Monday, August 3, 2009

Tigers need to turn it around

How quickly it can turn. After wining 3 of 4 vs the White sox, things were looking good for the Tigers, now they have lost 5 of 6. They play two extra inning games vs Cleveland, splitting the two, which I guess I can take, but then yesterday they get blown out 11-1. Now the good news, Verlander, and Washburn didn't go in that series, but Jackson didn't look good at all, which is cause for some concern. As long as they hold on and make the playoffs, that 3 man short series rotation should be tough to beat. But the offense also needs to come alive. They can't give up at bats, and they need guys who will take some pitches and work walks, not every hit has to be a home run guys. At times this year, they have played great small ball, put down great sac punts, went from 1st to 3rd on a single, had sac flys, even a suicide squeeze has worked. But lately it has been leaving men on base, having the bases loaded with one out and not scoring, just things that can not happen if you want to win games in August and September. I still feel good about their chances, but I am worried, that is for sure. They need to turn it around quickly. There are not too many weeks left, believe it or not. They have a home stand here this week, it is important they win each series. Go Tigers, come on boys, you can do it. I'm right, you're wrong

1 comment:

drewkotowski said...

No real excuse for this past weekend. A completely depleted Indians team kicked the crap outta us. Hopefully this is a wake-up to DD that a waiver move is necessary. Bring on a big bat or find out how to get Juan Pierre out of the City of Angels.