Sports_Freak

Stats and keeping track of every play in baseball is all good and fine. The only problem I have with the saber side of stats is when people cherry pick stats. But the only thing that really matters, in the end, is wins and losses. Its why they play the game. And since the rules are exactly the same for every team, the results can't be described as "fake." Fake would be something that isn't real, not legitimate. The wins and losses are very real, whether we like them or not. TBH, the ghost runner really irritates me because it just doesn't seem like the Tigers, as a team, are very good at playing "small ball." I mean, with a runner at 2nd base and no outs? You don't even need a hit to score a run. And look at us...we even have an acronym for it...TTBDNS.

Sports have different playoff rules. Football games can end in a tie during the regular season. Same with hockey. If baseball ended regular season games in ties, the playoffs would be different.

I'm not capable of watching a game for 2 1/2 hours and then just walking away if it goes to extra innings. I just have a problem with the use of the word "fake." The results are very real and totally effect the standings.

I don't like the stupid ghost runner either but it's the same rules for every team. If MLB is so worried about extra innings using too many pitchers or results taking too long, just end games in a tie. But as it is, the results are important to a teams season success. To ignore a game after watching 9 complete innings doesn't make much sense. Put it this way, if Detroit needed to win game 162 to make the playoffs and it went to extra innings, would you turn the game off and ignore the results? 😅

The results matter. So whether your opinion is you like it or don't like it, the results go into the record books as a loss. So in that regard, it's not "fake."

Is that.....fake news? 🤣🤣

No complaints about pinch hitting for Lee with the bases loaded. But I would have preferred Keith pinch hitting. But I'm sure Hinch had his reasons...

Also, 2 mighty fine players. Beltre was pretty remarkable, playing a very good defensive game for many years. And he could really rake...

Yeah, I saw that game. Umpires were worried the pitchers couldn't see the time clock. So they delayed the game a few times to move the on deck circle instead of doing it in between innings. And Jason wouldn't let it go.....

Beltre was everything right about baseball. Having fun while playing. Remember Miggy rubbing his head and watching Beltre getting all upset with him. Apparently, Miggy knew he didn't like his head rubbed....lmao

Jason made a reference to this and here's the video;

Impressive DP.

Is his twin brother also known for his defense? Ausar really is getting better and better. You could see his improvement as the season went on. He's scary good, he influences shots even when not blocking them. Teams are missing shots that he defends just to try to avoid him.

I dont remember his name, a relief pitcher, about 7 years ago or so.....he had like a 0.000001 ERA in the minors and got called up. And he was a huge MLB disappointment. I thought for sure he would be our closer for the next 10 years or so. Its one of the many reasons I dont put much stock into MiLB stats. They can be very misleading.

"That catcher hurt his knee. Not his left knee or his right knee. His weenie"

"Something in his shoes??" LOL

On the MLB website for today's game;

Yeah, I was reading about it being used more frequently in even more arm issues, much quicker recovery time. From Google; "Tarik Skubal underwent a new surgical procedure called the "Skubal scope," which is a minimally invasive technique using a NanoNeedle Scope 2.0. This method is expected to significantly shorten his recovery time from elbow surgery, potentially allowing him to return in 4-6 weeks instead of the typical 2-3 months."

Is NY rooting for Cleveland? Just for HCA? Or do they think Detroit is easier to beat? I want the Pistons to get some payback against the Knicks. But first, survive Cleveland.

I doubt Detroit will ever see another 5 guys like the "Going To Work" bunch. Rip, Chauncey, Prince, Ben and Rasheed started an amazing amount of games together. They were feared all across the league. I would say they were one of the best starting 5s of all time.

We're all glad you were wrong!!

94 points. We held a team that was 6-0 in the playoffs at home to 94 points. Remarkable.

The life expectancy of a Tiger starting pitcher isn't very high. Dropping like flies.

Harden puts his off arm up into opponents chests every time he drives with the ball. It should be a foul every single time. I don't think he's been called for it all series. But he constantly flops his head back and gets multiple calls per game. I have ZERO problem with any Piston showing him what a REAL foul feels like. A Rick Mahorn-Bill Laimbeer foul. He wants to play...punish his sorry as*.

Thanks for this. Cool story and I will never get tired of seeing that clip of Fidrych's curtain call. Totally amazing...he took baseball by storm.