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Comerica is not doubles friendly
Comerica is not doubles friendly
Why is it that people keep insisting that Comerica Park is a great park for doubles? Is it the large centerfield? The huge-mongous gaps between the outfielders? I just don’t know but it just ain’t true but now even the general manager is saying it. John Lowe wrote about the Tigers lack of ...
Dearth of doubles gauges Tigers' weakness at plate
freep.com — With its huge power alleys, Comerica Park would seem to be built for doubles. But its tenants,... the Tigers, finished last in the American League in doubles this season. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski calls this "the most surprising statistic" ... (more) Dearth of doubles gauges Tigers' weakness at plate
What can the Tigers do about second base?
What can the Tigers do about second base?
mackavenuetigers.com — With Placido Polanco set to become a free agent as soon as the World Series ends, Scott... Sizemore is presumed to be the Tigers' second baseman in waiting. Some Tigers fans -- not this one -- are feeling a bit nervous at this point, because he has no days of major league experience under his ... (more) What can the Tigers do about second base?
Tigers Need Upgrade at Short
tigerstracks.com — There is a lot of talk about whether or not Detroit should try to bring Placido Polanco... back for another season at second base. Regardless of what they decide to do, and I’ll bet that Polly is playing elsewhere in 2010, the best area for ... (more) Tigers Need Upgrade at Short
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