Monthly Archives: September 2008

Tigers Skip Serves Suspension! Sheffield In A Scrum!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

Wow! What a week this has turned out to be, huh? Tiger’s manager Jim Leyland is suspended for the three games in Cleveland because of “inappropriate conduct,” and now this! Are the Tigers melting down? Is it frustration overload? The… Continue reading →

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Cleveland Series Finale This Weekend!

Posted on September 19, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

The final three games the Tigers will play
against Cleveland begin tonight. In the opener the Tigers
send Armando Galarraga to face Cleveland’s Fausto Carmona.
Armando has had his share of troubles lately. I hope he can
get it done… Continue reading →

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TIGERS SKIPPER SUSPENDED FOR 3 GAMES!

Posted on September 18, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

The Tigers begin a three game set against Cleveland tomorrow night and they’ll have to do it without Jim Leyland. It was just announced that Leyland has been suspended for inappropriate conduct during Monday and Tuesday’s games. Leyland argued with umpires during… Continue reading →

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Tigers Stop Skid! Go Go Garcia!!

Posted on September 18, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

After a debacle filled week of rough starts,
blown leads, blown saves and shaky comebacks… FINALLY A
PITCHER THAT CAN PITCH! Freddy Garcia hasn’t pitched in 15
months but, he was as Jim Leyland said after the game, “a
thing… Continue reading →

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Bullpen Blows it – Again! AL/NL East Races Tight!

Posted on September 17, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

Last night’s loss to the Ranger’s was the hardest to watch and most difficult to swallow. The bullpen blew it… specifically Fernado Rodney. And, there wasn’t much help from HP ump Angel Hernandez,  who wouldn’t allow an appeal on a possible… Continue reading →

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Not Big Papi – My Poppy!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

         While the demolition of Tiger Stadium in Detroit continues, I’m more than ever reminded of my grandfather… I called him Poppy. Poppy lived with my grandma just a few streets away from Tiger Stadium on Perry,… Continue reading →

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Game 2 Against Texas Tonight!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

The Tigers are going to try and stop their 5 game skid tonight. Getting the start for the Tigers is Zach Miner. He’s 8-4 with a  4.29 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. Texas will counter with Kevin Millwood. 9-9 and… Continue reading →

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What Chu Talkin’ Bout – Willis?

Posted on September 15, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

Dontrelle Willis is making his first start
since June 9th. And, I gotta say.. I’m still nervous watching
him pitch. As you know, he has an unorthodox style to his
hurls. He says that dates back to when as
a… Continue reading →

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Z K’s 10 Enroute to A No Hitter! Yost Gone!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

  “I Guess I’m Back!” That’s what Carlos Zambrano said upon the completion of a no hit performance against the Houston Astro’s! He hadn’t pitched since September 2. I’ve have said for the entire season – that if anyone was just destined to… Continue reading →

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Rain Stops! K-Rod gets 58! Jeter Ties Gehrig!

Posted on September 14, 2008 by mlblogsskiponsecond

Finally, it looks as though the Tigers will get some ball in this weekend! The game has just gotten underway in Chicago… It’ll be two games played back to back! Game 2 expected to start somewhere around 8:45ET.  GO FRANKIE… Continue reading →

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