2nd inning, 0 outs, Runners on 1st and 2ndMarcus Thames strikes out looking 2nd inning, 1 out, Runners on 1st and 3rdVance Wilson strikes out looking 3rd inning, 0 outs, Runners on 1st and 3rdBrandon Inge strikes out swinging 3rd inning, 2 outs, Runners on 1st and 2ndMarcus Thames strikes out swinging Two early inning … Continue reading Striking out →

With the Tigers’ recent inability to score runs, it’s beginnning to feel a lot like 2003. Not even counting tonight’s game in which they are being shutout in the 7th inning, the Tigers have failed to score more than 4 runs in 10 of their last 12 games. In those other two games, the Tigers … Continue reading What the funk →

I’ve mentioned in my last several posts how the Tigers’ pitchers are walking way too many hitters as of late. Once again they paid the price last night. Since it’s being covered extensively in the papers, I’ll just throw out this one arcane stat: The last time Tiger pitchers allowed 31 or more walks in … Continue reading Not another post about walks →

So if you had told me that the Tigers would be leading the league in scoring one week into the season, I’d be happy. If you also told me that Tiger pitchers would have 3 times as many strikeouts as walks, and be second in their division in runs allowed I’d be really happy. And … Continue reading Winning big, losing small →

-In a move that suprised me, the Tigers sent Marcus Thames to minor league camp. This means that Nook Logan will be the back-up centerfielder. Most surprsingly, this means that Bobby Higginson has made the team. The Tigers may just be buying more time to try and deal him. Or, Trammell may just value his … Continue reading Quick Updates →

Today Alan Trammell reversed an earlier decision and announced Jeremy Bonderman would be the Opening Day starter. Jason Johnson had been named starter, but he has struggled with his control all spring. Meanwhile, Bonderman did his best to make Trammell change his mind by being quite dominant. Johnson will slide down to the third spot … Continue reading Bondermania…coming April 4th to Comerica Park →

Without any news happening, and without me having the time to do any analysis I decided to explore the question, “So if the Tigers do sign Magglio Ordonez, which current Tiger gets left out?” In his column on Sunday Lynn Henning indicated that the Tigers would most likely release Bobby Higginson. I’ll have to admit … Continue reading Displacement →

Once again the Tigers started off the month on a down note by dropping their first 5 games. A tough one run extra inning loss to Cleveland was followed by an ugly sweep in Colorado. The Tiger bullpen absolutely collapsed in the thin air of Denver and the starters weren’t particularly effective either. After Colorado … Continue reading Closing the Books on July →

The Tigers had a great win yesterday in Chicago, and as I’m typing this they are comfortably in front of the Indians tonight.  However, a week that saw them lose 5 games to divisonal rivals probably dropped the Tigers out of any sort of buyers mode they may have been contemplating.  The team is 8 … Continue reading Too little, too late? →

The Tigers started off the month in a disapponting fashion going 2-5 against division rivals Minnesota and Kansas City. Four of the losses were by two runs or fewer, and featured some unusual bullpen decisions. The Tigers then turned things around for interleague play and won their next three series (including a 4 game win … Continue reading Closing the Books on June →

The Tigers assigned 10 players to minor league camp today. Cody Ross and Matt Roney were assigned to Triple A. Wil Ledezma is headed to Erie. Other players assigned to minor league camp include Ben Petrick, Marcus Thames, Brent Abernathy, Pablo Ozuna, Craig Dingman, Chris Mears, and Brian Schmanck. This leaves 14 more cuts to … Continue reading Tiger Cuts-Wave 2 →