Category Archives: AL Central
Twins help set Tigers bats straight
Another fun game down at Comerica Park tonight. Nate Robertson took the mound and looked very rough right out of the gate but was able to pull himself together and pitch 6.1 innings. This might not sound like a long … Continue reading
Rough night for Justin Verlander and Detroit
Wow, that game was very embarrassing for Tiger batters, pitchers and everyone who took the field. If it weren’t for Joe Crede‘s inability to throw to first base the Tigers might have been shut out, on national tv (ESPN) no … Continue reading
Robertson takes the mound looking for Tigers first win
This season hasn’t started out quite as I had imagined but we’ve only played 1.85% of the games. I’ve had to pretty much keep my radio off on the way into and home from work since talk radio has been … Continue reading
Tigers release 2008 TV Schedule
The Cleveland Indians will be beating the Detroit Tigers in at least one category this year and that is in High Definition TV game coverage. Cleveland announced a few weeks ago that all 2008 games will be broadcast in HD. … Continue reading
Twins sign Craig Monroe
When the Twins traded a PTBNL for Craig Monroe the deal was contingent on the Twins signing him. They did just that by signing him to a single-year for around $3.82M which, as Mr. Christensen points out, is a 20% … Continue reading
Tigers trail AL Central in youth talent
Sports Illustrated published Team-by-Team Talent Rankings by Bill James which gives each MLB team a score based on the amount of youth talent on the team. Unfortunately, the Detroit Tigers ranked near the bottom of all MLB teams and solidly … Continue reading
Tigers continue to have Johan Santana’s number
Unlike any mediocre Chicago White Sox pitcher this year, Detroit batters continue to rise to the occasion when Johan Santana takes the mound. Whether the regular Tiger starter lineup is placed out there or whether it is the Toledo Mud … Continue reading
Tigers face tough second half schedule
With a little less than half the games remaining in the season, below is a look at the toughness of the schedule for each team in the AL Central. The second-half contains mostly games amongst division teams so it can … Continue reading
Detroit needs more from the Bullpen, not Starters
In an article today at MLB.com by Jason Beck, Jim Leyland is quoted saying that the Tigers need more innings from the starters assuringly meaning that maybe the bullpen isn’t as much of a problem as I, and the rest … Continue reading
Detroit Tigers bullpen lacking
After another loss for the Tigers bullpen was accumulated this evening I took a look at where Detroit stood in terms of their bullpen around the league. Turns out pretty the news is not good; the Tigers rank 27th overall … Continue reading
AL Central injuries continue with Mauer 15-day DL stint
Joe Mauer, who currently leads the Minnesota Twins in batting average and on-base percentage, was put on the 15-day DL with a strained left quadriceps muscle. Mauer was last years American League batting champ and was off to a great … Continue reading