By H. Jose Bosch Now that Cabrera’s issues have been aired (and the audio of the 911 call released) the issue at hand is this: How should the Tigers respond because they certainly can’t ignore it at this point. It’s been reported on by all kinds of media. Here are several solutions: Dave Dombrowski or Jim Leyland address it briefly and swiftly, spit out the standard … [Read more...] about Cabrera’s off field troubles present problems for Tigers, fans
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The Tigers’ collapse should come as no surprise
By H. Jose Bosch Today I have a splitting headache and I’m not sure if it’s because I might have swine flu or because the Tigers epically failed to seal the division championship over the weekend. To be honest, I’d rather have the swine flu. The Tigers 5-3 win yesterday afternoon, a win that forced a one-game playoff tomorrow evening, only proves the point that no … [Read more...] about The Tigers’ collapse should come as no surprise
The exchange: Tigers-Twins showdown
By H. Jose Bosch and Andy Weise The Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are the only real reason to keep track of baseball this week. For those of you lost in college football and the NFL, the Tigers are just two games ahead of the Twins and tonight is the first game of a big four-game series between the two clubs. Twins fan Andy Weise and I exchanged e-mails about … [Read more...] about The exchange: Tigers-Twins showdown
Tigers must buck expectations to sew this pennant up
By H. Jose Bosch Thank you Ozzie Guillen. Thanks to your tirade, not only are we blessed with another great sound bite, but you also fired up your club enough to win the series finale and keep the American League Central pennant “race” alive. And let’s be honest, this isn’t a race as much as it’s two teams trying desperately to be the first one to hit the golf course … [Read more...] about Tigers must buck expectations to sew this pennant up
A marriage between Tigers and destiny not too far off
By H. Jose Bosch Last night, the Tigers did something they’ve struggled to do in the last month of the season: beat an inferior opponent to a pulp. And this three-game winning streak has given me a little extra hop in my step. Not so much because the Twins’ 2-1/2 game deficit is now insurmountable. But because in the last three games the Tigers’ strengths — the only way … [Read more...] about A marriage between Tigers and destiny not too far off
Tigers add Washburn, get sized for championship rings
By H. Jose Bosch On this here site I argued the Tigers should try to acquire Roy Halladay. Unlike my Tigers exchange partner, I wasn’t antsy about mortgaging the future for potential glory in the present. Even yesterday morning I would’ve green lit a deal for Halladay involving Rick Porcello, Ryan Perry and Wilkin Ramirez plus any player on the team except for Justin … [Read more...] about Tigers add Washburn, get sized for championship rings
Fernando Rodney: Bad For Your Health, Good for the Tigers
By: H. Jose Bosch For three years prior to this season, the Detroit Tigers relied upon closer Todd Jones. Well, if by relied upon you also mean suffered through. His performances were so vomit-inducing; he even earned the moniker “The Roller Coaster.” And if he hadn’t looked like any of the fat slobs who play in a softball beer league (a.k.a. any of us), we probably would’ve … [Read more...] about Fernando Rodney: Bad For Your Health, Good for the Tigers
Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?
By Paul M. Banks and Adam Musto After finishing in last place in the American League Central Division in 2008 with a 74-88 record, the Detroit Tigers (28-23) are back in first place. The last time the Tigers (picked to finish last by numerous “baseball experts”) won the division was 2006, when the team represented the American League in one of the least watched World … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?