The official burial of Detroit

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:16 pm

We get our wish and Price gets his first win as a Tiger.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 2:15 am

MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:Look, KC is no longer a pesky thorn in our sides. They are a legitimate threat. Detroit needs to get its shit together and stop losing to these slapdick teams. We have five straight series' coming up against .500 or below teams. The time to make some headway is now before we enter two pivotal series' against KC.

That post, right there, warms my heart. Not in a gay way, mind you.

In the meantime, if the Royals could lose a fucking game or two, that would be nice.

The Royals have now won 8 straight series. The last time that happened was 21 years ago, when George fucking Brett was still playing.

This team has a ton of confidence. Ned Yost is doing his best not to fuck that karma up. Lotsa haters around here but even they are starting to cut him some slack and realize he just might know how to manage a ball team.

Josh Willingham was a great addition. The last game I went to a few weeks ago, he hit a home run in his first AB. I was scared of him the rest of the night. I've always been scared of that guy. So nice to have him on our side now.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 2:48 am

Josh Willingham has always been a bad ass. He was great when he played for the Nats.

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:45 pm

As soon as things start looking good, this comes along.

At least it is only regional. Jinx us not.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:11 am

The Royals aren't going away but unfortunately neither will Seattle. There's no backing into the playoffs this year.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:52 am

I would not have guessed Porcello would be the guy on that staff to have 3 complete game shutouts this year. The rare day where the Tigers win and the Royals and Mariners both lose.

Biggest story out of the AL yesterday had to be Garrett Richards shredding his knee. Looks like it's only a matter of time before the Orioles take over the best record in the AL.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:13 pm

Big game 3 tonight for sole possession of first place. Been raining all day though, so it might get postponed...

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:06 pm

The "epic" battle for playoff spots has kinda turned into a race-to-the-bottom.

A's are in a jaw-dropping freefall, yet haven't been stomped out of the running yet.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:06 pm

gripping hard over here, I have no finger nails left.

This has worn me quite the fuck out. I've run out of things to throw at the TV.

They had Max in trouble all night but couldn't put him away. 117 fucking pitches, are you kidding me?

Have you ever seen a grown man cry?

I'm going to put George Harrisons' - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a continuous loop for the next 3 weeks.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:55 am

Props to Shields...gave the Royals exactly what they needed. Considering his recent history against the Tigers and the division lead on the line...that's a money effort by him. I'm satisfied with 2 of 3 from the Royals. The bigger series will obviously be next weekend back in KC.

Even if they don't win this division, the wild card is obviously in play for the Tigers. The A's and Mariners both lose last night so no harm, no foul.

The Seer · Post by **The Seer** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:56 pm

War Wagon wrote: Have you ever seen a grown man cry?

I'm going to put George Harrisons' - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a continuous loop for the next 3 weeks.

I recommend Black Sabbath's "Changes"

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:00 pm

The month-long reign of the Royals is over but I think you still have to feel good about your chances of getting to October. The A's are in trouble.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:11 pm

Like I said before, we don't need no stinking wildcard and still control our own destiny.

But if they continue to piss down their leg like they have lately, they don't even deserve a wildcard, much less the AL Central.

Royals fan is nothing if not eternally optimistic.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:44 am

Shoalzie wrote:The A's are in trouble.

And they go on take 2 of 3 from the M's. :doh:

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 11:46 pm

War Wagon wrote:gripping hard over here

Same here. Heading to Sundays game. Hope we have a winning streak in place by then.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:55 pm

The only way the series this weekend could be any bigger is it were the final weekend of the regular season. Royals simply have to take 2 of 3 to have much chance of winning the AL Central. The crowds are going to be off the hook, the likes of which have not been seen in these here parts for 30 years.

oh please, oh please...

Yes, I'm begging.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:26 am

I was not surprised to see the Tigers tee off on Vargas. He sucks, and we've owned him in the past. But I still did not expect 10 runs on 19 hits. Wowzers.

I think what we're about to see here is the wheat separate from the chaff... and other assorted cliches. Detroit has been in these situations so many times before, regular season and post season. They have the veterans and know how to handle these big game moments. On the flip side, this is all new to KC, and I fully expect them to go down melting... except I hope they play just well enough to snag a WC.

I'm an AL Central homer like that.

ALC! ALC! ALC!

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 12:23 pm

Loved seeing J.V. pitch angry last night...

Shields has another huge start today. I don't expect Guthrie to save the Royals on Sunday...the Tigers wore him out in Detroit. Take 2 out of 3 and it would be a lot to expect the Royals to make up a 2 game lead in the final week.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:36 pm

That tag up call was strange but even RoyalFan can't deny that they got the call right.

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:34 am

Glad I picked the right game of the 3 to attend. Good win today. Great weather, and a sold out house. Today was one of only a handful of times I have every actually tailgated at a Royals game, and the without a doubt the only time I have in a full parking lot in September. Playoff hopes are still alive, but it is sure hard to imagine this pathetic offense winning a series against any of the contenders.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:39 am

You guys will be fine. Just don't go letting the Tribe close the gap (but please lose that the conclusion of the 10th inning game first). Seattle is too inconsistent to make up ground...it's looking like A's-Royals for the wild card.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:07 am

Losing that game on Saturday was infuriating and possibly a back breaker. You just can't lose games like that and hope to win the division.

That said, the Twinkies have given Detroit fits. Here's hoping that continues.

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:27 am

A buddy of mine posted a couple of pics on fb yesterday from the game, and I submitted them to deadspin on a whim. I love the look on this kids face staring down the tiger fan.

http://deadspin.com/angry-royals-fan-ba ... 1637709635

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:55 am

kcdave wrote:Today was one of only a handful of times I have every actually tailgated at a Royals game...

Tailgating at a Royals game in the summer beats freezing your ass off at a Chiefs game in the winter, and the scenery is much better.

You want to see the best KC prime rib? Tailgate a Royals game on a Saturday.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:36 am

Meanwhile:

CWS - 2
DET- 0

KC - 2
CLE - 0

How symmetrical... yes Tiger sluts, you should be sweating your cum stained jock straps off.

Royals 1 game back with 6 to go and on a mission from God and Ewing Kaufman. They're a better road team than at home for some absurd reason.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:52 am

Where the hell is Truman and "The Hunt For Blue October"?

That pisses me off more than leaving a runner stranded at 3rd with less than 2 out.

Fuck you, Truman.

You bailed, pussy.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:56 pm

Lighten up. He's probably in prison.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 2:03 pm

The A's are stabilizing and the Royals and Tigers are going to get in...just a matter of wants the Central title. The Twins have been the Tigers' nemesis this year...couldn't have a worse matchup to finish the season with a narrow lead. I give the Royals credit for putting down the Indians on the road when the Tribe still have something to play for. The Yankees and Indians can both be eliminated tonight and the Mariners are dead team walking.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:57 pm

Back-to-back strong outings from Verlander...the lead lives another day.

Truman · Post by **Truman** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:25 pm

War Wagon wrote:Where the hell is Truman and "The Hunt For Blue October"?

That pisses me off more than leaving a runner stranded at 3rd with less than 2 out.

Fuck you, Truman.

You bailed, pussy.

Upon your death, Wagetheus, may Zeus send you to that Seventh Circle of Hell where the Bud Light is always flat; the Marlboros are always stale; and a Jayhawk pecks out your liver daily after it grows back in each night.

Sorry, Wags, but I didn't see much point in gravy-training a thread that I deemed to be a bit too ~~optimistic~~ ~~myopic~~ premature back when it was first posted in June. To paraphrase Twain (another great Missourian), the rumors of Detroit's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Hope the kids in Ghana enjoy their new, KC-logoed "We Own the Central" tees that should be in malls there come Monday.

I realize two out with four to go is not insurmountable (although unlikely) - hell, we bought tickets last night for the one-game playoff with Detroit should a tie occur - but I think our efforts would be better spent trying to figure out how to beat the A's Jon Lester in the one-'n-done next week. I'll take it - hell, its better than missing the playoffs entirely for the 29th straight year - but watching this team piss away the division the last two weeks has sucked.

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:58 am

Truman wrote: I'll take it - hell, its better than missing the playoffs entirely for the 29th straight year - but watching this team piss away the division the last two weeks has sucked.

For me, anything less than a divisional title is a disappointment. Although, that could be eclipsed with a wild card, divisional win, and advancing to the ALCS.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:40 pm

Truman wrote: Hope the kids in Ghana enjoy their new, KC-logoed "We Own the Central" tees that should be in malls there come Monday.

I don't know about the kids in Ghana but there's a certain geek in S. Korea who will be all pumped up, and it's not 'tart.

Welcome to the party Tru, better late than not at all. As I type this DET is down 3-0 - hey, it could still happen.

I want the division but beggars can't be choosers. Plus, I like our chances against the A's and Angels if it comes to that.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sat Sep 27, 2014 11:18 am

Porcello has been rotten in September. Big spot for the kid Lobstein today.

kcdave · Post by **kcdave** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:14 pm

I am really starting to wonder if either of these teams really wants to win.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 2:16 pm

The Twins are the absolute worst matchup for the Tigers...it was going to be a bitch just to split with them.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Sun Sep 28, 2014 3:24 pm

Feel pretty good with Price on the bump today. This is the kind of game the Tigers normally win, but you never fucking know against our arch nemesis, the god damn 19-Game-Under-500 Minnesota Twins. But no matter what happens, props to KC for staying in the battle 'til the end. I kept expecting them to fade and it never happened.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:42 pm

Love seeing all the important additions this year play a part in the win...Kinsler provides the offense, Price with the great start, Chamberlain locks down the 8th and Nathan looked good in the 9th to close it out.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:57 am

props to Detroit for doing just enough to avoid the early burial I had forecasted. It chaps my ass that Kinsler is a Tiger. I would trade Infante for him.

But I'm still a happy camper and these 2 teams may meet again.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:17 am

War Wagon wrote:I would trade Infante for him.

So would Dombrowski.