IU ends losing streak!

After losing on a half court buzzer beater shot, the Indiana Hoosiers needed a win, and they got one against in state rival Ball State. IU's style of play changed from forcing three's, too driving toward the basket and either making a lay up, or going to the line. Bracey Wright led the way with 29 points.

If IU wins there next three games, they will be an even 6-6 heading into the big ten season.

Tigers, an unlucky off season

The Tigers came into this off-season in the hunt for almost all of the big name free agents, Pavano, Rentiera etc. After the first Tiger signee Troy Percival, everything looked promising. Until the winter meetings, when the "big market" teams got involved [yankees, Red sox]. The Yankees stole Pavano, and the Red Sox stole Rentiera. Another rumored player to come to Detroit was Adrian Beltre. Beltre chose Seatle over Detroit, and afterwards dave Dombrowski denied offering him a contract. Basically every big time player has signed, or agreed.

Not every big name free agent has agreed to a deal, however. If the Tigers want a succesful off-season they would need to sign J.D drew, and Derek Lowe. Those two moves would not be hard to make. Illitch, Dombrowski send fans a holiday gift.

Lions Lose Another!

There are still two sure things in Green Bay: Ryan Longwell inside 40 yards and Brett Favre beating the Detroit Lions at home.

The Packers only led for 2 seconds Sunday, but that was enough to keep their stranglehold over the Lions, who haven't won in Wisconsin since 1991, the year before Favre's arrival. The Lions made us to think they were going to pull this game off and hit us with a win, only to lose at the end.

The Packers had a terrible first half. Favre entered the game needing 28 yards to tie Dan Marino's NFL record of 13 consecutive 3,000-yard seasons, and he had exactly that amount at halftime.

Hanson added a 36-yard field goal into the wind for a 13-0 halftime lead. Favre then drove the Packers downfield against the wind, capping the drive with a 23-yard touchdown toss to Donald Driver that made it 13-10 late in the third quarter.

Detroit plays Minnesota on Sunday.

Winter Meetings

The Tigers came into the 2004 Winter Meetings in Anaheim, California targeting Carl Pavano, and just days before the meetings the Tigers were aggresively pursuing Troy Glaus, and Jeff Kent. Today, the Tigers find themselves losing out on all three of the players I just mentioned, I expected us to sign Glaus becuase Percival and Glaus were teamates and great freinds in Anaheim for years. Now, the Tigers focus in on three new players. Derek Lowe, Corey Koskie and J.D Drew. Reportedly the Tigers offered Drew 4 year 38 million dollar deal. Coskie was offered a three year deal but money is uncertain and Derek Lowe was offered a 3 year deal with, but money per year was un determined. Another possible aquisition is Adrian Beltre, hot off of a 48 homerun season last year with the Dodgers.

Indiana lost its 4th game in a row last afternoon against arch rival Kentucky. Bracey Wright led all scoring with 31 points, but not one other player for IU got into double digits. They have 8 days off until they battle Missouri.

Lions Finally WIN!

Kevin Jones did not smile when told he accomplished something Barry Sanders didn't as a Detroit Lions rookie.

Jones ran for 196 yards and a touchdown to lead Detroit over the Arizona Cardinals 26-12 Sunday, ending the Lions' five-game losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive in the NFC.

Jones fell 1 yard short of Mel Farr's rookie rushing record for the Lions - set in 1967 - but surpassed Sanders' best day as a rookie in 1989 by 12 yards.

Jones, who had a season-high 26 carries, put together Detroit's best game on the ground since Sanders' 216-yard rushing game in 1997. His highlight against Arizona was a 74-yard run, a record for a Detroit rookie and the team's longest since Sanders had an 80-yard run in 1997.

Lions go on to win!! Lions 26, Cardinals 12

Indiana loses two tough games

There were questions about how good IU was before playing UNC last wednesday, well everybody should know how good they are now. IU stayed close with UNC the whole game, most people said IU would get blown out, well they were wrong. Indiana's intensity beat North Carolina but UNC's talent pushed them for the win.

yesterday IU took on Uconn. This game was supposed to be like the UNC game, a blow out. Again most people were wrong, and IU actually had a 13 point lead at one point. But IU started playing sloppy, and turning the ball over. The youthness of IU put them away, Uconn won by 5. One bright spot about the Uconn game is Bracey Wright scored 28 points.

Lions Turn Into Turkeys

Peyton Manning barks and gestures at the line of scrimmage, adjusting to defenses and changing play calls.

It might seem like chaos, but he's in complete control. Blitzing linebackers or disguised coverages don't faze him. Manning truly seems flustered only when he's far from the field, standing in a locker room to talk about his remarkable performances.

In his latest brilliant display, Manning threw for six touchdowns in less than three quarters and raised his season total to 41 TD passes, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Detroit Lions 41-9 Thursday.

He set an NFL record with at least four TD passes in a fifth straight game - and he did it by halftime. Dan Marino had a four-game streak with at least four TDs in 1984, when he also set a league mark with 48 TD passes in a season.

The Lions tried that at times, but they were no match for Manning's quick release and sound decision-making.

Kevin Jones ran for 99 yards on 12 carries for the Lions, who fell to 33-30-2 in their traditional Thanksgiving Day home games. The Colts handed Detroit its most lopsided loss on the holiday.

Indiana basketball underway

The season opener against Indiana State was alot closer then expected. Indiana state has been alot tougher to beat over the last couple of years, this annual game was suppose to be a blow out in favor of IU. With a great recruiting class coming in this year, IU was bound for 20 point win at home against Indiana state. But with about 2 minutes left the game was tied. Lucky for IU Marshall Strickland found a way to score and give Indiana the lead. They would hold on and win 56-52.

Bracey wright gets player of the game with 20 points and nice shooting. Errek Suhr also played a great game.

Tigers sign Troy Percival!

Yesterday the Detroit Tigers finalized a two year, 12 million dollar deal with relief pitcher Troy Percival. I thought it was still kind of early for a big signing like this, but I guess Troy saw something he really liked in Detroit.

Troy Percival is good friends with Troy Glaus, they played together on the Angels for some years. This means more then just getting Percival, it hopefully means more signings to come.

Lions Lose At Home

Clinton Portis has run for more than 100 yards three times this season. Those are the only games Washington has won.

Portis ran for 147 yards on 34 carries and threw a tiebreaking touchdown pass to lead the Redskins to a 17-10 victory over the Lions on Sunday.

Detroit rallied late, but its hopes for a tying drive ended at the Washington 20 as time expired.

With back-to-back 21-yard gains to open the second half, Portis became the first player to run for 100 yards against Detroit this season. Those powerful runs with sharp cutbacks set up his 15-yard pass to Laveranues Coles that gave Washington a 10-3 lead.

Harrington was 26-of-52 for 269 yards with a TD and an interception. Az-Zahir Hakim caught seven passes for 120 yards.

With two of the worst offenses in the NFL and two solid defenses, the first quarter was so lackluster the punters provided highlights. Nick Harris pinned the Redskins to their 8 and 3, and Tupa had a 54-yard punt land at the 1. The second quarter was not much more entertaining, but at least each team made a field goal.

Detroit Trio emailed Lynn Henning, Det News tigers columnist questions on the future, here they are.

DetroitTrio: will the Tigers be buyers or sellers in this off season? LH: the Tigers will be buyers, hoping to trade a few expendable parts. They are concerned about the bullpen, centerfield, right field, third base, and starting pitching. DT:What position will they go after? DT: predict an opening day lineup. LH: Any attempts at listing an opening-day lineup would be premature. You might as well use the end of last season's lineup until probable trades and acquisitions are being made. DT: When do you see Verlander coming up to the big leagues? LH: Verlander will probably be up late in 2006. No sooner, perhaps later. DT: Do you think the Tigers will be in position to make a realistic playoff run next season? LH: The Tigers aren't likely to be a playoff team for the next few seasons, although changes in their lineup could make them a surprise player in 2005. But that's being optimistic.

Michigan edges up Michigan State

The Michigan Wolverines just beat Michigan State in tripple overtime. The Michigan squad has been showing that they have been making progress and having what it takes to go to the Rose Bowl. Braylon and Chad Henne are begining to know each other better and know the roots. Freshman Michael Hart is great and shows progress along with Avant and Breaston in the feauture. Imagine what these players can do when they are seniors. The Michigan wolverines need Wisconsin to loose one game to go the the Rose Bowl which could happen on the improved Iowa Hawkyes. More to come later

IU upsets Minnesota

Yesterday was homecoming at Indiana and the football team gave allumni a treat. The Hoosiers offense had a mistake free game, no interceptions or fumbles. The defense held Minnesota's rb duo to less than one hundred yards which was great. Indiana now has a conference record of 1-4 and an overall record of 3-5. Indiana still finds itself bowl elgible 8 weeks into the season, thats one step forward.

Lions Shock Fans

The team that couldn't win on the road now can't lose away from home.
Detroit's 28-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday lifted the Lions to 3-0 as visitors this season after they set an NFL record with 24 straight road losses.

The Lions are one of three undefeated teams on the road, joining New England and Philadelphia, because they have a plus-9 turnover margin.

Detroit is just 1-2 at home, with a win over Houston and losses to the Eagles and Green Bay, in large part because its turnover margin is only plus-1.

Lions face Dallas on Sunday.

Red Sox!!!

Has the curse been reversed? we'll have to wait until the end of tonights game before you know. Since I, Johny or Alex don't know too much about the Red sox or Yankees because we are Detroit sports fans, go to the Fire Brand of the AL, I put a link on the title there you should find great series coverage.

Link to tigers news.

The word is Tigers first round pick Justin Verlander Will not Take a deal with the Tigers and wait for next years draft. So, expect the Tigers to be buyers in the free agent market, going after a every day third baseman. And the Tigers might sign Derek Lowe to help them with pitching. Until next time.

The Lions Learn To Win On The Road

Michael Vick is still trying to get a handle on the West Coast offense.
After going three years without a road victory, the Lions made it two in a row Sunday with a 17-10 victory over Vick and the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons.

Joey Harrington threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Az-Zahir Hakim on fourth-and-5, and Artose Pinner scored on a 1-yard dive with 1:57 left in the first half, the Lions' first rushing TD of the season.

Detroit set an NFL record by losing 24 straight road games over the previous three years, but opened the season with a 20-17 victory in Chicago.

Late in the first half, he threw an interception that linebacker Alex Lewis returned 33 yards to the Atlanta 2.

Even Detroit's running game could handle it from there. Pinner, in his first career start, was stuffed twice before plunging into the end zone for a 14-7 lead.

Lions win 17 -10.

The Lions lost a couple of players. FB Cory Schlesinger went out in the first half with a hamstring injury, and WR Roy Williams hobbled off in the third quarter with a gimpy ankle. Atlanta backup TE Eric Beverly went out with a shoulder sprain on the first possession. In 1986, the Falcons failed to make the playoffs after starting 4-0. They finished 7-8-1 and coach Dan Henning was fired.

The Lions play Green Bay next week

Michigan State Beats Illinois

Drew Stanton threw three touchdown passes and caught another to lead Michigan State to a 38-25 victory over Illinois on Saturday.

The Spartans (3-3, 2-1 Big Ten) have beaten the Illini (2-4, 0-3) eight straight times. Illinois hasn't won in the series since 1992, and hasn't won at Spartan Stadium since 1989

Pierre Thomas had 188 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries for Illinois, but it wasn't enough to prevent his team's 11th consecutive Big Ten loss.

Illinois scored on a blocked punt to cut a once-commanding Michigan State lead to five at 30-25 with 14:13 left. Kevin Mitchell blocked the punt near the Michigan State 20 and teammate Sharriff Abdullah recovered for an Illini touchdown.
But the Illinois comeback ended there.

Michigan State begins the toughest part of its schedule next Saturday, hosting Minnesota. The Spartans also have games remaining with Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State and Hawaii. Illinois hosts Michigan next week.

Chad Henne a leader

Chad Henne was a leader on saturday against the golden gophers by leading the team for an 80 yard drive with under a minuete to go. "Chad shows great promise in the future" said Braylon. Chad has great confidence in the pocket but has been forcing the ball a little to much. I hope he will help michigan win the big ten this year. More to come later.

Injury With Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions placed cornerback Rod Babers on injured reserve Tuesday because of a collarbone injury.
Babers, signed from the practice squad Sept. 18, hurt his collarbone in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In another move, the Lions signed fullback Stephen Trejo.
Trejo, who spent the past three seasons with Detroit, rejoins the team after being cut during the preseason. He signed with St. Louis Sept. 9 and was released Sept. 22.

Indiana moves on

IU's football team tries to move on from a dissapointing loss to a beatable team like MSU. As Johny said, Drew Stanton was the definetely the player of the game he tore apart IU's defense at the end. I think IU beat itself as much as MSU beat them. Starting the big ten season losing will make IU's confidence be very low, and there expectations.

It will not get any easier when Indiana takes on UofM tommorow, it will be nice to see if IU can stay in the game.

MSU Beats Indiana

After Saturday's game, Stanton may have earned Michigan State's job.
Stanton ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another 172 yards to rally the Spartans from a 13-point halftime deficit for a 30-20 victory over Indiana.

Down 20-17, Stanton calmly guided the Spartans on a 10-play, 78-yard scoring march. Jason Teague's 1-yard TD run gave the Spartans a 24-20 lead early in fourth quarter and Dave Rayner made field goals from 22 and 39 yards to seal the victory.

He capped a 54-yard drive midway through the third quarter with a 1-yard TD run on fourth-and-goal, cutting the lead to 20-14.
Then Stanton showed his poise on the game-winning drive, and the Spartans held on for the win.
He couldn't have asked for anything more. MSU plays Iowa on Saturday, October 2nd.

IU drops a game

Since I love Indiana university, I will be covering there sports instead of the Tigers. IU came into last night 2-0 an unusual record for this team. Kentucky has been almost a curse to IU the past years, except yesterday Kentucky looked very beatable. Maybe IU came in to confident? no matter how bad kentucky was supposed to be, they beat Indiana 51-32. So far IU has actually had a good season, this is just one game.

Next week IU will take on Johny's team, MSU.

Tigers have small goals

Right now, we can count out a run to the playoffs. We are to far behind. But, there are small goals reachable, finish ahead of the Indians, finish .500. These goals are ones the Tigers should have hopes of reaching. There is nothing to be ashamed of this year, the Tigers have fought, and fought. Improvements are many.

Tonight the Tigers look to slow down a division rival, the Twins.

MSU Gets Upset By Rutgers

Freshman Jeremy Ito kicked four field goals and Ryan Neill scored on a 31-yard interception return to lead improving Rutgers to a 19-14 victory over Michigan State on Saturday.
The win was coach Greg Schiano's biggest since coming to Rutgers in December 2000, and it gave the Scarlet Knights renewed hope for their first winning season since 1992.
Michigan State, which went to the Alamo Bowl last year.

Despite outgaining Michigan State 273-159 and holding the ball more than twice as long as the Spartans in the first half, Rutgers trailed 7-6 at halftime.
Ito missed a 29-yarder on the opening series after Brian Leonard (25 rushes for 150 yards) opened the game with 56-yard run.
Ito was way short on a 56-yard attempt on the next possession. He finally converted from 23 yards to give Rutgers a 3-0 lead with 14:08 left in the second quarter, but then had a 24-yarder blocked on the next possession.

Ito, who added his 47-yarder with 5:08 left in the second quarter, gave Rutgers a 9-7 lead with a 23-yarder with 9:34 left in the third quarter. After Neill's touchdown, he added a 42-yarder.

MSU plays Central Michigan this weekend. It is going to be a LONG season for MSU.

Series cut short

The Tigers won friday night, and were ready for saturday. But Hurricane Frances caused the games to be re sceduled. The Tigers will get an un expected break, on monday the Tigers host the Royals. Royals hopefully will be easy like they are expected to be.

dissapointing series

The Tigers should have won the Royals series because the Royals are awful. But the Tigers bats could'int get started. Hopefully, Tigers will bounce back against the Devil Rays. Bondermam against Kazmir. The next couple of series should be winnable.

What Went Wrong With Men's Basketball?

Standing on the lowest of the three medal podiums, Richard Jefferson couldn't resist sneaking a peek.

Standing above him one spot to his right was Argentina guard Pepe Sanchez, who was about to have a gold medal draped around his neck, and Jefferson's eyes were drawn to the reward he could only look at, not touch.
It will be at least four years before another U.S. men's basketball player gets that close to the gold, and it could be even longer before an American is the one on the receiving end of a similar jealous gaze.

The Athens Games hammered home a point: The world hasn't just caught up in the 12 years since the Dream Team was born. It has sped past and left the United States in its wake.
Shame should not be attached to the U.S. team that won a bronze medal, though the questions beginning with the word "Why?" are legitimate.

Some of the answers: They didn't practice together long enough. They weren't familiar with each another, nor with the rules of intricacies of international basketball. They didn't have pure shooters. They didn't adapt to their coach, nor he to them

If blame is to be cast on anyone, it should go to the players - including Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, Mike Bibby, Ray Allen, Kenyon Martin and Ben Wallace - who refused to come.

America will have to go back to the drawing board.

Red Sox cream Tigers

Pedro shutdown the Tigers and Jeremy Bonderman could'int pitch as well as he did his last start. The Red Sox had great offense, with good strategy. The Tigers just could'int hit off of Pedro all day, they only got 4 hits. Guillen did'int play because his knee is injured day to day.

Tonight Ledezma, the suprise player of the year, will take on Wakefield. Wakefield is a kuckleball pitcher, so it might be easy to hit some home runs. Hopefully the Tigers will win one game out of the series.

Mike McMahon might loose his job

Mike McMahon might loose his 2nd string job to Rick Mirer a third stringer who turns bad plays into good ones. Mike McMahon has been looking great in practice reported by sporting news, but doesn't show his great skill in the games. Rick Mirer is just the oppisite. Steve marriucci is probaly looking for a quaterback who has great accuracy not just a great arm. I wouldn't be suprised if Rick Mirer gets a little more playing time in the next pre-season game against baltimore with his great accuracy against the tough ravens defense.

The rookies Kevin Jones and Roy Williams looked ok in the browns game. If Kevin Jones and Roy Williams had more touches and better options, they will make great rookies and will help the team with their playoff doubt. Joey Harrington and Charles Rodgers are begining to get a better understanding of each other and to know where each other are when there is heavy pressure.

The defense is looking good with Donte Curry inpressing the coaches with his heavy tackling and also Chris Kern with his abillity to always get in on the play. Brock Marion finished the game with 1 hurry and 2 tackles against the browns loss. I am noticing that the secondary is getting better every game. Even though there are all of these good things happening there is still help needed in the lions linebackers with the injuries of Boss Baily and James Davis. Walt Rainer is I think one of the best canidates. I would really like to see the lions sign a linebacker that has a good quanity of special skills before the season starts.

More to come later.

Americans Men's Basketball Will Ponder For Spain

Larry Brown let his team rest Tuesday as it prepared for the quarterfinals. With undefeated Spain up next, the Americans might need the time off.

They became the first U.S. men's basketball team to finish anywhere other than first place in the opening round of an Olympics. It won't get any easier against the Spaniards on Thursday.
Spain is the best team Brown has seen. (Pau) Gasol is as good of a player as there is in the tournament, but they're a veteran team, they're a team that beat the United States at home in Indianapolis at the 2002 World Championships.

The difference between winning and losing will be huge.

A victory would put the United States in the semifinals against Greece or Argentina; a loss would drop it into a game for seventh place against the loser of the Lithuania-China.

And no, they don't give medals for seventh place.

The other quarterfinal pits Italy against Puerto Rico. The semifinals are Friday and the gold-medal game is Saturday, meaning the team that stands atop the medal podium in the wee hours Sunday morning will have defeated three tough teams in three days.

More to follow after the huge game. The United States needs the big W!!

Tigers win series

On sunday afternoon, Tiger fans were hoping for a sweep of the Mariners. Well, Detroit could'int pull it off but still won the series. A series win, is better then none. I truly think the Tigers are starting to get it, hitting is up. Pitching has been non consistent all year but I think that will come with experience.

Today, the Chi sox travel to Detroit to take on the Tigers. This matchup has been fun to watch all year, expect it to be a pitchers game with Bonderman, and Contreras on the mound. Should be a fun game to watch

Tigers look to win home stand

The Tigers won last night, against struggling Mariners team, who Detroit hopes to sweep. After the Mariners leave town, the Chi sox come, this series is very winnable, and very important series to both teams. This home stand is a must win, it does'ent get easier then this. Very important for Trammel, to win these games.



Suprise Player of the year= Wilfredo Ledezma.

Ledezma, pitched another gem thursday night, in the finale of the 3 game series against the Chi sox. He allowed 3 runs in 7 innings. Expect Wilfredo to be a big part of the rotation, next year he may pitch from start to finish, with no Minor leauges stints hopefully.

U.S.A Pulls A Victory Out Of Their Hat's

Larry Brown believes his team is finally starting to get it.

In a game the Americans were waltzing through and losing for the better part of three quarters, something clicked when the fourth quarter began.

One flashy and selfless play typified the turnabout: LeBron James eyed Shawn Marion's pass coming toward him and made a split-second decision to redirect the ball with a touch pass to Dwyane Wade for a layup.

The basket broke the last tie during a game-changing 10-point run at the start of the quarter, leading the United States to a 89-79 victory over Australia on Thursday at the Athens Games.
The victory - and the way the Americans turned the game around - might be a big step toward reversing their fortunes after they struggled to beat Greece and were embarrassed by Puerto Rico in a 19-point loss.

Next up is a matchup against Lithuania, the toughest team in their group. But at least the Americans will go into it knowing they're capable of playing the type of basketball the folks back home expect.

More to follow tomorrow.

Up, and down series

Tigers win the first game, with there offense, and Chi sox bad pitching. Last night it was the opposite, the Chi sox won because of bad pitching, and great offense. 2 blow out games. Jeremy Bonderman has been roughed up his past starts, last night was the same. The Chi sox scored 5 runs in the first inning, with a grand slam! by then the Tigers were already out of it. Contreas held the Tigers to only 2 runs in 7 innings pitched. Today, I hope things will even out. Ledezma for the Tigers, and Garland for the Chi sox.

Doesn't Look Good for U.S.A.

The Olympics U.S.A. Basketball Team beat Greece Tuesday, only by six points. On top of that, co-captain Allen Iverson fractured his thumb. I don't like U.S.A's chances in the Olympics because they can't shoot "worth beans." LeBron James isn't playing enough. Carmelo Anthony scored zero points Tuesday, and only two consistent players are Allen Iverson and TimDuncan. I see The U.S.A. not getting a medal in the 2004 Olympics.

Lions looking good!!!

The Detroit Lions played the pre-season opener very well and organized. Not very many mistakes made by them. Joey Harrington is looking great especially with precision passing. He and Charles rodgers will make a great combination and also the add of Roy Williams will help Joey if Charles is covered. He also has great help from the offensive line. They blocked pretty well with the offseason move of Damien Woody and Former Michigander Dave Pearson who played at Michigan last year. The secondary and defense looked pretty bad because of the injuries. Dre' Bly, (hip flexor) Fernado Bryant, (knee) and Brock Marion, (shoulder) are looking to play within the next couple games. I wouldn't be suprised if the lions decide to rest the three secondary starts because I wouldn't want to see them get hurt before the season starts. Kevin Jones did not play either, (injury) but is probable for next game. If the lions don't have lots of injuries, they could be a wild card contender or a playoff contender but that will be if the lions play smart. More to come later.

P.S. the lions beat the steelers 27 to 21.

Tigers still in the race?

CENTRAL W L PCT GB HOME ROAD EAST CENT WEST NL L10 STRK
Minnesota 64 53 .547 - 33-27 31-26 14-10 29-24 10-12 11-7 3-7 W1
Cleveland 63 57 .525 2.5 37-24 26-33 15-11 24-26 14-12 10-8 7-3 L2
Chicago 59 56 .513 4.0 33-25 26-31 16-13 25-21 11-12 7-10 5-5 W1
Detroit 54 63 .462 10.0 28-30 26-33 9-10 23-24 13-20 9-9 4-6 L2
Kansas City 42 74 .362 21.5 26-33 16-41 8-19 23-29 5-14 6-12 3-7 W1


Detroit in 4th place, will need a sweep in Chicago this week to get in the race. There is still some season left, in my opinion the Tigers will end up chasing the Indians, but will be to far out. This series between the Chi Sox and Tigers, is very, very important.

Tigers trying there best against tough team

The Red Sox were heavily favored coming into Comerica Park friday night. Tigers took it to them winning 4-3. Last night, Pedro was on the mound for the R sox, he shutdown the Tigers for 7 innings, with more then 10 k's. Tigers lose 7-4. The Tigers did'int try there hardest, and pitching let them down. Today, the Tigers will put Nate Robertson, arguably the most reliable pitcher this year on the mound. It will be hard to break the new Red sox up, but if the Tigers try there hardest give it all they've got, with some good managing, anything can happen.


A Tiger trade is not ruled out, they have been talking about shipping Urbina through waivers. A team like the Giants could still be intrested if they are in the race for the wild card. Also don't rule the Phillies out.

Dombrowski holds ground, no trades.

There was much talk of a move, for the Tigers today. Urbina to the Giants, was the most hyped. Never went down though. Reports outside of San Fran, said the Tigers were high balling, wanting to much. I am proud to have a general manager like Dombrowski, he won't give in. With the Tigers staying the same, we are not buyers or sellers. The Yankees, however were very unseccsesfull this deadline, there stupid moves are finally paying off. Dodgers are big winners, with acquiring Finley, and Penney, I think the biggest winners today, the Marlins are close however. So this year, the deadline, was hyped, not hyped, hyped, then not hyped by the media. I think it was a good day today, the Tigers will never, ever give in.

Heartbreaking loss

  Saturday night in Chicago,  the Tigers were determined to even the series at one, going into the rubber game. Johnson was on the mound, his Era has improved over his past 5 starts, and so has his play.  Johnson had a No hitter going into the 5th, and the score was 4-0, everything was looking good. As for how the Tigers got these 4 runs, Thames homered, and so did pudge, Guillen, and Inge launched a 2 run blast.  Could this last? lets just say inning 6, 7, 8 never happened and jump to the 9th. Top of the 9th inning, Inge singles, Logan bunts him over, ground out, then pop out, no damage done.  Bottom of the 9th, Tigers put Urbina on the mound, I was already worried.  1 out, Crede up to the plate, Urbina had already thrown to fast balls in a row, he throws another, Crede belts it deep, going going gone. Fireworks start as the Sox celebrate there win.

Another blown save for Urbina, I would give him one more chance, or he's gone. Just a very, very heart breaking loss. I just want the Tigers to salvage a game. please.

Notes: I was watching WGN Chicago, and the play by play was horrible, whe Inge belted a homer, the play by play guy did'int say anything at all, however he did talk alot about the White Sox, when they homered.

Tigers fall, in day game

In a very important home game, the Tigers lose, 13-7.  Garry Knotts struggled, allowing 7 runs, in 4 inings pitched. Nook Logan's 2nd MLB start, was rather nice, 3 hits, a double, and an Rbi. Infante pounded 2 homers, his 8th, and 9th of the year.  But Mike Sweeney lifted the Royals with a grand slam, and 7 rbi's to win todays game.  This game was an ugly game, with horrible pitching. The Tigers homestand is now not considered a successfull one.

Tommorows game: Tigers travel to Chicago, to take on the White Sox.  Pitching matchups: Loaiza for the sox, and Robertson for the Tigers.  Robertson has been great this year, and has been one of the best in K's this year. Loaiza, has not lived up to his stats last year, but has good numbers still.  Watch Eric Munson of the Tigers, he has hit well against Loazia, and watch Konerko of the White Sox, he is 2for2 against Robertson. This series will mean alot to both teams, a nice division match up.

 

Notes: Rasheed Wallace resigned with the Pistons today, more to come from my friend Alex.

Trammel makes risky choices

Last night the Tigers took on there division rival, the Twins.  After the first inning, evreything looked good, the Tigers had scored 2 runs.  Later the Twins got back in it with a solo by Shannon Stewart.  Evreything looked fine in the 7th inning when Yan struck out the side, and after Jamie Walker in the 8th held off a run to keep it tied. In the 9th, Trammel put in Urbina, Urbina has been great at times, but not a reliable closer in my opinion, not the kind of guy who is scary to face in the 9th inning, but gets the job done. Well, Urbina got the job done in 9th inning, stranding a runner on second. It looked the Tigers had a good chance to pull it off in the bottom of 9th inning with some heavy hitters coming up. They could'int pull it off, also stranding a runner on second. Off to extra innings! I was suprised when the 10nth inning started, and Urbina was still out there, I figured they would pull him if a runner reached base. Well, I went and got a snack, and when I came back I saw a man on first, and second only 1 out, 3-2 count on the batter. I was definetely wondering why they hav'ent pulled Urbina by now, there was a pitcher warming up, it was Craig Dingman, a long reliever. So, it was 3-2, this pitch means alot, a whole lot. Ball, high and outside, the bases are loaded. Trammel finally comes out to the mound, and so does the rest of the infield, they keep talking, and I'm saying to myself come on Tram, just take the ball from his hand. To my shock Tram, and the infield start to leave the mound, and Urbina is still pitching! Trammel must have lots of faith in this guy.  Tram definetely made the wrong move, a very risky move. Sac fly, and the Twins take the lead 5-4, we go into the Tigers 10nth, they cannot come back. Twins win 5-4. A very, very bad desicion by Trammel.  No reason for this type of error.
Tamaz

 
Notes: after the game, I was watching Baseball tonight, and heard Urbina of the Tigers, is being shopped around. More news to come later.