Spring Training Game Pictures 2008

someone said on the other board that to get married at Comerica would be around $11K.

This pic is priceless!!!

I can hear it now...."Dude...You knocked over my beer! WTF??"

Those kids' college called....they're supposed to come back now!

I'm just glad it wasn't MY college that called.....I'm not ready to go back yet! lol

me either!

It's kinda funny...I'm on Spring Break this week....and next week I'm laid off from work! Why couldn't they have both been in the same week? I swear...they need to do a better job coordinating these things!

You should talk with them!

I tried! But...being the little peon in the organization that I am...my opinion doesn't mean jack squat! lol

that's where most of us are....

Spring training: Tigers 10, Astros 11
March 4, 2008
Robin Buckson/The Detroit News


Tigers' Magglio Ordonez signs autographs before the game.


Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon gives instruction to non-roster
outfielder Wilkin Ramirez (71) during batting practice prior to the
game as the Detroit Tigers take on the Houston Astros in spring
training at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. on March 4, 2008.


Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland, right, watch batting practice.


Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski, right, talks with
first baseman Carlos Guillen before the game against the Astros.


Tigers pitcher Todd Jones, left, talks with non-roster catcher Nick Trzesniak during warm ups before the game.


Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco, left, and shortstop Edgar Renteria talk as they stretch before batting practice.


Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez watches his home run on the first pitch of the game.


Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson winds up in the second inning as the
Detroit Tigers lose, 10-11, to the Houston Astros in spring training
action at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. on March 4, 2008.
In his three innings, Robertson gave up two hits with four strike outs.


Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera throws to first in the first inning.


Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada bobbles a grounder off of the bat of Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the first inning.


Tigers' Carlos Guillen,left, high fives Pudge Rodriguez (7) after Pudge's home run in the first inning.


Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco watches his double in the fourth inning. Polanco went 3-for-3 with one RBI.


Tigers pitcher Todd Jones releases in the fourth inning. In his inning,
Jones gave up five hits with six earned runs and one walk.


Tigers shortstop Edgar Renteria makes the throw to first for an out in the fourth inning.


Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez meets with pitcher Todd Jones on the mound after Jones gives up two runs in the fourth inning.


Tigers pitcher Todd Jones looks out to where Astros' J.R. Towles hit a home run with two on in the fourth inning.


Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco fields a grounder in the fourth inning.


Tigers pitcher Macay McBride winds up in the seventh inning. In his two
innings, McBride seven hist with four earned runs, one walk and one
strike out.


Tigers non-roster third baseman Michael Hollimon dives for a grounder in the seventh inning.


Tigers non-roster outfielder Wilkin Ramirez winds up on his home run
with one on in the eighth inning off Astros pitcher Josh Muecke.


Tigers non-roster outfielder Wilkin Ramirez (71) slaps five to third
base coach Gene Lamont after his home run in the eighth ininng.


Tigers non-roster first baseman Jeff Larish almost swings to his knees on this ground out in the eighth inning.


Tigers non-roster pitcher Francis Beltran throws in the eighth inning.
In his inning, Beltran allowed no hits with two walks and two strike
outs.

Good pictures!

Umpires wore their light blue shirts!

Darn Astros! We came so close!

Spring training: Tigers 6, Phillies 2
3/5/08
Robin Buckson / The Detroit News


Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander warms up before the game.


Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco enjoys a laugh as he warms up
before the start of the game against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.


Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws to first on a grounder by Phillies lead-off batter Shane Victorino in the first inning.


Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the second inning.


Tigers first baseman Carlos Guillen slaps five to third base coach Lance Parrish after his home run in the second inning.


Playing center field Brandon Inge catches a fly ball by Phillies' Brad Harman in the third inning.


Tigers shortstop Edgar Renteria has plenty of time to turn a double play in the third inning.


Tigers designated hitter Magglio Ordonez follows through on his home run in the third inning.


Tigers' Miguel Cabrera slaps five with Magglio Ordonez (30) after Ordonez's home run in the third.


Tigers first baseman Carlos Guillen follows through on his home run in the fourth inning.


Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez, left, congratulates Carlos Guillen
after his home run in the fourth inning against the visting Phillies.


Joker Marchant grounds crew, from left, Carther Bartow, Brian French,
Charlie Taylor and Kurt Thomas, dance to the YMCA in the fourth inning.


Tigers pitcher Zach Miner winds up in the eighth inning.


Tigers non-roster first baseman Jeff Larish snags a grounder in the eighth inning.


Tigers' Brandon Inge slides safely into third on a throw to Phillies third baseman Michael Cervenak in the eighth inning.


Tigers pitcher Zach Miner, right, high fives non-roster outfielder
Wilkin Ramirez after their win as the Detroit Tigers defeat the
Philadelphia Phillies, 6-2, in spring training action at Joker Marchant
Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on March 5, 2008.

ooo, these guys are lookin' GOOOOD!!!

LOL... you can't wait to seem them live right LP? :lol:

If there was a drool emoticon, I'd post it!


that always works!

Exactly the answer i was expecting from you!

I'm always good for a jaw drop!

Good pictures once again. I can't wait to watch a game that counts.

they are awesome!

Tigers, Braves play in Lakeland
3/6/08
Robin Buckson / The Detroit News


Pitcher Justin Verlander runs towards first and catches the ball for a play in drills before the game.


First baseman Carlos Guillen, right, tosses the ball to pitcher Tim Byrdak for a play at first in drills before the game.


From left, Braves' Martin Prado chats with Tigers' Miguel Cabrera and Braves' Gregor Blanco during batting practice.


Victor Maldonado of Imlay City uses a technique he has used since the
days of Tiger Stadium to get a ball for his grandchildren during
batting practice: glove on a string. He has 10 grandchildren and this
is ball number 10 that he has retrieved at spring training.


Tigers non-roster catcher Dane Sardinha looks for a signal from manager
Jim Leyland in the first inning as the Detroit Tigers take on the
Atlanta Braves in spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 6,
2008.


Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis winds up in the second inning.


Playing third base, Brandon Inge catches a ball in foul territory in the third inning.


Center fielder Curtis Granderson starts for first base on his single in the third inning.


Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge hits a triple with an RBI in the third inning. Inge went 1-for-4.


Tigers outfielder Brent Clevlen makes a catch in the third inning.


Tigers third base coach Gene Lamont, left, takes off his helmet during
a break in the action as he talks with Gary Sheffield at third base in
the third inning. All base coaches are now required to wear protective
helmets.


Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga winds up in the fourth inning. In his
one and two-thirds innings, Galarraga allowed three hits with five
earned runs, three walks and one strike out.


Honorary assistant manager Steve Nagengast of North Muskeegon, center,
sits between manager Jim Leyland and pitching coach Chuck Hernandez in
the sixth inning. Nagengast got the honor by bidding on it at charity
auction event for the Detroit Tigers Foundation.


Tigers Ramon Santiago watches his single in the seventh inning. Santiago went 3-for-3.


Tigers outfielder Freddy Guzman makes a running catch in the seventh inning.


Tigers non-roster shortstop Danny Worth throws to second base in the seventh inning.


Tigers pitcher Todd Jones throws in the ninth inning. In his one inning, Jones allowed one hit with one walk and one strike out.


Fans sit covered up as rain falls in the ninth inning. The game was called in the ninth inning due to the rain.

That's Trinita and me next week! Gadz I hope it doesn't rain!

laprimamirala wrote:

That's Trinita and me next week! Gadz I hope it doesn't rain!

Rain, rain go away....come again when I go see the Tigers in Arizona - I want indoor baseball!

everybody looks in good form, though!

Hey cat, notice high socks yesterday for Inge, Willis, Granderson, Leland and Danny Worth!

Word is getting around!

Spring training: Tigers 9, Braves 6
3/7/08
Robin Buckson / The Detroit News


Catcher Pudge Rodriguez signs autographs for fans before the game.


Alfonso Guillen, 8, son of infielder Carlos Guillen, throws a ball to Landon Dombrowski, 8, son of Tigers boss Dave Dombrowski.


Landon Dombrowski, 8, runs for Alfonso Guillen's toss.


Hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, left, instructs non-roster infielder Jeff Larish.


Rodriguez hits a double in the first inning.


First baseman Carlos Guillen runs on a single in the first inning.


Pitcher Kenny Rogers winds up in the first inning.


Kenny Rogers tries to pick the runner off of first base in the second inning.


Freddy Guzman twists on his swing in the second inning. Guzman went 2-for-4.


Shortstop Edgar Renteria makes the throw to first in the second inning.


Starter Kenny Rogers works in the second inning. In just over two
innings on the mound, Rogers allowed three hits with two earned runs,
one walk and one strike out.


Ryan Raburn talks with first base coach Andy Van Slyke after reaching base in the second inning.


Virgil Vasquez follows through on a pitch in the third inning. In
almost three innings on the mound, Vasquez allowed four hits with one
earned run, one walk and one strike out.


Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge fields a grounder in the third inning


Brandon Inge strikes out in the third inning. Inge went 1-for-4.


Non-roster outfielder Wilkin Ramirez safely steals second, beating a throw by Braves infielder Martin Prado in the third inning.


Rodriguez celebrates after his double in the third inning.


The Tigers' Pudge Rodriguez gestures to someone on the bench after a double, his second of the game, in the third inning.


Tigers first baseman Carlos Guillen hits a single with an RBI in the third inning. Guillen went 2-for-4 with an RBI.


Pudge Rodriguez high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring in the third inning.


Manager Jim Leyland and Rodriguez, on left, meet pitcher Kenny Rogers
on the mound to bring in Virgil Vasquez to pitch in the third inning.


Non-roster outfielder Wilkin Ramirez injures his left shoulder on this play in the third inning.


Ramirez lies in the outfield after injuring his left shoulder diving for a fly ball.


Leyland walks with Ramirez off the field with head athletic trainer Kevin Rand.


Rodriguez hits a homerun with a RBI in the fourth inning.


Non-roster invitee Scott Sizemore waits on deck in the eighth inning. Sizemore went 0-for-3.


Tigers non-roster pitcher Francis Beltran winds up in the eighth
inning. Beltran allowed two hits in just over an inning on the mound.


The Tigers' Ryan Raburn strikes out in the ninth inning. Raburn went 2-for-5.


Tigers pitcher Zach Miner warms up with bullpen coach Jeff Jones in the
eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers take on the Atlanta Braves at
Champion Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., on March 7, 2008. Tigers won the
spring training game, 9-6.


Tigers pitcher Zach Miner pitches in the ninth inning. In his inning of
work, Miner allowed three hits with two earned runs and one strike out.