Detroit rocks my socks-- aka Tiger Talk

[iamredbeard]

AJ, I'm not sure I would say such things. The two ladies in question might ahack you with a baseball bat and then stomp you while they are wearing cleats. Girls can be vicious.

[super cool ski instructor]

Somehow this thread has taken a wrong turn....

[iamredbeard]

i am impresssed at your use of that term. so it is safe for me to assume then you know where third base is. I was wrong.


So what are you saing, she got her binoculars on the pitching mound looking for Inge.

[Andrew Jackson]

AJ, I'm not sure I would say such things. The two ladies in question might ahack you with a baseball bat and then stomp you while they are wearing cleats. Girls can be vicious.

i know Ski was a poor hitter when she played softball, so i am safe there. and the other lady in question I am not sure she can even handle a bat, maybe a razor?

[Andrew Jackson]

So what are you saing, she got her binoculars on the pitching mound looking for Inge.

Ski knows where third base is I reckon, and has for a long time:mrgreen:

[super cool ski instructor]

i know Ski was a poor hitter when she played softball, so i am safe there. and the other lady in question I am not sure she can even handle a bat, now a razor?
well I do know how to hit other things with a bat!!!!

[super cool ski instructor]

Ski knows where third base is I reckon, and has for a long time:mrgreen:
is this about me being a slut again??? :))

[Andrew Jackson]

well I do know how to hit other things with a bat!!!!

you were solid with the glove though

[Andrew Jackson]

is this about me being a slut again??? :))

sorry, not in my vocabulary

[super cool ski instructor]

you were solid with the glove though
way to change the subject!

[Andrew Jackson]

way to change the subject!


just giving you your due as a ballplayer

[super cool ski instructor]

just giving you your due as a ballplayer
do you play ball AJ?????

[Andrew Jackson]

do you play ball AJ?????

i couldn't hit a curvball in high school plus i didn't like all the dirt on my uniform. Golf and swimming for me. I love ultimate frisbee now

[super cool ski instructor]

i couldn't hit a curvball in high school plus i didn't like all the dirt on my uniform. Golf and swimming for me. I love ultimate frisbee now
:)) :)) :))

[Andrew Jackson]

:)) :)) :))

i know--dork

[Stuball]

I bet he can get A - ROD CHEAP!!!!!!

[super cool ski instructor]

I bet he can get A - ROD CHEAP!!!!!!
:)) :))

[ALBOB2]

i know--dork

Crap, that makes me a dork too.:frown:

[super cool ski instructor]

Crap, that makes me a dork too.:frown:
no, not you ALBOB...you are a super stud!!!!!!

[iamredbeard]

Things don't look good for Casey.


OAKLAND, Calif. -- Detroit Tigers first baseman Sean Casey has a partial tear in a muscle in his left calf and could miss the rest of the AL Championship Series against the Oakland Athletics.

Casey injured himself in the sixth inning of Detroit's 5-1 victory in the series opener and underwent an MRI exam Wednesday that showed the small tear.

"The trainers are hoping for a miracle when they say possible by the end of this series," manager Jim Leyland said before Game 2. "But I think that's probably not going to happen. So I think we'll just have to do with what we have."

General manager Dave Dombrowski was more optimistic, saying there was "a good possibility" Casey could return late in this series and an even better chance he'd be able to play if Detroit made it to the World Series.

The injury could be a costly one for Detroit, which does not have another true first baseman on its ALCS roster after not activating Chris Shelton. Shortstop Carlos Guillen moved to first base after Casey left Game 1 and started there Wednesday night. Neifi Perez started at shortstop.

Guillen played eight games at first base in the regular season this year -- his first major league action there in his career. He also has played first base in the World Baseball Classic and in winter ball in Venezuela.

"To me it's easy," he said. "I don't feel it's too hard. Shortstop is hard. When you play shortstop, you can play everywhere."

Guillen made his first error at first base Tuesday on Jason Kendall's spinning grounder in the seventh. He made up for it a batter later by starting a 3-6-1 double play.

The injury also forced Leyland to juggle his lineup, moving Placido Polanco down a spot to the No. 3 hole and plugging Perez into the No. 2 hole.

"What happens is you just improvise when you get in situations like this," Leyland said. "We'll do what we have to do. Is it an ideal situation? No, it's not. But I remind everybody that the Oakland A's lost their double play combination so we're certainly not looking for any sympathy, nor do we expect any."

Oakland is playing without injured shortstop Bobby Crosby and second baseman Mark Ellis in the ALCS.

Casey batted .245 with five homers and 30 RBI in 53 games after being acquired in a trade from Pittsburgh. He is 7-for-20 with four RBI in the postseason.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2620844

[super cool ski instructor]

Perez is in for tonight!

[iamredbeard]

This article doesn't make it sound as bad.


OAKLAND -- Tigers first baseman Sean Casey is expected to miss the rest of the American League Championship Series with a partially torn muscle in his left calf.

The team announced Wednesday that Casey, who suffered the injury trying to run out of the batter's box in the sixth inning of Tuesday's Game 1 win, has a small partial tear of the fascia muscle in his calf. He'll receive treatment Wednesday and Thursday, then be re-evaluated on Friday.

Under normal circumstances, manager Jim Leyland said he was told, the injury is around a 10-day absence, which would cost him the rest of the ALCS. While Leyland said they're leaving open the hope that Casey could beat the timetable and return for a possible Game 6 in this series, Leyland said he'd consider that "a miracle."

"Because of the type of injury," Leyland said, "they're going to try to speed up the process."

While the news wasn't surprising, it sets in the idea that the Tigers will have to move on for more than a couple of days without their first baseman and No. 3 hitter. Casey, acquired from Pittsburgh at the July 31 trade deadline to provide a left-handed bat, ascended into the middle of the order down the stretch. Though he hit .245 in the regular season with the Tigers, he hit .320 with runners in scoring position.

He was no small part of their AL Division Series win over the Yankees, going 6-for-17 and providing steady defense at first base.

Because rosters can't be changed in the middle of a postseason series, Detroit can't call up backup first baseman Chris Shelton. That leaves them starting Carlos Guillen at first base, a position he played every day for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic and on occasion for the Tigers in the regular season.

One of the Tigers' three utility infielders will start at shortstop. Neifi Perez started there Wednesday, but Leyland said he'll consider it on a day-to-day basis. Part of the reason for starting Perez in Game 2 was that he has better success against A's starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza than Ramon Santiago and for his playoff experience. Leyland said he might play Omar Infante if he needs an offensive spark.

"What happens is you just improvise when you get in situations like this," Leyland said. "So we'll do what we have to do."

As for replacing Casey in the third spot, Leyland made a somewhat unexpected move and shifted Placido Polanco down from the second spot.

"He's a guy you can put anywhere," Leyland said, "and he's not going to change [his approach]."

Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061011&content_id=1708998&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det

[iamredbeard]

Ok, that was a little to close for comfort.

[Andrew Jackson]

nice job Tiger bullpen

[super cool ski instructor]

Ok, that was a little to close for comfort.
Nah, it was fine!!

[iamredbeard]

Nah, it was fine!!


Bottom of the ninth, two outs, bases loaded, Frank Thomas at bat, winning run at the plate. Thats rather scary. :eek:

[super cool ski instructor]

Bottom of the ninth, two outs, bases loaded, Frank Thomas at bat, winning run at the plate. Thats rather scary. :eek:
Oh ye of little faith!!! :D

[iamredbeard]

Oh ye of little faith!!! :D


I had faith that they would pull it out I was just a little scared, so was Leyland. He said so in the post-game conference.

[iamredbeard]

I was quite upset when Milton Bradley got that infield single to bring Thomas up to bat. Come on, when there's a infield ground ball with the game on the line, you gotta find a way to get the out.

[super cool ski instructor]

I was quite upset when Milton Bradley got that infield single to bring Thomas up to bat. Come on, when there's a infield ground ball with the game on the line, you gotta find a way to get the out.
I do agree with you there!!!

[iamredbeard]

I am getting some real doubts about Jones. I don't have much confidence in him. Having said that I trust that Leyland knows what he is doing and will give us our World Championship.

[super cool ski instructor]

I am getting some real doubts about Jones. I don't have much confidence in him. Having said that I trust that Leyland knows what he is doing and will give us our World Championship.
He had one little bobble.....come on red, he has been spot on lately!!!

I don't know what to do tonight since baseball isn't on!! Withdrawls!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iamredbeard]

He had one little bobble.....come on red, he has been spot on lately!!!

I don't know what to do tonight since baseball isn't on!! Withdrawls!!!!!!!!!!!!


I would just feel better with a power pitcher as a closer, like Zumaya as a closer, but he has some control issues. Having said all that I trust Leyland.

[super cool ski instructor]

I would just feel better with a power pitcher as a closer, like Zumaya as a closer, but he has some control issues. Having said all that I trust Leyland.
Look at the last month...Jonsie has been spot on. Don't lose faith in him due to one game.

[iamredbeard]

Look at the last month...Jonsie has been spot on. Don't lose faith in him due to one game.


I felt that way all year. He's not the typical power closer, that a lot of teams have.

Having said that I go back to what I said before about having faith in Leyland.

[super cool ski instructor]

I felt that way all year. He's not the typical power closer, that a lot of teams have.

Having said that I go back to what I said before about having faith in Leyland.
Can never have enough faith in Leyland!!

[Andrew Jackson]

getting the brooms ready?

[super cool ski instructor]

getting the brooms ready?
We do not bring out the brooms, because we are not over confident in Detroit. We leave that to Yankees fans. See where being over confident got them :D

[rosiegirl]

I'd love to see the game played in snow.....

[super cool ski instructor]

I'd love to see the game played in snow.....
That would be really cool!!!!!

[rosiegirl]

Sean :(

[csparks]

Casey......I'm happy for him.....he deserves a ring and wasn't going to get it in Cincy, sad to say:clap:

[rosiegirl]

Casey......I'm happy for him.....he deserves a ring and wasn't going to get it in Cincy, sad to say:clap:

oh really now?

[csparks]

what?

I love the Reds, but fact is they don't have a good enough team right now, and it may be a while.....I'm happy for Sean....He's the nicest guy in MLB and I hope he gets a ring this year

[super cool ski instructor]

Sean Casey is a happy edition to our team, and we now love him too. don't worry rosie, he is in good hands!! We definetly know how to treat our athletes!!

[rosiegirl]

what?

I love the Reds, but fact is they don't have a good enough team right now, and it may be a while.....I'm happy for Sean....He's the nicest guy in MLB and I hope he gets a ring this year

The Red's were complete dumb (fill in the end) for trading him.
Everyone loved him in this city. He is the one who brought many fans down to the stadium every game. I have no desire to go watch the Reds anymore. Felipe Lopez was doing great at short and what do they do?
Trade him for pitchers that weren't worth a crap!

[csparks]

....like i said.....it may be a while....

[madasheck]

Tigers have shown in the first two games they have it all. If A's have any chance at all, they better get it together in the Detroit cold. (See, I gave the Tigers credit!!)

[super cool ski instructor]

Tigers have shown in the first two games they have it all. If A's have any chance at all, they better get it together in the Detroit cold. (See, I've gave the Tigers credit!!)
:clap: :clap: :clap: and it is greatly appreciated!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

:clap: :clap: :clap: and it is greatly appreciated!!!!

A's are pitching a guy with a bad elbow and some other dud--Get you series tickets ski

[super cool ski instructor]

A's are pitching a guy with a bad elbow and some other dud--Get you series tickets ski
I am not allowed to go to any more games :frown:

They always lose when I go.....






...where is red???

[Andrew Jackson]

I am not allowed to go to any more games :frown:

They always lose when I go.....






...where is red???

what are you a witch? get your Inge covered ass to a game. You may not see another series game until 2116

[super cool ski instructor]

what are you a witch? get your Inge covered ass to a game. You may not see another series game until 2116
I don't know if you know this or not...you can't just walk to the street corner and get tickets!!!

[madasheck]

:clap: :clap: :clap: and it is greatly appreciated!!!!


I liked the Tigers' chances from the outset in the AL, though a very tiny part of me would have been OK with the A's cause they're a local team. But being a Giants fan, we generally hate the A's anyway, especially in interleague play. (I rarely root for the A's when I go see them.) I see a Tigers-Mets Series, though. And it'll be a good one. Both teams are strong. I have to be honest and say I wish the Mets had Pedro for the playoffs. But they're a good team and the Tigers and Mets will each have their hand full.

[super cool ski instructor]

I liked the Tigers' chances from the outset in the AL, though a very tiny part of me would have been OK with the A's cause they're a local team. But being a Giants fan, we generally hate the A's anyway, especially in interleague play. (I rarely root for the A's when I go see them.) I see a Tigers-Mets Series, though. And it'll be a good one. Both teams are strong. I have to be honest and say I wish the Mets had Pedro for the playoffs. But they're a good team and the Tigers and Mets will each have their hand full.
I agree with you 100%

[Andrew Jackson]

I don't know if you know this or not...you can't just walk to the street corner and get tickets!!!

you get them from a ticket broker. get your sugar daddy to take you.

[iamredbeard]

I'd love to see the game played in snow.....


I would love to see that to, but would they call the game because of snow. I don't know the rules regaurding snow.

[iamredbeard]

I am not allowed to go to any more games :frown:

They always lose when I go.....






...where is red???


I had stuff today this morning, so took me a little longer to get here, today.

[super cool ski instructor]

I had stuff today this morning, so took me a little longer to get here, today.
But you are here now!!!!

[super cool ski instructor]

you get them from a ticket broker. get your sugar daddy to take you.
I can't...ALBOB hasn't shown up today yet....

[iamredbeard]

A's are pitching a guy with a bad elbow and some other dud--Get you series tickets ski


Don't forget that Kenny Rogers is 27-1 against the A's.

[Andrew Jackson]

I would love to see that to, but would they call the game because of snow. I don't know the rules regaurding snow.

if the field is unplayable--off

if you can't see the baseball between snow flakes--off

If Inge has to wear a parka to cover his ass--off

[iamredbeard]

I don't know if you know this or not...you can't just walk to the street corner and get tickets!!!


Did you try and get tickets when the came out?

[Andrew Jackson]

Don't forget that Kenny Rogers is 27-1 against the A's.

really? that is unreal

[iamredbeard]

really? that is unreal


Thats what they said on "Cold Pizza" on ESPN2. I am wandering around looking to verify it.

[super cool ski instructor]

if the field is unplayable--off

if you can't see the baseball between snow flakes--off

If Inge has to wear a parka to cover his ass--off
:)) you are such a dork...

[super cool ski instructor]

Did you try and get tickets when the came out?
attempted is more like it. They went fast!!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

attempted is more like it. They went fast!!!!!

watch it on tv--have a Sams--get a pizza

[super cool ski instructor]

watch it on tv--have a Sams--get a pizza
That is the plan!!!!

[iamredbeard]

attempted is more like it. They went fast!!!!!


I am sure they did. Some friends of mine went to get tickets but the passes when they say what was available when they got there.

[super cool ski instructor]

I am sure they did. Some friends of mine went to get tickets but the passes when they say what was available when they got there.
There is nothing on earth I want more than to be sitting down at Comerica at 4:30 today :frown:

[Andrew Jackson]

There is nothing on earth I want more than to be sitting down at Comerica at 4:30 today :frown:

me too

[super cool ski instructor]

me too
sorry...they don't sell donuts at Comerica Park

[Andrew Jackson]

sorry...they don't sell donuts at Comerica Park

:clap: when is your next show?

[iamredbeard]

really? that is unreal


Rich Harden averaged more than one strikeout per inning this season. Kenny Rogers averaged less than one strikeout every two innings in 2006.

Rich Harden has made a total of 28 starts over the past two seasons. Kenny Rogers has had at least 30 starts in each of the last five years.

Rich Harden was born on Nov. 30, 1981. Only a few months later, Kenny Rogers made his professional debut in the Rangers' organization.

Yes, today's pitching matchup in Game 3 of the ALCS offers contrast upon contrast upon contrast: righty vs. lefty, power vs. finesse, promise vs. durability and youth vs. experience.

One other contrast: Harden, the A's 24-year-old right-hander, hasn't pitched in a big-league game since the final day of the regular season, Oct. 1. Rogers, the Tigers' 41-year-old left-hander, is coming off one of the signature moments of his 18-year big-league career as he befuddled the Yankees for 72/3 innings -- striking out eight -- in Detroit's 6-0 victory in Game 3 of the ALDS last Friday night.

"I've pitched a lot of good games, but probably not as physically demanding, to say the least," Rogers said in Oakland on Wednesday night. "The feeling of being able to go do that, I don't think you can put that into words."

Harden's layoff (he did have an instructional-league tuneup Monday) isn't that long considering he missed more than a month early in the season with a strained back and then sat out more than three months because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

The A's can take some comfort in knowing Harden pitched well in each of his return starts after stints on the disabled list: one run in four innings with six strikeouts against Minnesota on June 4 and one run in three innings with seven Ks against Cleveland on Sept. 21.

Oakland also can take heart in this: The A's went 9-0 in Harden's starts this season and they're 47-25 in his career starts.

Then again, Rogers is 21-7 lifetime against Oakland, including 2-0 in 2006.

"I know I have a tough time with him," said A's third baseman Eric Chavez, who is 11-for-54 (.204) with 18 strikeouts in his career against Rogers.

Rogers, who pitched for the A's in 1998 and '99 has fared particularly well at the Coliseum, going 25-4 in Oakland. So facing him at Comerica Park has to rate as a break for the A's, right?

Not necessarily, Ken Macha said. The A's manager recalled a conversation he had with Rogers, who has spent the bulk of his career with the Rangers. Macha said Rogers liked pitching in Oakland better than in Texas because it's "nice and cool here."

Noted Macha: "Well, it's gonna be nice and cool in Detroit on Friday." The forecast calls for temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s.

A hard thrower is believed to have an edge in chilly conditions because hitters don't appreciate feeling that tingling sensation in their hands when they get jammed by a sizzling fastball.

So when Rogers was asked, "If it's really cold, is that an advantage to the pitchers?" he responded, "Not the way I pitch."

Several members of the Tigers' staff, including starters Justin Verlander and Jeremy Bonderman and relievers Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney, don't pitch the way Rogers pitches. They throw heat, heater and heatest.

Rogers has served as a mentor to those pitchers who are only beginning to learn their craft.

"From the start of spring training," Rogers said, "they understood that I'm not a guy who pushes anything on 'em. I'll give 'em any kind of information they need, that may help 'em, but it's up to them to try it and at least be confident enough to throw it away if it doesn't work for 'em."

"There's so much I've probably picked up from him that I don't even realize," said Verlander, 23. "That's why a lot of times in the dugout or wherever, I'll sit near him, just kind of picking his brain a little bit; even if he's not talking to me, I'm listening, trying to gain some knowledge."

Detroit manager Jim Leyland said the Tigers signed Rogers in December not because Rogers could counsel their young pitchers but simply because Rogers could pitch.

"We didn't get him to babysit anybody," Leyland said. "We didn't get him to tell anybody what the big leagues was all about. We got him because we knew he was 59 games over .500 in the big leagues."

Rogers was 190-131 in his career before his 17-8 mark with the Tigers this season. And with of all his history in the majors -- including a perfect game for the Rangers against the Angels in 1994 -- Rogers says he still gets the butterflies before a game.

"If anybody says they don't feel anything, they're not telling you the truth," he said. "Without a doubt, nerves, anxiety, just anxiousness. You're going to be as excited and nervous, and you can say scared, however you want to say it, those feelings all come up in games like this and the ones that are upcoming."

On Wednesday, Harden talked about what he expected his emotions would be today: "I won't be too nervous. I'll just be focused. It starts (in the) morning; everything I eat. When I get to the field, everything I do. Shaving that day. Everything builds up to that fired-up moment on the mound."
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/13/SPGK1LONPP1.DTL&feed=rss.sports

Ok, I either heard it wrong or they said it wrong. He's 21-7 not 27-1. It still very impressive.

[super cool ski instructor]

:clap: when is your next show?
wouldn't you like to know....:D

[Andrew Jackson]

wouldn't you like to know....:D


make sure the pole is warm

[Andrew Jackson]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/13/SPGK1LONPP1.DTL&feed=rss.sports

Ok, I either heard it wrong or they said it wrong. He's 21-7 not 27-1. It still very impressive.


thanks

[iamredbeard]

There is nothing on earth I want more than to be sitting down at Comerica at 4:30 today :frown:


From what they told me the only ones they could get 4 seats next to each other for both my friends and their wives (who happen to be sisters) was the 2nd to last row on Kaline Corner, they thought for the price those seats were just not worth it and that they would have more fun drinking it up at a Sports Bar.

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/det/ballpark/seating_pricing.jsp

[super cool ski instructor]

From what they told me the only ones they could get 4 seats next to each other for both my friends and their wives (who happen to be sisters) was the 2nd to last row on Kaline Corner, they thought for the price those seats were just not worth it and that they would have more fun drinking it up at a Sports Bar.

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/det/ballpark/seating_pricing.jsp
I don't know...if tickets were available...I probably would have paid!!! The atmosphere is worth it all!!!

[iamredbeard]

thanks


your welcome. When I heard it, I thought they can't be right.

[iamredbeard]

I don't know...if tickets were available...I probably would have paid!!! The atmosphere is worth it all!!!


$340 for terrible seats didn't seem worth it, so instead they are going to go to one of those sports bars with like a couple dozen tv's and a couple big screen TVs.

[Andrew Jackson]

$340 for terrible seats didn't seem worth it, so instead they are going to go to one of those sports bars with like a couple dozen tv's and a couple big screen TVs.

and i am sure she wouldn't have to pay for one drink

[super cool ski instructor]

and i am sure she wouldn't have to pay for one drink
who? the wives?

[Andrew Jackson]

who? the wives?

you--i guess i got into the conversation late

[super cool ski instructor]

you--i guess i got into the conversation late
baby...I wouldn't even have to pay for the ticket...

[iamredbeard]

4 hours to gametime

[super cool ski instructor]

Cannot Wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iamredbeard]

We are off to a good start, keep it up Boys.

[iamredbeard]

One victory away from our first pennant in 22 years.




GO TIGERS

[Oddball]

This looks nothing like the team that played the last six weeks of the season.

Amazing turnaround.

[iamredbeard]

This looks nothing like the team that played the last six weeks of the season.

Amazing turnaround.


I don't know why the Tigers feel apart at the end of the season and then turned it on during the playoffs. The one thing that was missing during most of the slump was that Polanco was out, but the teams should not let one injury bring them down like that. I credit Leyland with the turn around. He has been there before and he knows what he's doing.

[Oddball]

It wasn't just Polanco. The whole team was mediocre down the stretch.

But no more.

[super cool ski instructor]

Amazing Game Boys :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[iamredbeard]

It wasn't just Polanco. The whole team was mediocre down the stretch.

But no more.


That was my point. He was out with a seperated shoulder. The teams should not have fallen apart like that just because one player was out with an injury.

[super cool ski instructor]

It wasn't just Polanco. The whole team was mediocre down the stretch.

But no more.
Hey Tom Pain....you are going to change your avie after Halloween right?? Please?? The Frank-n-Furter one really creeps me out....:pray: :pray:

[iamredbeard]

One more game boys. Go out there and win this game and then get rested up for the World Series.

[Stuball]

MAGS!!!!!!

[Oddball]

Gongrats Tigger fans.

Wish it was my Twins.

[iamredbeard]

:dance: :dance: :dance: We're Going to the World Series :dance: :dance: :dance:

[iamredbeard]

Gongrats Tigger fans.

Wish it was my Twins.


Your such a good sport.

[Stuball]

:dance: :dance: :dance: We're Going to the World Series :dance: :dance: :dance:

Hope to see you there ..............Lets Go Mets

[Oddball]

OK....It's official:

I'm already sick and ****in' tired of hearing about how amazing it is where the Tiggers are today, after losing 119 games three years ago. How many players are on today's roster who were there in 2003?? Five or six......tops????

WOW!! What an accomplishment!! You went from the bottom to the top in three years, and all it took was a whole new team, manager, and coaches!

Call me biased as hell (g'head..it's true), but I remember that in '91 both teams in the WS were cellar dwellers a mere 12 months earlier.

[madasheck]

Congrats to the Tigers. They proved they deserved to go to the Series.

[iamredbeard]

OK....It's official:

I'm already sick and ****in' tired of hearing about how amazing it is where the Tiggers are today, after losing 119 games three years ago. How many players are on today's roster who were there in 2003?? Five or six......tops????

WOW!! What an accomplishment!! You went from the bottom to the top in three years, and all it took was a whole new team, manager, and coaches!

Call me biased as hell (g'head..it's true), but I remember that in '91 both teams in the WS were cellar dwellers a mere 12 months earlier.


Well at least you didn't mention that 1987 AL Championship Series.

[iamredbeard]

Congrats to the Tigers. They proved they deserved to go to the Series.


I thank you for your comments.

[super cool ski instructor]

There are absolutely no words to describe how excited I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Oh and Go Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dreamy]

There are absolutely no words to describe how excited I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Oh and Go Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Ski! I am so happy for you and your Tigers! Take it all!:clap: And enjoy the ride. Nothing more exciting than going to the fall classic.

[super cool ski instructor]

Congrats Ski! I am so happy for you and your Tigers! Take it all!:clap: And enjoy the ride. Nothing more exciting than going to the fall classic.
Thanks Dreams!!!!! I am way too excited for words!!!

[signcut]

Well, poop!

With the Tigers looking like a team of destiny, there will apparently be no need of consoling super cool... all those potential hugs, gone... :frown:

I guess we can look forward to seeing how she will celebrate. Streaking comes to mind... :pray: :cool:

[iamredbeard]

Thanks Dreams!!!!! I am way too excited for words!!!


well darnit, try and find the words. :)

[super cool ski instructor]

well darnit, try and find the words. :)
Really...is there a player better than Maggs??????? I don't really think so, and he deserves to be the highest paid Tiger!!!!

[iamredbeard]

OK....It's official:

I'm already sick and ****in' tired of hearing about how amazing it is where the Tiggers are today, after losing 119 games three years ago. How many players are on today's roster who were there in 2003?? Five or six......tops????

WOW!! What an accomplishment!! You went from the bottom to the top in three years, and all it took was a whole new team, manager, and coaches!

Call me biased as hell (g'head..it's true), but I remember that in '91 both teams in the WS were cellar dwellers a mere 12 months earlier.


You might not think that is amazing, but it is rarely done. How many people are on the teams for 3 years ago, I don't know, although SCSI might. Let's look at more recent history though. Most of the team is the same teams that we had last year. Last year we didn't even snif the playoffs, this year we are going to the World Series. It really is an amazing story.

[iamredbeard]

Last night they shows this stat of most post-season homruns in Tiger history. Added to the list year was Ordoniz, Granderson and Monroe to join Greenberg, Trammell and Gibson. List had to have at least 3 post season homerun's. Pretty good company on that list.

[super cool ski instructor]

You might not think that is amazing, but it is rarely done. How many people are on the teams for 3 years ago, I don't know, although SCSI might. Let's look at more recent history though. Most of the team is the same teams that we had last year. Last year we didn't even snif the playoffs, this year we are going to the World Series. It really is an amazing story.
redbeard don't even bother trying to explain it. We don't have to explain anything...our team is going to the World Series and they are going because of all of their hard work. It doesn't matter if it's the same players as last year or a completely different team. That doesn't take anything away from the fact that they worked hard and are being rewarded!!

[Dreamy]

redbeard don't even bother trying to explain it. We don't have to explain anything...our team is going to the World Series and they are going because of all of their hard work. It doesn't matter if it's the same players as last year or a completely different team. That doesn't take anything away from the fact that they worked hard and are being rewarded!!

Exactly. This Detroit team played well enough to be there and now they must ignore the naysayers and enjoy the excitement and fun and win it all!

[super cool ski instructor]

Exactly. This Detroit team played well enough to be there and now they must ignore the naysayers and enjoy the excitement and fun and win it all!
True Story Dreams!!!!!!!!!! :D

[iamredbeard]

redbeard don't even bother trying to explain it. We don't have to explain anything...our team is going to the World Series and they are going because of all of their hard work. It doesn't matter if it's the same players as last year or a completely different team. That doesn't take anything away from the fact that they worked hard and are being rewarded!!


I know but I will keep on speaking up against the detractors.

[super cool ski instructor]

I know but I will keep on speaking up against the detractors.
Nah...forget it!! The Tigers making it to the World Series says it all babe!!! Just celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[iamredbeard]

They just showed Jim Leyland at the Lions game.

[Gordie Howe]

About two monts ago I finished a round of golf and as I was walking back up to the clubhouse, a golf cart zoomed in front of me and parked. A grey-haired gentleman emerged from the passenger seat. His name: Sparky Anderson. As I shook his hand and recounted the joy I had watching him coach Mark Fydrich and Sweet Lou back in the day, he smiled and said "those boys are gonna go all the way this year." He almost broke my hand with his grip.

[super cool ski instructor]

Who is it gonne be...Mets or Cards??????? They are definetly battling it out!! I like the fact that there is not a dominating team in that series. It is still anybody's guess!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

I want Cards. Old school World Series.

[super cool ski instructor]

I want Cards. Old school World Series.
I do...but it would be great to see the Mets make it too....shows who the real good team from New YOrk is :cool:

[lesterge]

Mets fan here, but I think the contest is really just to see who gets to lose to the Tigers. They are unstoppable.

[rosiegirl]

About two monts ago I finished a round of golf and as I was walking back up to the clubhouse, a golf cart zoomed in front of me and parked. A grey-haired gentleman emerged from the passenger seat. His name: Sparky Anderson. As I shook his hand and recounted the joy I had watching him coach Mark Fydrich and Sweet Lou back in the day, he smiled and said "those boys are gonna go all the way this year." He almost broke my hand with his grip.

the MAN - Sparky :cool:

[super cool ski instructor]

Mets fan here, but I think the contest is really just to see who gets to lose to the Tigers. They are unstoppable.
Are the people in New York done jumping off of buildings, due to the Yankees loss, and getting behind the Mets? It would be really sad if the answer is no...

[Andrew Jackson]

I do...but it would be great to see the Mets make it too....shows who the real good team from New YOrk is :cool:

I have had no positive feelings for the Mets since 1986.

[lesterge]

Are the people in New York done jumping off of buildings, due to the Yankees loss, and getting behind the Mets? It would be really sad if the answer is no...

Sort of. I think that if it ends up being Mets vs. Tigers - the answer will be yes.

[iamredbeard]

I just really care who wins. I just want them to continue to battle it out and for the series to go 7 games that way there is a better chance that we'll see Casey and Zumaya.

[super cool ski instructor]

I just really care who wins. I just want them to continue to battle it out and for the series to go 7 games that way there is a better chance that we'll see Casey and Zumaya.
Very true!!!
Casey guarenteed that he will play in the World Series...

[iamredbeard]

Very true!!!
Casey guarenteed that he will play in the World Series...


I know he wants to play and beleives that he wil play but its not his decision. It's Leyland's and it all depends on how his ankle heals. Leyland doesn't play players who are not completely healthy. Zumaya wanted another cortizone shot so he could play, but Leyland and the training staff said that is not going to happen.

[Andrew Jackson]

I just really care who wins. I just want them to continue to battle it out and for the series to go 7 games that way there is a better chance that we'll see Casey and Zumaya.

i think the series will started Saturday regardless of the lenght of NL playoffs

[super cool ski instructor]

I know he wants to play and beleives that he wil play but its not his decision. It's Leyland's and it all depends on how his ankle heals. Leyland doesn't play players who are not completely healthy. Zumaya wanted another cortizone shot so he could play, but Leyland and the training staff said that is not going to happen.
Leyland takes the players by their word when it comes to bringing them back. He was going to keep Polanco out another couple of weeks, but Polanco said he was ready to come back. The Zumaya thing is different because he is not healed. The shot would have just been a temporary solution. Leyland would prefer to let Zumaya heal instead of going with the temoprary.

[iamredbeard]

check out what I said of February 12th http://hannity.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1610411&postcount=73 :eek:

[iamredbeard]

Leyland takes the players by their word when it comes to bringing them back. He was going to keep Polanco out another couple of weeks, but Polanco said he was ready to come back. The Zumaya thing is different because he is not healed. The shot would have just been a temporary solution. Leyland would prefer to let Zumaya heal instead of going with the temoprary.


He also listens to the trainers. The trainers thought Polanco was ready to go. Same thing with Casey, if he thinks he is healthy he will play him, but he won't play if he is not healthy.

[super cool ski instructor]

check out what I said of February 12th http://hannity.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1610411&postcount=73 :eek:
Hmmmm....removing foot from mouth yet red??? LOL!!!

[iamredbeard]

Hmmmm....removing foot from mouth yet red??? LOL!!!


Well I was a fan then, as I am now. I am just frusterated that no maatter what moved we made we still couldn't finish the season close to .500 and then I farily upset that Trammell got fired. I suspect that most Tiger fans felt the same way, remember this was February 12th.

[super cool ski instructor]

Well I was a fan then, as I am now. I am just frusterated that no maatter what moved we made we still couldn't finish the season close to .500 and then I farily upset that Trammell got fired. I suspect that most Tiger fans felt the same way, remember this was February 12th.
Bet you haven't been this happy to be wrong about something in a while huh!!!

[iamredbeard]

Bet you haven't been this happy to be wrong about something in a while huh!!!


Well I have spilled my beans. Do you remember what your thoughts were back before the season started?

[super cool ski instructor]

Well I have spilled my beans. Do you remember what your thoughts were back before the season started?
I am the eternal optomist. I am always crossing my fingers and saying 'maybe this year!!!'

[Andrew Jackson]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/rjpenn/Tigers%20Playoffs/ALCS/02HOFStatues.jpg

[Gordie Howe]

the MAN - Sparky :cool:

It was a great day in my life!

[super cool ski instructor]

It was a great day in my life!
I can imagine!!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

i got zero comments about my playoff picture--

[super cool ski instructor]

i got zero comments about my playoff picture--
great pic AJ!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

great pic AJ!!!!

when you have to ask for it.......hmmmm

[super cool ski instructor]

when you have to ask for it.......hmmmm
isn't it a little big?

[Andrew Jackson]

isn't it a little big?

that comment should be put in a PM please

[super cool ski instructor]

that comment should be put in a PM please
:shifty:

[rosiegirl]

AJ, pic too big.
better resize it.

[iamredbeard]

I was listeinign to talk radio this afternoon while I was driving around town to pick up some things. It was from Milwaukee and the host went on and on about Detroit makes him sick and how he wanted to vommit when he saw the celebrations. He think went on to say that Detroit is the worst city in America and are an embarrassment to our fine country and that they shouldn't get to win the World Series cause they city is a disgrace.

Now what's up with that. Whats wrong with some people.

I just had to laugh at how pathetic this guy is.

[Gordie Howe]

I can imagine!!!!!

Are you really a ski instructor?

[Gordie Howe]

I was listeinign to talk radio this afternoon while I was driving around town to pick up some things. It was from Milwaukee and the host went on and on about Detroit makes him sick and how he wanted to vommit when he saw the celebrations. He think went on to say that Detroit is the worst city in America and are an embarrassment to our fine country and that they shouldn't get to win the World Series cause they city is a disgrace.

Now what's up with that. Whats wrong with some people.

I just had to laugh at how pathetic this guy is.

Well, come on he's from Milwaukee...

[super cool ski instructor]

Are you really a ski instructor?
ummmm.....errrr......hmmmm....no

[super cool ski instructor]

I was listeinign to talk radio this afternoon while I was driving around town to pick up some things. It was from Milwaukee and the host went on and on about Detroit makes him sick and how he wanted to vommit when he saw the celebrations. He think went on to say that Detroit is the worst city in America and are an embarrassment to our fine country and that they shouldn't get to win the World Series cause they city is a disgrace.

Now what's up with that. Whats wrong with some people.

I just had to laugh at how pathetic this guy is.
This surprises you red?

[iamredbeard]

This surprises you red?

It really didn't surprise me. I just thought it was funny how pathetic he was.

[super cool ski instructor]

It really didn't surprise me. I just thought it was funny how pathetic he was.
You should have called in to the radio show!!!!

[iamredbeard]

On ESPN this morning they said that both Casey and Zumaya should be available for the World Series.

[super cool ski instructor]

On ESPN this morning they said that both Casey and Zumaya should be available for the World Series.
did you doubt it for a second???

[Andrew Jackson]

i need to research more before you get my analysis

[super cool ski instructor]

i need to research more before you get my analysis
can't wait :rolleyes:




:D

[signcut]

that comment should be put in a PM please

PM nothing, I'd say it should be your new sigline... :whistle:

[super cool ski instructor]

PM nothing, I'd say it should be your new sigline... :whistle:
Agreed!!!! LOL!!!

[signcut]

Ya gotta go for the gusto... :cool:

[csparks]

Hi, Ski...:cry:

[super cool ski instructor]

Hi, Ski...:cry:
why so sad Sparky???

[csparks]

....i don't know.....i guess hormone inbalance or something.......

[super cool ski instructor]

....i don't know.....i guess hormone inbalance or something.......
are you a woman??? ;)

[csparks]

i think you know better.....
...i guess i can't use that one.....just a sucky, rainy day here on top of Mount Chaos

[super cool ski instructor]

i think you know better.....
...i guess i can't use that one.....just a sucky, rainy day here on top of Mount Chaos
when life hands you lemons...make lemonade!!!



....I cannot believe I just said that :rolleyes:

[csparks]

....I cannot believe I just said that :rolleyes:


you and me both.......pass the sugar

[super cool ski instructor]

you and me both.......pass the sugar
I thought you didn't like sweets :)

[csparks]

i said except once in a while.....today is once in a while.....

you have a good memory

[super cool ski instructor]

i said except once in a while.....today is once in a while.....

you have a good memory
;)

just don't let them inmates hear you talk about wanting something sweet....

[markd]

lol

[csparks]

Don't even go there......they know (and so do you) i'm not the type......

[super cool ski instructor]

Don't even go there......they know (and so do you) i'm not the type......
hee hee hee!!!!!

[csparks]

I've got PMS!

.....i mean private messages.....i know what you're thinkin'......

[super cool ski instructor]

I've got PMS!
so you ARE a woman :D

[super cool ski instructor]

HA HA!! Got it before you edited it!!!!

[csparks]

you're fast!

[super cool ski instructor]

you're fast!
hmmmm.....

[csparks]

hmmmm.....

.....speaking of PMS (private messages)....:)

[super cool ski instructor]

.....speaking of PMS (private messages)....:)
you sending me one?

[csparks]

....i'm not one to send an unsolicited pm....:)

[super cool ski instructor]

....i'm not one to send an unsolicited pm....:)
hmmm...interesting...:cool:

[csparks]

ok....i send them once in a while....kinda like when i eat sweets.....:cool:

[super cool ski instructor]

ok....i send them once in a while....kinda like when i eat sweets.....:cool:
that's what I thought :))

[csparks]

....anyone got a Reese's Cup?.....:drool:

[super cool ski instructor]

....anyone got a Reese's Cup?.....:drool:
nope sorry........

[csparks]

not a good answer.....

[super cool ski instructor]

not a good answer.....
hmmm...I could lie

[csparks]

...nooo....not you!

[super cool ski instructor]

...nooo....not you!
:angel: :angel: :angel:

[csparks]

you're new nickname should be "fast fingers"

[super cool ski instructor]

you're new nickname should be "fast fingers"
:shifty: that could be taken may different ways

[csparks]

i know.....that's why I posted it....:)

[super cool ski instructor]

i know.....that's why I posted it....:)
:))

[markd]

you're new nickname should be "fast fingers"
:eek:

[super cool ski instructor]

:eek:
:snooty: I don't know about some of these guys Mark!!!

[markd]

:snooty: I don't know about some of these guys Mark!!!
Good thing I'm here to class the joint up.

[super cool ski instructor]

Good thing I'm here to class the joint up.
:))

[iamredbeard]

I was listening to the Dan Patick Show on ESPN Radio, he talked about this ad that someone gave him about this girl who is auctioning herself off to be a companion for a Detroit Tigers game.

[super cool ski instructor]

I was listening to the Dan Patick Show on ESPN Radio, he talked about this ad that someone gave him about this girl who is auctioning herself off to be a companion for a Detroit Tigers game.
Oh my gosh...that's me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! lol

[iamredbeard]

Oh my gosh...that's me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! lol


I looked around for the ad, but couldn't find it and he didn't say where it was. I am guessing one of the Detroit papers. She says that she is from Metro Detroit. Dan Patrick said she used a lot of exclamation points.

[super cool ski instructor]

I looked around for the ad, but couldn't find it and he didn't say where it was. I am guessing one of the Detroit papers. She says that she is from Metro Detroit. Dan Patrick said she used a lot of exclamation points.
:)) she stole my identitiy I tell ya!!...and my idea...

[Andrew Jackson]

i thought you were giving yourself up for free

[super cool ski instructor]

i thought you were giving yourself up for free
that is only to you....because you can't afford me....:rolleyes:

[iamredbeard]

:)) she stole my identitiy I tell ya!!...and my idea...


I wish I could find the ad.

He said she is a professional, whose not uptight. She said she looks beautiful in Tiger garb. She's the life of the party and a greater driver so she is selling her social skills and be a designated driver if need to be to attend the Tigers game.

[super cool ski instructor]

I wish I could find the ad.

He said she is a professional, whose not uptight. She said she looks beautiful in Tiger garb. She's the life of the party and a greater driver so she is selling her social skills and be a designated driver if need to be to attend the Tigers game.
oh my gosh....some people :rolleyes:

[iamredbeard]

oh my gosh....some people :rolleyes:


She's asking for trouble. The guy will think he's gonna get lucky.

[Andrew Jackson]

that is only to you....because you can't afford me....:rolleyes:

I do have a Citgo card--dinner?

[super cool ski instructor]

I do have a Citgo card--dinner?
I don't know...I require a hot dog and a slurpee...can you cover it??

[super cool ski instructor]

She's asking for trouble. The guy will think he's gonna get lucky.
Trouble all around!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

I don't know...I require a hot dog and a slurpee...can you cover it??

slurpee? ______________________ (insert joke)

[iamredbeard]

Trouble all around!!!!


I really wanna see that ad to see how desperate she is.

[Andrew Jackson]

She's asking for trouble. The guy will think he's gonna get lucky.

maybe she looks like Joe Torre in high heels--

[super cool ski instructor]

maybe she looks like Joe Torre in high heels--
we don't have girls that ugly here!!!


and yes I am ignoring your slurpee joke post :)

[Andrew Jackson]

we don't have girls that ugly here!!!


and yes I am ignoring your slurpee joke post :)

it is the Midwest...

[super cool ski instructor]

it is the Midwest...
:snooty:
yes...we shave and shower unlike the hippie chicks where you are at!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

:snooty:
yes...we shave and shower unlike the hippie chicks where you are at!!!

that is so sixties Marcia Brady

[super cool ski instructor]

that is so sixties Marcia Brady
whatever!!!! (to steal one of your clever remarks)

[Andrew Jackson]

true story

[super cool ski instructor]

true story
you are such a dork :))

[Andrew Jackson]

you are such a dork :))

guilty as charged--i would like your house arrest please

[super cool ski instructor]

guilty as charged--i would like your house arrest please
I'm sure you would.....

[Andrew Jackson]

get back to Tiger talk--be expecting nice stories about World Series history next week

[super cool ski instructor]

Casey and Zumaya are expected back according to FoxSports.com

[Andrew Jackson]

casey back--some one needs to make the third out

[super cool ski instructor]

casey back--some one needs to make the third out
get out of this thread!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

get out of this thread!!!!

this is my thread. whatever

[super cool ski instructor]

this is my thread. whatever
yes...and I have officially taken over...now SCRAM!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

yes...and I have officially taken over...now SCRAM!!!!

i want the furniture and the pickup--you keep the double wide

[super cool ski instructor]

i want the furniture and the pickup--you keep the double wide
take whatever you want...just leave!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

take whatever you want...just leave!!!

i have been thrown out of better places than this--enjoy red and Gordie Howe

[super cool ski instructor]

i have been thrown out of better places than this--enjoy red and Gordie Howe
I think I will ejoy them both!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

if you need me I will be at the Prayer Hotline

[super cool ski instructor]

if you need me I will be at the Prayer Hotline
trust me...I won't be needing you!!!!

[Andrew Jackson]

:silenced:

[super cool ski instructor]

:silenced:
uh-huh...that's right!!! But you won't be able to stay away....

[ALBOB2]

Goooooo EAGLES!!!

[csparks]

trust me...I won't be needing you!!!!

good move, ski....i'm here for you:)


i am not a suck-up

[super cool ski instructor]

Goooooo EAGLES!!!
What the HELL ALBOB??? You in the wrong thread?????

[super cool ski instructor]

good move, ski....i'm here for you:)


i am not a suck-up
uh-huh!!!!!!

[csparks]

Ski ROCKS!

[super cool ski instructor]

Ski ROCKS!
As does Sparky!!!!!!!!;)



...and I didn't even pay him to say that!!!

[iamredbeard]

I was wandering around ESPN.com to see if there was anything about Leyland shuffling the pitching rotation and I came across this.


DETROIT -- They stood on that ledge all night long, peering in through the bars of the Comerica Park fence along Adams Street. They looked like prisoners, but they wanted to be there, unpaid attendance with the best non-ticket in town. They were college girls and older men and Detroiters and suburbanites and little kids poking their heads through the bars like toddlers getting caught in banisters.

They could not see the big scoreboard, or the field, or much of anything beyond the ivy draped between them and right-center field. So they did not see the arc of the baseball off Magglio Ordonez's bat, or where it landed.


But they heard. And they knew.

The old Tiger Stadium felt like a huge boxing ring, with its hulking grandstands hanging over the field and its klieg lights shining like a spotlight straight down. But Comerica Park is just that -- a park with a view out over the skyline and a street outside that almost feels like it's inside. Adams stretches from the buzzing Cheli's Chili Bar (owned by Chris Chelios) on one end to Ford Field on the other. And on one side of the street sits a long fence with a view into a field that so recently played to tens of hundreds instead of tens of thousands. The Tigers lost 585 games in six seasons as the Adams Street fence stood cold and empty in the distance.

This summer brought swells of fans to Adams, at first only a trickle and then greater and greater like waves in a growing storm. At the season's first sell-out, during a June weekend against the Cardinals, members of a wedding party snuck out of a reception to cling to the bars in their tuxes and ****tail dresses. Through the fence they could see people in the smokers' section right inside, puffing and people-watching in their tees and mini-skirts. Something was happening here.

Then the fall chill came, and the cold bars of the fence got warm with palms and arms and even legs draped through. And the view was of fans in Tigger costumes and orange-striped pajamas and guys with mops of black curly hair stapled to their caps -- "FRO-donez!" Fans on the fence saw mobs of people running and jumping and hugging as the Tigers beat the Yankees less than a week after they blew the division by losing an entire series to the lowly Royals. They slung their arms around each other like old friends.

In Saturday afternoon's sunshine, the fence filled up early. So did Adams Street itself, with parked school buses and fans standing on top, waving brooms. So did a parking structure across the street, which somehow became an overflow party area from Elwood Bar and Grill. The fence had become the front row.

So nobody dropped off the ledge when Dan Haren struck out six batters in three innings, or when the Tigers fell behind for only the third time all series, or when Jason Grilli walked four A's with 12 pitches. The fans hung on the bars like magnets in the frigid wind, even with two outs and no one on in the bottom of the ninth.

Then came a base hit, and a roar, and a base hit, and a roar, and then the chant: "Oh We Oh! Maaa-glio!" Ordonez had homered earlier in the game -- again out of view of the fence dwellers -- but now the hope was only for him to make contact, give Craig Monroe a chance to sprint home.

The fence fans saw all the arms raise, and they heard that wonderful one-second pause in the screaming as thousands watched to see where the little orb would land.

Then they heard. And they knew.

They leapt and yelled on that tiny ledge, with one arm raised and the other still clinging. They saw the fans inside dancing and high-fiving and texting and even crying. And the chills ran through them like currents, and made them warm.

Then the fans on the inside, on the patio near the Pepsi Porch, turned and ran through the smoking section and skipped up and back along the fence, reaching up to slap five and grasp hands and even hug through the bars. Soon all of Adams Street swayed.

The beauty of this Motor City season has been the utter surprise. There was no real hope of spring, and no chance of a letdown come the summer. This wasn't the Red Wings or Pistons or Michigan football -- teams that carry expectations like rucksacks. The Tigers were a baby left in a blanket on a doorstep, thrilling with every coo and smile and crawl and wobble. So the city was happy with a winning team, delighted with a contender, giddy with a playoff clinch, and downright dizzy with a win over the almighty Yankees, who will never ever know the wonder of an impossible pennant.

The economy may be bad, and the auto industry may be struggling, and the Lions may be winless, but for a good hour Saturday night, a slab of pavement in Detroit was the happiest place on Earth. The Tigers had given a town its most unforgettable two weeks ever.

The party went on Saturday night, in the lot outside Cheli's, and in the parking structure outside Elwood's, and everywhere in between. And even when Adams went quiet again, well after 10 p.m., there were still two kids hanging on that fence.

Waiting.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2626220

[super cool ski instructor]

That was an excellent read red!!!! Thanks for posting it!!!

[ALBOB2]

What the HELL ALBOB??? You in the wrong thread?????

No I'm not.:twisted: