The very day that I praise Armando Galarraga, he proceeds to struggle mightily against the Halos. He did manage to pitch out of a few jams, but the Tigers' bullpen lost the game - specifically, Brandon Lyon. Most Tiger fans are ready to send that dude packing, but I think that's a bit hasty. Yes, this is the 2nd loss of the season for Lyon, but, sandwiched between those two losses, were three appearances with no runs allowed. The Tigers don't have the luxury of dumping semi-effective pitchers. With Lyon, I would avoid putting him in close games. Have him eat up innings in blowouts.
I'm a bit surprised that Leyland didn't go with Robertson, who hasn't pitched since 4/11. Nate's been a bit more reliable this season than Lyon, but perhaps it's a case of lesser of two evils.
Two Games Left
Only two games remaining in the Detroit Piston '08-'09 season - a season that will go down as perhaps the most disappointing in my lifetime. It's on par with the '08 Tigers, but not quite as bad as the '03 Tigers or the '08 Lions, which are in a class of their own.
Lebron and the Cleveland Cavaliers have proven to be absolutely unbeatable. The meager Pistons have no chance and are playing as if they know it. Where's the heart? Where's the desire to compete? Where's that supposed Piston pride? Did it leave with Chauncey? I wonder if Fox Sports Detroit will start airing the Nuggets games once the Pistons are eliminated...
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