* '06 DET Tigers * Tigers Await World Series Opponent

GuRu · Last edited by GuRu on Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:01 pm; edited 11 times in total

HA HA!

Well, Im most likely the only Tigers fan on this board, but Im going to update a thread anyway. Maybe general baseball fans will be interested and read it. Maybe casual fans will browse it and learn a little bit about another team. Maybe you west coast NL fans will get some info about a lesser known AL team.

Maybe Detroit will make a wild card run, or be part of a divisional race. Either way, the Tigers keep me occupied in the summer. They are a love of mine, and updating them and following them should be fun for me. Maybe others will join in eventually!
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GuRu · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:51 am Post subject:

So the Tigers are in the news a bit for once.

1. 5-0 start. Impressive and exciting, but its only 5 games. Im just glad to seet eh club get some recognition and come out hot after a great spring. They are crushing the ball (17 HR's) and its been fun to watch!

2. Chris Shelton.

This guy has came out on FIRE!!! I mean, his start is unprecedented. No one has ever started this hot in the history of the majors. I mean guys go on hot streaks, but we are talking 5 games now and the kid is hitting over .700!!!!

14-20 (.700), 5 HR (leads majors), 9 RBI (leads majors), 2 doubles and 2 triples.

The man is getting it done. Great to see! What a performance over 5 games. True baseball enthusiasts will certainly appreciate what kind of showing this is.
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bumrusherer · Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 8747 Location: Neverland

I will say 1 thing....

The Dodgers won 10 straight games this time last year.

GuRu · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:38 am Post subject:

It occurs to me that most of you wont even be familair with most Tigers players, but with a little introduction you might see that they do have some talent.

Lets meet the pitching staff:

Kenny Rogers

Everybody remembers him from the imfamous cameraman attack last season. A hot head no doubt. I was a little upset the Tigers paid him so much ($8 million) at his age (41), but hes looked good so far. His first start was a success. A solid veteran lefty with good control. Not going to bowl anyone over, likes to keep his pitches arounf 80-85 mph and grind them out with methodical location and situational education. He should be good for 15 wins and a decent ERA.

1-0 with a 1.5 ERA - 6 IP - 3 hits

Jeremy Bonderman

Most people became familiar with him last season as he was right near the top of the AL in wins going into the All-Star break. Unfortunately innuries prevented him from reaching 20 wins.

Great fast ball around 98, Ive seen it hit 100 on the gun before, though he doesnt throw that kind of heat often, he has more control in the 95mph range. Hes only 24 and he's got loads of potential. Decent slider. Although Kenny Rogers is pitchign in the 1 slot, Bondo is the real ace of the staff. If healthy I expect at least 20 wins.

1-0 with a 1.35 ERA - 6.2 IP - 3 hits

Mike Maroth

A decent relatively young (27) left hander. The key for Maroth is that he is a lefty with 4 pitches and hes improved every year in a Tigers uniform. Great middle of the line-up starter. Not many lefties out there with 4 pitches (4 seamer, 2 seamer, curve, change) that they can throw well. Maroth is a nice change from some of the Tigers overpowering hard throwing studs. Id love 12-15 wins out of him.

Nate Robertson

Another lefty with a fastball. Nate is a hothead with a fastball in the 90's. The FB is decent but his real bread and butter is the slider. This guy sits down righties with regularity. If only he was more consistent. Nate really is a streaky pitcher. He can give you 5 good innings but completely fall apart in the 6th. Its not really breaking down, he just loses control. If he could reamin calm, he could probably move up in the rotation. A decent starter however based on his killer slider alone being lefthanded.

And now for the young studs...

Justin Verlander

Now this kid has potential. If you havent heard his name before...you'll soon know it. This kid throws with heat, High 90's and is a K machine. Another youngin (24) and hopefully the future stud of the pitching rotation for years to come. I havent seen the Tigers this high on a prospect in quite some time.

Joel Zumaya

Another young gunner (25) with an arm out of hell. He can throw 101 mph and locate it. Has improved over the past 2 seasons with Triple A and was finally given a chance to play last season. Made the opening day roster this season and came in and gave a great performance under pressure in the opener. I expect great thins out of him. DAYAM this kid can sling it.
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bumrusherer · Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 8747 Location: Neverland

it occurs to me that they play in the same division as the champs and the Indians.

Dont get excited after 1 week of baseball, Guru.

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I have a friend who is a big Tigers fan.
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GuRu · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:38 am Post subject:

Maverick · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 380 Location: san diego, ca

do they still has dmitri young?

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You jinxed the win streak with starting this thread.

GuRu · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject:

John3:16 · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

Bump
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Ring It Up · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:20 am Post subject:

I am also a Tiger fan.
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ummm, Go Tribe! u just been Pronk!!
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Can someone learn to pitch around SHelton? The dude is scorching.

On another note...go Magz. Got him on all 3 of my fantasy teams. Comeback player of the year candidate.

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Shelton became the first player in Comerica Park's 491-game history to homer in a 1-0 game. Detroit hadn't been involved in a game like that since Aug. 30, 1999, when Gabe Kapler homered in a 1-0 win over the Rangers at Tiger Stadium
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GuRu · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:19 am Post subject:

I decided to abandon this thread because of all the initial negativity it received.

I will say that Ive enjoyed watching (or listening, Thanks FSN who never shows a damn game) to every game so far.

Swept by the White Sox sucked. But now weve taken 2 of 3 from the tribe and were back in first for the time being.

Shelton is a friggin animal!!!!! Fastest to 8 homers in the history of the MLB. Fastest to 50 bases in the history of the MLB. Hitting .480 through 50 at bats is just plain sick. 8 homers and 16 RBI's is incredible for April, and its only half over.

Tigers still have the best defense in the AL only comitting 1 error (thanks Inge) so far. Great start for 12 games. Keep it going!!!!
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kb8lak · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:28 am Post subject:

Shelton's on the juice. man1

But in all seriousness the Indians look too strong and I think the best chance for the Tigers is the AL wild card. Its unfortunate b/c they are probably in one of the strongest divions in the AL.

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GuRu · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:46 am Post subject:

Shelton with another Jimmy jack.

Leads majors with 9 HR's
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GuRu · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 11:38 am Post subject:

Its been a while, but its time to update this thread.

Besides a setback last night against Anaheim, the Tigers have been playing great. The unamious surprise out of the AL.

Sitting at 19-10, they are 1.5 games back of the WhiteSox in the Central, and leading the AL WildCard by 3 games (Boston).

They really have been playing great. Great pitching, great defense, and the offense continues to roll. The Tigers lead the majors in HR's(44), ERA, and opponents batting average.

Since I last updated....

@ OAK - L 3-4
@ OAK - W 11-4
@ OAK - W 4-3

@ SEA - W 2-1
@ SEA - W 2-0
@ SEA - W 6-4

@ LAA - L 0-3
@ LAA - W 5-2
@ LAA - L 0-4

vs MIN - W 9-0
vs MIN - W 18-1
vs MIN - W 6-0

vs KC - W 3-2
vs KC - W 4-1

vs LAA - W 2-1
vs LAA - L 2-7

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GuRu · Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject:

24-13
*** Most wins in the Majors!!!!! ***

The Tigers continue to surprise everyone, except me.

@ MIN - W 9-6
@ MIN - L 6-7 (blew lead in 9th)
@ MIN - L 2-4 (blew lead in 8th)

@ BAL - L 6-7
@ BAL - W 6-3
@ BAL - PPD

@ CLE - W 5-4
@ CLE - W 3-0
@ CLE - W 3-2

They sweep the Indians at Jacobs field for the first time ever, and they are red hot. Continued excellent pitching (Best ERA and opponents batting average in the MLB) as well as leading the majors in HR's (59). No major injuries yet!

Hopefully they keep it rolling with 16 of the next 20 at home. jam2

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Realm of Shadows · Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

From one baseball fan, I'm all about the Dodgers, to another; congrats to your team on the success so far.
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GuRu · Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject:

Realm of Shadows · Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a good mix of offense and pitching.
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