I guess.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT   0 recs

he needs the help, and I'll take outs where I can get them..

We ain’t proud ( we can’t be, we just got swept by the royals… again)...

by busta on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

O-Dawg hit it hard but nothing to show for it.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:54 PM EDT   0 recs

It wasn't hit that hard...

J-UP!!!!

How many OPS points is that worth??

by dahlian on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I kinda like having Jupton's arm as a secret weapon.

But sooner or later, players are gonna quit doing that….

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

not so sure

Never underestimate the ego of a major league hitter. Thought process goes something like this: “Sure he threw out everyone else that tested him but I am a God and he is 20.” And for the smart ones, at least they aren’t in scoring position.

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I recall a few years ago when Gonzo got thrown out at the plate twice by Jeff Franceour.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 10:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Got him!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Great throw there.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

UPTON!!!

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow, wish i'd seen that play by JUp

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT   0 recs

I bet that they show it again sometime tonight.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Prayer to Tigers

PLEASE, PLEASE, keep testing Upton’s arm!

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT   0 recs

big throw =O

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 9:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Wolf with another solid play in the hole!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 9:59 PM EDT   0 recs

hmm

Who was it exactly that said Justin’s was a 3.5 out of 10 in right field?

by UofAZGrad on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Um....

that’s foulpole, glancing side to side

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oooooooooooo

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

we are playing the shift for a guy with 3 HR... o.O

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT   0 recs

we are playing the shift for a guy with 3 HR... o.O

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Another 1-2-3 for Danny Boy!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT   0 recs

6 up 6 down

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Gracias a la Jupton

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pudge is getting beat up behind the plate tonight.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Cabrera Ha ha ha.

new life for J-Up.

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Placido Polanco?

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:07 PM EDT   0 recs

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/JediKnightLoral/EF/Freeza_photo.jpg

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I prefer

Placido Domingo.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m more of an Enrico Palazzo fan.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm more of a Michael O'Halloran fan.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Snydes making contact

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Bit of a high strike 3?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and then K'd

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bonderman can knock this shit off with his slider any time now.

Sheesh!

by foulpole on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Our offense is less than impressive so far.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 16, 2008 10:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Slow start for both teams.

In other news, it’s a barnburner in Cleveland. 59-50 Cavs going into the fourth.

That’s some quality basketball.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Who cares?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Clearly not you.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nope.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How'd you know?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 16, 2008 10:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I get these hunches. The 43 metal plates in my left knee vibrate when someone doesn’t care or when a hurricane is coming.

by Azreous on May 16, 2008 10:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs