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...]
Where Does Austin Jackson Fit in the Tigers New Lineup? : #Tigers
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Should Datsyuk Play For Team Russia? #RedWings
Should Datsyuk Play For Team Russia? UPDATE: Mike Babcock slips up on Sportsnet Fan590 interview and mentions Datsyuk returning to the lineup tomorrow, versus Florida. “Tomorrow night, with the Red Wings, with Datsyuk back, I’m going to play 4 forwards on both units.” – Mike Babcock (2/4/14 Here's the entire interview, (Datsyuk comment at 13:51 … [Read more...]
Wings’ Nyquist Named to Swedish Olympic Team
11 10 11 Red Wings Sochi Bound Gustav Nyquist was officially named to team Sweden's roster for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, today! Undoubtedly, his first career hat trick was the tipping point. Johan Franzen was initially elected to the squad, but his injury paved the way for his teammate. A complete list of Detroit Red Wing 2014 Olympians is as … [Read more...]
Watch For Improved Wings…After the Break
Post by MotownSportsFans.com. A New Day is Dawning For so many years, the Red Wings would hamper the development of their prospects. The lone benefit of injury woes is the opportunities presented to the younger guys. Granted, I would trade any of them for a healthy Datsyuk, but the Wings don't have one of those right now. What they do have, is a crop of hopeful … [Read more...]
Another Year…Another Disappointment For Lions Fans
Play It Again, Sam How many times? That's what I keep asking myself. Just like Humphrey Bogart never actually said that line, the Lions have never been to a Super Bowl. We Lions fans have suffered year after year, decade after decade. When will the Detroit Lions make it to the Super Bowl? A better question would be "Will the Lions make it to a Super Bowl in our … [Read more...]