Playing against Craig “shocks and struts” Monroe got me thinking, we need better nicknames for the current Tigers. This year’s team is ripe with possibilities. Utility infielder Mike “hot lips” Holliman. Curtis “grandslamerson” Granderson. Clete “slack jawed yokel” Thomas. Marcus “spring on the” Thames. Todd “roller coaster” Jones.
A few that could still use a bit of [...]
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Nicknaming Tigers (detroit tigers)
Posted in Latest News, tagged billy rouech, carlos guillen, clete thomas, craig monroe, curtis granderson, detroit tigers, dettigers, ivan pudge rodriguez, joel zumaya, marcus thames, miguel cabrera, mike holliman, mike rouech, nate robertson, placido polanco, sabermetrics, todd jones on July 2, 2008 | 12 Comments »
Seattle slew… (detroit tigers)
Posted in Latest News, tagged detroit tigers, dettigers, horse, jim leyland, marcus thames, sabermetrics, seattle slew on May 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Tigers are gearing up for another series against the lowly Mariners. Pitching matchups look pretty good, we have Verlander going, and Seattle is starting a couple pitchers with ERA’s over 5. If only we could play the Mariners and Yankees exclusively, maybe we could turn this thing around.
Marcus Thames is expected to start again tonight, [...]
Spring on the Thames (detroit tigers, marcus thames)
Posted in Latest News, tagged alan trammell, athletics, detroit, detroit tigers, dettigers, glass ceiling, hell, illustrate, leyland, lineup, manager, marcus thames, my tiger, randy johnson, sabermetrics, spring, thames, tigers, trammell, who's your tiger, yankees on May 9, 2008 | 3 Comments »
For some reason Marcus Thames never gets any love. I’ve been calling this guy “my Tiger” for 2+ years now. Think about all the big hits he gets. Hell, Thames is averaging 1 home run every 15 at bats on his career, and they almost always seem to come in big spots (late in the game or [...]
