Dave Christian

Yet we're getting our butts kicked in the bottom of the first.

Sox pitcher is wild as a March hare.

It's nice to see Tork getting hot again.

This may be my favorite lineup.

1 hour ago, casimir said:

Several factors went into the Dodgers’ move.  A stadium squabble, improving transportation, and as you alluded to, an untapped MLB market on the west coast were several minor league teams had been very successful.

LA officials had also discussed with the Senators.  The Giants had also considered flipping to Minneapolis which was where their AAA team was based.

Although I think it was the Dodgers that technically announced their move first, it might have actually been the Giants that did much of the wheel greasing to bringing MLB to the west coast.

My aunt and uncle had gone to a Brooklyn Dodgers game around the time I was in fifth grade.

They brought me an Brooklyn Dodgers autographed baseball.

What did I do with it?

I went out and played catch with it with my buddies.

DUMBASS!

Yanks with bases loaded and one out.

This could be the end.

12 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

I don't disagree, but it is funny that  we  were (i.e. the forum) having this very discussion at the beginning of the game when he started his last hot streak. I tend to believe it's too easy for guys with easy power like Torkelson to let themselves get a little lazy, and aside from the fatigue factor a day off can remind them they need to keep up the focus on actually being a good hitter.

I hate to say this but Tork looks lazy at the plate and in the field.

He needs to take a seat for awhile and get his head together!

Top of the third, Yankees up 1-0

My old deer hunting buddy Adam Hamari will be umpiring first base tonight and home plate tomorrow.

14 minutes ago, oblong said:

Were you able to get a bobble head?

That and more!

We got to Detroit earlier than expected after a seven hour drive.

We checked into our hotel and took a walk to get something to eat at the Sweet Water Tavern.

Then we took a walk to the Stadium since none of us had ever been there.

The game was about to start and I was talking to the Security Supervisor Supervisor about what we should do to ensure that Porter got a bobble head.

He provided the information.

We decided to go to that game too and got to witness an exciting game with the rookie Parker Meadows hitting a walk off home run.

Saturday we followed the Security advice to a tee. When the gates were supposed to open at 4:30 another security guard came to the gate and told us that the decision had been made not to open that gate and we would have to go to another gate.

Porter was Hugely disappointed, then the guy handed Porter a brand new MLB baseball we went through the other gate and all four of us got bobble heads.

We got to our seats in the front row on the third base line and Parker Meadows apparently noticed Porter with his Tiger's jersey, ball and glove and came over after warmups and signed Porter's ball.

Except for the two losses we had a fabulous Tiger's weekend!!!

5 minutes ago, oblong said:

That’s the point.  Make you get your beer inside. And eat. 

Yeah, on Saturday I took my seven year old grand son to the game and it cost me $26.55 for one beer, one lemonade and one hot dog.

Then I bought one Oberon after the fifth inning and that cost me $15.73.

I recommend that you eat and drink before you enter the stadium.

I despise the 6:40 start time!

Many thanks to casimir and oblong for their valuable advice.

Saturday will be a special day for my grandson and I.

As I previously mentioned, I'm taking my 7 year old grandson to the Saturday game against the Astros.

My question is, what time should we arrive at the stadium in order for him to get a bobble head figurine.

This will be the first trip to Comerica for both of us.

Just now, lordstanley said:

24. I would have thought that's old enough to not give up a homer to Jeimer Candelario.

Thanks for the info.

12 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Reese with a really nice bounceback start so far. 

How old is this kid?

Win 4-2!

Rogers with a bomb top of 9.

9 minutes ago, casimir said:

Yes.  I think I was thinking “twinight” doubleheader.  Or was it “twilight”?

Aw, screw it, win them both tomorrow.

I seem to remember twinight double header🤔

Whew!!!

Crap.

Almost got his third HR.

Come on Tork!!!

3 minutes ago, Tigermojo said:

If Houston has five starters, Verlander would be scheduled to pitch 8/27.

So I guess there's still hope.

Does anyone know what the chances are that we'll get to see Verlander pitch on 8/26?

I'm hoping that Torkelson stays on this power surge through August 26th when I bring my seven year old grand son to Comerica wearing his Torkelson jersey to watch the Astros.