From the monthly archives:

October 2005

A Model of Inefficiency

08.10.2005 2 comments

It was a familiar scene for Tiger fans this season. A runner gets to third base with less than two outs. The next batter would invariably seem to do one of three things, a strikeout, a sharp ground ball to third, or a pop out to second. Once that second out was secured, the final [...]

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Coaching staff almost set

08.10.2005 3 comments

The Free Press today indicates that the coaching staff is set – with the exception of pitching coach. The article focuses mostly on Andy Van Slyke as outfield coach. The rest of the staff, as has been speculated is:Gene Lamont – Bench coach & 3rd baseLloyd McClendon – BullpenRafael Belliard – Infield CoachDon Slaught – [...]

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The Rothschild Files

06.10.2005 9 comments

According to John Lowe, the Tigers have asked for permission to interview Larry Rothschild for pitching coach. Rothschild has been the pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs for the last 4 seasons. And let’s look at his track record. During that time the Cubs have lost Kerry Wood and Mark Prior for a significant amount [...]

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Manager Carousel Wrap-up

05.10.2005 15 comments

My thoughts, for what they’re worth on the events of the last two days… On Jim Leyland and the press conferenceI have to say that I was impressed with Leyland’s answers at the press conference. I liked his very frank honesty. Although I don’t believe that he doesn’t know much about the club he’s taking [...]

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Leyland hired

04.10.2005 8 comments

Team 1270 is reporting that Jim Leyland has reached an agreement with the Tigers. There is a press conference scheduled for 5:30.

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2005 in Review – Runs Created

04.10.2005 7 comments

I have a number of posts planned to take a look at the 2005 season. The first of which is a look at runs created by position. I apologize for the size of the table below, but I wanted to take at how productive each position was this year compared to last year. I also [...]

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My take on Trammell

03.10.2005 6 comments

I’ve spent quite a bit of space on this site, and on various message boards defending Alan Trammell. I’ve probably been a little more vigorous in defending him because 1. I wanted him to succeed because of his playing career and the fact he is truly a “good guy” 2. I thought he received way [...]

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Trammell Relieved

03.10.2005 16 comments

As expected, Alan Trammell is no longer the manager of the Detroit Tigers. He has been offered a position within the organization as special assistant to the GM. Here is Dombrowski’s quote from the press release:

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The High Road

02.10.2005 11 comments

Here’s a full page ad that is running in today’s Detroit News sports section: To the greatest sports fans in the world and to a great sports franchise As to the fans, while I may no longer be a Tiger, I want you all to know that all your support, cheers and good wishes over [...]

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