PREGAME: The return of the game posts, also known as “it’s about time baseball season is back.” If you’re new to the site, this is where we discuss the game at hand. The Tigers will send out Jeremy Bonderman. Bonderman is expected by many (myself included) to make a big leap this year. He’ll get … Continue reading Opening Day: Blue Jays at Tigers
For a stat heavy guy, here is a decidely stat-less look at the season ahead…
In today’s mailbag Jason Beck answers questions about the Tigers aggressiveness on the basepaths. Beck notes: I think what you’ll see this season is an emphasis on more aggressive baserunning aside from stolen bases, such as going from first to third or second to home on singles more often. They have the personnel to improve … Continue reading The Tigers and Baserunning
Jason Beck has been all over the Winter Meetings. Today he’s got some Jim Leyland nuggets that warrant some discussion. The leadoff spot So the Tigers don’t have a prototypical leadoff hitter, or at least prototypicaly in the sense that most people think of leadoff hitters: fast guys who steal bases, bunt, and don’t strike … Continue reading Leyland gives us something to talk about
The Tigers turned in their finalized roster to MLB with one final addition. Virgil Vasquez, who pitched 28 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings in the AFL, had his contract purchased today. The streak is particularly impressive given the hitter friendly nature of the league. The roster is set at 39 which means the team will be … Continue reading Roster Finalized
Once again we’re saying wait til next year, but this time we’re doing it with a banner to hang. The only thing that hurts is that it is so tough to get to the World Series in the first place. The Tigers could field a healthy competitive team next year and still finish 3rd in … Continue reading 2006 Season: The Aftermath
At this point I’m not even sure how to process what transpired tonight. I’m not sure what feels worse, the fact that the Tigers are down 3 games to 1 or the fact that it is exactly where they deserve to be. In terms of pitching and offense, the game was pretty much even. The … Continue reading World Series Game 4: Aftermath
Do the Tigers need to change their lineup? Jim Leylandis certainly considering it. The lineup question was one I was going to pursue yesterday before I ran out of time. Last night’s 3 single effort certainly has stirred the pot to the point of action. The obvious problem with the Tigers lineup is that their … Continue reading The Lineup Shuffle – or deck chairs on the Titanic?
PREGAME: First of all, thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Cory Lidle and the other individuals who were killed today in a plane crash. It’s simply awful news and truly a tragedy. On to the matter at hand, the Tigers will be playing game 2 tonight against the A’s. The Tigers will … Continue reading ALCS Game 2
In my mind I kind of laid out a long preview of the upcoming series. Fortunately for me, some other bloggers already beat me to it. As it is, it will be a much shorter preview while I lean on their work.
The Tigers purchased the contracts of Chad Durbin and Mike Rabelo today. They had one spot open on the 40 man roster, and to free up the other spot Colby Lewis was designated for assignment. Durbin is a 28 year old right hander coming off an excellent season for Toledo. He posted a 3.11 ERA … Continue reading Durbin and Rabelo Up, Lewis DFA’d
Ivan Rodriguez left tonights game with back spasms. Pudge is currently listed as day to day. I’ll campaign for Marcus Thames to assume the #3 spot in the order until Rodriguez is able to return.