Scouting the 2014 Detroit Tigers' New Additions Ian Kinsler Ian Kinsler (2B) was one of the more controversial pickups during the offseason. We all know he was acquired through a trade with Texas, in exchange for Prince Fielder. While we will surely miss Prince's power at the plate, we will appreciate the dramatically improved the infield defense and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Who Got Mo Cheeks Fired? : #Pistons
Who Got Mo Cheeks Fired? Last Saturday evening, sports columnist Peter Vecsey tweeted: Source reveals Cheeks was doomed when Josh went 2 Dumars & wanted Mo fired & Billups went w him. Denials f Love, Flip & Minny media at 11— Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) February 22, 2014 This opened up a flood gate of rumors, as to who received credit for … [Read more...]
A Life Lived Under the Curse of Bobby Layne : #Lions
A Life Lived Under the Curse of Bobby Layne All Motor City football fans have pondered the following question at one time or another...... "How can the Lions continue to do this year after year?" There are many theories. It is not as simple as good year, bad year. We have had some good teams ('62, '70, '83, '91), although most have been mediocre or just bad. We … [Read more...]
Charlie Villanueva Wants Out : #Pistons
Charlie Wants Out! Don’t Let the Door… Last year at this time, Charlie Villanueva was asked if he was planning to pick up his player option for $8.5 million. He replied, “Would you let that money go?” Case closed. Immediately after the trade deadline last Thursday, February 20th, forward Charlie Villanueva was asked about the possibility of receiving a buyout … [Read more...]
Busy Summer Ahead for the Pistons
What the Pistons Will Do This Summer Leading up to the NBA trading deadline on February 20th, Detroit Pistons fans were at odds as to which player(s) should be traded. Some believed forward/center Greg Monroe was expendable, since he would demand a maximum contract this summer. Others thought that the experiment of Josh Smith at small forward was over and he should … [Read more...]
Zetterberg Will Miss the Rest of the Season : #RedWings
Say Goodby to Zetterberg...For Now Despite Ryan Martin, assistant GM, telling M-live, “It went very, very well” or “The recovery process looks very, very positive.” I'm saying right now, that Henrik Zetterberg will not play for the Red Wings this season...or post-season. Sure, we all wish that Zetterberg could make a triumphant return and put the team on his back, … [Read more...]
Why Wasn’t Joe Dumars Fired? : #Pistons
Why Wasn't Joe Dumars Fired? Many sportswriters, sports announcers, and fans were expecting Joe Dumars to be shown the door shortly after his hand-picked head coach, Mo Cheeks, got fired earlier this month. The timing was questionable, however, it does show that owner Tom Gores is controlling the future of the Pistons, since he took credit for this firing. Why … [Read more...]
Jose Iglesias Meet Omar Vizquel : A Look at the Tigers’ Dynamic SS
Jose Iglesias Meet Omar Vizquel In July of 2013, the Tigers made a bold move to acquire Jose Iglesias in a 3 team swap with Boston and the Chicago White Sox. Peralta was in his final contract year, and linked to the Biogenesis debacle, forcing them to cover their 'assets' at shortstop. They did more than acquire a backup, they potentially received the brightest … [Read more...]
Dud or Stud? The Tayshaun Prince trade : #Pistons
Dud or Stud? Dumars and the Tayshaun Prince Trade Since the Pistons didn't make any deadline deals, we will get creative and play a new game called “Dud or Stud”. Is Joe Dumars a “dud” or a “stud” for the trade? You can rant or rave after reading the facts (and some opinions) below. Last January, Joe Dumars made a trade. It included giving up long-time Pistons fan … [Read more...]
Pistons: Trade for a Power Forward Now!
Pistons Should Trade for a Power Forward The Pistons will be forced into a tight spot this summer, assuming power forward-center Greg Monroe is still on the team after the trading deadline. He will be a free agent and may be considered a maximum contract player by some teams...and to Monroe. His versatility of playing both the center and power forward positions will … [Read more...]