The Detroit Tigers baseball squadron [Archive]

05-02-2006, 01:34 PM

In case you don't live in Michigan and are only plugged into the national sports scene via ESPN, the Tigers are having a pretty good season so far. You would never know this, of course, because they have the audacity to be in the same league as the Red Sox and the Yankees, but believe me, it's true. The scary part is they're winning on both offense and defense, sporting one of the more fearsome starting lineups in all of baseball (ranked #4 in the AL with a team batting average of .286), as well has having the lowest team ERA (3.22) and opponent's batting average (.218) in all of baseball. I guess what I'm saying is, despite being all but ignored by the national media, one of baseball's best teams resides, believe it or not, in Detroit Michigan.

Just ask the Minnesota Twins, who had their asses handed to them this weekend in a Detroit-dominated sweep. The first game was a score of 9-0. The second, 18-1, and the third 6-0. That's a 33-1 drubbing of historic proportions:

In the sweep, Detroit outscored Minnesota 33-1 and outhit the Twins 47-15. The Tigers became the fifth team since 1951 and the first since 2002 to outscore an opponent by 32 or more runs in a three-game series. The Angels outscored the Indians 36-4 in a three-game sweep in May of 2002. All five games on this list were American League games.

rurbaniak

05-02-2006, 01:48 PM

Shhh.. I was trying to keep this a secret. :wigglypea:

gallimaufry

05-02-2006, 02:01 PM

right now there are only 3 teams in all of mlb to have a better record than the tigers. they also had 5 shutouts in april.:hyper:

gallimaufry

05-02-2006, 02:15 PM

also also they've won 10 of their last 12:hyper:

05-02-2006, 02:19 PM

right now there are only 3 teams in all of mlb to have a better record than the tigers.

Neither of which are the Yankees or the Red Sox.

I understand (I guess) the media's unhealthy obsession with the Yankees and the Red Sox, but while it's happening, why not pay even a little attention to the Tigers? Why isn't this a story worthy of national consideration?

Also, I can't believe the White Sox match us win-for-win and loss-for-loss every single game. I think we've had identical records over the past 17 games or something (total guess).

rurbaniak

05-02-2006, 02:25 PM

Neither of which are the Yankees or the Red Sox.

I understand (I guess) the media's unhealthy obsession with the Yankees and the Red Sox, but while it's happening, why not pay even a little attention to the Tigers? Why isn't this a story worthy of national consideration?

Also, I can't believe the White Sox match us win-for-win and loss-for-loss every single game. I think we've had identical records over the past 17 games or something (total guess).

Yea, every morning I check and the damn WSox do the same as us! :screams: One thing though, if we keep playing like this, and come in second in the division, at this point in time, that would be good enough for the Wild Card. :hyper:

Also, I stopped watching ESPN years ago because I'm tired of the Yankee, Red Sox, first half an hour of the show being Basketball, and 2 mintues about hockey shit. :screams:

gallimaufry

05-02-2006, 03:10 PM

Yea, every morning I check and the damn WSox do the same as us! :screams: One thing though, if we keep playing like this, and come in second in the division, at this point in time, that would be good enough for the Wild Card. :hyper:

Also, I stopped watching ESPN years ago because I'm tired of the Yankee, Red Sox, first half an hour of the show being Basketball, and 2 mintues about hockey shit. :screams:

Yeah. It is exciting to see the tigers have been able to keep up with them so far. Both teams have been playing really well.

gallimaufry

05-02-2006, 07:14 PM

looks like the white sox are going to lose today. they are down 7-1 in the sixth. Looks like the tigers are going to get the chance to gain a game back today against KC.:hyper:

05-02-2006, 07:19 PM

looks like the white sox are going to lose today.

Shit, there goes our win streak.

wingsfan0301

05-03-2006, 04:00 AM

white sox lost today 7-1 and tigers won 4-1 against KC:yes:

LionsFan0513

05-03-2006, 11:34 AM

And Todd Jones got his 5th save after coming back from his injury! :clap: :points:

05-03-2006, 01:08 PM

18-9, 1/2 game behind the White Sox! :hyper:

The only thing that makes me :sadbanana: is the fact there's 5 months of baseball to go. Why can't the playoffs start now, dammit?!?@? :screams:

kraziness

05-03-2006, 06:42 PM

white sox lost today 7-1 and tigers won 4-1 against KC:yes:

I'm glad that the Land of Cleve's could help ya'll out. I truly am impressed with how the Tigers are looking this year. I do feel good about the Tribe's chances, they have a bit more experience than the Tigers and I'm hoping that'll keep them consistant (while hoping the Tigers fall off a bit).

Anyways, I don't know why I allow myself to get sucked into the "Watch out, the Tigers are full of All-Stars and the best young players in the league, they're going to the playoffs this year" type posts at FFT when there are some decently level headed Tig's fans over here.

Cheers and good luck (not too much though), here's to the best division in all of batheball. Hmm, no :cheers: smilie.

05-03-2006, 06:45 PM

there are some decently level headed Tig's fans over here.

:headscratch:

So, how far do you guys think the Tigers will go in the playoffs? :hyper:

Comerica Park's gonna look sweet in October! :hyper:

kraziness

05-03-2006, 07:14 PM

:headscratch:

So, how far do you guys think the Tigers will go in the playoffs? :hyper:

Comerica Park's gonna look sweet in October! :hyper:

You guys would have a better shot if you didn't have to deal with the Indians. After their blowout of the WSox yesterday, they're gonna run the table!@# :hyper: Seriously! I wonder what the record for most consecutive victories is, because the Indians upcoming 100+ wins straight will totally blow that out of the water!@#@ :hyper: :dopey:

05-03-2006, 07:19 PM

You guys would have a better shot if you didn't have to deal with the Indians. After their blowout of the WSox yesterday, they're gonna run the table!@# :hyper: Seriously! I wonder what the record for most consecutive victories is, because the Indians upcoming 100+ wins straight will totally blow that out of the water!@#@ :hyper: :dopey:

You are being really unreasonable here. :hmpf

kraziness

05-03-2006, 07:28 PM

You are being really unreasonable here. :hmpf

:headscratch: What are you talking about unreasonable? They have Bob Wickman!@# :hyper: Bob freaking half-freaking-fingered beer drinking Wickman!!! :madani: Your pitchers can't compete with a 9 1/2 fingered, partially retarded closer. No way. :hmpf:

gallimaufry

05-04-2006, 05:26 PM

Tied for most wins in baseball.:hyper:

That was another very nice win last night. Great pitching and defense with good enough hitting. They really seem to be getting hits when they need them. Something they couldn't do last year.

rurbaniak

05-04-2006, 05:30 PM

gallimaufry

05-04-2006, 05:58 PM

Yea, and coming from the scrubs too like Gomez! :clap:

I think one of the most encouraging things this season is their relief pitching.
Rodney has yet to give up a run. Zumya has been great. Todd Jones has been good enough, hopefully he will start pitching a little better now that he has a few innings under his belt.

gallimaufry

05-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Gomez triples!:hyper: mags knocks him in and the game is tied!:clap:

rurbaniak

05-04-2006, 06:59 PM

Gomez triples!:hyper: mags knocks him in and the game is tied!:clap:

Gomez again! :hyper: :hyper:

05-04-2006, 07:07 PM

I didn't even know they were playing today!

Anyone know of a good live scoring site that I might be able to get to? I usually go to USAToday, but that kinda sucks.

And, before you say it, no I can't get to mlb.com.

rurbaniak

05-04-2006, 07:07 PM

05-04-2006, 07:09 PM

sports.yahoo.com ?

:no:

gallimaufry

05-04-2006, 07:14 PM

:no:
this is what i use (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/gamecenter/live/MLB_20060504_ANA@DET)

05-04-2006, 07:25 PM

4-1, bad guys. Need the bats to warm up.

For all their success, seems they suck in day games. I wonder what their record is this year in day games? I'd bet it's sub-500.

05-04-2006, 07:27 PM

this is what i use (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/gamecenter/live/MLB_20060504_ANA@DET)

I can get to that, but it looks really bad. Since sportsline.com is blocked (but not cbs.sportsline.com), it looks really bastardized.

Oh well, USAToday's better than nothing.

05-04-2006, 07:31 PM

Bottom of the 6th
Out: Granderson flies out to LF. 1 out.
Out: Polanco grounds out to SS. 2 outs.
Out: Gomez grounds out to 1B. 3 outs.

ok.....NEXT inning....

gallimaufry

05-04-2006, 08:25 PM

well the 6 game win streak ended, but it's not too big of a deal if they start another one up now.

gallimaufry

05-05-2006, 08:35 PM

looks like they are 7th in cbs.sportsline's power rankings (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/powerrankings).:hyper: Somebody's noticed!

gallimaufry

05-17-2006, 02:23 PM

Best record in baseball, and 4th in the power rankings. (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9443095):hyper: :points:

rurbaniak

05-17-2006, 02:33 PM

I'm too focking excited!! :hyper:

05-17-2006, 03:30 PM

I'm so jaded, I'm starting to think 4th in the power rankings is a total slap in the face! :hyper:

kraziness

05-17-2006, 04:19 PM

well the 6 game win streak ended, but it's not too big of a deal if they start another one up now.

:highfive: The Indians' 6 game streak just ended too!@# :hyper:

also :sadbanana:

gallimaufry

05-19-2006, 01:28 PM

All alone a top the al central.:hyper:

05-19-2006, 01:35 PM

All alone a top the al central.:hyper:

That, and the entire focking league.

gallimaufry

05-19-2006, 01:52 PM

That, and the entire focking league.
:highfive:

kraziness

05-23-2006, 08:54 PM

I think one of the most encouraging things this season is their relief pitching.

The importance of good relief pitching can't be overstated...

05-23-2006, 09:05 PM

The importance of good relief pitching can't be overstated...

I think you've stated this enough. :rolleyes:

kraziness

05-23-2006, 11:27 PM

I think you've stated this enough. :rolleyes:

http://www.dgrin.com/images/smilies/15484195-Ti.gif

rurbaniak

05-24-2006, 05:18 PM

gallimaufry

05-24-2006, 05:36 PM

Royals had complete control of that game last night, Tigers were like 0-7 with leaving men on base, then blam#@!@ Tigers take lead, win game. What a season so far, this has been awesome! :hyper: :hyper:
yeah it's great. It's gotten to the point where watching games that they are behind in, I expect them to come back and win.:hyper:

mcbokonon

05-24-2006, 05:51 PM

I'm going to go watch the Pirates hopefully avoid a sweep! :hyper:

:screams:

kraziness

05-24-2006, 05:56 PM

I guess the Indian's start is better than it was last year :dunno: I just wish that one year they didn't have to contend with the best team in baseball :wigglypea: Although, there's no way they'll finish as the best team.

Also, it is for the benefit of all you Tiger's fans, that I'm going to continue doubting them.

gallimaufry

05-24-2006, 06:00 PM

Also, it is for the benefit of all you Tiger's fans, that I'm going to continue doubting them.
thanks we appreciate it.:yes:

05-24-2006, 06:10 PM

I guess the Indian's start is better than it was last year :dunno: I just wish that one year they didn't have to contend with the best team in baseball :wigglypea:

This year they have to contend with the 2 best teams in baseball! :hyper:

futboljugador

05-31-2006, 06:25 AM

Woooooo!!!:hyper:

GD it feels good to be a Tigers fan right now. After all of those years....

05-31-2006, 01:12 PM

Sucked they couldn't pull out that game last night. I was getting geared up for a Thames walk-off homer, but Rivera is flat-out un-hittable.

Hopefully Robertson can keep it up tonight. I'd like to split with the Yanks just to show that we belong with baseball's elite.

kraziness

05-31-2006, 01:29 PM

Indians win and Tigers lose!#@ It's only a matter of time :hyper: :yes:

:unsure:

LionsFan0513

06-01-2006, 02:21 AM

Playing AWESOME this year .... hopefully they dont get swept by the Yanks tho.... that'll bring more doubters

kraziness

06-01-2006, 07:32 PM

Indians win and Tigers lose!#@ It's only a matter of time :hyper: :yes:

:popcorn:

Dr. Rosenpenis

06-01-2006, 09:33 PM

Sweep comin'

Dr. Rosenpenis

06-02-2006, 02:19 PM

Who throws out their back putting on their shoe :weary:

gallimaufry

06-28-2006, 04:11 PM

Tigers first in cbs sportsline power rankings (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9529223).:clap: :hyper:

gallimaufry

07-20-2006, 09:30 PM

Huge win today.:hyper:

LionsFan0513

07-21-2006, 01:27 AM

Awesome game today ... When 2 of the 3 vs the Sox ... nice nice

kraziness

10-09-2006, 05:26 AM

Just figured I'd jump in and say that I was way off when it comes to the Tigers in the beginning of the year when I flamed with a bunch of FFT mooks.

I was wrong because I thought that the Tigers were too young to keep it up, I figured they would show the inconsistancy that is normal for a young team. I thought that at best, they were still worse than the Yanks, Red Sox, White Sox and more than likely worse than the Indians, A's and Blue Jays. I figured they were along the lines of the Twins (which I was correct about) but I didn't correctly prodict the implosion of the Sox's and the Indians. I was wrong, dead wrong.

What I was right about though, was that 2 weeks into the season was nothing- exhibit a: Chris Shelton.