Archive for September, 2011

September 3, 2011

Rapid Reaction from White Sox Beat Writer on Tigers Comeback Win

Here’s “rapid reaction” to the Tigers’ thrilling comeback win today against the White Sox, posted by ESPN Chicago’s Doug Padilla: What it means: The White Sox might have four games remaining with the Tigers, but their 7 ½-game deficit is probably too much to overcome. The White Sox had this one in their grasp after [...]

September 2, 2011

Fungo Flash Poll: Which of these teams concerns you the most?

September 2, 2011

SI’s Jon Heyman Ranks Tigers #8 in Likely Playoff Teams

… behind the Diamondbacks. (!?!?) 8. Tigers. The Tigers have arguably the best pitcher (Justin Verlander) and best hitter (Miguel Cabrera) in this derby. But the question is whether their other players are good enough. The offense seems fairly well supported by Victor Martinez, Alex Avila and others (their 614 runs are eighth best). But Verlander [...]

September 2, 2011

The Friday Fungoes: White Sox, Geno’s First Homer, and Jimmy Connors

It’s Friday. It’s Labor Day Weekend. It’s the White Sox and Tigers at Comerica Park. What’s not to like? Besides the White Sox, of course. Leading Off: The Royals continued their irritating ways yesterday, out-slugging the Tigers 11-8, to earn a split of the four-game series. Let’s face it, Kansas City could’ve very easily swept [...]