Comments on: ALCS – My Clinch Story http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Ryan S http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20688 Ryan S Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:59:53 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20688 adr - I love that - I could definitely see the same scenario playing out in my house. marshall - I'm also a believer in sitting in that special "spot". Mine is on the right side of the couch. I lean forward in a "ready position-like" pose in critical situations. I, too, donned the rally cap after seeing Jones in the bullpen. What would baseball be without the superstitions? adr – I love that – I could definitely see the same scenario playing out in my house.

marshall – I’m also a believer in sitting in that special “spot”. Mine is on the right side of the couch. I lean forward in a “ready position-like” pose in critical situations. I, too, donned the rally cap after seeing Jones in the bullpen. What would baseball be without the superstitions?

]]> By: adr http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20658 adr Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:21:27 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20658 My two month old boy was sleeping in my arms as I sat on the couch. I woke him up to "watch" as Ordonez rounded the bases so he could, as I explained to my wife, honestly say he saw it when he gets older. My wife is still mad at me. My two month old boy was sleeping in my arms as I sat on the couch. I woke him up to “watch” as Ordonez rounded the bases so he could, as I explained to my wife, honestly say he saw it when he gets older.

My wife is still mad at me.

]]> By: Marshall in DC http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20511 Marshall in DC Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:55:41 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20511 I was sitting on the floor in front of the TV (they play better when I'm sitting in that spot. I haven't moved for 7 games.) Any case - my wife walks in and I tell her I'm thinking the A's are goin to win. In my mind I saw Houston Street knocking out the start of the Det batting order and going to the 10th. Detroit would have to keep it tied knowing that the "power" in their line up was 1.5 to 2 innings away from making it back up to the plate. I tried not to get too excited when Polanco and Monroe singled, fearing the worst. After explaining this to my wife, she changed subject and asked why Todd Jones was wearing his Cap inside out. I explained it was a rally cap. She asked me why I didn't do it with my hat. I said what the heck. She then did like wise with her Philladelphia Eagles ballcap. The next pitch went out of the park. I wents nuts. I was sitting on the floor in front of the TV (they play better when I’m sitting in that spot. I haven’t moved for 7 games.) Any case – my wife walks in and I tell her I’m thinking the A’s are goin to win.

In my mind I saw Houston Street knocking out the start of the Det batting order and going to the 10th. Detroit would have to keep it tied knowing that the “power” in their line up was 1.5 to 2 innings away from making it back up to the plate. I tried not to get too excited when Polanco and Monroe singled, fearing the worst.

After explaining this to my wife, she changed subject and asked why Todd Jones was wearing his Cap inside out. I explained it was a rally cap. She asked me why I didn’t do it with my hat. I said what the heck. She then did like wise with her Philladelphia Eagles ballcap. The next pitch went out of the park.

I wents nuts.

]]> By: Jason http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20419 Jason Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:04:01 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20419 I read/heard somewhere a theory as to why babies look more like their fathers when they're newborn - so men would form a stronger bond with their offspring, and be less likely to eat them. Evolutionarily speaking, of course. This is where sports steps in for most men. We teach our children to love sports the way we do, and we get moments like this. It's all good. Great post, and go Tigers! I read/heard somewhere a theory as to why babies look more like their fathers when they’re newborn – so men would form a stronger bond with their offspring, and be less likely to eat them. Evolutionarily speaking, of course.

This is where sports steps in for most men. We teach our children to love sports the way we do, and we get moments like this. It’s all good.

Great post, and go Tigers!

]]> By: Ryan S http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20404 Ryan S Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:53:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20404 What a great story! I was watching with my 1 1/2 year old son. He doesn't understand the game obviously, but he likes to point at the screen and say "Bay-ball." His new favorite phrase is "Go Tigers!" (which I prompt him to say countless times a day). He also enjoys wearing my tattered Tigers hat. My bottom of the ninth story is pretty good. My wife (not much of a sports person), was sensing extra innings and not real excited about the prospect. Just as the pitcher went into his windup, she said with a hint of exasperation, "Does this guy ever hit home runs?" I didn't even have a chance to answer her. I was too busy hollering and carrying my son all over the house. Great to hear everyone's story, here! What a great story! I was watching with my 1 1/2 year old son. He doesn’t understand the game obviously, but he likes to point at the screen and say “Bay-ball.” His new favorite phrase is “Go Tigers!” (which I prompt him to say countless times a day). He also enjoys wearing my tattered Tigers hat.

My bottom of the ninth story is pretty good. My wife (not much of a sports person), was sensing extra innings and not real excited about the prospect. Just as the pitcher went into his windup, she said with a hint of exasperation, “Does this guy ever hit home runs?” I didn’t even have a chance to answer her. I was too busy hollering and carrying my son all over the house.

Great to hear everyone’s story, here!

]]> By: Coach Jim http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20389 Coach Jim Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:01:03 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20389 Immediately after the game on Friday I called just about everyone I knew that really cared about baseball and yelled "Woohoo, go Tigers!" then hung up and called the next person. I tried it on Saturday but the phone company was having problems, so I just had to yell it out my window. Immediately after the game on Friday I called just about everyone I knew that really cared about baseball and yelled “Woohoo, go Tigers!” then hung up and called the next person.

I tried it on Saturday but the phone company was having problems, so I just had to yell it out my window.

]]> By: Jojo SunDevil http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20346 Jojo SunDevil Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:24:21 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20346 Thats a great story. I don't have any kids, but I have recorded the Yankees Game 4, and the Oakland Game 4. and my kids will definitely be seeing them one day. Thats a great story. I don’t have any kids, but I have recorded the Yankees Game 4, and the Oakland Game 4. and my kids will definitely be seeing them one day.

]]> By: Sam http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20314 Sam Sun, 15 Oct 2006 22:28:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20314 I was there. Great fans around us. Funny. Everyone around us just starting hugging each other. There were tears. It was incredible. -Sam I was there.

Great fans around us. Funny. Everyone around us just starting hugging each other. There were tears. It was incredible.

-Sam

]]> By: Anne http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20255 Anne Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:53:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20255 Of course that should be my DAD jumping up and yelling. Of course that should be my DAD jumping up and yelling.

]]> By: Anne http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20254 Anne Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:52:15 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20254 Hey Billfer, great story. I'm sure your son will remember this day. I remember watching a game on TV with my dad when I was 5, and seeing Al Kaline hit a home run. I still remember distinctly my day jumping up and yelling and the roaring Tiger head they flashed on the TV screen. I don't think I cried, though. :-) Hey Billfer, great story. I’m sure your son will remember this day. I remember watching a game on TV with my dad when I was 5, and seeing Al Kaline hit a home run. I still remember distinctly my day jumping up and yelling and the roaring Tiger head they flashed on the TV screen. I don’t think I cried, though. :-)

]]> By: ripismoney http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20238 ripismoney Sun, 15 Oct 2006 04:46:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20238 Haha, my childhood is full of memories of losing seasons and watching other teams play in October. I grew up without knowing what winning feels like. Now for the first time, I'm seeing what baseball in October feels like -- It is impossible to put into words. Haha, my childhood is full of memories of losing seasons and watching other teams play in October. I grew up without knowing what winning feels like. Now for the first time, I’m seeing what baseball in October feels like — It is impossible to put into words.

]]> By: Jimothy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20237 Jimothy Sun, 15 Oct 2006 04:35:09 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20237 An awesome story Bill! One you'll both never forget. Knowing you as well as I do, I couldn't be happier for you - arguably the world's biggest Tiger fan! - in getting to share such a special moment with your son. Today was an incredible birthday to say the least! An awesome story Bill! One you’ll both never forget. Knowing you as well as I do, I couldn’t be happier for you – arguably the world’s biggest Tiger fan! – in getting to share such a special moment with your son.

Today was an incredible birthday to say the least!

]]> By: Bobby http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20236 Bobby Sun, 15 Oct 2006 04:32:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20236 Great story, Billfer - and as others have also shared, my 5-year-old daughter is a Tigers nut, too (I've written about her before). Today, my wife and I were lucky enough to be at the game (and in all the immortal videos of Maggs hitting the walkoff!), and when we walked hom to our townhouse on Woodward, we found my daughter yelling out the window and waving her Tiger Towel - eyes soaked from crying. Meanwhile, I think we found the good luck charm for these playoffs: me wearing my RAGGED every-day Tiger hat while rubbing my wife's pregnant belly. (Never **** with a winning streak) Life, as they say, is good. I'm simply entirely full of happiness tonight. Great story, Billfer – and as others have also shared, my 5-year-old daughter is a Tigers nut, too (I’ve written about her before).

Today, my wife and I were lucky enough to be at the game (and in all the immortal videos of Maggs hitting the walkoff!), and when we walked hom to our townhouse on Woodward, we found my daughter yelling out the window and waving her Tiger Towel – eyes soaked from crying.

Meanwhile, I think we found the good luck charm for these playoffs: me wearing my RAGGED every-day Tiger hat while rubbing my wife’s pregnant belly.

(Never **** with a winning streak)

Life, as they say, is good.

I’m simply entirely full of happiness tonight.

]]> By: Lee Panas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20235 Lee Panas Sun, 15 Oct 2006 04:27:30 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20235 That was a wonderful story Billfer. Your son is going to be a great fan. My first Tiger World Series was in 1968 when I was the same age as your son. I still remember it. Lee That was a wonderful story Billfer. Your son is going to be a great fan. My first Tiger World Series was in 1968 when I was the same age as your son. I still remember it.

Lee

]]> By: Alan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20227 Alan Sun, 15 Oct 2006 03:40:25 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/10/alcs-my-clinch-story/#comment-20227 Let's hope he isn't 27 when Detroit wins the AL Pennant next time. Let’s hope he isn’t 27 when Detroit wins the AL Pennant next time.

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