betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 8, 2006 The Yankees are sooooooooooooo half an hour ago. They're out like the fat kid in dodgeball. Time for the Tigers to focus on Oakland - unfortunately, despite the better record, the A's have the home field advantage. Here's the schedule and the pitching matchups, with regular season and playoff stats included. Gm. 1 - Tue., October 10, 8 PM ET - Detroit @ Oakland Probables: Barry Zito (16-10, 3.83; 1-0, 1.12) vs. Nate Robertson (13-13, 3.84; 0-1, 11.12) Gm. 2 - Wed., October 11, TBD - Detroit @ Oakland Probables: Esteban Loaiza (11-9, 4.89; 0-0, 3.60) vs. Justin Verlander (17-9, 3.63; 0-0, 5.06) Gm. 3 - Fri., October 13, 8 PM ET - Oakland @ Detroit Probables: Kenny Rogers (17-8, 3.84; 1-0, 0.00) vs. Rich Harden (4-0, 4.24; 0-0, 0.00) Gm. 4 - Sat., October 14, 7:30 PM ET - Oakland @ Detroit Probables: Jeremy Bonderman (14-8, 4.08; 1-0, 2.16) vs. Danny Haren (14-13, 4.12, 1-0, 3.00) Gm. 5 - Sun., October 15, 4 PM ET - Oakland @ Detroit* Probables: Nate Robertson (13-13, 3.84; 0-1, 11.12) vs. Barry Zito (16-10, 3.83; 1-0, 1.12) Gm. 6 - Tue., October 17, 8 PM ET - Detroit @ Oakland* Probables: Esteban Loaiza (11-9, 4.89; 0-0, 3.60) vs. Justin Verlander (17-9, 3.63; 0-0, 5.06) Gm. 7 - Wed., October 18, 8 PM ET - Detroit @ Oakland* Probables: Danny Haren (14-13, 4.12, 1-0, 3.00) vs. Kenny Rogers (17-8, 3.84; 1-0, 0.00) *if necessary Tigers in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 8, 2006 Gm. 1 - Tue., October 10, 8 PM ET - Detroit @ Oakland Gm. 2 - Wed., October 11, TBD - Detroit @ Oakland Gm. 3 - Fri., October 13, 8 PM ET - Oakland @ Detroit Gm. 4 - Sat., October 14, 7:30 PM ET - Oakland @ Detroit Gm. 5 - Sun., October 15, 4 PM ET - Oakland @ Detroit Gm. 6 - Tue., October 17, 8 PM ET - Detroit @ Oakland* Gm. 7 - Wed., October 18, 8 PM ET - Detroit @ Oakland* *not necessary Just had to edit something in there better! Tigers in 5! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 The A's have announced that Barry Zito will take the mound in Game 1, followed by Esteban Loiaza in Game 2. Danny Haren is expected to be the Game 3 starter with Rich Harden, who didn't pitch in the ALDS, pitching Game 4. The Tigers haven't announced their rotation yet but it looks like they'll go with the same order they used against the Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lordstanleyofpreston 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Los Tigres in six. Eat 'em up Tigers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnderPressure 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Why do the A's have the HF advantage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Why do the A's have the HF advantage? Because we're the wildcard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnderPressure 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 I kept thinking Detroit won the Central. Damn. But I still don't like that rule. Baseball has the dumbest home field advantage rules in sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 I kept thinking Detroit won the Central. Damn. But I still don't like that rule. Baseball has the dumbest home field advantage rules in sports. Not much different than awarding the third seed to a division winner regardless of position in the standings. But the World Series home-field advantage rule is definitely silly. Baseball claims it would be too hard to schedule the fields if they had to wait until both LCS's were complete. Somehow, basketball and hockey manage. Besides, this gives Detroit a Friday-Saturday-Sunday series at home, which is awesome for the city. Not only that, but assuming there's no sweep (highly unlikely) Game 5 will be at 4:30 on Sunday, right as 65,000 happy Lions fans stream out of the stadium after witnessing the Lions defeat the Bills (HA HA HA). Seriously though: that's 185,000 people coming downtown during the weekend. Big-time boost to the city. Especially if the Tigers clinch a World Series trip that weekend. It's gonna be huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brit_1102 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 I will be glued to my tv just like I was for the Yankees series!! See the sig!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Can't wait for the series to start!!!! DOWN WITH THE A'S!! LETS GO TIGERS!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 ESPN just said Verlander is starting game 1, anyone else hear this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 It wouldn't surprise me if Verlander starts. Despite his record against Oakland this year, he always pitched well against them. Tomorrow can't come soon enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 ESPN just said Verlander is starting game 1, anyone else hear this? Last I seen on the ESPNews ticker, which was roughly 7-ish, still had Robertson listed as GM 1 starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Tigers announced they'll use the same rotation they used against the Yankees. A's haven't announced anything past Game 2, but the waves that have been coming from their clubhouse indicate that they too will use the same rotation as in the ALDS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Last I seen on the ESPNews ticker, which was roughly 7-ish, still had Robertson listed as GM 1 starter Yeah I also saw that Robertson was to start.. hmmmmm.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aflac9262 211 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 (edited) I don't mind Robertson getting the start. Hopefully Oakland doesn't get any cheap base hits off of him. At least we will not be facing a lineup like we did last series (Granted, we can't overlook Oakland's lineup). A lot of people are giving the edge to Oakland on sites like ESPN and FOX Sports. I really don't see why though because both teams have good pitching, and decent defense for the most part. When it comes to offense, the Tigers definately have the edge. Edited October 10, 2006 by aflac9262 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 I'm very excited about this series. If the Tigers can keep any of the momentum they had from the last series, and play even close to as well, they'll be in good shape. Will be tough series though imo, A's will not roll over like the 200+ million dollar yankees...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Up 5-0!!! I leave for a second and I hear Casey is hurt?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Tigers win!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 7 MORE TO GO!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 I updated the probables....it was mentioned during the game that Harden will start Game 3 for the A's and Haren Game 4. Nice effort to get things started tonight. How 'bout Robertson working out of a jam in the 4th by striking out the side?? Nice work. Reminded me of the game he pitched against Houston and the Rocket earlier this year. Blak: nice sig. I'm hereby ripping it off. Not that quote, I'll find another one. One of the all-time greatest movies ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Nice effort to get things started tonight. How 'bout Robertson working out of a jam in the 4th by striking out the side?? Nice work. Reminded me of the game he pitched against Houston and the Rocket earlier this year. That was just some flat out great pitching right there, probably my favorite part of the game last night. Runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs, and he strikes out the side. Just awesome. Tonight should be good, Verlander has pitched well against Oakland this year. If I was in charge of MLB though, I'd decree nothing later than a 7:00 pm start time. I was exhausted by the 9th. Granted, drinking 3 large beers didn't help. But really, how does MLB expect to attract and keep young fans, when the game goes way past their bedtime? And BRTD, love the new sig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Great start! This team is really coming together at the perfect time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Great win last night! FYI, Mlive has a tigers playoff live chat going - pretty fun. I'll need play-by-play tonight calling tonight since I'm in a blacked out area for the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Word of warning, Perez is going to be starting at short tonight with Guillen at first. I'd much rather have Infante or Santiago in the lineup than Perez. Hell, you could even put Pudge at first and Wilson behind the plate. I don't believe the A's are a team that runs much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
