Of course, we're all thrilled the Tigers won the division. But I have to admit, it's fun watching the Rangers squeeze out a wild card playoff game against the Indians.
Actually, they came very close to choking down the stretch again like last year; it took seven straight wins to get this far...but it's been interesting.
Debbie is screaming that I'm watching too much baseball already, and post-season hasn't even started!
Time to eat some crow
I was wrong.
There. I said it. It's taken me a long time, but I can now admit I was wrong on at least two counts, probably many more.
There. I said it. It's taken me a long time, but I can now admit I was wrong on at least two counts, probably many more.
First, we shouldn't have traded Porcello. He's a great guy to have near the bottom of the rotation. I still maintain he's a much better pitcher with a decently mobile infield, but the Tigers have helped him with the new shortstop.
Second, I've finally come to grips with trading Curtis Granderson. I know, that took me a long time, and I'm still not a Phil Coke fan (even though you say he's a nice guy Tom. I'm a nice guy, you're a nice guy, but we don't belong in the Tiger bullpen.)
Getting Scherzer and Jackson was just a great deal.
So.... do we let Peralta return or not??
Some tough decisions lie ahead for Dombrowski and Leyland. What do you do with Peralta when he is eligible to return? For what it's worth - I say give him his walkng papers. He will be a free agent after the season anyways. Jim Price is referring to Iglesias as the "magician" I think the kid is amazing. Fielding that is specatular. Hitting around 300. Leads the league in infield hits! The other day he perfectly executed the suicide squeeze, even though the ball was pitched over his head. He had to jump to make the bunt and the run scored. I like him hitting in the #2 spot, but it should belong to Hunter for this year. Iglesias is the real deal and will be at short for a long time.
What say ye?
Nice to have everyone back.
Apologies, apologies
First off, my apologies for being away so long. I still love the Tigers, still love ya'll. Life just in the way this season. But I'm itching to talk baseball with my best baseball buddies.
Why does Leyland put Cabrera at third tonight?
I'm certain that Miggy, being the competitor he is, says he's fine. But hey, let's get serious, he's been in pain most of the summer. Somehow he's doing a Ty Cobb impression (plus power) anyway.
Give the guy half a loaf. Let him DH. We all want him to get a second Triple Crown.
But we've got a big lead over the Indians, the games between now and the playoffs mean little. And Miggy is the kind of guy that can carry us through the playoffs.
If I were in charge, I'd play him sparingly for the rest of the season.
I'm certain that Miggy, being the competitor he is, says he's fine. But hey, let's get serious, he's been in pain most of the summer. Somehow he's doing a Ty Cobb impression (plus power) anyway.
Give the guy half a loaf. Let him DH. We all want him to get a second Triple Crown.
But we've got a big lead over the Indians, the games between now and the playoffs mean little. And Miggy is the kind of guy that can carry us through the playoffs.
If I were in charge, I'd play him sparingly for the rest of the season.
What's Wrong with Baseball Tonight
It's like the 60's all over again.
Way back then, like now, I was a big Tiger fan, a big American league fan. But back then SI and Game of the Week treated the AL like second class citizens.
The difference between then and now is that the NL really was better. Baseball Tonight hasn't got the memo.
Seems like they way overplay NL games and stars.
But I'll give credit where it's due, they did a nice job on Jackie Robinson Day, featuring Orioles outfielder Adam Young and his efforts to bring baseball to African American youth.
Did you know only eight percent of Major Leaguers are black?
Does it matter?
You can say it's because there isn't the baseball fields in the inner city, but hey, the St. Veronica field I played on was no gem. In fact, it was so bad, we prefered to play in the asphalt parking lot. At least the grounders took a true hop.
I know Tom mentioned the stone infield at Mumford.
Does the quality of the field matter?
Football is way more expensive to outfit than baseball.
What do you think?
Way back then, like now, I was a big Tiger fan, a big American league fan. But back then SI and Game of the Week treated the AL like second class citizens.
The difference between then and now is that the NL really was better. Baseball Tonight hasn't got the memo.
Seems like they way overplay NL games and stars.
But I'll give credit where it's due, they did a nice job on Jackie Robinson Day, featuring Orioles outfielder Adam Young and his efforts to bring baseball to African American youth.
Did you know only eight percent of Major Leaguers are black?
Does it matter?
You can say it's because there isn't the baseball fields in the inner city, but hey, the St. Veronica field I played on was no gem. In fact, it was so bad, we prefered to play in the asphalt parking lot. At least the grounders took a true hop.
I know Tom mentioned the stone infield at Mumford.
Does the quality of the field matter?
Football is way more expensive to outfit than baseball.
What do you think?
The Bird is Still News
If you didn't hear it live, you'll enjoy this story about Mark Fidrych, and the news book out on him. Sweet recollections of 1976.
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=176640373&m=176640417
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