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Tigers temper expectations for pitchers at plate.
The Tigers spent the weekend getting Justin Verlander, Doug Fister, Drew Smyly and Rick Porcello used to hitting again by having them take practice. They are not raising expectations for them to be productive hitters.
"I just want to emphasize to lay the bat on the ball," manager Jim Leyland said. "Don't try to do too much, just lay the bat on the ball. If they try to overswing and hit home runs and that kind of stuff, they're wasting their time."
Verlander and Fister will start Games 1 and 2 of the World Series in San Francisco, where the Tigers will not have the luxury of the designated hitter. Smyly and Porcello were included because they could end up in a hitting situation as either a long reliever or a spot starter in case of injury.
Verlander, famously, is 0-for-24 as a hitter, striking out 14 times while laying down nine sacrifice bunts. Fister had two hits as a Mariners pitcher in 2011 but went 0-for-2 with the Tigers this season.
from the Tigers official site

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...23&content_id=40006068&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Verlander Rises to Top with Complete Package.
from the Tigers official site

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...23&content_id=40005812&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Tigers inspired to reward Mike Ilitch with World Series Championship Ring.
from the Tigers official site

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...rld-series/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a5
Tigers hope to make title dreams come true for beloved owner Mike Ilitch.
from SportsIllustrated

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...22&content_id=39984210&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Like '84 title team, Tigers' Series tale starts in West.
Verlander's loss in All-Star Game provides twist in home-field fate.
from the Tigers official site

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25444919&topic_id=37976106&c_id=det
Webvideo Miggy not worried by long rest.
Miguel Cabrera does not believe the long rest will affect the Tigers heading into Game 1 of the World Series.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25444919&topic_id=37976106&c_id=det
Webvideo Jeremy Brisiel, Jack Morris and Mark McLemore discuss Justin Verlander starting Game 1 of the World Series.
from the Tigers official site

 

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http://keitholbermann.mlblogs.com/2012/10/23/world-series-forecast/
World Series Forecast.
from Keith Olbermann's Baseball Blog

look at all the long long comments, mostly political.

 

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http://motorcitybengals.com/2012/10/23/random-thoughts-prelude-to-the-world-series/
Random Thoughts: Prelude to the World Series.
from mcb-tb

 

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http://blog.detroitathletic.com/201...n-july-verlander-can-win-it-back-in-game-one/
Three months later, Verlander can win back home field advantage in World Series.
from Detroit Athletic

 

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Time to get the Tigers World Series Game Thread up and running.....

Tigers go with Delmon in LF, Garcia in RF, Avila catching for Game 1.

Less than two months after his MLB debut, Avisail Garcia 34 is starting Game 1 of the World Series. He'll be in RF as RH bat against Zito.

First start for Alex Avila against a lefty starter since Sept. 1, when he faced Francisco Liriano.

Worth noting, though, that Avila has caught all of Verlander's starts this postseason.

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...24&content_id=40016652&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Tigers' World Series roster remains unchanged.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video...445027&c_id=mlb&topic_id=vtp_manager_postgame
Webvideo Tigers ready for World Series.
Jim Leyland, Justin Verlander and the Tigers give their thoughts on starting the World Series and playing against the Giants.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25445047&c_id=mlb
Webvideo Peralta, por fin.
Jhonny Peralta finalmente llega a la Serie Mundial, luego de tres intentos.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25445055&c_id=mlb&topic_id=vtp_road_to_ws
Webvideo Road to the World Series.
Jeremy Brisiel, Jack Morris and Mark McLemore discuss Justin Verlander starting Game 1 of the World Series.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25445051&c_id=mlb&topic_id=vtp_road_to_ws
Webvideo Road to the World Series.
Jeremy Brisiel, Jack Morris and Mark McLemore preview Game 1 of the World Series between the Tigers and Giants.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25444919&c_id=mlb
Webvideo Miggy not worried by long rest.
Miguel Cabrera does not believe the long rest will affect the Tigers heading into Game 1 of the World Series.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25444921&c_id=mlb
Webvideo Prince ready for World Series.
Prince Fielder is ready for the Tigers to get back on the field and to start the 2012 World Series.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25444923&c_id=mlb
Webvideo Young thrilled to be in WS.
Delmon Young talks about playing in the World Series and why he believes his pitching staff will come through.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video...444763&c_id=mlb&topic_id=vtp_manager_postgame
Webvideo Verlander on starting Game 1.
Justin Verlander talks about experience being important as he prepares to make the start in Game 1 of the World Series.
from the Tigers official site

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/10/new_jersey_math_professor_says.html
New Jersey math professor says numbers project Tigers to win World Series, Cy Young, MVP.
from Mlive

 

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http://beck.mlblogs.com/2012/10/24/game-4-start-shows-tigers-caution-with-scherzer/
Game 4 start shows Tigers? caution with Scherzer.
from Jason Beck's Tigers Blog

 

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http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/ivan-pudge-rodriguez-former-detroit-tigers-ca
Podcast Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, former Detroit Tigers Catcher, compared Justin Verlander to Nolan Ryan on Power Alley with Jody McDonald and Kevin Kennedy on MLB Network Radio.

 

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http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/who-should-close-for-detroit/
Who Should Close for The Tigers.
from fangraphs

Closer by committee still is a dirty phrase in some circles, but it?s almost certainly the best option for Detroit against San Francisco. Against the top of the order, go right-handed. Against the bottom, go left-handed. There are going to be situations where Coke is the best option, and there are going to be situations where Valverde (or Dotel/Benoit) is the best option. The Tigers best chance to win will come from using multiple closers, rather than relying either on Valverde?s track record or Coke?s run of recent success. The answer is not either-or, but both.

 

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http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/a-gerry-davis-game-1-preview/
A Gerry Davis Game 1 Preview.
from fangraphs

Tonights home plate ump.

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121024/SPORTS0104/210240426
Detroit Tigers' 5 keys to victory: Hit the Giants early, often.
from the detnews

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201210...lander-Tigers?odyssey=mod|defcon|text|Detroit Tigers
World Series Game 1 -- San Francisco 8 - Detroit Tigers 3: Pablo Sandoval's three home runs shock Tigers and Justin Verlander.
from the freep

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/10/post_28.html
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander roughed up; Giants roll to 8-3 victory in Game 1 of World Series.
from Mlive

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...-World-Series?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports
Justin Verlander, Tigers pummeled in Game 1 of World Series.
from the detnews

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/mlb/g...012_10_24_detmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=det
Verlander, Tigers not themselves in Game 1.
http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/mlb/g...d=det#gid=2012_10_24_detmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=box
Boxscore.
from the Tigers official site

 

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http://walkoffwoodward.com/?p=5970
Tigers Completely Forget How To Play Baseball, Drop Game One.
from WalkoffWoodwardTigersblog

http://www.detroittigertales.com/2012/10/panda-devours-verlander-tigers-lose.html
Panda Devours Verlander, Tigers Lose Game One.
from DetroitTigerTales

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/...anding_tigers.html?blockID=809755&feedID=3701
Verlander struggles in Game 1 of World Series.
from DetroitFox

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/...anding_tigers.html?blockID=809703&feedID=3701
Please, not 2006 again.
from DetroitFox

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...es-as-giants-trounce-tigers-in-game-one/25792
Justin Verlander Shelled, Pablo Sandoval Homers Three Times as Giants Trounce Tigers in Game One.
from the detroitsportssite

 

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October 25 in Tigers history:

Tigers players birthdays:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cowenal01.shtml
Al Cowens 1980-1981.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/siddajo01.shtml
Joe Siddall 1998.

from baseball reference

 

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Three of 4 times Tigers have won World Series ? 1935, 1945, 1968 ? they lost Game 1, all 3 times by shutout.

Jose Valverde had his left shoulder iced. Maybe that's his problem. He's icing the wrong shoulder.

winner of G1 of World Series has won 66 times (61.7%). Home teams to win G1 since 1993 have all won series.

It was the first time in Verlander's career he didnt retire a single batter on the first or 2nd pitch of an at-bat.