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Author: Kevin in Dallas

  • Mr. Ilitch 1929 – 2017

    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 2016.159: Indians at Tigers

    Game 2016.159: Indians at Tigers

    I don’t think there’s an option other than to wait out the rain. Otherwise Cle would likely have to come back here on Monday.

    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 2016.158: Indians at Tigers

    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 2016.157: Indians at Tigers

    Game 2016.157: Indians at Tigers

    A three game skid has put us 2 games back of the WC. Still a lot of baseball left to play. We really need JV to be the ace he has come to be again and pick up 2 Ws over the last 6 games.

    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. Erick Aybar, 3B

    8. James McCann, C

    9. Jose Iglesias, SS

  • Game 2016.152: Tigers at Twins

    Game 2016.152: Tigers at Twins

    Second of a day/night doubleheader. Did anyone watch? There couldn’t have been more than 1,000 people at the game.

    JV’s last three games: 19 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 25 Ks, 2.37 ERA, 0-1 record. He’ll be lucky to get to 15 wins with the run support he’s been getting as of late.

    Headed out and lineup isn’t out yet, someone please post.

  • Game 2016.151: Tigers at Twins

    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

    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 2016.146: Tigers at Twins

    Game 2016.146: Tigers at Twins

    Uhhh, we still have Mike Pelfrey?

    1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

    2. Jose Iglesias, SS

    3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B

    4. Victor Martinez, DH

    5. J.D. Martinez, RF

    6. Justin Upton, LF

    7. James McCann, C

    8. JaCoby Jones, CF

    9. Andrew Romine, 3B

  • Game 2016.145: Tigers at Twins

    Game 2016.145: Tigers at Twins

    Last night was a throw-away game. Gonna happen. Hopefully not too many more times over the next few weeks.

    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. James McCann, C

    8. Andrew Romine, 3B

    9. Jose Iglesias, SS

  • Game 2016.144: Twins vs. Tigers

    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

  • Game 2016.143: Twins vs. Tigers

    Game 2016.143: Twins vs. Tigers

    Two games behind the O’s and Jays for a wild card spot. Twenty games to go. Romine at 3B today. I predict that Miggy gets a hit.

    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. James McCann, C

    8. Andrew Romine, 3B

    9. Jose Iglesias, SS

  • Game 2016.139: Tigers at White Sox

    Game 2016.139: Tigers at White Sox

    Well, you can’t win every game. But we do need to win series v. the White Sox.

    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. James McCann, C

    8. Casey McGehee, 3B

    9. Jose Iglesias, SS