Calling Outs

Well, today is a day off for the Tigs, so I'm going to use this space to talk about some players who have really, really been pissing me off lately. Heeeeeeere we go.

- The .100 Club- Sean Casey, Gary Sheffield, and Brandon Inge. These three are the only three every day players with their batting averages still below .200. Sheffield is the one I'm not worried about, if only because he's Gary Sheffield and he's going to turn it around no matter what. However, for the time being, this is NOT what Illitch is paying dearly for. Casey and Inge however, have simply looked like shit the entire year. Ever since Casey became a Tiger, he hasn't been hitting at all, save for the playoffs. Inge had a few games where he looked like he was coming out of his slump, but instead he has regressed and is dropping 0fers on a regular basis yet again. You know what's funny about all three of these guys? They all got extensions/new contracts at the beginning of this season. Earn your fucking cash boys, the front-office isn't charging us fans more money for tickets to see you play like shit.

- Jose Mesa- Another new signee who has come in and done literally nothing. How about these numbers- 2 and 2/3 innings, 6 earned runs for a 20.25 ERA (!), and he's injured now. Fantastic. Indians fans every where will watch him blow games all year long and just be thinking "Yep, I remember that fucker". If he's still here in October, may God save all of our souls.

- Jason Grilli- His ERA is at a minuscule 9.53 and he's only giving me heart attacks once an inning when he's throwing. I seriously can't stand watching this guy. Ever since last year, especially in the ALCS (when he walked three straight guys with 12 straight balls), I've hated my existence when he's in games. And the trend is continuing this year.

- Fernando Rodney- A sterling record of 1-3 (half the Tigers' losses!) and an ERA above 7.00 is showing how far he's regressed since this time last year, when he was holding down the closer's spot for Todd Jones. Every time he comes in now, there is a pit in my stomach and a voice in my head that screams "Oh shit, we're fucked".

-Chad Durbin- Not really that worried about him, since he's obviously in way over his head. He'll be gone by May, so don't get too worked up over his failings.

-Neifi Fucking Perez- I hate you. I hate you so much.