Game 57: Francisco Cruceta, Professional Buzzkill

Can I be honest? After the Red Wings heart-wrenching/infuriating defeat to the Penguins this evening (it was still evening where I live), I really wasn’t in the mood for a Tigers bullpen disappointment. But I got one anyway!

I’m going to spare you the bitterness that’s taken over yours truly this evening and cut to the chase on this Tigers loss:

1. Kenny Rogers was outstanding over seven innings.

2. Francisco Cruceta blew it in less than one.

Methinks Cruceta will be on the waiver wire faster than you can say visa troubles once Joel Zumaya and/or Fernando Rodney return.

Up Next: Tigers @ Oakland

Dontrelle Willis (0-0, 7.50) @ Dana Eveland (4-4, 3.66)

P.S. That photo is not me. Rather, it’s a dramatization.