Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers are in the American League Central Division and are the current American League Champions. Since 1992 the team, operating as Detroit Tigers, Inc., a subsidiary of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., has been owned by Mike Ilitch, founder of Little Caesars Pizza and owner of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings. The Tigers are the reigning American League champions, having defeated Oakland, 4 games to none in the 2006 American League Championship Series. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 1 in the 2006 World Series. The club is a charter member of the American League, one of four clubs (with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians) still located in its city of founding. Detroit is also the only member of the Western League, the AL's minor league predecessor, that remains in its original city. It was established as a charter member in 1894. Full Article on Wikipedia
Video: Ebbets Field demolition
Via bobster1985 on Flickr comes this video of the 1960 Ebbets Field demolition — be sure to check out his photos as there are some cool, classic shots from around the league.
Hitting the cycle
I always love it when two of my passions collide, like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
“Having him on our team is crazy.”
Quoth Matt Kemp, “Having him on our team is crazy.” Yes, yes it is.Some rank dreaming here, but just imagine if the Dodgers re-signed Manny in the off-season, somehow fixed Andruw Jones, and then had Matt Kemp in right. Now, I love Andre Ethier and hope he sticks around, but think what it would be like to have those three power beasts roaming the outfield! Yikes!
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Next year’s third baseman?
With Andy LaRoche on his way to Pittsburgh, and with the rental Casey Blake likely only here this season, all eyes will turn to Blake DeWitt next spring.From the Dodgers minor league report today, seems like DeWitt is doing pretty well so far in his first AAA experience:
BLAKE CAN RAKE: INF Blake DeWitt is 6-for-14 (.429) with a double, a triple, two homers, and seven RBI in three games since being optioned to Las Vegas on Saturday…the 22-year-old was selected by the Dodgers in the first round (28th overall) of the 2004 draft.
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Casey Blake to Dodgers
UPDATE: it’s officialAnd the countdown begins to Vin’s first mention of “Casey at the bat“. :)ESPN.com: “Source: Indians, Dodgers close to deal sending Blake to L.A.”
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Spurs Re-Sign Thomas
After losing out on Corey Maggette and not even attempting to sign J.R. Smith to an offer sheet, it looked like the Spurs only offseason signing would be Roger Mason when Kurt Thomas didn’t immediately re-sign and several teams, including the Lakers, showed interest in signing the veteran big man.
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Game 99: Ex-Zach-ly
ESPN highlights available here.The Score: Tigers 19 - Royals 4
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Tigers History Notes
If you watched the FSN Detroit broadcast of the Tigers-Orioles game on Sunday, you likely heard the answer to the AFLAC trivia question:On this date in 1958, Jim Bunning of the Tigers pitched a 3-0 no-hitter over the Red Sox and fans 12. Only two walks and a hit batsman mar Bunning’s performance as he wins his sixth game in seven decisions (8-6).
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On This Date in 2000
The Tigers purchase the contract of first baseman Hal Morris from the Reds.Morris played in 40 games for Detroit and hit .311 with one home run and eight RBI. He retired at the end of the 2000 season.I’d forgotten what a great hitter Morris was for the Reds; he’s got a .304 career average.
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Game 95: Tightrope Walking
ESPN highlights available here.The Score: Tigers 6 - Orioles 5
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The Detroit Tigers Podcast #55: Second Half Reset
Welcome to The Detroit Tigers Podcast, the podcast for Tigers fans, by Tigers fans. This is Episode #55, a 20-minute podcast about the Detroit Tigers recorded live from Scottsdale, Ariz.In this episode, as the title suggests, we provide a second-half reset for the Tigers. We also cover some as-yet un-reported Tiger Stadium news, review statistical this-and-that, and hear from long-time listener Dan Schonberg.
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Breaking: Mich. Senators Secure $4 Million Earmark for Tiger Stadium
At last some good (possible) news for those who want to save part of Tiger Stadium.According to a news release on Michigan Senator Carl Levin’s Senate Web site:
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