BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

ScotsFan · June 12, 2008, 10:12:37 AM

Quote from: sac (in exile) on June 07, 2008, 01:16:11 AM
I've viewed 2006 as an aberration, they weren't supposed to be that good so soon. The Tigers set out on a 4 or 5 year plan when Leyland was hired, which would be a target of 2009 or 2010. So they might still be a year away, but every Tiger fan will tell you they expected more this season. There's still hope this year can turn into something, they have some serious weapons.

Don't forget it took Illitch forever to finally get it right with the Wings (15 years).........the Tigers are on the right path and seemingly almost mirroring the early 90's versions of the Wings. The early 90's Wings were good, but not ready to win the cup...........and so it is with these Tigers.

There may have been a 4 or 5 year plan, but that was when the Tigers still had somewhat of a farm system. I may be wrong, but haven't the Tigers pretty much dried up their farm system bringing in all of these players via trades? And the other players you touched on that were broght in via free agency are already showing their age. Where will they be in a year or two down the road?

Personally, I see the window of opportunity only getting smaller for the Tigres. Of course, I'm only an outside observer, but this is just how I see it.

sac · June 12, 2008, 05:50:38 PM

At last check the Tigers farm system was ranked smack in the middle of the majors.

This was before they traded Cameron Maybin and Jair Jurrjens, 2 of their top 4 prospects. But yes, the farm has been depleted with some of the moves they've made the last couple years.

Mr. Ypsi · June 14, 2008, 08:24:02 PM

Well, five in a row, and 7 of 8 - while still very cautious, I'm getting more optimistic!

I'm sure Eddie Bonine's debut didn't set any records, but winning the first MLB game one ever pitches in, with an ERA in double digits(!), has got to be unusual!

sac · June 15, 2008, 10:01:06 PM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on June 14, 2008, 08:24:02 PM
Well, five in a row, and 7 of 8 - while still very cautious, I'm getting more optimistic!

Nice time to be getting Zumaya and Rodney back. 8)

Mr. Ypsi · June 17, 2008, 12:57:55 AM

I'm not sure that an 81.00 ERA was the way we wanted to see Rodney return!

Here's hoping that was a never-to-be-repeated fluke! $:-\$

Mr. Ypsi · June 21, 2008, 01:13:20 AM

Oops! It got worse: Rodney faced two batters tonite, threw 8 straight balls, both scored; his ERA is now 135.00.

The (hopefully) good news: Zoom Zoom is back!

Zumaya faced 4 batters, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 K, no one scored on him.

The Tigers lost, but the Cubs did their duty and downed the White Sox.

Mr. Ypsi · June 26, 2008, 10:53:59 PM

Rodney down to 15.00 - not good yet, but beats the hell outa 135.00!

Tigers are winning a lot; unfortunately it is only against Triple A competition (oops! I meant National League!). While they've gained against the Sox (who got swept by the Cubs), they've actually lost ground against the Twinkies (12-3 against NL) and even the Royals (KC

is also 12-3 against the AAA teams).

I haven't counted up the number of games between the AL and NL, but the AL is currently +40!

Mr. Ypsi · June 28, 2008, 12:59:13 AM

Tigers win again - and gain ground on nobody. Maybe the AL SHOULD play against AAA - they'd be bound to give more competition than the NL!

AL now +46.

Twinkies have now won 10 in a row - but does it count if it's against the NL?

sac · June 29, 2008, 02:04:24 AM

So Curtis Granderson has been smoking lately, tonight I was watching the post game interview when it occured to me..........

Put a ballcap on Dule Hill and they could be twins.

Pat Coleman · June 30, 2008, 01:09:06 AM

The Twins might have a spot for Curtis Granderson. While Cuddyer is out, anyway.

Mr. Ypsi · June 30, 2008, 02:12:35 AM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on June 30, 2008, 01:09:06 AM
The Twins might have a spot for Curtis Granderson. While Cuddyer is out, anyway.

Sorry, but I suspect you would have to kill Leyland, Dombrowski, and the entire Illitch family before you got to Granderson!

Mr. Ypsi · June 30, 2008, 12:36:28 PM

Just ran the inter-league numbers - no wonder the Tigers can't gain any ground!

Overall, the AL is 149-102 (.594) against the NL. Only two AL teams have losing records against them: Blue Jays at 8-10 and fast-fading Cleveland at 6-12. The record of the AL Central is even better: .644 (and if Cleveland is omitted, they are an amazing 52-20 - .722).

Mr. Ypsi · June 30, 2008, 11:57:27 PM

I guess the only way to gain ground is play 'em head-to-head when you're hot: Tigers 5, Twins 4.

Tigers (or 'kittens' on the MIAC board

) now 18-4 since they bottomed out. The claws on these kittens are growing!

Mr. Ypsi · July 10, 2008, 12:30:10 AM

A game to build hope on - Tigers down 6-0 in the middle of the 6th storm back to win 8-6! As the Twins got monkey-stomped by Boston, 18-5, they are only 3.5 out of 2nd. Alas, the Pale Hose pulled a game much like the Tigers: down 5-0 after 3, still down 6-2 after 5, they came back to win 7-6, so Detroit still 7 out.

Mr. Ypsi · July 11, 2008, 03:58:12 AM

Tonite has to be pretty close to a record: of 13 games, 5 went extra innings, and ALL 5 ended in the 11th. Alas, the Tigers were the losers in one of the 5.