The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that star designated hitter Victor Martinez tore his left ACL last week during offseason conditioning. An MRI yesterday confirmed the injury. Surgery is expected, and it is thought that he will miss the entire 2012 MLB season. Martinez hit .330 with 103 RBIs in 2011, helping Detroit win the AL Central in his first season with the Tigers. … [Read more...] about Tigers Star Catcher Victor Martinez Out for Season
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Keys to a Long Detroit Tigers Postseason Run
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
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: An Uninspired Group
The Detroit Tigers are currently one and a half games up in the American League Central. They have, however, only won fifty six of one hundred and seven games this season. This proves that they have been the cream of the crap, instead of the cream of the crop. As I have predicted numerous times, the Cleveland Indians are faltering due to their lack of depth. The addition of … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: An Uninspired Group
Brandon Inge On the Sidelines Could Help the Detroit Tigers
Brandon Inge came down with a case of mononucleosis this week. He should know that sharing drinks with those around him is taboo. It’s either that or he is putting his face too close to sickly people. Jhonny Peralta has been carrying his weight offensively on the right side of the infield for some time. Inge does however possess a cannon for an arm over at third, and he also … [Read more...] about Brandon Inge On the Sidelines Could Help the Detroit Tigers
