Drafting a player with high potential is a lot like owning a pet tiger. Let me explain. Part 1: Coaching Staff Part 2: Free Agency … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 3: NFL Draft
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Chicago White Sox Will Win the AL Central
For the first time in almost a month, the White Sox share first place in the American League Central with the Detroit Tigers. Now with the most optimism a White Sox fan with ulcers from the stresses of watching his team can muster, believes: The Chicago White Sox will win the AL Central. … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox Will Win the AL Central
Tigers World Series Pitcher Nate Robertson owns (and pitches for) minor league team
It is not every day when a baseball owner is the starting pitcher. But it happened for the Wichita (KS) Wingnuts this week, and probably is going to be the case every five days or so in the American Association. … [Read more...] about Tigers World Series Pitcher Nate Robertson owns (and pitches for) minor league team
2012 NFL Draft – Top Defensive Backs
2012 MLB season predictions: division winners
The NBA season is wearing down, March Madness is almost over, and the NFL is far, far away. That means it is time for baseball season! After an eventful winter where two of baseball’s best hitters, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, changed uniforms, it is time to look at the upcoming season and make some predictions! First, the division winners: … [Read more...] about 2012 MLB season predictions: division winners
Tigers Justin Verlander Wins AL Cy Young
The last time a Detroit Tigers pitcher (Willie Hernandez- 1984) won the AL Cy Young award, Justin Verlander was a one year old kid. 27 years later, Justin Verlander won the award, the fourth time in team history. by David Malamut Verlander had one of those magical years, going 24-5 with a 2.40 era in 34 starts. Pitching four complete games and two shutouts in … [Read more...] about Tigers Justin Verlander Wins AL Cy Young
Keys to a Long Detroit Tigers Postseason Run
The suspended game on Friday night was a wash for the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers (pun intended). Detroit obviously has the advantage that the series is best of five instead of seven. This allows them to utilize the strengths of the roster and minimize its shortcomings that would be more prevalent over more games. … [Read more...] about Keys to a Long Detroit Tigers Postseason Run
Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success
Closer Jose Valverde and starter Justin Verlander obviously anchor the pitching staff in Detroit. The former has forty save opportunities in the same amount of chances. The latter has garnered his twenty-first victory already with almost a month left. Valverde’s numbers are a little misleading because his whip is near one and a third. This would usually dictate a few blown … [Read more...] about Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success
Detroit Lions are Legitimate Contenders in the NFC North
Defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh recently stated that he would not change his style of play, even though he was fined by the league for another vicious hit. Everything Roger Goodell’s office does is not always fair though, as we have previously seen with the Terrelle Pryor five game suspension. This is tremendous news for Michiganders, who are poised for Tigers postseason … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions are Legitimate Contenders in the NFC North
Twins Should Trade Michael Cuddyer
The trade deadline is fast approaching in Major League Baseball. It is a unique season, so the date is largely ignored due to the NFL free agent comings and goings. Twins General Manager Bill Smith has some tough decisions to make. The team is on the borderline of heading into contention for the stretch run or on the cusp of faltering into the depths of the cellar in the … [Read more...] about Twins Should Trade Michael Cuddyer