G-Money, Stop It

Sometimes, you have to give props where props are due.  So, we here at the Detroit Tigress are implementing another new feature: The Shout-out.  This is where we recognize a player who went above and beyond, out of the norm, and probably proved the Tigress wrong.

The Shout-out: G-Money.  That's right, he did good today.  A home run to start, a "double" (although I think some bad fielding and wind should be credited with that hit), and a single.  He did good.  Not only that, 57% of Rod and Mario's banter today was about G-Money.  Here are some highlights:

G-Money supposedly went on the bus yesterday after the loss and said, "Get your rest boys.  G-Money is in the line up tomorrow."  That's right, he calls himself G-Money.

Rod claims they brought G-Money (or G-Mo for short) back because he's funny.  After just watching "MoneyBall" again last night, I highly doubt they brought him back because he's funny.  More like he was the cheapest back up catcher available.  Added bonus, he already knows most of the starting pitchers for the team.

Rod and Mario are speculating that G-Mo will be Porcello's personal catcher.  I guess that makes G-Mo Crash Davis and Porcello Nuke.  My question, if this is the case, why not pair him up with Smyly? 

Porcello had a sweet game.  He had more strikeouts than he's used to and was democratic with his pitching.  BUT, at least 83.5% of the credit needs to go to Laird.  Why?  Because he's G-Money.  That's why.

G-Money supposedly had the number 15 at some point in his career and told people it was because he was "1 man, 5 tools."  Yup, he's a regular Jerry Seinfeld.

So yes Uncle Tiger, G-Money came through today.  I'm not prepared to take a permanent ride on the G-Money train though.

Side notes:
Rick Porcello is the first Tiger starting pitcher to get a win...weird!

Mario must have been working on his banter and slang this off season.  Today my favorite from him was "G-Money takes the tour" when a home run was hit.  He's trying to get a drinking game, I just know it!

Breaking the bad news

To be honest, this is my first Tiger game I'm watching on FSN Detroit this year.  I'm pretty happy about that.  Unfortunately, the Tigs are having a little trouble with their bats.  In fact, Austin Jackson stretched a pretty standard single into a double because he's tired of BBoesch hitting into double plays behind him (get the hint Jimmy Smokes, find a new number 2 hitter).  I have missed Rod and Mario and their silly banter during the game.  We here at the Tigress (again, just me and the kitty) are instituting a new feature of the Detroit Tigress blog: Gem of the Day.  This will be anything ridiculous or awesome that Rod or Mario (let's be honest, 9 times out of 10 it will be Rod) say during the game.

Gem of the Day: Rod and Mario had a lengthy discussion about Tom Brookens "fit figure" and his wardrobe.  According to Rod, "If you keep something in your closet long enough, it will come back in style."  Thanks for the tip Rod!  I wonder if he was talking about the glasses or the stache.

So, I work in a female dominated work-place.  On Friday at lunch, I was having a discussion with said female coworkers about the Tigers.  One lady said, "Tigress, who is your Tiger?"  My response was to take off my fleece jacket and flash the back of the shirt I was wearing:

"Fisher?" Says a non-fan.  That's ok, I don't blame her.  Maybe I can help spread the Fister magic.  Then, I asked who their Tigers were.  No one had a response except the lady sitting next to me who confidently said, "Clete Thomas.  Has been for years.  He's cute."  Oh no, I thought (don't you love my internal dialogue?).  There's no easy way to tell her the bad news.  In fact, I had a counseling/ethics class in college where I was taught HOW to break the bad news.  BUT, that all knowledge went out the window and I blurted out "Too bad!  He's going to be designated for assignment!"  Whoopsies.  But really, with the stock of great Tiger players this year, she shouldn't have any difficulty finding a replacement for Clete. 

In theory, Clete should be a great baseball player...because of his name.  But he's always been "Or Clete Thomas."  He's an afterthought.  What I mean is, "Who is going to be the fourth outfielder?"

Guy 1: "Andy Dirks"
Guy 2: "Or Clete Thomas"
Guy 1: "Donny Kelly"
Guy 2: "Or Clete Thomas"
Guy 1: "Ryan Raburn"
Guy 2: "Or Clete Thomas"

He was just never a permanent fixture in Detroit and the love of Guy 2 just couldn't keep him around long enough to make a name for himself.  Good luck with the Twins, Clete.  I hope you get rid of that "or" before your name...it's really killing your chances of ever staying with a major league club.