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QUOTE (Caesar @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 06:57 PM) Not even a threat of a hit. AJ being out of the lineup is a killer with so many hitters struggling. He gave this lineup more balance towards the bottom of the order.

Tigers tied it up at 4 after Infante homered

Wake up offense!

QUOTE (Caesar @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:46 PM) Told you he would be playing today. Really wish they wouldve picked up another catcher. I figured he would, but HOPED he wouldn't.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 06:43 PM) Tyler Flowers is in our lineup today? Awww...shiiii He has such a terrible eye at the plate. No one takes more pitches for called 3rd strikes (per AB). I'd rather he just swing hard 3 times in case he hits it.

Indians get the lead 4-3

QUOTE (Caesar @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 06:43 PM) He's pulling off the ball terrible. The bottom of this lineup is NL caliber bad. Hopefully KW brings in some help in the next few days.

It's amazing how many awful hangers Viciedo is swinging and missing. The problem with that is he can't catch up to a good fastball either.

Valencia traded to the Red Sox for a minor leaguer

QUOTE (Caesar @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:27 PM) You suck Rios. Quit it

Tigers tied it up...I'm shocked Haren is throwing garbage up to the plate

Dunn now 2 for his last 24. Nice to see PK get a hit though!

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:18 PM) No wait, I'm dumb. You were referring to Viciedo's dive that went off the side of his glove, but it looked in realtime as though he might have caught it. Umps got the call right, but RV came out to discuss it with them (left smiling so can't really call it an argument). Anyway, point is, poster is right: we should play this game under protest. Thanks!

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 06:15 PM) Let's play the game under protest. What happened? Missed that AB

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:12 PM) We're not yet sitting on a prospect beating down the door to replace Beckham (or 3b) though. Might be the case a season from now with Saladino or someone like that, but we're not there yet. Oh, I agree, and that's why I think if Beckham does get traded, it's not for prospects.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:10 PM) We need a playoff run to start thinking about bringing guys back. Yes, but recent attendance numbers are certainly making things more optimistic regarding future payroll.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:09 PM) I just assumed by the way people around here talk about him that he's gonna be gone soon. If he is gone, he'd likely be traded for another change of scenery player that could possibly start at 2b or 3b

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:04 PM) Not only them, but AJ and Beckham too. AJ might not leave but if it is just Peavy/Youk/Beckham, thats still a lot of holes in the rotation to fill I'll be stunned if AJ leaves. At this point, he seems to be in the "JR steps in to negotiate" range as PK and Buehrle were.

QUOTE (Caesar @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 07:02 PM) Sure Austin Jackson is just awesome

QUOTE (Caesar @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 05:55 PM) 3-1 toons Can Pestano pitch 7 innings?

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 05:54 PM) What will this team look like next year? Seems like a lot of guys are leaving Think of it as the possibility of payroll flexibility to add some players via free agency. If you're referring to Peavy and Youk possibly leaving via FA, then I say "thanks for your performance in 2012" and gladly take the 31 million dollars and use it elsewhere.

Makes sense, as 13 million is a lot for him next year given his medical issues the past few years.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 06:39 PM) Tigers acquired Baker from the Cubs for 2 PTBNL Nice addition for the Tigers, especially with how many lefties the Sox have in the rotation

So how did the Indians think it would be a good idea for Lillibridge to face Scherzer today

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 5, 2012 -> 05:10 PM) Nope, he just sucks. Best case scenario with him is that he's a long term project. To be honest, he shouldn't even be a top 10 prospect for the Sox anymore after this season. Just a horrible year for Molina.