BigAl

joined Mar 27, 2008
last login Jun 19, 2013
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I'm Al Beaton, aka Big Al, co-managing editor of Bless You Boys and producer of the Bless You Boys Podcast. I'm a veteran of the Detroit blogosphere, writing online since 2006. I've also written for Mlive, Bloguin and SB Nation. For the past 4 years I've been the co-host of the weekly Detroit sports podcast, "The Knee Jerks," heard on SportsGeeksRadio.com and at TheKneeJerks.us. I'm also old enough to be your father, so get off my lawn!

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Recent Activity

	for The bullpen Voted on Jun 18 2013, 11:41p
	Orioles 5, Tigers 2: Justin Verlander rocked for two home runs in five innings Posted on Jun 18 2013, 11:08p
	FSD requested more time to run ads, thus games now start 3 minutes later Commented on Game 68: Orioles at Tigers, 7:08 p.m. on Jun 18 2013, 7:15p - 1 reply
	for Max Scherzer Voted on Jun 17 2013, 11:01p
	Added "starting" Commented on Tigers 5, Orioles 1: Max Scherzer becomes first starting pitcher in fanchise history to start a season 10-0 on Jun 17 2013, 10:57p - 1 reply
	Tigers 5, Orioles 1: Max Scherzer becomes first starting pitcher in fanchise history to start a season 10-0 Posted on Jun 17 2013, 10:48p
	Don Kelly, Pinball Wizard? Commented on Game 68: Orioles at Tigers, 7:08 p.m. on Jun 17 2013, 7:59p - 2 replies
	does that Mean we have Pete Townsend catching for us now Recommended on Jun 17 2013, 7:59p
	Good night and good luck, big fella! Commented on Anibal Sanchez and Alex Avila to disabled list, per report on Jun 17 2013, 4:53p
	for Torii Hunter Voted on Jun 16 2013, 5:57p
	Tigers 5, Twins 2: Doug Fister throws five no-hit innings, Torii Hunter hits 300th career home run Posted on Jun 16 2013, 5:45p
	"Doleful" is the perfect word to decribe the entire endeavor, both the game and broadcast Commented on Twins 6, Tigers 3: A rusty Anibal Sanchez pulled after 3 2/3 innings, may still be dealing with stiff shoudler on Jun 16 2013, 12:00a
	I've uploaded a second edit which I hope corrects Kurt's low mic level Commented on Bless You Boys Podcast 77: Listener questions on Jun 15 2013, 11:56p
	for Don Kelly Voted on Jun 15 2013, 10:57p
	I have a new PC, still figuring out the mic levels Commented on Bless You Boys Podcast 77: Listener questions on Jun 15 2013, 10:50p
	Twins 6, Tigers 3: A rusty Anibal Sanchez pulled after 3 2/3 innings, may still be dealing with stiff shoudler Posted on Jun 15 2013, 10:47p
	Dr. Steve Brule would agree Recommended on Jun 15 2013, 9:01p
	Unfortunatley, for the most part FOX is showing the game just in the home markets Commented on Game 66: Tigers at Twins, 7:15 p.m. on Jun 15 2013, 7:12p - 1 reply
	Better Magoo than Cowboy Joe Commented on Game 66: Tigers at Twins, 7:15 p.m. on Jun 15 2013, 7:09p
	Ded tree magazines are a dying industry Commented on Game 66: Tigers at Twins, 7:15 p.m. on Jun 15 2013, 6:56p
	You're welcome! Commented on Bless You Boys Podcast 77: Listener questions on Jun 15 2013, 6:32p
	"Gee Kurt, what do you wanna do tonight?" Recommended on Jun 15 2013, 4:10p
	Bless You Boys Podcast 77: Listener questions Posted on Jun 15 2013, 1:12p
	For those that missed it in the game thread... Recommended on Jun 15 2013, 9:34a
	Do you have to post this in every thread? Recommended on Jun 15 2013, 9:34a
	Glad to be of service! Commented on Tigers 4, Twins 0: Lights out Rick Porcello, five double attack lead victory on Jun 15 2013, 1:45a - 1 reply
	for Jhonny Peralta Voted on Jun 15 2013, 12:39a
	Tigers 4, Twins 0: Lights out Rick Porcello, five double attack lead victory Posted on Jun 15 2013, 12:22a
	The Tigers' players were mad? Recommended on Jun 14 2013, 9:55p
	The plot thickens... Commented on Game 65: Tigers at Twins, 8:10 p.m. on Jun 14 2013, 8:59p - 4 replies
	Austin Jackson activated off disabled list, Avisail Garcia optioned to Triple-A Toledo Posted on Jun 14 2013, 1:41p
	BALK Recommended on Jun 13 2013, 3:14p
	for Luke Putkonen Voted on Jun 13 2013, 11:43a
	The flowchart is incomplete without Tom Timmerman Commented on Who's Your Closer? flow chart on Jun 13 2013, 11:43a
	2011 Victor is coming, as well. Recommended on Jun 13 2013, 11:39a
	All of SBN seemed broken Recommended on Jun 12 2013, 8:40p
	I blame sabermetrics Recommended on Jun 12 2013, 8:22p
	So, this happened Recommended on Jun 12 2013, 7:30p
	Today's game was one Hell of a welcome back to recapping Commented on Royals 3, Tigers 2: Justin Verlander's quality start wasted as Jose Valverde's woes continue on Jun 12 2013, 7:29p - 1 reply
	for Justin Verlander Voted on Jun 12 2013, 6:51p
	Royals 3, Tigers 2: Justin Verlander's quality start wasted as Jose Valverde's woes continue Posted on Jun 12 2013, 6:38p
	for Jose Alvarez Voted on Jun 9 2013, 11:30p
	Pretty Recommended on Jun 9 2013, 11:57a
	Tigers draft Old Dominon outfielder Ben Verlander in 14th round of MLB Draft Posted on Jun 8 2013, 10:51p
	for Rick Porcello Voted on Jun 8 2013, 10:43p
	Tigers 6, Indians 4: No botching it this time, Rick Porcello pitches Tigers to victory Posted on Jun 8 2013, 8:46p
	Yes, thank you! Commented on Tigers 7, Indians 5: Poor pitching, defense costs the Tribe as Verlander cruises on Jun 8 2013, 2:29p - 1 reply
	Senidng a thank you to Rob for taking the recap last night! Commented on Tigers 7, Indians 5: Poor pitching, defense costs the Tribe as Verlander cruises on Jun 8 2013, 11:52a - 3 replies
	for Victor Martinez Voted on Jun 8 2013, 11:49a
	for Max Scherzer Voted on Jun 6 2013, 8:18p
	Tigers 5, Rays 2: Timely offense, dominant Scherzer, solid Valverde = recipe for victory Posted on Jun 6 2013, 4:57p
	THAT SPOILER BOX IS THERE FOR A REASON YOU KNOW Recommended on Jun 6 2013, 2:15p
	for Doug Fister Voted on Jun 6 2013, 1:06p
	Rays 3, Tigers 0: Another game, another shutout, another Doug Fister quality start wasted Posted on Jun 5 2013, 10:53p
	Going by Twitter reports, Hawk Harreslon is melting down. COOL! Commented on Game 57 Overflow: Rays at Tigers on Jun 5 2013, 8:51p
	It's all press speculation, but the leak had to come from somewhere Commented on MLB prepared to suspend players linked to Biogenesis documents, per ESPN's John Buccigross on Jun 5 2013, 1:50p - 2 replies
	Tigers 10, Rays 1: Anibal Sanchez in beast mode, offense explodes against Matt Moore Posted on Jun 4 2013, 10:55p
	Yes, he was in that his name was in some Biogensis documents Commented on Game 56: Rays at Tigers, 7:08 p.m. on Jun 4 2013, 7:46p - 1 reply
	Looks like some big PED suspensions are going down Commented on Game 56: Rays at Tigers, 7:08 p.m. on Jun 4 2013, 7:44p - 9 replies
	FSD wanted more ad time Commented on Game 56: Rays at Tigers, 7:08 p.m. on Jun 4 2013, 6:57p - 1 reply
	Miguel Cabrera leads all players in AL All-Star voting Posted on Jun 3 2013, 4:43p
	Finally got around to paying for my tickets Commented on The 2013 BYB Meet-Up Reminder: One month left to buy tickets! on Jun 3 2013, 3:35p
	I've contacted the Tigers about it. They told me it wouldn't be possible to send me his head. Recommended on Jun 2 2013, 8:43p
	This. No one is calling for Leyland's head Commented on Orioles 4, Tigers 2: Jim Leyland - "I botched it" on Jun 2 2013, 8:15p - 1 reply
	I would love to see a game where a manager just rolled the dice or flipped a coin Commented on Orioles 4, Tigers 2: Jim Leyland - "I botched it" on Jun 2 2013, 7:50p - 2 replies
	And thanks! Commented on Orioles 4, Tigers 2: Jim Leyland - "I botched it" on Jun 2 2013, 7:13p
	Of course it's not gospel, we'll have to agree to disagree on the call Commented on Orioles 4, Tigers 2: Jim Leyland - "I botched it" on Jun 2 2013, 7:08p - 1 reply
	No, you don't bunt beacuse most of the Tigers are awful at it Commented on Orioles 4, Tigers 2: Jim Leyland - "I botched it" on Jun 2 2013, 6:56p - 2 replies
	for Rick Porcello Voted on Jun 2 2013, 6:50p
	Orioles 4, Tigers 2: Jim Leyland - "I botched it" Posted on Jun 2 2013, 5:39p
	No worries, I am sure they'll bunt into a triple play. Recommended on Jun 2 2013, 3:57p
	Overflow!!! Commented on Game 55: Tigers at Orioles, 1:35 p.m. on Jun 2 2013, 3:11p
	Game 55 overflow: Tigers at Orioles Posted on Jun 2 2013, 3:10p
	Overflow coming in the next half inning! Commented on Game 55: Tigers at Orioles, 1:35 p.m. on Jun 2 2013, 3:06p - 1 reply
	for Matt Tuiasosopo Voted on Jun 2 2013, 1:23p
	Game 55: Tigers at Orioles Posted on Jun 2 2013, 1:18p
	Game 55 preview: Tigers at Orioles Posted on Jun 2 2013, 12:50p
	Tigers 10, Orioles 3: Miguel Cabrera grand slam leads five home run explosion Posted on Jun 1 2013, 8:01p
	FIFY Recommended on Jun 1 2013, 4:41p
	Game 54: Tigers at Orioles Posted on Jun 1 2013, 1:34p

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