Writing a month in review column was something I started doing last year. Needless to say, this is the first month I’ve been able to do this when the Tigers have posted a winning record.Comings, Goings, and Doctor AppointmentsPrior to the season, the Tigers dealt Cody Ross to the Dodgers for Steve Colyer to bolster … Continue reading Closing the books on April
Pat Caputo has an interesting article about Brandon Inge today. According to the article, Brandon Inge once upon a time hit the ball hard. Then Phil Garner told him to change his swing. “Inge had this inside-out swing at the time. Scouts likened it, ironically, to Ivan Rodriguez’s batting stroke. That was only four years … Continue reading The Brandon Inge Fan Club continues to grow
The Tigers Opening Day lineup:Alex SanchezFernando VinaIvan RodriguezDmitri YoungRondell WhiteCarlos PenaCarlos GuillenBobby HigginsonEric Munson Most surprising is Higgy and Munson batting in the bottom two spots. I guess Trammell did get nervous about batting the three lefties (Pena, Munson, Higginson) in a row. I’d still prefer to see Sanchez batting 9th and the top two … Continue reading Opening Day Lineup-Higgy Eigth
This is the third in a continuing series of previews I’m writing about the Detroit Tigers. The first part was on starting pitching, and the second part took a look at the bullpen. We’ve heard all offseason that the Tigers have significantly improved their defense, but I’ve yet to see any evidence to say this … Continue reading Tigers Defensive Preview
According to WDFN and WXYT the Tigers have reached a verbal agreement with Ivan Rodriguez on a 4 year $40 million dollar deal. It is expected the formal announcement will come on Monday.
So it has been widely reported that the Tigers have made Ivan Rodriguez a very generous offer of 4 years for $40 million and the response has been a resounding silence. Up until Wednesday, I thought this was purely a ploy by Scott Boras, but then with Pudge coming to Detroit for the physical I … Continue reading Pudge-sicle
Detroit Tigers: 68-45, 1st Place (7 ahead of Cleveland). Winning Streak: 12. Sneaking under the radar a bit: Detroit Tigers, American League’s Best Record. Well, there we go. (Tap). A four-game sweep of the division rival Cleveland Indians, who have now become the “division rival” Cleveland Indians. (Tap). That’s a four-game sweep AT Cleveland. (Tap). … Continue reading Game 2013.114: Tigers at Yankees
It has been widely reported, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez reported to spring training 22 pounds lighter than last season. In the steroid suspicion era, any significant weight loss will raise eyebrows. Combine the weight loss with an impending new drug policy, and allegations of steroid use by ex-teammate Jose Canseco and it’s pretty easy to see … Continue reading 7-22=Suspicion