Celebrating Detroit Tigers teams, players and games from 1977 to '89.
Month: August 2011
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A couple of things came to mind when I heard the awful news about Mike Flanagan last week. First, he seemed to own the Tigers in the late 1970s and pretty much all of the ’80s. The second was his brilliant performance against Detroit in game 161 of 1987 when he was pitching for the…
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[callout title=The Tuesday Rundown] The Tigers are in first place, two games ahead of the Indians. Today’s Game: Tigers vs. Twins – Justin Verlander (17-5, 2.35 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Blackburn (7-9, 4.36 ERA) | 7:05 p.m. – FSD/1270 AM and 97.1 FM From STATS, LLC: Verlander has won five straight starts with a 2.61 ERA, striking out 43…
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Nice article by Jon Paul Morosi on the ways players and executives are relying on technology for an edge. Technology can help hitters work smarter. Now, they’re able to scrutinize video of themselves – and similar hitters – against a given pitcher whenever it’s convenient for them. While many players use their teams’ video equipment…
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Perhaps “at last” is a skosh strong. After all, Cameron Maybin is still just 24. But as Jerry Crasnick writes today, in San Diego the former Tigers top pick is starting to reach the level of performance Detroit (and the Marlins) had expected: … Maybin is Exhibit A of the wonders that result from talent…
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Our latest Fungo Flash poll asks for your opinion on the Tigers/Mariners trade over the weekend. Based on his article on Grantland — Headline: “Trade Deadline Power Rankings: Part 1, the Vanquished” with the subhead: “Find your team on this list and hang your head in shame” — I’d guess Jonah Keri would vote “Wait…
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