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Mr. Ilitch 1929 – 2017

From his first Little Caesars outlet in Garden City strip mall in 1959 — where a pizza cost $2.39 — Ilitch, aided at every step by Marian, his wife of 61 years,  became a major metro Detroit personality and a key figure in the revival of downtown Detroit. In addition to founding the Little Caesars pizza chain, he owned the Red Wings, Tigers and the Fox Theatre, and operated city-owned Joe Louis, Cobo, and Little Caesars arenas, among other smaller businesses, teams and restaurants….

Thank you, Mr. I.

Game 2016.158: Indians at Tigers

Okay friends, lots to watch for tonight.

First of all, the obvious one, we’re 1 game out of the Wild Card. It’s a crowded race, there is no margin for error. 5-0 doesn’t guarantee us in, but I think that 4-1 probably gets us to at least a (first) play-in game.

Secondly, Fulmer needs 6 1/3 to qualify for the ERA title. He’s got a decent lead, it would be great for him to win it to cinch ROY.

Third, Casty is back. This is a good looking lineup.

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Cameron Maybin, CF

3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B

4. Victor Martinez, DH

5. J.D. Martinez, RF

6. Justin Upton, LF

7. Nick Castellanos, 3B

8. James McCann, C

9. Jose Iglesias, SS

Game 2016.151: Tigers at Twins

Good win last night, picked up a game in the WC race. Tigers haven’t lost at Target Field this season (there’s the jinx).

Farmer gets his first big start of 2016, over Sanchez and Pelfrey.

V-Mart and Kins still day-to-day.

1. Cameron Maybin, CF

2. Erick Aybar, 2B

3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B

4. J.D. Martinez, RF

5. Justin Upton, DH

6. Tyler Collins, LF

7. James McCann, C

8. Andrew Romine, 3B

9. Jose Iglesias, SS

Game 2016.150: Tigers vs. Twins

Well, the Indians showed us who’s boss. The Tigers squandered a chance to make-up ground on the Indians and fell further behind in the wild-card race. Any time you have a pitcher give up 1 hit over 7 innings, I would think the chances of winning are pretty high. Incredibly high, to be honest.

2.5 games out with 13 to play is not a good place to be.

No VMart or Kins today. No idea why not.

1. Cameron Maybin, CF
2. Jose Iglesias, SS
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. J.D. Martinez, RF
5. Justin Upton, LF
6. James McCann, DH
7. JaCoby Jones, 3B
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
9. Andrew Romine, 2B

Game 2016.144: Twins vs. Tigers

I heard last night that 10/20 Tigers last games are against the Twins and Braves; teams with the two worst records in the league.

And we have 7 v. Cleveland.

The playoffs are there for the taking.

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Cameron Maybin, CF

3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B

4. Victor Martinez, DH

5. J.D. Martinez, RF

6. Tyler Collins, LF

7. Erick Aybar, 3B

8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C

9. Jose Iglesias, SS