Breaking Down Tigers’ Offense by Order and Position
The Detroit Tigers have not lived up to expectations offensively and have thus fallen under heavy scrutiny all season. In this article, I’ll attempt to pinpoint where they’ve struggled by taking a…Read More
The Detroit LOBsters
As the famous (fictional) Michigander Karl Welzein would say “sick of this, you guys”. Watching last night’s game I felt like I was going to be sick (ok, I didn’t really –…Read More
At The Quarter Pole: Team Defense
We figured the Tigers’ defense would stink. With the season one quarter over, we can look back to see just what kind of stink. Through 40 games, there have been a lot of things about the Detroit…Read More
Hey, Some Offense!
Lost in the brilliance that was Justin Verlander‘s near no-hitter, there was some evidence of what else this Tigers team is capable of doing: Providing some much needed offense. Read | Share
Statistics Are Fun, Not Evil
In the headline of his column today, Jerry Green of the Detroit News wrote “statistical analyses can’t obscure true magic of the game.” He’s right; the game of baseball is magical even when…Read More
Who’s To Blame For Tigers Offensive Impotence?
The Tigers lineup – at least the way it looks from a newspaper stat sheet – is becoming sharply…Read More
Through 24 Games, Tigers Only 1 Game Out Of First
In my first article for MCB, back in July, I spoke about expectations. I stated that the Tigers were…Read More
Brad Eldred Getting Offensive In AAA.
It’s no secret watching the Detroit Tigers right now that they are struggling on offense. A large…Read More
The Next “Moneyball”
Everyone reading this should be aware of “Moneyball” and the theories detailed within the book (and…Read More
Strong Outing from Porcello Leads Tigers to 4-0 Start
The Tigers are finding ways to win in the young season. This time, they were trailing 2-1 in the bottom…Read More
Will The Tigers Be The 2005 Yankees?
Basically, this is going to be a post about the Yankees – not the Tigers – and I must say…Read More
Projection Series: SS Jhonny Peralta
Over the next few weeks, I will review Tiger players by position and try to project, using modern day…Read More
Elvis Andrus Signs Extension With Texas
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers signed an extension that will make him…Read More
Jhonny Peralta And His Roller Coaster Career
One thing the Detroit Tigers fans really know about is being taken on some wild roller coaster rides.…Read More
Prince Fielder and the New Detroit Defense
On first base for your Detroit Tigers; the Michelin Man, Prince Fielder! At second base; the man with…Read More
The Tigers And Jimmy Rollins
It seems like we have seen this before. The Tigers name has been thrown out again to be in the mix for…Read More
Jose Reyes Goes Fishing. Jhonny Peralta Dances?
So Jose Reyes got his 100M dollars plus, and the late reports that the Tigers could be soaring above…Read More
Random Thoughts Pre-Winter Meetings
Twas the night before the Winter Meetings, and all through Dave Dombrowski’s office… Okay,…Read More
Projecting Tigers’ 2012 Offense
Statistical projections are a tricky science. In recent years, baseball analysts have created numerous…Read More
Tigers Potential Trade Target: Eric Young Jr.
As I talked about in my post earlier today, I’ve been scouring several organizations for second and…Read More















