The suspended game on Friday night was a wash for the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers (pun intended). Detroit obviously has the advantage that the series is best of five instead of seven. This allows them to utilize the strengths of the roster and minimize its shortcomings that would be more prevalent over more games. … [Read more...] about Keys to a Long Detroit Tigers Postseason Run
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How the Detroit Tigers Can Build on Their Lead
The Tigers lead the rest of the field in the American League Central by three games. This is obviously the position they want to be in, but the amount would be more comfortable if the margin was bigger. I have some suggestions for the front office and coaching staff on how the team can extend its lead to have a more substantial cushion. Rotating the designated hitter makes … [Read more...] about How the Detroit Tigers Can Build on Their Lead
Detroit Tigers: Midseason Report Card
The Detroit Tigers have three of the top six hitters in the American League. Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, and Victor Martinez all have batting averages between .310 and .320. This may seem low to hold those positions in the junior circuit, but offensive numbers have been down this season across both leagues. The surprising aspect to this analysis of the statistics is that … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Midseason Report Card
Detroit Tigers Looking to Reach New Heights in Colorado
The Detroit Tigers entered their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies hoping to get a firm grip on first place in the American League Central. Then they lost on Friday night in what appeared to be a Lions score upon first glance. The Rockies pummeled the Tigers thirteen to six despite a grand slam from shortstop Jhonny Peralta. The team came into Saturday’s game one … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Looking to Reach New Heights in Colorado
Yeah, I Actually played Ball with Tigers Catcher Alex Avila
I’m a baseball fan. I love baseball. For as long as I can remember baseball has been my favorite sport. In fact, my first celebrity crushes were Madonna and Geena Davis in A League of Their Own: a movie about women playing baseball. By H. Jose Bosch … [Read more...] about Yeah, I Actually played Ball with Tigers Catcher Alex Avila