Mike Acker (Tigers)tag:,2008-04-01:/31912008-05-18T23:41:13ZMost fans seem to savor hitting and offense. I'm with Jim on this: it's defense that wins games and pitching is the key to defense. And tempting the hitter to swing and not really hook up is what it's all about when the ball is over the plate.Movable Type 4.14-en-trunk--20080321Re-aligning the team for defensive playtag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2877912008-05-18T23:23:16Z2008-05-18T23:41:13ZMike Acker (Tigers) Left field: Matt Joyce Center field: Grandy Right Field: Maggs 3b: Inge/Guillen SS: Santiago 2b: Poly 1b: Hessman DH Guillen c Pudge/Inge
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Take the hike, Chucktag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2813412008-05-14T12:02:10Z2008-05-14T12:04:36ZMike Acker (Tigers)Are we headed for a losing season?tag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2778812008-05-11T15:27:51Z2008-05-11T15:31:29Zlooks like itwhat does it take to fix it?STOP LIVING IN THE PAST...Mike Acker (Tigers) what does it take to fix it?
STOP LIVING IN THE PAST ]]>
Facing Realitytag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2711112008-05-06T15:03:48Z2008-05-06T15:18:15ZMike Acker (Tigers) and no, you CANNOT expect your starter to go 7. 5, more likely and Max = 100 pitches. when control starts to slip time to call in help
Defense wins games. at 3d base, in left field and all around.
Inge should be at 3b.
and guess what: Santiago may be better at SS
2b Poly of course, and 1b Cab
CF Grandy, and RF Mags, let Matt Joyce play LF. we need a LF with capability like Grandy let's see if Matt can step into that role
Guillen is DH then and Sheffy, well, a coaching job might open up
let's see how Galarragia does against Boston, he might just be the guy to step in for Kenny.
but it's time to start putting some thought into the line up ]]>
Lackadaisical playtag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2695212008-05-05T12:23:27Z2008-05-05T12:27:32ZMike Acker (Tigers) ya wanna play that way fine I got better things to do ]]>
"Regular" line-up ~~ my *tag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2621112008-04-29T19:27:23Z2008-04-29T19:31:09Zyou can't live in the pastGarragio replaces Willis and Cruceta replaces Rogersand the new line upInge LFGrandy CFMags RFSantiago 3bRenteria SSPoly 2bCab 1bPudge cGuillen DHand Hessman replaces Sheffy...Mike Acker (Tigers) Garragio replaces Willis and Cruceta replaces Rogers
and the new line up Inge LF Grandy CF Mags RF Santiago 3b Renteria SS Poly 2b Cab 1b Pudge c Guillen DH
and Hessman replaces Sheffy ]]>
Leyland def Tigers in 6th as usualtag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2604512008-04-28T19:04:43Z2008-04-28T19:14:50ZMike Acker (Tigers) it ain't right
but at's the way it is. low mound, DH, tight strike zone, you know the routine. and it all adds up to wrecking the game of baseball: the pitcher is asked to throw batting practice so the action gang can always have at least 1 ball in the air at all times.
that ain't baseball
and it ain't baseball to have to yank the pitcher after 5 innings because he's already thrown 100 pitches dead over the plate for the picky hitters to pick over, foul off and slam out over the scoreboard
well, there ain't nothin' i can do about it. 'cept gripe a little. guess that's why we have blogs these days. that's All Good
but it's time to start looking at using 2 starters/game @ 4 innings each, + closer. either that or plan on the bullpen pitching innings 6-9 every night. it's the way it is
but it ain't the way it Should Be ]]>
Good Contest; Looking forward to Finale!tag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2586212008-04-27T11:56:23Z2008-04-27T12:11:03ZSo, our Tigers up against the Halos which are one of a number of very good baseball clubs around the league.and it's really good to be getting some much needed run support.but the thing that has to draw attention is...Mike Acker (Tigers) and it's really good to be getting some much needed run support.
but the thing that has to draw attention is Galarraga. no hit the Halos into the 6th? yep.
impressive ain't really the right word, get this man a spot in the starting rotation. ]]>
Warm up over: Weekend Contest next!tag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2566912008-04-25T19:28:23Z2008-04-25T19:34:06ZMike Acker (Tigers) one of us will break
Leyland is doing the right things with the line up. mostly. I'm real worried about Sheffy, and about Kenny. I keep checking the roster to see if Sheffy is on the DL; if we have pulled Hessman in. And who is going to give up a spot so Gallaraggia can take on a starting pitching assignment
Jim, I do believe you have the ball! ]]>
Kenny to the Bullpen?tag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2543112008-04-24T13:28:16Z2008-04-24T13:31:07ZMike Acker (Tigers)
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Check the batting Averagestag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2492912008-04-21T15:14:08Z2008-04-21T15:16:26ZMike Acker (Tigers)"Detroit Lumber Co."tag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2418712008-04-16T19:54:10Z2008-04-16T19:55:51ZYeah, OK, let's "Get 'r done!" If we have to beat 'em 15 to 14 I don't see why that should be a problem!...Mike Acker (Tigers)
Yeah, OK, let's "Get 'r done!" If we have to beat 'em 15 to 14 I don't see why that should be a problem!
Play Balltag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2401112008-04-15T18:31:25Z2008-04-15T18:32:37ZMike Acker (Tigers)
Joe DiMaggio ]]>
Quit Crabbin' about the Bullpentag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2333112008-04-11T19:31:16Z2008-04-11T19:39:59ZMike Acker (Tigers) well that tight strike zone runs up the pitch count and that's what makes this a new game.
starting pitcher ain't gonna make it into the 6th. get used to it.
for today's game you'll need a starter and then a set-up man and then a closer
figure the set up man pitches the 6th and 7th and the closer pitches the 8th and 9th
that's a lot of pitching
all I got to say is this: it ain't baseball. ya wanna see action? open that strike zone up a little so the hitter has to get in the game instead of just standing there trying to draw a walk.
if it was up to me, i'd make 3-2 the last pitch. foul it off yer out. that would keep the game moving and cut down on the pitch count
but they way baseball is going at this they probably ought to switch to 7 innings ]]>
First Win ~ Impressiontag:mikeacker.mlblogs.com,2008://3191.2311312008-04-10T14:07:23Z2008-04-10T14:15:24ZNaturally I was glad to get that win, finallyRight now I'm kinda mulling this over and thinking it may very well have taken the Tigers a week to assimilate each other and bond as a New Team.After all, assimilating Cab...Mike Acker (Tigers) Right now I'm kinda mulling this over and thinking it may very well have taken the Tigers a week to assimilate each other and bond as a New Team.
After all, assimilating Cab at 3d, Rent at SS, and Jones at LF, as well as missing some main regulars particularly Zoom and Grandy -- well -- maybe it just kinda upset our system a little.
I'm delighted to see Inge playing well and I'm think'n as they sent Rayburn down maybe Inge will kinda get that backup spot
as we all know we can't make it through the season without our backup players!