Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow, so Brad might go for the Romine-Go-Round tonight. Or he might not! The suspense is killing me. If he does, Loon has it all planned out for him. But why should he start listening to us now?
Tonight’s Lineup:
Pitching: Buck Farmer
How ’bout those Twins!
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Matthew Boyd vs Kyle Gibson
Brad was running late so he used the quick random lineup generator. But it’s all about the future now, and the Tigers have signed some good baseball lineage, Pedro Martinez Jr. from the Dominican.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-pedro-martinez-jr-signs-with-tigers/
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Norris vs Duffy
Brad says Romine will play all 9 positions Sunday “barring something strange.”
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Zimmermann vs Hammel
2 more plate appearances get Mr. Kinsler 600 for the season, which will vest his contract option (as Loon correctly figured out; the story I read said at bats, and I didn’t stop to think about it).
I will be very disappointed if at some point in this game they don’t call time and put a vest on him. I expect it to be an orange crossing guard type vest, which totally works with Tiger colors.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Anibal Sanchez vs Jason Vargas
Here we go, last time the fans at Comerica get to see Brad Ausmus, and maybe a few more if these guys. I know I could do without some of these bullpen guys, who blew another nice outing by Mr. Boyd.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Buck Farmer vs Jose Berrios
Andrew Romine will be playing at least one position today. Castellanos at third. Hmm.
Al Avila said he is looking for experience in the new Tiger manager. I would imagine Gardenhire will get an interview.
Boyd’s last start was a near no-hitter; it will be interesting to see what he’s got tonight.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Matthew Boyd vs Ervin Santana
OK, the post is a little late today. But I’ve never missed one! I’ve just been a little stunned at the prospect of life without Brad Ausmus. It’s almost like when we lost Luis Pujols.
OK, maybe I do have a mean streak. Really though, I think Brad brings something to the table. Wrong fit at the wrong time.
The next manage is going to be a place filler, while they regroup. No Terry Francona, no Maddon. Hopefully a guy good at bringing along young players. On current staff I’d give Vizquel a look.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Daniel Norris vs Kyle Gibson
Let’s hope Van Man comes back, he might be part of the future.
The Tigers are only a game out of 3rd (that is, in draft pick terms).
Just a random fact I ran across: Nick Castellanos now has a 17-game hitting streak. The last Tiger with one longer was Magglio Ordonez, who ended his career with an 18-game hitting streak active.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Jordan Zimmermann vs Adalberto Mejia
I checked out last night with a three-run lead going into the 8th. Silly me. Let’s see which Anibal we get today.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Anibal Sanchez vs Daniel Mengden
Brad Ausmus has announced that Andrew Romine will NOT play all 9 positions against the A’s. Heck, he might never see the field again at this rate.
Today’s Lineup:
Pitching: Chad Bell vs Daniel Gossett
Matthew Boyd had quite the game, to put it mildly. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come.
Meanwhile, Justin Verlander through three starts with the Astros
Houston is getting its money’s worth.
Also, Romine might play all 9 positions this series. He also might not play at all–he is out of the lineup again tonight. This is very mysterious; after a long run of everyday Lettuce, we get none–but get teased with this all 9 position thing. Very odd.
Today’s Lineup:
Miguel Cabrera is back. For some reason.
