The last place Tigers. Six years ago the Tigers were 3-15 on April 22, 2002. The Tigers are still in last place but with a record of 7-13. The Tigers who were supposed to be a scoring machine are closer to the bottom in runs scored and are second to last in runs allowed behind a dismal Pirates team.
The team was rumored to be a World Series contender. Now in late April they are roughly the second worse team in baseball. I haven’t given up hope, though. They are in a weak division so anything can happen.
The Tigers play an equally as bad team - the Rangers - in a series the next three days. Justin Verlander is pitching tonight. Although he was seen as the Tigers best pitcher coming into the season, he is an awful 0-3 with a 7.03 ERA. Carlos Guillen and Edgar Renteria have been playing well, but players like Gary Sheffield, Jacque Jones, and Miguel Cabrera are really going to have to step up in this next series and throughout the season.
Detroit’s pitching is also going to have to improve both in the starters and the bullpen. A healthy Zumaya would also help.
The team was rumored to be a World Series contender. Now in late April they are roughly the second worse team in baseball. I haven’t given up hope, though. They are in a weak division so anything can happen.
The Tigers play an equally as bad team - the Rangers - in a series the next three days. Justin Verlander is pitching tonight. Although he was seen as the Tigers best pitcher coming into the season, he is an awful 0-3 with a 7.03 ERA. Carlos Guillen and Edgar Renteria have been playing well, but players like Gary Sheffield, Jacque Jones, and Miguel Cabrera are really going to have to step up in this next series and throughout the season.
Detroit’s pitching is also going to have to improve both in the starters and the bullpen. A healthy Zumaya would also help.
1 comment:
Yeah, but what about the Cubs?
First place...wonder how much longer it will last?
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Lori
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