A team like the Tigers who are on a long losing streak are bound to break out of it sooner or later. Of course, the Royals pitching staff would have preferred later…like after we left town. Instead, Royals pitchers gave up 14 runs on 18 hits and they have some nasty ERAs to show for it.
Jose Lima = 6.66
Leo Nunez = 8.46
Jeremy Affeldt = 6.93
If there was one positive out of this game it was Andres Blanco, who picked up 3 hits to push his average over the Mendoza line. If this guy could just hit in the .250s, I think he could be our starting second baseman next season. His glove work and range are unbelievable. I still wouldn't mind seeing Graffanino resigned in the off season, but if he isn't, then Blanco looks like a good alternative.
Today is the final off day of the season for the Royals as they limp toward the finish line. They are on pace to lose 109 games and looking at their remaining schedule, I'd be surprised if they stay on pace. They play the White Sox, Cleveland twice, and the Twinkies—with the Tigers and Blue Jays thrown in.
Monday, September 12, 2005
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