Tiger Geist

Nothing earth shattering about last night’s win… but its a game we would have lost in April.  Or May.  Or even part of June.  I don’t think its forshadowing “things to come”, but I think it shows Detroit is not done.  Thats good news for fans.

Miguel Cabrera’s health is bad news.  I guess if he was to get injured, now’s the time to rest up with the all-star break coming.  I was slightly surprised at the move with Thames going to first;  i’m not sure how much work he’s getting in there these days.  I thought Leyland would move Raburn to third and Guillen across the diamond;  Thames is hitting so well that I felt they should keep him in his comfort zone in left (Thames responded to the move with four strikeouts).  I’m interested how they handle this if Cabrera needs more then a day off.

I like how Zumaya gutted out the save.  With Dolsi on his heels, it might be interesting how the closer position is handled next year.

Interesting at-bat for Matt Joyce last night.  The Twins must have known he previously had issues with curveballs and off-speed pitches.  So what happens?  Joyce fouls off two curve balls;  Guerrier misses with two curveballs, and has to throw a full count fastball, which Joyce jumps on.  Good piece of hitting… and probably a poor piece of pitching.  But I’ll take it.