Twitter does not take kindly to blown saves. Especially when a blown save wrecks the Tigers' chance to win the American League Division Series against the Oakland A's.
Based on the social media buzz, Jose Valverde could end up among baseball's all-time playoff choke jobs. Whether Valverde finds himself remembered with the likes of Calvin Schiraldi, Mitch Williams, Jose Mesa, and Byung-Hyun Kim likely depends on what happens in Oakland tonight.
In the meantime, take a look at these choice selections from Twitter's day of Jose Valverde hate.
Mr. Blackwell Award For Social Media Fashion Criticism
I saw a guy wearing a Valverde shirt... It took all my energy to not run over to him and question his stupidity.
— Kady Anguilm (@KadyAnguilm) October 11, 2012
Special Recognition For Excellence In The Field Of West Coast Smugness
Nothing I love more than seeing Jose Valverde blow a playoff save.
— Jason Snell (@jsnell) October 11, 2012
Meta Tweet Of The ALDS
LEYLAND SHOULD KNOW VALVERDE WAS GOING TO BE TERRIBLE! ONLY PITCH HIM WHEN HE'S GOING TO DO GOOD!! #FIRELEYLAND
— MLive Commenter (@MLiveCommenter) October 11, 2012
The Jean-Paul Sartre Award For Expression Of Existential Dread Via Twitter
You guys do know we're going to see Valverde again tonight right?
— Mackenzie Slaughter (@Slaughter387) October 11, 2012
Best Overused Joke Of The Day
I put a Jose Valverde poster on my bedroom door... Now it won't close.
— Alexander (@Dr_Boulos) October 11, 2012
Best Tweet Adapted From A David Mamet Script
@bigdscmtg Put that coffee down Valverde.COFFEE is for CLOSERS #TIGERS
— Dan Cato (@bigDSCmtg) October 11, 2012
Most Obnoxious "Play The Right Way" Tweet
Almost feels like Valverde deserves to get rocked with the way he comes set. Not a fan of the antics. Just pitch the ball.
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) October 11, 2012
John Edward Award For Cold Reading Predictions (tie)
I will hate valverde forever if he blows this game......
— Nick Kovalchik (@NickMKovo18) October 11, 2012
and we head to the Valverde portion of our day. Please look around and locate someone to hold you while you rock in a fetal position.
— Bless You Boys (@blessyouboys) October 11, 2012
