Where Does Austin Jackson Fit? Since Austin Jackson joined the Tigers in 2010, the club has tried to fit him into the leadoff role. Largely because he was the only option, but it simply hasn't worked out. When you think of the prototypical #1 hitter, you think of speed and patience. You think of contact hitting, steals, and walks. While AJ possesses the raw … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Mulligan(s) for Dumars? : NBA Trade Deadline 2014 : #Pistons
Mulligan for Dumars? A mulligan is when a golfer is allowed to not count a poor shot on his scorecard, I think the technical term is "Do Over". At this point, many have wondered when Detroit Pistons President, Joe Dumars, would regret one of his moves and take a mulligan...or 5. The coming week will tell us a lot about which one it was. Here are a few … [Read more...]
Wings’ Season Hangs in the Balance…5,526 Miles Away : Zetterberg Injury
Take These Broken Wings... What the Zetterberg injury means to Detroit fans The 2013-14 season has been a brutal one for the Red Wings and their fans. Some may classify it as a 'roller coaster', but that would imply there have been as many ups as downs. The injury bug has laid waste to this team, and while there is a pool of new found talent, the severity … [Read more...]
Charles Barkley -Other Idiots Up In Detroit : #Pistons
Who Are “Other Idiots Up In Detroit”? Last night on “NBA on TNT,” Charles Barkley commented about Andre Drummond, “He’s a terrific player who’s playing with those other idiots up in Detroit, and they’re not going to win.” Additionally, Barkley mentioned, “They’ve got some idiots on that team. They’ve got some talented players who are not going to ever get … [Read more...]
Revisiting a Few Joe Dumars Trades : #Pistons
Revisiting a Few Joe Dumars Trades By Hank Rearden One decade ago this very week, President Joe Dumars made his best trade of his tenure. He pulled a rabbit out of a hat to get Rasheed Wallace and Mike James. Two players that were essential in their run to a 2004 NBA Championship. (Their defense was so good that they kept some teams under 60 points for the … [Read more...]
My Favorite Detroit Tigers Moment : #Tigers
Magglio Ordonez Autographed Walk Off Homer 2006 ALCS 8x10 My Favorite Detroit Tigers Moment Like most Tigers fans, I've seen it all. I vaguely remember the dominant Tigers teams of the mid 80's, and I unfortunately remember the abysmal Detroit teams from the 90's and early 2000's. I've attended games where it seemed like a private show for me and my friends, where … [Read more...]
Phil Jackson Pistons Next Coach? : #Pistons
Phil Jackson as Pistons Next Coach? By Hank Rearden After posting last week, as a tangent, that it was odd that Phil Jackson was a consultant who assisted in hiring Mo Cheeks this past summer. The Detroit Free Press posed the question two days ago and I’d like to take it to the next level of conspiracy. Why Phil? Phil Jackson is the creator of the … [Read more...]
The Best Detroit Sports Team Came Away Empty : #Tigers
Best Detroit Sports Team Came Away Empty By Big Daddy Of course this is subjective, but I say the 1961 Tigers are the best Detroit sports team to win nothing, and are therefore pretty much forgotten. 1961 was an awakening year for me. I was 9 years old, and this team made my summer something special. My father was a great Tigers fan, attending the hometown … [Read more...]
Where the Pistons Should Upgrade : #Pistons Trade Rumors 2014
Where the Pistons Should Upgrade Let the 2014 Pistons trade rumors begin... By Hank Rearden The Detroit Pistons interim coach, John Lowyer, did a great job in motivating and leading the charge during his first game with a new title. The Pistons played great basketball Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs with a win. They played with focus and heart. … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers 2014 Roster & Projected Batting Order
Detroit Tigers 2014 Roster & Projected Batting Order Another season of Detroit Tiger baseball is about to kickoff! In recent years, our beloved Tigers have captured division and league championships. That's great, but in 2014...it's World Series or bust. This year's club is certainly capable, but there are a few questions heading into the 2014 season. … [Read more...]