October 1, 2009
By Mike McClary in Featured,Three for Thursday | 0 comments
Looking at the scene today at Comerica Park — brilliant blue skies, a sun-drenched field — I can’t help but think back to three years ago today when the Tigers choked on a golden opportunity to win a division title. History repeating itself? Dan Gladden made an interesting point on the pre-game interview with Jim [...]
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September 3, 2009
By Mike McClary in Featured,Three for Thursday | 1 comment
Happy Birthday, Nate. Today’s starter is 32. Other notable Tigers birthdays today: Luis Gonzalez (42) and Steve Boros (73). (It’s also the birthday of my little boy!) Catching up on Tigers Playoff Odds from Baseball Prospectus: We’re now looking at 68.86481 percent for a playoff spot. Inching up. Here’s a piece I enjoyed. Titled “What [...]
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August 13, 2009
By Mike McClary in Featured,Fungoes,Three for Thursday | 0 comments
Fenway Park is inching its way toward Metrodome and U.S. Cellular Field status in the heart of this Tigers fan. Anyway… I’ve long been a fan of the Oakland A’s. Admittedly, it was because I loved their gold, green and white ensemble they wore in the 1970s, but also because of Billy Martin‘s Oakland clubs [...]
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