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Leyland says he'll stick it out - they'll have to fire me

GoGetEmTigers — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:22:16 GMT

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Jerry Green

Green: Leyland says he'll stick it out this time

As the ballclub floundered the group of owners gathered in a solemn caucus and reached the inevitable decision. It was unanimous. Fire the manager. They marched en masse to the clubhouse and informed the manager, a passionate, emotional man, that he was done. Gone! Fired!

Given what we sports addicts in Detroit came to know by the piquant local expression: "Given the ziggy."

This is a true ...

Happy Birthday Swiss Tiger!

catbox_9 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:23:49 GMT

Happy birthday!!

I am sick of the "I'm a POW" hype

catbox_9 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:11:22 GMT

In order to be fair, I thought we should have an anti-McCain thread to go with our anti-Obama thread.

Here it is!

Dysty Ryan

GoGetEmTigers — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:00:56 GMT

(Photo by Rudy Jones, Baseball Digest Daily)

Catching Up with Dusty Ryan

By Kira Jones

At 6�4 Dusty Ryan is rather intimidating behind the plate. And although he describes himself as a �quiet catcher� his presence makes up for his calm demeanor. Ryan is a catcher for the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He identifies catching as his strongest point but his

offensive numbers are also impressive. With a .275 batting average with twelve doubles and twelve ...

Miller to be among Sept. Callups

SoulRat — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:20:25 GMT

Miller to be among September callups

Lefty will be activated from DL when rosters expand Monday

By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com

MIAMI -- Starting Monday, Major League rosters can expand up to 40 players at any time in September, and Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said he'd like to add roughly six to eight guys before the end of the season.

The first addition will be young left-hander Andrew Miller, who will be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, giving Florida another ...

Reading

swiss_tiger — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:47:20 GMT

Are there others here that love to read a good book?

My absolute faves are:

Dan Simmons - Hyperion saga (this is just unreal!!)

Alastair Reynolds - Revelation space stuff

Clive Barker - Can't decide which one is my favorite

A Christmas story

detroitwings82 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:28:44 GMT

Who all has seen this movie.. if you have not seen this movie u are not american..jk its only the best movie in the whole world!

Hurricane Gustav

gs78 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:42:04 GMT

It is now a Caterory 3 Hurricane; It may pick up strength in the Gulf before hitting New Orleans.

Let's this storm weakens

Meanwhile people are starting to evacuate. They should head east from New Orleans.

The brunt of the storm may hit just to the south and west of the city according to latest predictions from the Weather Channel.

It looks like it will hit sometime late Monday and into early Tuesday

Guinea Pig killer

kharmon — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:17:56 GMT

So I had two guinea pigs and they learned how to escape. While I was at work last week My male crept through the gap in my bedroom door and my Dog played with him and killed him. He must have thought he was a baseball, (threw that in because this is a baseball site and all.) So I was really sad and the only thing I could think of to do was to go and buy two more. So now I have a female and two males and it's not really working. My female has been violated more times than I can count. Plus ...

Random Stories.

TG — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:12:09 GMT

I just decided that we needed a thread to tell random stories in. Because sometimes you want to tell people stuff or talk about stuff, and it isn't a rant or anything else. So in this thread you can talk about whatever....

RIP Don LaFontaine

bobrob2004 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:24:05 GMT

Don LaFontaine, voice of movie trailers, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) � Don LaFontaine, the voice behind thousands of Hollywood movie trailers, has died. He was 68.

LaFontaine's agent Vanessa Gilbert says the voiceover artist died Monday as a result of complications from the treatment of an ongoing illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

LaFontaine has been a fixture in Hollywood for decades, working on about 5,000 movie trailers. Much of his fame stems from his trademark ...

Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick admits guilt, resigns

GoGetEmTigers — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:46:54 GMT

A MAYOR IN CRISIS

Mayor admits guilt, resigns

BY M.L. ELRICK, JIM SCHAEFER, JOE SWICKARD and BEN SCHMITT � FREE PRESS STAFF WRITERS � September 4, 2008

Updated at 10:37 a.m.

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who will lose his job because he lied while under oath at a police whistle-blower trial, has just pledged to tell the truth as he prepares to admit his guilt as part of a plea deal he just struck with the Wayne County Prosecutor.

The deal calls for Kilpatrick to plead guilty ...

How liberal or conservative are you?

catbox_9 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:52:35 GMT

Click here for another short test.

I got a 13 out of 40 which is fairly liberal I guess.

Fan Ejected From Yankee Stadium For Bathroom Break

catbox_9 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:52:06 GMT

Fan Ejected From Yankee Stadium For Bathroom Break

Man Says Cops Kicked Him Out When He Tried To Go To Men's Room During 'God Bless America'

NEW YORK (CBS) ― A Queens man is considering legal action against the New York Yankees after he was ejected from Tuesday night's contest against the Boston Red Sox for trying to use the restroom during the playing of "God Bless America."

During the patriotic 7th inning stretch at Yankee Stadium, nature called on Bradford Campeau-Laurion. ...

Curtis Granderson

gs78 — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:58:21 GMT

Granderson Rules!

SEPTEMBER GAME PICTURES

GoGetEmTigers — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:37:58 GMT

Tigers 9, Angels 6

Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.

Robin Buckson / The Detroit News

From left, Steve, 28, and Karen Christian, 22, both of Big Rapids,

celebrate Steve's birthday at the game, though having to wait through a

rain delay at the beginning of the game with Antonio Kinaya, 10, of

Shelby Township, right, before the Detroit Tigers defeated the Los

Angeles Angels, 9-6, at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 3,

2008.

Tigers pitcher ...

Vance Wilson

GoGetEmTigers — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:50:48 GMT

From: http://beck.mlblogs.com/

January 04, 2008

More on Wilson

I spent most of my assigned article on the Tigers' catching situation writing about Vance Wilson and his comeback from Tommy John surgery, in large part because I've received a lot of mailbag questions about it. It's basically a matter of when he comes back, not if. It might not be by opening day, but it should happen early in the season.

The timetable on a return from Tommy John is 9-12 months. Considering he had surgery ...

[i][b]Hello people![/b][/i]

detroitwings82 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:21:47 GMT

Hello my username is detroitwings and i am a fan of all detroit theams.. but most off all i love the red wings... im new to this site so im kinda gettign use to this.. i am a friend of gdennis59... so thank for your time and hope to talk to you soon!

Family Guy

gs78 — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:09:25 GMT

I love that show! Hope FOX keeps it going for a long time

Can Justin Verlander lose 20 games?

catbox_9 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:38:29 GMT

Verlander is now tied with Barry Zito for the most losses in baseball.

With about one-third of the season played they each have 8 losses and are both on pace to lose 20.

I am sick of the Obama Hype

gs78 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:13:13 GMT

Watching the News and they trying to put this clown in the same class as JFK and MLK; How nice Barrack the Magic Negro is giving his speech on the same day as King's "I have a Dream Speech" 45 years ago

Go McCain

I don't like McCain; But he has my vote now

King Kwame's Text Messages

gs78 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:24:14 GMT

What do you think of Kwame? Leaving messages of his affair on city owned pagers. You would think he be smart enough to use a pay phone or his own cell phone, but why should politicians pay for anything.

Let the stupid taxpayers pay for it.

2008 Presidential Election Thread

catbox_9 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:34:04 GMT

Discuss the upcoming Presidential election. Even if you aren't eligible to vote in the real election, feel free to vote in the DTF1 election.

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER PEOPLE'S COMMENTS. THERE IS TO BE PERSONAL ATTACKS OF OTHER POSTERS IN THIS, OR ANY, THREAD.

Hello

You were in a car crash — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:59:21 GMT

My name is Sam

I was born in Detroit but I live in Arizona but I go to school in California

I am 20 years old

I got introduced to this site by Jose (it looks like atleast one of you know him)

I got informed that he deleted his account which sucks beacuse I don't really know anyone

Jose is gonna be fine

Sabathia doesn't throw a no-hitter after all

catbox_9 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:31:52 GMT

I'm too lazy to copy and paste the article, but basically after further review the official scorer's call stands and it's a one-hitter and not a no-hitter.

Nice job, MLB. That was a hit all the way and I'm glad they realized they got it right even though admitting they were wrong would have meant a no-hitter.

Chad Durbin

gs78 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:59:43 GMT

Durbin Rocks!

Not exactly Tiger related, BUT....

laprimamirala — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:41:00 GMT

Can Zito lose 20 games?

catbox_9 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:36:54 GMT

6 starts 6 losses. The Giants have arguably the worst offense in baseball and Zito is 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA. The Giants can't afford to let him do anything but start - he's going to make $14.5 million this year and his injury risk is low - he's never missed a start in his career.

They say you're only as good as your last start. In Zito's case that would be yesterday - 3 IP, 8 ER.

Could Zito lose 20 games this year?

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tim Lincecum is somehow 4-0 ...

Mulholland Drive (2001)

catbox_9 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:20:45 GMT

David Lynch's Mulholland Drive tells several stories. For the most part it is about a woman who was in a car accident and has amnesia. Another woman tries to help her discover her identity while also being an aspiring actress. The film combines aspects of film noir and surrealism. Unlike most films, this film isn't all that linear and is oftentimes difficult to follow.

Although the film has film noir aspects and has a title which alludes to Sunset Boulevard, this film is almost completely ...

K-Rod Sucks

gdennis59 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:19:54 GMT

He only get so many saves because the Angels can barely score and they barely give up that many runs.

Im glad for guys like Josh Hamilton who show K-Rod that he truly sucks.

Our weather sucks

gs78 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:40:19 GMT

91 fucking degrees in Detroit

69 in Chicago

64 in Minneapolis

Plus it won't rain.

Not here

Chicago is getting heavy rain and wind Thursday Night

Detroit is getting a few showers but lots of wind as the moisture decreases as it comes here

35 mile an hour wind late Thursday Night and Friday out of the SW and West

Which brings all the leaves, twigs, branches and trash from down the street and that park on my yellow lawn

I hate leaves and ...

Clemente Award nominees announced - Maggs for Tigers

GoGetEmTigers — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:56:11 GMT

09/02/2008 1:30 PM ET

Clemente Award nominees announced

Honor recognizes players' charitable work in community

By Tom Singer / MLB.com

Continuing to honor the memory of a superstar who donated his life to aid others, Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced the club nominees for its most prestigious off-field honor, the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award.

Candidates for the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy include Johnny Damon of the Yankees, David Wright of the Mets, Brandon ...

Tigers, Whitecaps extend affiliation through 2014

GoGetEmTigers — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:52:10 GMT

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Tigers, Whitecaps extend affiliation through 2014

Associated Press

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have extended their working agreement with the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps through 2014.

The Whitecaps have been one of the club's affiliates since 1997.

I claim.....

NYyankees — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:52:42 GMT

to have the 118,600th post! OH YEAHH!!! Hopefully I will be here to claim the 200,000th post..... that's quite a milestone.....

Family Guy Spinoff?

gs78 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:43:28 GMT

There are rumors of a spinoff of Family Guy next fall on FOX, Cleveland might get his own show.

I rather see Quagmire get it, though!

South Park

catbox_9 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:24:46 GMT

WARNING! THIS SHOW IS RATED TV-MA. THIS POST IS RATED G BUT THE TOPIC AT HAND IS NOT

There's a new episode of South Park on tonight! The season premiere. By now everyone but the mountain and pacific time zone has seen it, but still I can't wait. South Park rocks!

Fantasy Baseball

bobrob2004 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:42:06 GMT

Who here participates in Fantasy Baseball? How many different leagues are you involved in?

How many people here will be interested in starting a league and then maybe transeferring it to Yahoo or something? I've only casually played (never actually paid to join). I wouldn't know how to transfer it over to a league to keep points, and I don't want to have to calculate it myself, so I'll need help in that! But we could start a draft here. I'd say 10-15 maybe 20 people would have to ...

The Simpsons

catbox_9 — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:55:25 GMT

We have like 4 TV show threads and NONE on The Simpsons? What the heck is that! Talk everything Simpsons here!

Baseball Tonight

gdennis59 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:20:05 GMT

Is probably my favorite show in the world. Its always on at my house, against my parents wishes, Im starting to think they want me to fail at life. jk jk

Bones

TG — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:06:04 GMT

So anyone like the show bones??? Best show ever!

Misty May and Kerri Walsh win gold

SoulRat — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:27:41 GMT

Link

106 wins in a row

Jeff Samardzija Career Tracker

gdennis59 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:28:24 GMT

So this kid was my favorite receiver in all of college football, now he's one of my favorite reliever in all of baseball. His fastball has wicked movement while going about 96-98 MPH.

I will be following his career.

Instant replay used for first time IN YANKEES - RAYS GAME!

GoGetEmTigers — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:13:08 GMT

09/03/2008 10:34 PM ET

Instant replay used for first time

Umpires take second look at A-Rod's homer in ninth inning

By Bill Chastain / MLB.com

ST. PETERSBURG -- History was made at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night, when instant replay was used for the first time in Major League history. The play in question was a home run hit by Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning of the Rays-Yankees contest.

Rodriguez hit a 2-2 pitch from Rays closer Troy Percival toward the foul pole in left field ...

Curtis Granderson Triples Tracker

catbox_9 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:11:55 GMT

Curtis Granderson as of today has 48 career triples:

All-time Triples Leaders:

1. Sam Crawford - 309

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719t Sparky Adams - 48

CURTIS GRANDERSON - 48

15 others - 48

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All-Time Triples Leaders as a Tiger:

1. Ty Cobb - 284

2. Sam Crawford - 249

3. Charlie Gehringer - 146

4. Harry Heilmann - 145

5. Bobby Veach - 136

6. Al Kaline - 75

7. Donnie Bush - 73

8. Dick McAuliffe - 70

9. Hank Greenberg ...

X Games

gdennis59 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:36:19 GMT

Anyone else watch it?

I love to see the wrecks and the awesome shit the guys do.

Did anyone see Kyle Loza'a Electric Doom last night?

Or Danny Way's fall in Big Air?

Bengals wideout Chad Johnson changes name to Ocho Cinco

catbox_9 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:08:01 GMT

Bengals wideout Johnson reportedly changes name to Ocho Cinco

CINCINNATI -- Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.

The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done ...

Jason Grilli Thread

gdennis59 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:18:30 GMT

I think we needed one of these. I am willing to track his stats and post them every here and again. Discuss Grilli here?

Ilitch gives Red Wing Ticket Holders a break for playoffs

gs78 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:30:50 GMT

Lower prices and only having to pay for the first two rounds in advance

Above normal temps expected throughout the next homestand

gs78 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:19:15 GMT

According to Accuweather.com; Temps will be in the 85-90 degree range throughout the next homestand;

Normal High Temps would be from 78-82 throughout the period

Of Course temps can't be below normal

That will happen when the Tigers go on the road in September

Looks like I won't be wearing any of my Tigers stuff next month

Or in October

Because we won't make the playoffs

And next year; the season don't start until April 5;

And Tigers ...

Anybody ever have trouble on eBay?

laprimamirala — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:54:50 GMT

I bought a T-shirt from a 100% seller on Aug. 11. Still no shirt. Emailed seller Aug. 26; said "I'll check your order." Nothing since then.

Anybody have a similar situation who could offer me some tips on how to use the security/resolution center?