Jeff, as far as tactics are concerned, I’ll say nice things about Leyland when Leyland does things particularly well. A manager is expected to do an adequate job, and when he does better than that I will be impressed and probably say so. If he does a less than adequate job I will say something about that as well.

Let’s face it, you don’t LIKE it that I call Leyland out on things, so you jump down my throat even though the comment I made was totally reasonable and polite. You are therefore guilty of exactly the thing I am repeadedly accused of doing. You don’t LIKE my opinion, so the snarkiness commences.

If you think there is any more than a slight legitimacy to the Manager of the Year Award, then let’s just stop the conversation right there. It’s almost impossible to judge who has done the best job managing in a given year, and vote is almost purely subjective. Like the “Comeback Player of the Year” Award, it is an utter waste of time.

If you disagree, ask yourself this – why does a different manager get it every year? Doesn’t it stand to reason that the best manager will almost always be the best, year in and year out? Why is it always a first place team, or else a team that nearly missed 1st place? Sure, it’s usualy because they are perceived to have overperformed, and that CAN have to do with the manager, but does it always? Point me to any Manager of the Year award, and I can probably give you a real, concrete reason that the team vaulted forward, and that reason will almost always have something to do with player personnel decisions by the GM. If anything, the emphasis should be on the GM of the Year award. Dombrowski has done far far more for this club than Leyland has. If it weren’t for the obsession with the hit-and-run play and the goofy lineup decisions, the Tigers would probaby be at least a game or two BETTER than where Leyland has us. Am I saying he’s extrordinarily bad? No. But he isn’t special.

Bobby Cox is, in my opinion, the best manager in baseball over the last decade or so.

my 10 year old asked me what I would do if she married a Yankee fan…

lol, I’m not sure if I should commend you for raising her with an open mind or flame her for even raising the possibility….

My kids sit with me and enjoy the site as much as I do.

I was in a Starbucks today and in walked a family of 4 all wearing Tiger hats. We talked they were from Monroe and were out here on vacation. We talked Tiger baseball for 2 minutes and were fast friends.

I truly believe Tiger fans are unique along with those of a handful of other francise’s.

I live in the Bay area and the Tiges have alot of folks rooting for them. I am hopeful to see Tiger v A’s playoff games.
Lets keep this all in perspective …It’s a game and we as fans should be excited that OUR team is in the position they are in.

One last perspective my 10 year old asked me what I would do if she married a Yankee fan……

Go Tigers and keep Placido Polanco in our collective prayers.

Just thinking about that..

Anyways, great game. No errors!! Must be like the first time in several weeks

Bummer, so sad.

Whew! I can’t believe Pudge was playing second base. A 4-6-3 grounder would have been an adventure.

Yeah, that was interesting. I’m sure the 4-6-3 would have been no big deal, but the 6-4-3 probably would have been a 6-4, E4.

Awful game from Monroe today.

Who knows what’s gotten into Todd Jones.
I’m no Jones fanboy, but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that he’s earned his money so far. Here’s hoping he can keep it up.

or those of you who are waiting for me to say something nice about Leyland – I think he did a good job making the right pitching moves at the right time today.

Honestly, that’s the best you can offer? If it weren’t for the H&R call, this game is still being played.

I think a lot of people recognize how good Inge is with the glove, but it won’t be enough.

I’m sure you’re right. I just hope he gets a good deal of respect.

Rock on, boys