ALCS: Tigers Win 6-3, Sweep A's 4-0; Advance to World Series

[Geech]

They need to get Kotsay out of the game and put Kielty in there.

[Andy]

"They don't hit and run much which is why you see all those DP balls" - Lou

 

It's also part of the reason they're still playing baseball, but hey, whatever.

[Bruno7481]

Lou does have a point about the pitchers concentrating only on the batter with runners on base, and infielders not having to cheat up the middle allowing them more range in the field.

[Geech]

They need to get Kotsay out of the game and put Kielty in there.

 

On second thought it's probably a bit late for that, but Kielty should be starting every game versus a left-hander. He's just too good of a hitter against lefties to keep on the bench when the alternative is a damaged Kotsay hitting weak grounders.

[UK1679666180]

Go Tigers

 

Guess I'm in the minority from the looks of this game thread...

 

Not the only one.

[Andy]

Go Tigers

 

Guess I'm in the minority from the looks of this game thread...

 

Not the only one.

Or one of only two.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I have an extremely strong dislike to all things Detroit, I can't root for the Tigers.

[Bruno7481]

The A's are having a few Cub-like moments.

[Bruno7481]

Ouch, that sucks for Sean Casey.

 

Spend your whole career playing for some pretty terrible teams, finally make it to the playoffs and something like that happens.

[UMFan83]

Haha, this game thread is a lot longer then a lot of Cubs game threads this year.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Rally cap on. WTG, Swish.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Never mind.

[soccer10k]

Is Rich Harden going to pitch Game 2 then? Anyone heard yet?

 

The starters for Game 2 are listed as TBA on the A's mlb.com site. I would think that Harden would start though.

 

As per Oakland's mlb.com page, Loaiza will start game 2, Haren likely in Game 3, and Harden in Game 4.

 

The A's have apparently changed their minds on the Game 3 and Game 4 starters. Once again, as per the A's mlb.com page Harden will start Game 3 and Haren will start Game 4. The A's likely did this so, if the series goes that far, Harden will start Game 7 instead of Haren.

 

Kenny Rogers and Jeremy Bonderman will start Games 3 and 4 respectively for the Tigers.

[soccer10k]

http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/mlb/profiles/players/65x90/7590.jpg

17-9, 3.63 ERA

ALDS Game 2 vs NYY: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER

 

vs

 

http://espn-ak.starwave.com/i/mlb/profiles/players/65x90/5368.jpg

11-9, 4.89 ERA

ALDS Game 2 vs MIN: 5 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER

 

GO A'S!!

[soccer10k]

And the A's are off to a bad start.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Game is on FOX or FX, depends on where you're at.

[soccer10k]

Beat you by one minute Raisin. Plus, mine offered more information. :D

[Drew Doughty]

I think it's going to be on FOX across the country. Game 1 of the NLCS = rained out.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

There ya go.

Now FX can have some old X-Files reruns. :)

[Brian]

NEIFI IS PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brian]

and batting 2nd

[Mizzou]

NEIFI IS PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahaha, and hitting second.

 

And that girl with Orton in your sig picture is hideous.

Edited October 12, 2006 by Mizzou

[cjbucks]

NEIFI IS PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

What kind of a lineup is that?? Neifi batting second and Polanco batting third?? Did someone slip something funny into Leylands smokes?

[soccer10k]

NEIFI IS PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahaha, and hitting second.

 

And that girl with Orton in your sig picture is hideous.

 

Jack-Goggles.

[Brian]

this is the Neifi we love.