Gm 1- Edwin Jackson Vs. Brett Anderson

Gm 2- Rick Porcello Vs. Dallas Braden

Gm 3- Armando Galarraga Vs. Trevor Cahill


Both Anderson & Cahill are rookies with bright futures, so hopefully the Tigs can take advantage of their youth.

Also, Matt Holliday is struggling for the A's.

Looks like a lot of rain up there on the radar. Anyone verify?

Looks like a lot of rain up there on the radar. Anyone verify?

It's overcast by me (Macomb County), no rain yet.

I wouldn't be surprised if the tarp is on the field though.

GREAT looking swing by Raburn

All the A's announcers seem to want to talk about is that hopefully the ran will come or slow the game down, etc.

9-1 in the top of the 5th and they put the tarp on....damn.

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!

EXCEPT FOR B.LYON

Did you know Edwin Jackson is Bobby Jackon's cousin? Also, Edwin was born in West Germany.

(per wiki)

They said something about the Bobby Jackson thing when we traded for him.

A's announcers talking about the Tigers drafting Porcello and the signing bonus, etc. They brought up Todd Van Popel (sp?)....to show it doesn't always work out like it did with Porcello. Not that RP is up for good, but they feel he is a MLB pitcher.

Raburn is definitely on the juice...

I thought we'd get thrown at this inning

Would I jinx things if I said I like our defense?

Adam Everett just might be straight.

lol

A's announcers talking about the Tigers drafting Porcello and the signing bonus, etc. They brought up Todd Van Popel (sp?)....to show it doesn't always work out like it did with Porcello. Not that RP is up for good, but they feel he is a MLB pitcher.

I remember when the Tigs got Porcello the rest of the MLB was pissed because they gave in to Boras's asking prices while the 20+ other teams weren't willing to.

I don't mind, really. Draft the best kid available.

Galaraga has struggled lately, with Bondy waiting in the wings to enter the rotation, I'm sure he wants to have a good outing today.

1 in already with 3 on and 1 out. Galaraga's struggles continues.

5 in 2 out in the 1st.

Holy shit I an't wait to watch this game after the Hockey game. I think it was 6-0 As when I left and now its 11-7 or something.

Came back in the second with 4.

If Rodney throws strikes we win this bitch.

that was good to watch.

Excellent to watch.

The A's announcers were down...saying we chased their starter after 2/3s of an inning and lose. They are good announcers, but this was a tough weekend for the A's.

Never underestimate Ramon Santiago.

Ramon Santiago is a little fucking badass.

I get the feeling that Armando's spot in the rotation is in jeopardy when Bondo comes back.

Thats what I've been asking...not sure about how baseball works that much.

Could you imagine him from the right side and Seay from the left in long relief roles? Sounds pretty damn good to me. Plus Willis isn't for sure yet.

JV
Jackson
Bondy
Porcello

Willis, Galaraga

I get the feeling that Armando's spot in the rotation is in jeopardy when Bondo comes back.

I agree.

He needs a big rebound start this week or they're going to find a reason to put him on the DL for awhile.

Galaraga has struggled lately, with Bondy waiting in the wings to enter the rotation, I'm sure he wants to have a good outing today.

Well...he tried.

Maggs was placed on the bereavement list so he'll be out 3-7 days...


somebody will probably bet called up...Clevlen, Hessman, or maybe Wilkin Ramirez

Clevlen's out of options, probably not him. Right?

I could see Wilkin.