Game 1: 4/24/10

WHITE Sox 0-1-0-2-1-0-3-1-0 ---- 8-9-4
TIGERS 0-3-2-6-0-2-0-1-X ----14-26-1

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 1-6
2. P. Polanco 1-6 R
3. J. Upton 1-2 R
PH R. Santiago 1-3 RBI R
4. M. Cabrera 3-5 2B 2RBI 3R
5. P. Sandoval 4-4 2-2B 2RBI 3R
6. M. Thames 3-5 2B 3B HR 3RBI 2R
7. L. Anderson 5-5 2B 3B HR 4RBI 2R (Cycle)
8. J. Anderson 3-5 RBI
9. G. Beckham 4-5 2B R

J. Danks 6.2IP 6H 6R 5ER BB 12K Win
N. Feliz 1.2IP 3H 2R 2ER 4k
J. Zumaya .2IP K

White Sox
1. D. Fowler 1-5 3B R
2. A. Ramirez 1-5 2B RBI
3. C. Monroe 1-3 3B BB R
4. P. Konerko 1-4 3B R
5. C. Hart 0-4
6. J. Dye 2-3 2B HR 2R 2RBI
7. S. Sizemore 1-4 R
8. T. Flowers 2-4 2HR 3RBI 2R
9. R. Brignac 0-3
PH D. Viciedo 0-1

A.J. Burnett 7.1IP 24H 14R 8ER 5K LOSS
J. Isringhausen 0.0IP 2H
T. Percival 0.2IP K

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Miguel "Batista" Cabrera

3-5 2B 2RBI 3R

End of Season 2009 | White Sox Recap

Record 79-83
4th in AL Central

D. Fowler - 161G - .270AVG - 72RBI - 20HR - 41SB
A. Ramirez - 117G - .298AVG - 64RBI - 18HR - 16SB
J. Dye - 162G - .303AVG - 93RBI - 28HR - 7SB
J. Thome - 162G - .266AVG - 98RBI - 34HR - 3SB
P. Konerko - 162G - .272AVG - 90RBI - 31HR - SB
C. Hart - 158G - .268AVG - 73RBI - 17HR - 25SB
B. Zobrist - 127G - .288AVG - 64RBI - 18HR - 6SB
S. Sizemore - 133G - .233AVG - 50RBI - 10HR - 11SB
P. Lo Duca - 128G - .251AVG - 40RBI - 2HR - 2SB

U. Jimenez - 188.2IP - 9-15 - 5.78ERA - 1.85WHIP - 150K
J. Weaver - 212.0IP - 13-11 - 3.82ERA - 1.30WHIP - 165K
A. Poreda - 69IP - 4-5 - 4.83ERA - 1.64WHIP - 51K
G. Floyd - 196IP - 13-12 - 5.51ERA - 1.63WHIP - 179K
E. Jackson - 176IP - 9-12 - 5.37ERA - 1.64WHIP - 130K

B. Jenks - 49.2IP - 7-10 - 4.20ERA - 1.66WHIP - 40K - 25S - 7BS

End of Season 2009 | Tigers Recap

75-87 Last in AL Central

C. Granderson - 162G - .328AVG - 74RBI - 18HR - 36SB
P. Polanco - 162G - .304AVG - 98RBI - 27HR - 14SB
M. Cabrera - 121G - .309AVG - 67RBI - 21HR
P. Sandoval - 162G - .326 - 105RBI - 19HR
M. Thames - 162G - .252AVG - 139RBI - 38HR - SB
B. Inge - 162G - .243AVG - 101RBI - 29HR - 12SB
J. Anderson - 129G - .263AVG - 50RBI - 13HR - 20SB
R. Santiago - 162G - .291AVG - 51RBI - 4HR
L. Anderson - 104G - .279AVG - 63RBI - 23HR - 8SB

J. Verlander - 182.2IP - 6-12 - 5.86ERA - 1.50WHIP - 178K
J. Danks - 195.1IP - 12-10 - 5.11ERA - 1.45WHIP - 154K
A. Galarraga - 159IP - 12-9 - 4.64ERA - 1.53WHIP - 112K
R. Porcello - 177IP - 8-6 - 4.58ERA - 1.49WHIP - 152K
N. Feliz - 133IP - 7-5 - 4.06ERA - 1.51WHIP - 124K
D. Price - 127.2IP - 7-12 - 6.43ERA - 1.85WHIP - 106K
F. Dolsi - 53.2IP - 9-7 - 4.73ERA - 1.73WHIP - 20S - 8BS


*Note: Last 2 Series not played because both teams eliminated in playoff hunt

Riots in Detroit

No, Ron Artest isn't back, but the wheels are coming off in Detroit. After Guillen got hurt again, this time he will be out for the season; Miggy Cabrera DJC's him and also is out for the season. With these two bats out of the lineup (if you call Miguel a bat) the Tiger's went on a brutal losing streak. With just over a month left, and 8 games back, the Tigers reshaped their entire lineup. Tim Beckham, Gordan Beckham, and Lars Anderson were all called up and are everyday starters. Ryan Perry was also called up. There are likely to be moves in Detroit in the offseason. Miggy, who had low power numbers before his injury in 2009, is likely safe. But the frustrating Guillen, the hated Inge, and a couple struggling starters could be on the move.

Game 12: 7/26/09

edwin solid,porcello solid, tigers life happened, white sox defense shows up with addition of zobrist


SOX 0-0-0-2-0-0-0-0-2---4-6-1
Tigers 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-2----3-11-0

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 2-5 RBI R 3B
2. P. Polanco 2-5 RBI
3. M. Cabrera 1-4 R
4. P. Sandoval 2-4
5. M. Thames 1-4 RBI
6. J. Anderson 0-4
7. B. Inge 1-3
PH B. Clevlen 0-1
8. R. Santiago 2-4 R
9. G. Beckham 0-2
PH J. Larish 0-2

R. Porcello 6.0IP 2H 2R 2ER 13K LOSS
D. Willis 2.1IP 3H 2R 2ER 6K
B. Lyon 0.2IP H K

White Sox
1. D. Fowler 0-2 R 2SB
2. S. Sizemore 2-4 3B Inside The Park HR 2R 2RBI
3. J. Dye 2-4 R 2RBI HR
4. J. Thome 0-4
5. P. Konerko 1-4 3B
6. C. Hart 0-4
7. D. Viciedo 0-3
8. P. Lo Duca 0-3
9. B. Zobrist 1-3

E. Jackson 8.0IP 8H R ER K WIN
B. Jenks 0.2IP 2H 2R 2ER
O. Dotel 0.1IP H BB K SAVE

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Edwin "Valentis Boy" Jackson
8.0IP 8H R ER K WIN

Game 11: 7/25/09

errors optional.. close game optional.. danks optional.. alexi/carlos hurt

Tigers 5-0-0-1-7-6-0-3----22-20-0
Sox 0-0-1-1-0-0-0-0-4--6-13-15

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 2-6 2B 3RBI 3R
2. P. Polanco 2-6 3B 2R
3. M. Cabrera 2-5 2B 2RBI 3R
4. P. Sandoval 0-6 R
5. C. Guillen 4-6 HR 2B 4RBI 4R
6. Thames 3-5 2HR 7RBI 4R - not deserving of player of game
7. B. Inge 2-5 R
8. J. Anderson 1-6 SB RBI 2R
9. R. Santiago 4-6 2RBI 2R

J. Danks 5.1IP 5H 2R 2ER 10K Win
Z. Miner 1.2 3H K
B. Seay 2.0IP 5H 4R 4ER K

White Sox
1. D. Fowler 1-4 R
2. A. Ramirez 2-2 RBI 2B
PH. D. Viciedo 2-2 R 3B 2B
3. J. Dye 3-4 2B 2-3B RBI
4. J. Thome 2-2 2B SB 2R
5. P. Konerko 1-4 R
6. C. Hart 2-4 2-3B R 2RBI
7. S. Sizemore 0-4 RBI
8. P. Lo Duca 0-4
9. W. Betemit 0-3

G. Floyd 4.1IP 12H 11R 10ER 3K LOSS
C. Richard 1.1IP 5H 7R 2ER K
O. Dotel 0.1IP H R ER
B. Jenks 2.0IP 2H 3R ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Miguel "Olivo" Cabrera

"That team dont know how to play defense"
2-5 2B 2RBI 3R

Game 10: 7/24/09

poreda debut,

SOX 0-1-1-0-0-1-0-1-0---4-8-2
Tigers 0-0-1-0-1-0-0-0-0----2-8-2

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 1-4 RBI
2. P. Polanco 0-4
3. M. Cabrera 1-3 BB
4. P. Sandoval 2-4
5. C. Guillen 0-4
6. Thames 0-3
PH B. Clevlen 1-1
7. B. Inge 1-3 2B R
PH J. Larish 0-1
8. J. Anderson 2-4 SB RBI R
9. R. Santiago 0-3
PH D. Willis 0-1

A. Galarraga 5.2IP 5H 3R 3ER 5K Loss
N. Feliz 2.2IP 3H R 5K
B. Lyon .2IP K


White Sox
1. D. Fowler 1-4 3B R
2. A. Ramirez 1-4
3. J. Dye 2-4 R RBI HR
4. J. Thome 1-4 R RBI HR
5. P. Konerko 2-4 R
6. C. Hart 1-4
7. S. Sizemore 0-3 RBI
8. P. Lo Duca 0-3
9. W. Betemit 0-3

A. Poreda 6.1IP 5H 2R ER K Win
M. Eischen 0.2IP
O. Dotel 1.0IP 2H
B. Jenks 1.0IP H K SAVE

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Aaron "Nickname Optional" Poreda

6.1IP 5H 2R ER K Win

Kenny Williams Antics

The White Sox have made a big move today sending SP Mark Buerhle, OF Scott Podsednik, and 2B Chris Getz to the Brewers for the expiring contract of OF Corey Hart. The Brewers outfield has been terrible in the field this whole season. This move also saves the Sox a bunch of money to spend on the always promising 2010 free agent class. Brian Anderson, clearly not one of the good Anderson outfielders in this division. Chris Jacobson, take that .174 magglio avg to A-ball. This move opened up a spot in the rotation for prospect Aaron Poreda who is scheduled to make his first start vs. Detroit. Also called up were P Clayton Richard and 3B Wilson Betemit, taking the roster spots of Wassermann, Jacobson, and D. Ward.

Series Preview: 7/24/09 - 7/26/09

Comerica Park

Game 1

ML Debut 10-7

4.92ERA

1.59WHIP

Game 2

8-6 8-3
5.15ERA 4.11ERA

1.60WHIP 1.29WHIP

Game 3

5-7 5-3

5.17ERA 4.23ERA

1.68WHIP 1.51WHIP

Lil Carlos Guillen

Carlos apparently is taking lessons from Sidney Crosby himself. His alleged Jameer Nelson aka Season Ending injury only lasted to July 20th as he returned to the Tiger's lineup. Lars Anderson was sent down after showing some power in his first stay in the Bigs. Tigers hope that Guillen's bat can help chase down the Twins for the AL Central crown. And the following picture is UHHHHHHHH BOYYYYYYYY.

2009 Midseson Standings

National League:

WEST:
Uhhh Boy Rockies: 52-36
Kershaw's Dodgers: 52-37
Sandovalless Giants: 41-47
Young Jusin D-Backs: 40-50
Who Cares Padres: 39-50

Central:
Team Pujols: 53-39
Cueto's Reds: 50-38
100+ Year Cubs: 46-42
Pence sucks Astros: 44-45
Gallardo/Braun: 42-46
Everyones favorite ballpark Pirates: 41:48

East:
Ibanez Roid Phillies: 49-39
Mets are gay: 44-44
Jair Braves: 43-46
33 Mil Cap Marlins: 42-48
TerriNats: 38-50

American League:

West:
Adenharts Angels: 55-33
A's- 48-40
Young Rangers: 42-46
Balintines(sp?) Mariners: 34-54

Central:
M&Ms:48-41
Leylands: 45-43
UHHH Royals: 44-44
Dery's Indians: 42-47
You are losing to KC WhiteSox: 42-48

East:
Top 1 Anti Yankees: 52-39
GayRays: 50-40
Wieters O's: 42-46
lol Boston: 37-51
T Ronts: 36-55

2009 Midseason Report

American League

MVP Leaders:
A. Rodriguez (NYY) .335AVG 29HR 89RBI 6SB
B.J. Upton (TB) .347AVG 17HR 65RBI 28SB
V. Guerrero (LA) .332AVG 23HR 71RBI 7SB

Cy Young Leaders:
C.C. Sabathia (NYY) 10-1 2.66ERA 1.11WHIP 121K
J. Lackey (LA) 9-4 3.66ERA 1.30WHIP 106K
C. Lee (CLE) 8-8 3.73ERA 1.27WHIP 89K

Closer of the Year Leaders:
B. Fuentes (LA) 3-4 3.96ERA 1.96WHIP 23K 15S 3BS
S. Casilla (OAK) 6-4 4.29ERA 1.67WHIP 22K 12S 3BS
F. Dolsi (DET) 4-1 4.37ERA 1.49WHIP 28K 11S 3BS

Rookie of Year Leaders:
D. Fowler (CWS) .265AVG 10HR 31RBI 26SB
E. Andrus (TEX) .232AVG 8HR 28RBI 15SB
M. Wieters (BAL) .223AVG 8HR 39RBI 2SB

CY Yuk:
J. Beckett (BOS) 5-11 6.80ERA 1.88WHIP 79K

Game 9: 6/11/09

M. Eischen made his ML debut against the Tigers because of J. Weaver was scratched because of the flu. He got the win after going 8.2 strong innings. Dye and Verlander exchanged words after Verlander threw up and in on a few White Sox hitters. B. Clevlen was thrown out at home for the last out in the 9th. Tigers leave 33-28 and the White Sox leave 27-35

Tigers 1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0 ----- 2-12-3
Sox 0-0-0-0-0-2-0-1 ----- 3-9-2

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 3-4 2B RBI
2. P. Polanco 0-4
3. M. Cabrera 2-4 HR RBI R
4. P. Sandoval 1-4 3B
5. M. Thames 2-4
B. Clevlen SB MyLifed at Home
6. B. Inge 0-3
PH J. Larish 1-1
7. J. Anderson -3
8. R. Santiago 1-3
9. L. Anderson 2-3 2B R

J. Verlander 6.0IP 5H 2R 2ER 10K
N. Feliz 2.0IP 4H R ER 2K Loss

White Sox
1. D. Fowler 2-4 2R RBI HR SB
2. A. Ramirez 2-4 2B
3. J. Dye 0-3
4. J. Thome 2-3
5. P. Konerko 0-3
6. S. Sizemore 1-3
7. P. Lo Duca 0-3
8. B. Anderson 1-3 R 3B
9. D. Viciedo 1-3 RBI

M. Eischen 8.2IP 10H 2R ER 3K WIN
B. Jenks 0.1IP 2H SAVE

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mark "Randy" Eischen

8.2IP 10H 2R ER 3K WIN

Game 8: 6/10/09

The White Sox lineup continues its struggles with their 5-2 loss to Detroit. Both starters had solid outings but the Tiger bullpen helped keep the Sox in check.

Tigers 0-0-0-0-1-3-0-0-1----5-12-0
Sox 0-0-0-1-0-1-0-0-0----2-6-1

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 2-4 RBI
2. P. Polanco 2-5 R
3. M. Cabrera 2-4 2-2B R
4. P. Sandoval 1-4 3B 2RBI R
5. M. Thames 1-4 2B RBI
6. B. Inge 0-4
7. J. Anderson 1-3 2R
8. R. Santiago 1-2
9. L. Anderson 2-3 RBI

D. Price 5.1IP 5H R ER 7K Win
B. Lyon 1.1IP H R ER BB 2K Hold
J. Zumaya 1.1IP 2K Hold
F. Dolsi 1.0IP Save

White Sox
1. D. Fowler 0-4
2. A. Ramirez 2-4 R RBI 3B HR
3. J. Dye 2-3 RBI R BB HR
4. J. Thome 0-4
5. P. Konerko 1-3
6. S. Sizemore 0-3
7. R. Castro 0-2
PH P. Lo Duca 0-1
8. C. Jacobson 1-3
9. D. Ward 0-3

U. Jimenez 8.0IP 11H 4R 4ER 5K LOSS
D.J. Carrasco 1.0IP H R ER BB K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Miguel "Tejada" Cabrera

2-4 2-2B R

Game 7: 6/9/09

The Tigers continue to dominate the White Sox after picking up a 4-2 win. Potential ROY canidate R. Porcello left in the 5th with a calf injury. Tempers boiled over from the previous game after Sandoval was beaned twice and the managers were jawing with one another. Jimmy Leyland ripped the beanfest while Ozzie told him to get out his face.


Tigers 0-0-0-0-0-1-1-2-0---4-11-2
Whitesox 0-0-0-0-0-0-1-1-0---2-6-2
Tigers
1. C. Granderson 1-5 3B R
2. P. Polanco 4-5 3-3B 2B 2RBI R
3. M. Cabrera 0-2 RBI 2BB
4. P. Sandoval 0-1 4BB
5. M. Thames 1-5 2B
6. B. Inge 1-5
7. J. Anderson 1-5 2B
8. R. Santiago 1-5 2B R
9. L. Anderson 2-4 RBI R

R. Porcello 4.1IP 2H 6K
D. Willis .2IP K Win
N. Feliz 1.2IP 2H R 2K Hold
J. Zumaya 1.0IP 2H R ER K Hold
F. Dolsi 1.0IP 2K Save

White Sox
1. D. Fowler 2-4 3B RBI
2. A. Ramirez 0-4
3. J. Dye 0-4 R
4. J. Thome 1-4
5. P. Konerko 1-4
6. S. Sizemore 1-3 RBI
7. P. Lo Duca 0-3
8. C. Jacobson 0-2
PH M. Navarro 0-1
9. D. Ward 1-3 2B
PR B. Anderson R

E. Jackson 7.2IP 4R 4ER BB 6K LOSS
M. Thornton 1.1IP

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Placido "Small Head" Polanco

4-5 3-3B 2B 2RBI R

Game 6: 6/8/09

J. Danks continues to tort his former mates by huring another gem. His complete game, 11-3 win, brings his record to 3-0 versus his former mates. Tempers flare as the rook Eischen took cheapies by throwing at Sandovals head, which resulted in a mild concussion for Sandoval.


Tigers 2-0-0-2-1-1-2-0-3----11-18-0
Sox 0-0-0-2-0-0-0-0-1------3-9-3

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 2-5 2R
2. P. Polanco 0-4 BB
3. M. Cabrera 4-5 2-2B RBI 3R
4. P. Sandoval 3-4 BB 2-2B 3RBI R
PR D. Sardinha R
5. M. Thames 2-5 2B RBI 2R
6. B. Inge 2-5 2B 2RBI
7. J. Anderson 3-5 2-2B RBI 2R
8. R. Santiago 2-5 RBI
9. L. Anderson 0-5

J. Danks 9.0IP CG 9H 3R 3ER 10K Win


White Sox
1. D. Fowler 0-4
2. A. Ramirez 0-3 R
3. J. Dye 2-4 2RBI HR R
4. J. Thome 1-4
5. P. Konerko 2-4 RBI R HR
6. S. Sizemore 0-4
7. P. Lo Duca 3-4
8. B. Anderson 0-3
PH D. Ward 1-1
9. C. Jacobson 0-4

G. Floyd 6.1 IP 11H 6R 5ER K LOSS
M. Eischen 2IP 6H 5R 5ER 2K
O. Dotel 0.2IP H 2K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
John "None" Danks

9.0IP CG 9H 3R 3ER 10K Win

Series Preview: 6/8/09 - 6/11/09

U.S. Cellular Field



Tigers (30-27) @ White Sox (26-32)


Game 1

5-2 5.25ERA 1.72WHIP---5-1 3.48ERA 1.26WHIP

Game 2
3-4 5.46ERA 1.69WHIP --- 4-1 2.54ERA 1.35WHIP

Game 3

2-6 9.06ERA 2.24WHIP---- 3-3 6.12ERA 2.00WHIP
Game 4

4-6 3.90 ERA 1.33WHIP -- 3-2 5.69ERA 1.59WHIP

May 2009 | White Sox Recap

Monthly Review (May 2009)

Record (23-28)

D. Fowler - 50G - .291AVG - 20RBI - 7HR - 20SB
A. Ramirez - 51G - .300AVG - 21RBI - 3HR - 8SB
J. Dye - 51G - .302AVG - 30RBI - 9HR - 2SB
J. Thome - 51G - .261AVG - 34RBI - 11HR
P. Konerko - 51G - .336AVG - 34RBI - 13HR - SB
A.J. Pierzynski (60 Day DL) - 35G - .244AVG - 15RBI - 3HR - SB
C. Jacobson - 22G - .129AVG - 13RBI - 4HR
B. Anderson - 14G - .250AVG - 4RBI - 2HR - 3SB
S. Sizemore - 22G - .329AVG - 12RBI - 3HR

U. Jimenez - 40.0IP - 2-6 - 10.35ERA - 2.42WHIP - 35K
J. Weaver - 70.2IP - 4-4 - 3.46ERA - 1.31WHIP - 47K
M. Buerhle - 54.1IP - 3-2 - 4.94ERA - 1.46WHIP - 36K
G. Floyd - 69.2IP - 5-2 - 4.80ERA - 1.69WHIP - 60K
E. Jackson - 56.0IP - 3-4 - 5.14ERA - 1.68WHIP - 44K

B. Jenks - 17.1IP - 4-4 - 5.09ERA - 1.70WHIP - 13K - 5S

Notable Team Stats:
2ND in MLB with 18 Triples
Leads MLB in Batting Strikeouts with 391
Highest ERA in MLB at 5.49
Highest WHIP in MLB at 1.71
Leads MLB in Opponent BA at .303
Leads MLB with 28 Hit Batters

May 2009 | Tigers Recap

Monthly Review (May 2009)

Record: 25-26

C. Granderson - 51G - .319AVG - 21RBI - 6HR - 10SB
P. Polanco - 51G - .271AVG - 29RBI - 5HR - 3SB
M. Cabrera - 51G - .289AVG - 29RBI - 9HR - 3SB
P. Sandoval - 51G - .313 - 40RBI - 6HR
M. Thames - 51G - .258AVG - 45RBI - 10HR - SB
B. Inge - 51G - .221AVG - 33RBI - 10HR - 5SB
J. Anderson - 50G - .281AVG - 22RBI -5HR - 6SB
R. Santiago - 51G - .316AVG - 12RBI -SB
L. Anderson - 33G - .260AVG - 25RBI - 9HR - 2SB

J. Verlander - 61IP - 3-2 - 5.90ERA - 1.56WHIP - 64K
J. Danks - 69.1IP - 4-1 - 3.75ERA - 1.26WHIP - 57K
A. Galarraga - 46IP - 3-6 - 6.46ERA - 1.89WHIP - 45K
R. Porcello - 63IP - 3-1 - 2.71ERA - 1.35WHIP - 63K
D. Willis - 47.1IP - 2-5 - 7.36ERA - 1.97WHIP - 51K

D. Price - 16IP - 2-3 - 9.56ERA - 2.44WHIP - 15K - 8S - 5BS

Team Stats:
Leads MLB with 9 Blown Saves
Leads MLB with 411 strikeouts

Ozzie Guillen is raged

Ozzie Guillen has had it with this ballclub. This coming after a 15-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers, in which his team was 3-hit by rookie pitcher Rick Porcello. Ozzie ripped the speed of outfielders Dewayne Wise and Scott Podsednik and apologizing to the loyal fans of the southside. "We have to apologize to the fans watching this thing because I'm tired of watching this day in and day out. You have these two outfielders who allegedly have some speed, and balls are flying by them like no other. When they get the ball they have the arm strength equivalent to Magglio Ordonez home run power. When you have players like Lars Anderson touching 3rd base ever, especially on a triple, you know there is a problem."


The White Sox have listened to Ozzie's comments and made a few major moves sending down Wise, Podsednik, Lillibridge, and Hollimon, and Calling up OF's M. Telemaco(starting LF), M. Navarro, and C. Jacobsen(starting DH) and 2B Scott Sizemore(starting 2B). Also D. Viciedo will be on the bench as P. Konerko will start at 3B.

Game 5: 5/7/09

What looked to be a great pitching matchup in young hardthrowing righties Rick Porcello and Gavin Floyd turned into a blowout. The Tigers won 15-1 after knocking Floyd around for a career high 12 Earned Runs in 3 innings. Porcello followed the script, going 6 strong with 2 hits and 13 strikeouts. S. Podsednik saved Floyd's ERA (oh wait) with a monster catch from Granderson's shot to straight away center. Tigers 3/4 hitters, M. Cabrera and P. Sandoval, combined for 8 RBIs. Detroit leaves the series 16-13 and Chicago leaves 15-14. Ozzie didn't seem too pleased.

Tigers
1. C. Granderson 3-6 3B 2R
2. P. Polanco 0-4 2BB 2R
3. M. Cabrera 5-5 3-2B HR 5RBI 3R
4. P. Sandoval 3-6 2B 3B 3RBI 3R
5. M. Thames 1-6 HR 2RBI R
6. B. Inge 3-6 2B RBI R
7. L. Anderson 2-6 3B RBI R
8. R. Santiago 3-5 2B R
9. J. Anderson 3-5 2RBI R

R. Porcello 6.0IP 2H 13K Win
N. Feliz 2.0 H R ER 2K
B. Seay 1IP 2K

White Sox
1. S. Podsednik 0-4
2. A. Ramirez 0-3
3. J. Dye 0-4
4. J. Thome 0-3
5. P. Konerko 2-3 3B R
6. D. Wise 0-3
7. A.J. Pierzynski 0-3
8. D. Viciedo 1-3
9. M. Hollimon 0-3

G. Floyd 3.0 IP 12H 12R 12ER BB 2K LOSS
J. Gobble 1.1IP 2H R ER K
E. Wassermann 1.2IP 3H R ER K
D. Turnbow 2.oIP 5H R K
D.J. Carrasco 1.0IP H K

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Curtis "Not Anderson" Granderson

3-6 3B 2R

Game 4 : 5/6/09

J. Danks was again filthy against his former mates. He went 7 strong giving up no runs and fanning 14. He got some help from teammate J. Anderson's spectacular diving catch in right field. J. Leyland was ejected for arguing and apparant missed call by Umpire CB Buckner. D. Wise was trying to lay down a bunt when a Danks fastball came inside. The ball appeared to hit the bat but D. Wise was awarded first for being hit by the pitch. Tigers won 4-1, improving their record versus the White Sox to 3-1 on the season.



Tigers
1. C. Granderson 4-5 2B R RBI
2. P. Polanco 1-5 R
3. M. Cabrera 1-5 R
4. P. Sandoval 1-4 RBI
5. M. Thames 1-4 RBI
6. B. Inge 0-4
7. J. Anderson 4-4 2B
8. R. Santiago 1-4
9. L. Anderson 1-4
PR. B. Cleven R

J. Danks 7.0IP 5H 14K Win
Z. Miner .2IP
F. Dolsi .1IP 2H R ER
D. Price 1.0IP H Save

White Sox
1. D.Fowler 0-4
2. A. Ramirez 2-4 R
3. J. Dye 1-4 RBI 3B
4. J. Thome 1-3
PH B. Anderson 0-1
5. P. Konerko 1-4 2B SB
6. D. Wise 1-3
7. A.J. Pierzynski 1-4
8. D. Viciedo 0-4
9. M. Hollimon 1-3 3B

M. Buehrle 8.0 IP 12H 3R 2ER 2K LOSS
O. Dotel 1.0 IP 2H R ER 3K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
John "Haunting Former Teammates" Danks

7.0IP 5H 14K Win

Series Preview: 5/6/09 - 5/7/09

U.S. Cellular Field

White Sox (15-12) Vs. Tigers (14-13)

Game 1

1-1 2-0

6.26ERA 3.18ERA
1.35WHIP 1.11WHIP

Game 2

3-1 2-1

3.41 ERA 1.47 ERA

1.38 WHIP 1.25 WHIP

April 2009 | White Sox Recap

Monthly Review (April 2009)

D. Fowler - 22G - .280AVG - 6RBI - 2HR - 9SB
A. Ramirez - 22G - .247AVG - 11RBI - HR - 3SB
J. Dye - 22G - .393AVG - 16RBI - 7HR - SB
J. Thome - 22G - .282AVG - 15RBI - 6HR
P. Konerko - 22G - .340AVG - 17RBI - 9HR
D. Wise - 22G - .226AVG - 13RBI - 5HR - SB
A.J. Pierzynski - 22G - .246AVG - 10RBI - 2HR - SB
W. Betemit - 21G - .223AVG - 6RBI - 2HR
B. Lillibridge - 22G - .250AVG - 4RBI - 3SB

U. Jimenez - 20IP - 1-3 - 9.00ERA - 2.25WHIP - 20K
J. Weaver - 36.2IP - 3-2 - 3.47ERA - 1.27WHIP - 26K
M. Buerhle - 18IP - 0-1 - 8.50ERA - 1.61WHIP - 9K
G. Floyd - 32.2IP - 3-1 - 3.06ERA - 1.36WHIP - 25K
E. Jackson - 32.1IP - 3-1 - 1.93ERA - 1.19WHIP - 24K

B. Jenks - 8IP - 2-0 - 0.00ERA - 1.38WHIP - 3K - 3S

Notable Team Stats:
Leads MLB with 16 Hit Batters
In First Place in AL Central
Leads MLB with 100% SV%
2ND in MLB with 55 Doubles
Leads MLB in Batter Strikeouts with 173
2ND in MLB with .511 Slugging %

April 2009 | Tigers Recap

Monthly Review (April 2009)

C. Guillen (60 Day DL) - 16G - .333AVG - 16RBI - 5HR - SB
P. Polanco - 22G - .270AVG - 14RBI - 2HR - SB
M. Cabrera - 22G - .260AVG - 7RBI - 2HR
P. Sandoval - 22G - .364 - 24RBI - 4HR
C. Granderson - 22G - .321AVG - 13RBI - 3HR - 4SB
M. Thames - 22G - .247AVG - 18RBI - 3HR
B. Inge - 22G - .258AVG - 19RBI - 7HR - 2SB
J. Anderson - 21G - .263AVG - 7RBI - 2HR - 3SB
R. Santiago - 22G - .337AVG - 7RBI

J. Verlander - 21IP - 0-1 - 9.43ERA - 2.05WHIP - 20K
J. Danks - 31IP - 2-0 - 2.90ERA - 1.16WHIP - 24K
A. Galarraga - 25.1IP - 2-2 - 4.56ERA - 1.60WHIP - 24K
R. Porcello - 29IP - 1-1 - 1.55ERA - 1.17WHIP - 30K
D. Willis - 23IP - 1-3 - 6.65ERA - 1.48WHIP - 23K

D. Price - 6.2IP - 0-1 - 9.95ERA - 2.37WHIP - 8K - 4S - 2BS

Team Stats:
Leads MLB with 56 doubles.
Tied for second in MLB with 172 strikeouts

Carlos Guillen Could Possibly Miss Rest Of Season

The never (zzzzzzzzzz) injured C. Guillen has been, and is out with a Broken Elbow. He was placed on the 60 day DL and could possibly miss the rest of the season. With a thin free agency and no interest in trade, the Tigers decided to look for the answer in the minors. They called up 1B/DH Lars Anderson from AAA and expect him to pick up C. Guillen's At Bats. In the meantime, C. Granderson has been slipped into the leadoff spot during Guillen's absence.

Game 3: 4/15/09

The White Sox avoid the sweep by picking up a 8-4 win. P. Konerko and J. Dye (who left the game with an apparant finger injury) each had a homerun and a triple. Young 20 year old D. Viciedo picked up his first career hit and homerun. Ozzie Guillen hinted that Viciedo would see more time at third base for the lowly W. Betemit. G. Floyd went 8 strong innings while D. Willis was up to his usually antics on the mound. The 'NAMORLY Good' J. Thome struck out 4 times. The Tigers leave the series with a 7-3 record while the White Sox leave 4-5.



White Sox
1. B. Anderson 1-5 SB
2. A. Ramirez 1-5 R
3. P. Konerko 3-5 2R 2HR 3B 3 RBI
4. J. Thome 0-4
5. J. Dye 2-2 2R RBI 3B HR
PH D. Fowler 0-1 R
6. D. Wise 1-3 R RBI BB
7. A.J. Pierzynski 1-3 2RBI 3B
8. D. Viciedo 2-4 R HR RBI
9. B. Lillibridge 0-4

G. Floyd 8.0 IP 10 H 3 R 3 ER 5K Win
J. Gobble 1.0 IP 2 H R ER


Tigers
1. C. Guillen 2-5 2B RBI
2. P. Polanco 0-5
3. M. Cabrera 2-4 2B BB RBI
4. P. Sandoval 2-5 2 2B RBI
5. C. Granderson 1-3
6. M. Thames 1-4 2B R
7. B. Inge 0-4
8. J. Anderson 2-3 3B RBI R
9. R. Santiago 1-3 R
PH J. Larish 1-1 2B R

D. Willis 6.0IP 8H 5R 5ER 0BB!?!??!? 9K Loss
N. Feliz 3.0IP 3H 3R 3ER BB 3K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Paul "Paulie" Konerko

3-5 2R 2HR 3B 3 RBI

Game 2: 4/14/09

An exciting finish left the fans in Comerica park leaving happily. C. Guillen had a walk off single in the ninth inning after a J. Anderson lead off double to give the Tigers a 5-4 win. That all could have been avoided if D. Price could have saved a game. Price gave up the 2 run lead in the top of the ninth without recording an out. One of those runs came from a P. Konerko solo shot. M. Buehrle and R. Porcello [other than the 3 throwing errors (shades of '06 World Series)] pitched solid, each picking up a No Decision. M. Cabrera was intentionally walked twice to get to the struggling P. Sandoval. B. Clevlen was taken out of the game after a first inning error.



White Sox
1. B. Anderson 0-3 1R
PH J. Dye 0-1
PH S. Podsednik 0-0
2. D. Fowler 0-4
3. A. Ramirez 2-3 BB RBI SB
4. J. Thome 1-4
5. P. Konerko 1-4 2R HR RBI
6. D. Wise 2-4 R RBI 2 2B
7. A.J. Pierzynski 1-4 RBI 2B
8. W. Betemit 0-4
9. B. Lillibridge 1-4

M. Buehrle 7.0 IP 9H 4R 4ER 3K
O. Dotel 1.0 IP H R ER Loss
B. Jenks 0.0 IP H


Tigers
1. C. Guillen 2-5 2RBI
2. P. Polanco 2-4
3. M. Cabrera 0-2 2BB
4. P. Sandoval 0-4
5. C. Granderson 2-4 2B R
6. M. Thames 0-3
7. B. Inge 1-3 2B R
8. R. Santigo 2-3 RBI R
PH J. Larish 0-1
9. B. Clevlen 0AB
PH J. Anderson 2-4 2B 3B R RBI

R. Porcello 6.2IP 5H 2R 0ER BB 10K
F. Rodney 1.1IP Hold
D. Price 0IP 3H 2R 2ER
J. Zumaya 1.0IP 2K Win

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Josh "White Boy" Anderson

2-4 2B 3B R RBI

Game 1: 4/13/09

The Tigers dominated the White Sox in game 1 with a 14 - 2 victory. J. Danks looked filthy against his former mates ringing 10 batters up via strikeout in 6 innings. J. Anderson's inside the park homerun off a poorly timed dive by D. Fowler pretty much summed the game up. J. Anderson also showed off his gun throwing a batter out at home with a seed down the first base line. B. Anderson showed a little power with a pinch hit homerun. M. Thames added 4 RBI's.

1. D. Fowler 1-4
S. Podsednik 0-1
2. A. Ramirez 0-3
3. J. Dye 0-3
B. Anderson 1-1 HR R RBI
4. J. Thome 1-2 2B 2BB
5. P. Konerko 1-4 2B
6. D. Wise 1-4 R SB
7. A.J. Pierzynski 1-3 BB SB
8. W. Betemit 1-3
D. Viciedo 0-1
9. B. Lillibridge 0-3

J. Weaver 5.0 IP 10H 8R 6ER 2K Loss
E. Wassermann 0.1 IP H R ER K
M. Thornton 1.2 IP 4H 3R 3ER BB
D. Turnbow 1.0 IP 3H 2R 2ER K


1. C. Guillen 3-4 3B R 2RBI
2. P. Polano 2-4 R
3. M. Cabrera 2-5 2B 3R
4. P. Sanoval 2-4 2B BB 2R 3RBI
5. C. Granderson 2-5 2R
6. M. Thames 1-4 3B 4RBI
7. B. Inge 2-5 2B R 2RBI
8. J. Anderson 1-4 HR RBI R
B. Clevlen 1-1 2B RBI
9. R. Santiago 2-4 2B 3R

J. Danks 6.0IP 3H R 0ER 10K 3BB Win
F. Dolsi 1.1IP 4H R ER 1k
B. Lyon 1IP
J. Zumaya .2IP 2K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Marcus "Country Strong" Thames

1-4 3B 4RBI

Series Preview: 4/13/09 - 4/15/09

Comerica Park

Tigers (5-2) Vs. White Sox (3-3)

Game 1

1-0 1-0

3.00 ERA 1.00 ERA

1.22 WHIP 0.89 WHIP

Game 2

0-1 0-0
1.35 ERA 8.10 ERA
1.35 WHIP 1.20 WHIP

Game 3

1-0 0-1
4.76 ERA 3.52 ERA
1.06 WHIP 1.57 WHIP