spotstarters.com - 10/13/2009
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I have admit, I’m just starting to come to terms with the Tigers September collapse. The Tigers became the first team ever to blow a three game lead with four to go. Let that settle in some…
Done? Good. Let’s move on.
The Tigers had a few downer performances this year ...
mackavenuetigers.com - 10/13/2009
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Tigers MVP -- Justin Verlander . He had
a poor month of April, but from that point...
on took the Tigers on his back and carried them every time they needed him most. Sure, he wasn't an every day player. But he was just what they needed, when they needed it. Tigers Starting Pitcher of the Year ...
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Tigers receive their end-of-season honors
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