The Detroit Tigers start to the season has been very average. The Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals have been the toast of the division, but that is obviously nothing more than fool’s gold. The former would also lead the East and the West in the American League. Tell me that is going to last! The best case scenario is that the success of the Royals and Indians … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Schedule Becomes More Favorable
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Detroit Tigers: what a difference a week makes
Outfielder Brennan Boesch has been a ray of light for the Detroit Tigers. His consistency and high batting average have been constants for the Tigers throughout this season. The starting pitching struggled mightily during the first week, but that has also rebounded during the second. Miguel Cabrera’s numbers will be there at the end of the year and with no club ion a scorching … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: what a difference a week makes
Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate
Much like the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers are not where they expected to be a little over one week into regular season play. They had the spotlight on them opening day against the Yankees-only to struggle. Whether it's April or not, it is totally unacceptable for this team to lose back to back series against the likes of the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City … [Read more...] about Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate
Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
The Tigers had two things that is the recipe for success on most teams. They had a power-hitter that also hits for average in Miguel Cabrera and the team had an ace in Justin Verlander. So, what went wrong? Why did the team finish 81-81? Is Miguel Cabrera drinking an alcoholic beverage? These are all questions that need to be addressed. … [Read more...] about Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
Injury-Ravaged Tigers Lineup Resembling Infamous ’03 Tigers
Last week the Detroit Tigers trotted out a lineup that was so unimpressive, it resembled the infamous 2003 Detroit Tigers. You know the team that set an American League record for losses in a season, and finished just one win ahead of the 1962 New York Mets, the most abominable in MLB history. So here's the lineup from that day, juxtaposed against the lineup from that day seven … [Read more...] about Injury-Ravaged Tigers Lineup Resembling Infamous ’03 Tigers
2011 Looking like CRITICAL year for Detroit Tigers GM
I’m not sure what the Detroit Tigers did to piss off the gods of debilitating injuries, but it’s too late to sacrifice a live chicken on the mound at this point. So Detroit needs MacGyver if it wants any chance of staying in the hunt until Brandon Inge, Magglio Ordonez and Carolos Guillen come back. But let’s be honest. Starting a paper clip, some duct tape and a box of … [Read more...] about 2011 Looking like CRITICAL year for Detroit Tigers GM
Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay
We were robbed of an 80’s pop culture icon when actor Gary Coleman recently passed away. And in a blown call yesterday, which likely would’ve had Coleman saying: “Whatchu talking about Willis?” major league baseball fans were robbed of the greatest feat in baseball: The Perfect Game. Detroit Tiger’s pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one foot (literally) of throwing the … [Read more...] about Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay
Detroit Tigers need to think about the future
By H. Jose Bosch Detroit, who for the last few seasons has been among the ranks of the highest payroll teams in baseball, may not be at the top following this off season. With news breaking that the Tigers are looking to trade All-star Edwin Jackson, it appears the economy is finally catching up. When I first heard the news, I was very upset. As disappointing as the … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers need to think about the future
Prepare for a postseason without Detroit
By H. Jose Bosch I went into last night’s game fully expecting the Tigers to lose. There was no way, I reasoned, that Detroit could go to Minnesota, against a red-hot team and win this one-game playoff; especially with rookie Rick Porcello on the mound. It was a self-defense mechanism. Emotionally, it was better for me to be pleasantly surprised than terribly … [Read more...] about Prepare for a postseason without Detroit
Twins vs. Tigers: Who Do Sox Fans Cheer For?
By Soxman Two teams, one game, and the winner moves on to the postseason while the loser goes home for the winter. Sox fans know this scenario oh too well as we needed the famous “blackout play-in game” in 2009 to earn our central division crown. For Twins fans, it is as Yogi Berra says, "dejvu all over again!" So as the Twin vs. Tigers game on Tuesday approaches, several … [Read more...] about Twins vs. Tigers: Who Do Sox Fans Cheer For?