Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 I'm done with Spring Training baseball to be honest He always kills us anyway, nothing too new here. April 8th Picked the fantasy team last night and was shocked that I got the 3rd overall pick and Albert somehow fell to me. Winning! Nice! Our league was picked based on personal rankings. I didn't get all the way through mine before the deadline, haha; but I was able to get VMart, Uggla, Posey, and a lot of really strong pieces. I got Werth, but that might bite me in the ass since he isn't used to being the main man. I think it's apparent that the Tigers were, too. I'll be in attendance on the 9th. Couldn't skip class or get my buddy to play hooky from work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Looks like Jim is going with the real everyday lineup to start with. Here is your 2011 Detroit Tigers Opening Day lineup against the New York Yankees. CF Austin Jackson 2B Will Rhymes RF Magglio Ordoñez 1B Miguel Cabrera DH Victor Martinez LF Ryan Raburn SS Jhonny Peralta 3B Brandon Inge C Alex Avila P Justin Verlander 1. CF Jackson 2. 2B Rhymes 3. DH Ordonez 4. 1B Cabrera 5. C Martinez 6. SS Peralta 7. RF Raburn 8. LF Boesch 9. 3B Inge I was close! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 4 hours boys! Not even sure when I made this thread but I have been waiting for this long before that. Can't wait to watch what V Mart can do for us and Rhymes is poised for a pretty surprising season I think. Let's play ball!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 It's raining in New York , and weather reports say it's only going to get worse as the day goes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 It's raining in New York , and weather reports say it's only going to get worse as the day goes on. BAH, figures. ESPN and their cursing selves trying to showcase the Yanks backfires. Predictions • CBS Sports says when Brandon Inge goes to bat, you should go to the bathroom. The nicest thing Larry Dobrow has to say about him is he's a "model citizen." The second-best thing is he's not a "drooly, inbred wackjob." No argument here. The love this guy gets is deserved for how great of a guy he is. But wow, do we need to go in a different direction at the hot corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Opening Day! Finally! Let's do it Tigers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 BAH, figures. ESPN and their cursing selves trying to showcase the Yanks backfires. Predictions The love this guy gets is deserved for how great of a guy he is. But wow, do we need to go in a different direction at the hot corner. His defense is solid, though. Plus he's a great clubhouse guy and the closest thing we have left to a Granderson-type when it comes to representing the team well off the field and with local charities and whatnot. Also, from the Tigers twitter: @OFFICIAL_TIGERS Detroit TigersThe tarp is off and the rain has stopped, at least for the moment. Hoping to get the season underway in less than an hour! #mlb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Well my hate for ESPN when it comes to the Tigers continues to grow. I live probably an hour and a half away from Detroit and the Tigers games are always blacked out. REALLY pisses me off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aflac9262 211 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Nice comment by Mickey York in the beginning of the Tigers Live Pregame show: "What, the Blues scored again!?" Edited March 31, 2011 by aflac9262 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Well my hate for ESPN when it comes to the Tigers continues to grow. I live probably an hour and a half away from Detroit and the Tigers games are always blacked out. REALLY pisses me off. That's on Major League Baseball. They are blackout-nazis. I looked into buying the MLB.TV package because I'm getting rid of cable, but every single Tigers game would be blacked out because I live 'in the market' - despite living over 2 hours from Comerica. The Lions win against the Redskins that broke the streak was blacked out locally, too; but not in Grand Rapids - because we're on the other side of the state! C'mon, MLB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 That's on Major League Baseball. They are blackout-nazis. I looked into buying the MLB.TV package because I'm getting rid of cable, but every single Tigers game would be blacked out because I live 'in the market' - despite living over 2 hours from Comerica. The Lions win against the Redskins that broke the streak was blacked out locally, too; but not in Grand Rapids - because we're on the other side of the state! C'mon, MLB. Guess I will just watch the highlights on ESPN since I don't feel like sitting at my computer for 4+ hours watching a baseball game. Hockey isn't bad but baseball is boring for me to just sit and watch a whole game on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Have to hope for Swish to play well. That's my only allegiance I'll hold toward the Yanks all year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 I'm at work, does anyone have the FSD stream anywhere? Need me some Rod and Mario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Right, I need one as well. PLAY BALL!!!!! Stream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 JV is ramped up. I'm all for intensity, but I think he could reel it in a little. That said, he's not getting the benefit from the home plate ump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 1-0 Tigers. JP with the first run driven in of 2011 campaign Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Ugh, come on Verlander. 3-1 Yanks on a Teixeira Homer. Edited March 31, 2011 by MGreenberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 All tied up now. Nice hitting in the top of the 5th. Great catch by Raburn, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Lol, bring in Phil Coke and he gives up a homer to Granderson already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Yeah, I am not sold on that guy being a starter. Kind of an ironic homer though considering the trade last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Yeah, I am not sold on that guy being a starter. Kind of an ironic homer though considering the trade last year. I figured the Coke As a Starter experiment in the Yankees' minor league system would've been enough. I'm not confident in him starting, either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Need a rally here before Sandman comes out in the 9th. Thanks for sucking today Swish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Good game by JV except the Teixeira homer and our relief pitching blew the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Good game by JV except the Teixeira homer and our relief pitching blew the game. Definitely did. Somewhat unfair to have Coke in this, "you're a starter.. except your a reliever" role. He put in a poor performance, though. As did Perry. Schlereth threw better than I expected. This team should be able to hang in 6 run games, though. First day is out of the way, though. Now it's time to roll. 161-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites