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Brandon Inge starts at DH, and Twitter (obligatorily) explodes

You kind of had a feeling that Brandon Inge's first start was going to cause some consternation among the Tigers followers who aren't real big fans of the infielder. Then Sunday's lineup came out [click here to see] and he was listed as DH, making the explosion just that much more emphatic.

Here's a sampling of some of the fan reaction:

View the story "Ingesanity, Day 2: Brandon Inge starts at DH, and Twitter explodes" on StorifyIngesanity, Day 2: Brandon Inge starts at DH, and Twitter explodesJust when you thought your favorite topic of controversy had gone away, the Tigers lineup for Sunday's game at the Chicago White Sox included Ryan Raburn in right, Delmon Young in left, and ... yes, you read it right, Brandon Inge at DH.Storified by Matthew B. Mowery · Sun, Apr 15 2012 13:03:23Sunday's #Tigers lineup for series finale vs. White Sox (Porcello vs. Sale) — http://bit.ly/HKxs5D Of note: No Boesch, Inge at DHMatthew B. MoweryRighties only hit .176 vs. Sale, but have 7 HRs (LH hitters have only one). #Tigers lineup goes R-S-R-R-R-R-R-R-RMatthew B. Moweryhere it is (explanation for #Tigers Inge at DH) - Boesch not in vs LHP so Raburn in RF and Santiago at 2B cuz as only extra SS, he can't DHTom Gageday off for Boesch vs LHP because two more lefties in first 2 games at KC - mgr felt it was the right time to sit himTom GageBrandon Inge has started at DH one other time in his big league career. It was April 30, 2002, against former Royals lefty Chris George.Jason BeckInge, Inge all the time - anyone concerned about #Tigers Raburn, too?Tom GageBut, true to form, when the lineup came out, the internet proceeded to blow up.@TrippingOlney BRANDON INGE IS DH'ING FOR DETROIT TODAYJake DudekBrandon Inge as a "Designated Hitter" is like Shaq as a "Designated Free Throw Shooter"Matt FriedmanBrandon Inge is Detroit's designated hitter today while Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera, Delmon Young, and Ryan Raburn play a position.Aaron GleemanLOLeyland RT @AaronGleeman: Brandon Inge is Detroit's DH today while Fielder, Miguel Cabrera, Delmon Young, and Ryan Raburn play a position.Tom EdwardsIn a lineup with Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, and Delmon Young, Brandon Inge is your DH.YCPBBrandon Inge is DH today? I'd rather they just pick a drunk fan from the bleachers. #releasebrandoningeNick DemgenBrandon Inge at DH makes about as much sense as the Army enlisting Stevie Wonder as a sniper. @TerryFoster971 #TigersProblemsBrian LeFevreLeyland has Brandon Inge DHing today. I'm convinced he has full blown AlzheimersLuke GhiardiI don't even know how to express what I think in words. Brandon Inge at DH is the biggest joke in the world.Matt ScottBrandon Inge as our DH is embarrassing. #TigersAlex SederLeyland hasn't been as bad as some think, but Brandon Inge as #tigers DH has to be the worst move by a mgr EVER. Rather have Porcello bat.Bryon QuertermousBrandon Inge at DH? In his case, "DH" stands for "Definitely Hopeless"...hahahahahahahaahahahah. ah. *snorts & wipes tears from his eyes*Randy Perkins#Tigers got rid of Clete Thomas so Brandon Inge can DH? Oh OkM@Brandon Inge as the DH today. Might hafta stop being a Tigers fan. #leylandshighDerek BrowningI'm dead serious when I say I would rather have Rick Porcello batting than Brandon Inge...#DeadSerious!DrewsPicksBrandon Inge at DH today?? #.180battingaverageBrandonKlompYes! Brandon Inge is DHing today! God, I just love when my DH's average is below .200! #sarcasticandannoyedtweetTrevor SchulteI thought DH stood for Designated Hitter? Why is Brandon Inge playing DH today? Did I fall and hit my head?Philip KrukowskiBrandon Inge is the DH today. No need to say anything else. #fbBen DageWhy is Brandon Inge still a Detroit tiger? come onnnnnnnnnMartina EgererI wish someone would Nancy Kerrigan Brandon Inge.Sarah Madden-MartinI'm trying to come up with words for Brandon Inge as the DH today. I have none. Leyland has to be doing this to mess with us, right?Matt CharboneauBrandon Inge, back on the MLB roster for the first time this season, is starting at DH ... And I can't believe I typed that #Confused #WhyZach StraderHoly mother of Jesus. Brandon Inge is the Designated Hitter? Wow. @FakeLeyland is trolling us for sure.Alex DBrandon Inge: Designated hitter? No thanks. #TigersDan FennerBrandon Inge is in the lineup today. I refuse to watch the Tigers todayKyle LesherBrandon Inge DH'ing today is beyond puzzling. Cannot understand making that move with a cold lineup. #Strange #TigersP.J. Wascher

Labels: Brandon Inge, designated hitter, Ingesanity, Storify

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Name: Matthew B. Mowery

Location: Howell, Michigan, United States

Matthew B. Mowery formerly covered the Detroit Tigers for The Oakland Press. He has also been the college writer and lead sports copy editor for the paper. Prior to his arrival in Pontiac in 2006, Mowery previously worked at The Morning Sun in Mt. Pleasant, The Alpena News and the Midland Daily News. He's covered every possible corner of the sports world, from preps to pros, from tennis to Lions training camp for The Associated Press.

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