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Justin Verlander - May 2009

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Preview: Tigers-Twins Series Finale @ 1:05
Preview: Tigers-Twins Series Finale @ 1:05
detroit4lyfe.com — Hopefully the Tigers were able to get a few winks of sleep after their late game last... night and are right back at the Metrodome ready to go. Tell Mrs. Twinkie to put the brooms away before I eat her cuz there will be no sweeping today. Justin Verlander will not allow that to happen. JV has ... (more) Preview: Tigers-Twins Series Finale @ 1:05
The Grandstand: Behind the scenes of the catch in Cleveland
The Grandstand: Behind the scenes of the catch in Cleveland
sports.yahoo.com — We played the Cleveland Indians over the weekend, and after our 1-0 win on Friday , I... received so many text messages about the ninth inning catch  — the one over the wall to help save Justin Verlander's (notes) complete game shutout and ... (more) The Grandstand: Behind the scenes of the catch in Cleveland
A little off base: No Manny, no problem!
A little off base: No Manny, no problem!
msn.foxsports.com — The name Nick Markakis may not strike fear into the hearts of many, but Gerrit Ritt says... those in the know love this guy. Also, the AL MVP race, Zimmerman's hit streak and the starter of the week. (more) A little off base: No Manny, no problem!
Justin Verlander Is Back!
Justin Verlander Is Back!
joshqpublic.com — Verlander was a pedestrian 11-17 last year after winning thirty-five games in 2006-07. It looks like you... can forget about last year anyways. It looks like Justin Verlander is back. (more) Justin Verlander Is Back!
Justin Verlander: Hot Commodity
Justin Verlander: Hot Commodity
fantasypros911.com — Many have seen Justin Verlander as a bust since failing to live up to his stellar 2006... season. The following profile chronicles why Verlander may actually be better than ever now, in spite of his recent history and allegedly cool start. (more) Justin Verlander: Hot Commodity
Links for Tuesday
mvn.com — A profile of Justin Verlander . In case you missed it, he's back... Ryan Wagner retires .... (HT: MLBTradeRumors) Jeremy Greenhouse has some interesting data views combining data from Pitch/Fx and Hit Tracker . I'm glad to see Eric Seidman taking the confirmation bias head on. A list of rich pro ... (more) Links for Tuesday
Verlander lowers ERA to 0.85 since April 27th
eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com — Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander pitched another gem as the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 13-1.... In his last six starts, Verlander has been Zack Greinke-like. Greinke has an ERA of 0.82 on the season. Verlander has improved to 5-0 with an ERA of 0.85 since April 27th after pitching ... (more) Verlander lowers ERA to 0.85 since April 27th
Pitch Or Ditch
Pitch Or Ditch
novafantasysports.com — Probable Pitchers for Friday, May 8 Justin Verlander (DET) @ Cliff Lee (CLE) Despite of 2 dominant... outings I ditch Justin Verlander here because a) his away performances have been horrendous this season and b) his all-time ERA at Progressive Field is 9.00 Matt Harrison (TEX) @ John ... (more) Pitch Or Ditch
Tigers Curtis Granderson best catch evs to rob Grady Sizemore of walk-off
Tigers Curtis Granderson best catch evs to rob Grady Sizemore of walk-off
tr.youtube.com — Curtis Granderson robs Grady Sizemore of a walk-off home run with an amazing catch to preserve Justin... Verlander's complete game shutout on May 8, 2009. (more) Tigers Curtis Granderson best catch evs to rob Grady ...
Blue Jays' home-grown strategy pays off
Blue Jays' home-grown strategy pays off
msn.foxsports.com — The Blue Jays are the league's biggest surprise and Ken Rosenthal says it all starts with the... team's organic approach. Also, the Brewers lose Rickie Weeks and the Tigers' rotation coming around. (more) Blue Jays' home-grown strategy pays off
Another Lost Weekend For the Tribe
Another Lost Weekend For the Tribe
waitingfornextyear.com — How can we lose thee? Let me count the ways. Ladies and Gentlemen, our baseball team is... an abject disaster at this point. It was yet another weekend of missed opportunities and poor pitching performances by the Wahoo Warriors that saw them lose two of three to an average at best Detroit Tigers ... (more) Another Lost Weekend For the Tribe
Men on Fire: Week 4
Men on Fire: Week 4
rotorat.wordpress.com — Instead of compling a whole lineup, I think I’ll try just using the top three position players,... top starter, and top reliever. Quick, simple, effecient. Jorge Cantu, CI, FLA .346, 4 HR, 14 RBI Carl Crawford, OF, TB .385, 11 SB Raul Ibanez, OF, PHI .500, 3 HR, 9 RBI Justin ... (more) Men on Fire: Week 4
Series Preview: Indians at Tigers
Series Preview: Indians at Tigers
waitingfornextyear.com — Cleveland Indians (8-14) vs Detroit Tigers (11-10) Comerica Park, Detroit, MI Dates: 5/1-5/3 TV/Radio: STO-HD, WTAM 1100AM... Even a few days later and I’m still struggling with the point that we almost swepth the Red Sox, only to win one of three. Cliff Lee was solid, Kerry Wood was not.  ... (more) Series Preview: Indians at Tigers
Indians Insider: As schedule rolls on, new Tribe faces will find some action
Indians Insider: As schedule rolls on, new Tribe faces will find some action
cleveland.com — Chuck Crow/The Plain DealerMatt LaPorta will see some action at the two corner outfielder positions when the... young slugger finally is written into the lineup by manager Eric Wedge.DETROIT -- Matt LaPorta, Josh Barfield and Luis Valbuena made it... (more) Indians Insider: As schedule rolls on, new Tribe faces ...
In Case You Missed It: Rain, rain go away
In Case You Missed It: Rain, rain go away
310tojoba.blogspot.com — Here's what you may have missed on a rainy Sunday in basbeall while confirming a few stereotypes.... - Justin Verlander strikes out 11, Brandon Inge hits another homer. Are the Tigers actually doing what they're supposed to be doing? I don't think I can handle this. - Cueto pitches a gem and Jay ... (more) In Case You Missed It: Rain, rain go away
Leyland on Verlander: "The sky's the limit"
jimhawkinsop.blogspot.com —         Everyone noticed the difference in Justin Verlander on Sunday when he struck out 11 Indians and... allowed only two hits. That was obvious. But Jim Leyland believes he can see the difference on the days ... (more) Leyland on Verlander: "The sky's the limit"
Clete Clicks
Clete Clicks
baseballmusings.com — Justin Verlander and Cliff Lee seem to be over their early season problems as they engaged in... a 1-0 contest, won by Detroit. Clete Thomas picked up two more hits, including an RBI single in the eighth off Lee to give the Tigers the victory. He’s five for eleven after three games.  ... (more) Clete Clicks
Game #30: Granderson Robs the Indians of a Dramatic Win in 1-0 Setback
Game #30: Granderson Robs the Indians of a Dramatic Win in 1-0 Setback
indiansconfidential.com — Grady Sizemore thought it was gone. The Indians dugout thought it was gone. The fans thought it... was gone. About the only person that didn’t think it was gone was Tigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson, who robbed Sizemore of what would have been a game-winning two-run homer in the 9th ... (more) Game #30: Granderson Robs the Indians of a Dramatic Win ...
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians - Box Score - May 08, 2009
espn.go.com — Hitters AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG C Granderson CF 3 1 0 0 1... 1 1 .252 P Polanco 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .272 C Thomas RF 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 .455 M Cabrera 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .385 M Ordonez DH 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .229 B Inge 3B 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 .277 R Raburn LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 ... (more) Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians - Box Score - May ...
Verlander's 11 K, 2 hit shutout silences Indians
sports.espn.go.com — Justin Verlander struck out 11 and outpitched reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee for the second... time in a week, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 Friday night. (more) Verlander's 11 K, 2 hit shutout silences Indians
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