It was in a fit of boosterism, some two years ago, when I took leave of my senses and banged out some tripe on this very blog about the bourgeoning third baseman of the Tigers, Brandon Inge. I all but called him Mr. Tiger, declaring that he would never play for another big league team, and since his career would extend a dozen or so years in Detroit, why not go ahead and erect a statue of him in left center field at Comerica Park, to join the other Tigers' greats in bronze? Well, guess what? I stand by that boisterous tripe. Inge, the catcher-turned-third baseman-turned-catcher-turned back into third sacker, is having a career year. He's about to obliterate his previous high in home runs (27 back in 2006), and has pumped his batting average above his norm, which means it no longer competes with his weight, but the weight of an NFL linebacker (.275 thru Wednesday). The increased power and batting average, we're to presume, is a direct result of a new batting stance—something Inge worked on ...
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Ordonez auctions locks for cancer outfit
mlb.mlb.com 7/3/2009 — What began as an idea for Tigers slugger Magglio Ordonez to lend a hand to a charitable cause with a fundraising dinner or similar event ventured into creative territory.
Zach's 2009 AL All-Star Roster
firebrandal.com 7/3/2009 — Since the American League is once again wholly superior (seriously, one could make the argument that any of the top four teams in the East could win four out of the other five divisions, the West being the exception with the Dodgers) and the league I know better than the back of my hand, here's ...
Examining the Tigers: Can they stay in first place?
mlive.com 7/3/2009 — MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers are going to be in first place on the Fourth of July, but will they reside atop the standings at season's end? Let's look at the top five reasons why the Tigers have been...
The AL East: Fighting Off the Sharks —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/3/2009
In the wild, the strongest animals seem to live. A lion does well on its own, having few predators on its tail. The same with tigers in the jungle, and especially a shark in the ocean as it rules its territory.
What happens when you put a group of ...
Twins Talking Trades —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/3/2009
In their final season under the teflon roof, the Minnesota Twins find themselves right near the top of the American League Central Division with the opportunity to make a run at the playoffs.
After three months, the Twins have seen ...
Yankees-Blue Jays: Facing the Evil Empire —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/3/2009
The last time the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays met, things were very different.
Back in mid-May, Toronto was flying high, perched atop the standings, while New York was struggling to hover around the .500 mark. My, how the tables have ...
