Random Friday Stupidity

Friday, August 15, 2008
by Geoff Young
I was hoping to have some original content today, but it's been a long week at work and I haven't been able to formulate my thoughts on various topics as well as I'd have liked. Here are a few things I'm wondering right now: Why did Chase Headley suddenly discover plate discipline on June 12 (zero walks in first 88 PA this year; 16 in 110 since then)? Why does Jake Peavy pitch about as well in losses as Nate Robertson does in wins, and what would Peavy's record look like with Robertson's run support? Why do some people think I'm an optimist? Were the 2003 Tigers really worse than the ...
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IGD: Padres vs Tigers (21 Jun 08)

Saturday, June 21, 2008
by Geoff Young
Padres (32-43) vs Tigers (34-39) Cha Seung Baek vs Nate Robertson 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 189 MLB, B-R Padres at Petco Park since the start of the 2007 season: W-L: 68-52 RS: 471 RA: 426 HR: 109 Opp HR: 75 Clearly the data show that the Padres need to move the fences in a bit. Oh, wait; no they don't.

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World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 3

Tuesday, October 24, 2006
by Geoff Young
first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT television: FOX matchup: Nate Robertson (13-13, 3.84 ERA) vs Chris Carpenter (15-8, 3.09 ERA) buy tickets I'm still out of town, probably staring at the ocean or something. Maybe I'm drinking a beer or rummaging through used bookstores. Who can say? Go Tigers.

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