O/T Tigers became the Yankees in the WS

[jcmtiger]

Don't know what happened, we swept the Yankees, now we are getting swept by the Giants. Our pitching has been great the last 2 games, but no hitting. Damn!!!

[itjclarke]

I think it's more due to the fact the Giants can pitch, than Tigers not hitting. You guys have some ridiculous bats including a triple crown.. But just like the 2010 Rangers experienced, the Giants (while they may not have one single Verlander ace) have a very deep starting staff and as deep a bullpen. Baseball is quickly morphing back to pitchers duals and small ball.

To add- in no way wantin to start a fan war, just very happy leaving the sports bar.. I have a freaking T205 Ty Cobb as my phone screen saver

[freakhappy]

As bad as the Tigers have looked, I want to give the Giants more credit for what they have done. The defensive plays they made tonight were outstanding. Some were not crazy plays, but they simply made almost every play they had a chance to. The Giant's pitchers get credit for what they have done, but there really isn't an excuse for the Tigers performance so far. They are simply dead right now. Hopefully they can make a series of it by hitting in game four, but somehow I doubt it

Is Lincecum back???

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Is Lincecum back???

Giants D has been great. They actually started the year horribly, but were nails down the stretch and have been amazing in the postseason. Little things like Belt's stretch on the 1st double play may go little noticed, but are so big. Even Bumgarner in game two, taking an extra second, then throwing a strike to 2nd to start a DP as opposed to firing the ball into the bag like Lynn did. Blanco has had a great series too. Two diving catches in game one.. The magic bunt in game two.. The big triple and Sandy Amoros style catch in game 3.

Timmy is a more interesting story. He earns a start through stellar bullpen work.. Does what he did all year in his start.. Then is unhittable again out of the ben. It's funny because many teams that passed on him, did so becaue they only thought he thrive as a closer. He will begin next year in the rotation, but it makes you wonder if his longterm future may be as closer-- shades of young Eck.

[freakhappy]

I'm with ya, Ian. It seems like everyone on the Giant's squad is chipping in. Some of them making small contributions, while some HUGE contributions. Sandoval cracks three homers in game one and Blanco makes two great catches, pitching has been stellar (starters and the pen), defense has been great...this team can do no wrong through three games. It's like it took them two playoff series to find their identity and they are very comfortable with who they are and now they are playing like champions. I want the Tigers to make a series of it, but I've caught myself a few times just repeating "nice play" for the Giants on the defensive side...gotta appreciate good baseball.

Nearly flawless through game 3, let's see what game four brings....

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

I'm with ya, Ian. It seems like everyone on the Giant's squad is chipping in. Some of them making small contributions, while some HUGE contributions. Sandoval cracks three homers in game one and Blanco makes two great catches, pitching has been stellar (starters and the pen), defense has been great...this team can do no wrong through three games. It's like it took them two playoff series to find their identity and they are very comfortable with who they are and now they are playing like champions. I want the Tigers to make a series of it, but I've caught myself a few times just repeating "nice play" for the Giants on the defensive side...gotta appreciate good baseball.

Nearly flawless through game 3, let's see what game four brings....

We've come a long way in a short time Mike I love it! Good baseball is universal. I also understand your and anyone's want for a good series, but after seeing some silly comebacks in the earlier rounds, I can't echo that sentiment