Do the Detroit Tigers need a new owner? Why or why not?
101608
Being a huge Tigers fan for a time period there I would agree with you. But Illitch has now made it a point to also make the Tigers a winning ball club. That dedication started when he brought Dombrowski in who is considered one of the best GM's out there. He has also trie to get top players just nobody wants to come to Detroit which is why he has had to over pay for some guys such as Pudge and Mags. He made another good move this year by getting rid of Tram (yes he was a great ball player but he couldn't manage worth a lick). Leyland will have more respect from the team and knows how to manage a ball team. In my opinion Leyland alone is worth 5 to 10 more wins this season. To sum it up Illitch is heading in the right direction and starting to pump more money into the Tigers. We will see if it works out though.
843529
I personally don't see it. They just got rid of one big mouth they don't need another. Look for Andy Phillips to start at first base and Giambi to DH and if that isnt working, look for something mid season at the trade deadline to happen.\n\nUnless the money is really right.\n\nI would rather see, although a long shot, Teixeira
888129
Win-Win situation.\n\nThe Yankees get rid of a 38 year old outfielder they had no use for. They also pick up much needed pitching help.\n\nThe Tigers pick up a desperately needed bat. Shef also has a history of performing very well in the playoffs, something the Tigers could have used in the World Series. In return they give up pitching, something they already have a lot of depth in.\n\nBoth teams win, the rest of baseball loses.
1059479
The Tigers are having their best season in a long time.  The Redwings and the Pistons both made it to the post season, which in of itself is an accomplishment.  Our beloved Bill Laimbeer could coach the shock to another WNBA championship.  But as long as the Lions are owned by Ford (the automotive industry is dead here) run my McMillan (who just can't create the vision), I am afraid their is little hope.  But at least Michigan has an underdog to root for.
612875
You mean you haven't sold your loyalty like the guy on Ebay? :) I like the Royals. They have a bunch of hardworking young guys (DeJesus, Greinke), but it's just unfortunate that all their good players (aformentioned included) are on the DL.
144952
No.  I think a National League team will take it.  They seem to have made the bigger moves during the off-season.
1017635
only for the right price,\n\nhe's getting older, still a only a so-so fielder, and strikes out too much...\n\ndont get me wrong, i still think it would be great to have him, but not for the whole farm...
294043
They should improve, but it's going to be tough in the AL Central with both the White Sox and Indians most likely battling for the top spot in the league and the Twins possibly making some noise as well.\n\nUnfortunately, that would leave the Royals and the Tigers fighting for the cellar in the division once again.
491002
No, essentially because of their weak starting pitching staff. Brandon Webb is superb, but currently their other 4 have been extremely inconsistent. Their offense is solid and they now have a decent bullpen. However, IMHO, they will need, at least, one more reliable starter. I'm a big fan, but believe they'll finish 2nd in the weakest division in MLB.
961870
Don't panic...I am a Braves fan but I live in Columbus so I get a lot of Indian coverage.  Believe it or not they appear to know what their doing.  All of the major players are in camp and not being shopped around,  You have solid pitching. Sabathia, Lee, Byrd...You need a closer...thanks by the way! (Wickman)... Sizemore, Hafner, Marte(your welcome) will be fine...I told a buddy of mine last year that his Tigers would be better than everyone thought this past year. This year its the Indians and the Brewers. In case you missed it the Tigers were pretty good....Lucky Guess!!!!!!!!
654236
It's simple buddy......they Tigers always had the talent, it was just having the coaches really push the team.  The Tigers managers for the past few years have been real soft with the team, and now having a manager really pushing the team, and not making excuses when they lose is great!  You forgot to add an ex-Pirate to the coaching staff of the Tigers.....Andy Van Slyke.
1143439
The main thing has already been done. \n\nThey hired a new GM. That is the first step.\n\nI feel your pain.\n\nAs a Tiger fan, I suffered through 2003.\n\nDave Dombrowski was hired as The Tiger's new President in 2001, and in 2002 fired Randy Smith as GM, and took over those duties.\n\nSince then, he has re-stocked our farm system and made some good trades and signings.\n\nYou just have to keep the faith. These kind of things take 4-5 years to come together.\n\nThe Tigers did it, I know KC can do too!
854802
David Dombrowski is NOT an idiot.\nHe traded those pitchers because The Tigers\nhave a lot of good solid pitching prospects in\nour farm system. The three he gave are going to\nbe average at best....so it was no big loss.\n\nThe Tigers needed a big bat in the line-up, and\nGary Sheffield provides them with that. It is a win/win\nsituation for both teams. Sheffield played for Leyland on \nthat 1997 World Champion Florida Marlin team, so they have \na good history. I am hoping that Sheffield cools his jets and\nrelaxes some. His bat in the line-up only makes The Tigers\nthat much stronger.\n\nAs far as barry bonds goes, Dombrowski & Leyland both \nagreed that they did not want his attitude to mess up a good \nsolid clubhouse enviroment. Regardless of Bond's power, \nThe Tigers didn't want the cancerous attitude he would bring.\n\nThe Tigers are trying to build a winning team, not a whinning team.\n\nAnd I hope you guys get Alou. That would be a sweet addition to your team.
324697
75% Ownership, %25 Managament/Front office.\n\nThe Football Lions are arguably the laughing stock of the league right now. You can't switch coaches and systems and QB's every few years and expect anything to get rolling. sysAlso they haven't picked a real impact player in the draft since Barry Sanders.\n\nAs for the Baseball Lions, they play in a tough division. It seems like when they pick up three free agents in a year, two of them have horrible seasons. Also their farm system is a joke, so they don't have a pool of prospects to trade or promote, so they have to rely on free agency, which is iffy in baseball.\n\nThe Pistons recent resurgence can be directly attributed to Joe Dumars retiring from playing basketball and became as good of a front office man as I've seen in the past 20 years. \n\nThe Grant Hill for Ben Wallace and Chucky Atkins deal had alot to do with it, as well as the FA acquisition of Chauncey Billups. The hiring of Larry Brown as Head Coach was the final piece to their puzzle.\n\nRed Wings? Yzerman, Yzerman, and Yzerman. Well, maybe a little Bowman, Hasek and Hull in there for flavor.
563046
Don't really know. He hasn't hooked up with a team here, in the minors or in Japan. But these Tiger fans have a few ideas where he may be found.\n\nhttp://www.motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34833
984233
They shouldn't be done spending. They still need a lot of pitching help. With Clemens and Pettitte filing for FA, they need to sign or trade for at least two above-average SP. And Lidge struggled last season, so I'm sure they're looking for a closer, (Gagne possibly) or via a trade. No team has they're opening roster set.
919756
absolutely not.\n\nThey need to build that new team around some players, and Willis and Cabrera are the perfect candidates.\n\nThey have been interested in the past, because they thought that team was not good enough to compete yet, but it is. They can really make a run in 2007-08, Division or Wild Card, and win the world series (they have the pitching to do well in the postseason)\n\nI think they are smart enough to realise how much Willis helps that team, on and off the field, 06 was a bit of an off year, but he will be back. \n\nThey have saved a lot of money this year to pay him ($30mill in for revenue sharing, $15 out in payroll) so they can afford to keep him around.\n\nThey can add some players to fill some voids, Catcher will not be one of them, centre field will be.