That should be the last time we see Valverde

[dubbsco]

Or is Jim too loyal? He should not pitch another game in a Tiger uniform.

 

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Or is Jim too loyal? He should not pitch another game in a Tiger uniform.

I think he'll get used, just not as closer. We just don't have enough arms to bench him completely. He'll probably swap roles with Dotel.

 

[JScottWriter]

Bet you see him as a closer in this series again. We will all be pissed again.

 

[tigersofjustice]

Yankees lefty ridden lineup might be good enough cause to remove him from the closer role for the series. Benoit would be a good option as he is very effective against lefties.

 

[dubbsco]

He can't be. There's just no way. Amazing Al, Dotel, Smyly, ANYONE needs to be in the 9th inning closing out a game. Valverde is a lost cause.

 

[dubbsco]

And why didn't Jim just stick with Benoit? He got out of the inning, even though it was a little scary.

 

[JScottWriter]

I agree he shouldn't be but does Jim agree?

 

[pr0tege]

Benoit gave up 2 bombs in .2 thirds of an inning lmao.

 

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Benoit gave up 2 bombs in .2 thirds of an inning lmao.

Yeah, Benoit fly balls are always flying heart-attacks.

For some reason he's not getting the strikeouts like he was earlier.

 

[pr0tege]

I have to believe it will either be Dotel or Al Al closing the rest of this postseason.

 

[tigerfan2272]

Benoit is almost as bad as Valverde lately. He isnt the solution.

 

[tigermud]

Benoit is almost as bad as Valverde lately. He isnt the solution.

He at least has more than 1 pitch though. would still be an upgrade..

 

[pr0tege]

Benoit is almost as bad as Valverde lately. He isnt the solution.

Benoit has stated several times he does not want to close games. Now given the fact he is struggling as much as he is there is no need to even try.

 

[zoombabyzoom]

What has happened to Valverde, jesus. So good last year, now he just sucks. Least its in a contract year and we can take his salary off the payroll. I think if we make a change it will be Benoit, because of his experience. With Dotel pitching the 8ths.

 

[jmakula87]

I hope it comes out that Valverde was "hiding" an "injury" and we don't ever have to see him close again.

 

[tigermud]

Benoit has stated several times he does not want to close games. Now given the fact he is struggling as much as he is there is no need to even try.

At this point I really don't care who gives it a shot, Jose is 0-3 with a 6.59 in post season games BEFORE tonight's 4 ER. time to stop and try someone else.

 

[tigerfan2272]

Jim's answers suggest to me that we are going to find a "injury" with Valverde and make him inactive. That way he can keep his dignity and we can get him the hell out.

 

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Jim's answers suggest to me that we are going to find a "injury" with Valverde and make him inactive. That way he can keep his dignity and we can get him the hell out.

Fine with me really, best possible case is Marte is on a plane as we speak.

 

[grandy]

We will

9th inning
Game 7 of the WS
Up 10-2 on the Cardinals

Tigers lose 11-10

 

[Mitchrapp]

We will

9th inning
Game 7 of the WS
Up 10-2 on the Cardinals

Tigers lose 11-10

Oh, don't even joke about that.