How will the Detroit Tigers do in baseball in 2006?
149672
The Detroit Tigers have been improving themselves for the past few years, but have still not reached a level where they are ready to contend. With the World Champion White Sox and the very good Indians they will most likely finish 3rd or less in their division. It will be a few more years before they make the playoffs.
959704
Ok,first the cardinals have won more games than any other team since the year 2000,658 to be exact thats 94 a year.to say they got lucky is like saying the same thing about the bosox in 04 or the astros in 05. Finally winning a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP is the icing on the cake. yes the Tigers didn't play up to there potiential but that showes just how hard it is to Win a WS,I'm sure they will be back and maybe the ball will bounce there way next time. It takes more than being the best team to Win,sometimes you have to get the breaks,and then captilize on those breaks,which the Birds on the Bat did.All of CARDINAL nation have been waiting 24 years for this and no matter what anybody else says THE BIRDS ON THE BAT are the BEST team in Baseball for the year 2006
137690
They will struggle in their division. They have the defending champs and two other teams over 80 games won last season. Pudge will have another season past his prime, but Magglio Ordonez will be a solid pick up. Their starting pitchers are questionable, but I like Kenny Rogers, Jeremy Bonderman, and Nate Robinson combining for over 30 of their(here comes my prediction)78 wins this season. And 84 losses.
517335
The Reds will start to fall off around the All Star break, or sooner.  I predict them finishing the year in third place at 82-80, behind the Astros (2nd) and Cardinals (Division Champs).  With a trade for a solid starting pitcher, they will finish in 2nd.  The Reds need at least two good starting pitchers to contend.  Their bats are only going to carry them so far.  Pujols is on a pace to hit over 100 homers, but we know that's not going to happen.  As soon as the Red's big bats cool off, they're going to start slipping.
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To all those who have answered in the negative, my response is who would of thought that the past five world champions would have been the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox?  Especially when many believed the final two were "cursed" and would never win the championship again.  \n\nIt all boils down to three things.  The first is talent, especially in the areas of pitching and defense.  So far, the Tigers have excelled in both.  If (and that little word can be the biggest in the English language) they keep up both as they have so far, then they are a very serious contender for the championship.  \n\nSecondly is coaching.  Jim Leyland is a proven veteran manager, who has proven he can develop talent and win championships.  He has surrounded himself with an excellent coaching staff, that has the ability to get the most of of the availiable talent the team has.  The Tigers have nothing to worry about in this category.  \n\nThe third is maturity and team focus.  The Tigers have kept an even keil so far, as they have gone about their business.  Pudge Rodriguez is once again offering his veteran leadership, and the addition of Kenny Rogers has not only strengthened their pitching staff what he has done on the field, but also how he has mentored others on the staff off the field to reach their potential.  \n\nDo I think the Tigers will win the World Series?  I will say they definitely have a strong chance to, but it is too early in the season to see if their current success will continue into the heart of the summer, especially when they have to face teams like the Red Sox and Yankees.  The White Sox are the team to beat in their division, and, in there earlier series this year, Chicago showed Detroit why they are the defending World Champs.  If, in August, the Tigers have the same winning percentage that they do now, and have shown they can beat the three previously mentioned teams, then my answer is Yes, I do believe the Tigers will win the World Series.  But, like I said eariler, that little word "if" can be the biggest word in the English language.
806222
The Tigers got stiffed, big time.\nThe pitchers The Tigers gave up\nare Major League pitchers and will come\nback to bite us in the rear end.\n\nWouldn't it be ironic if Gary Sheffield hit a walk off homer in the 7th game of the 2007 ALCS to beat the yankees?\n\nNow, I would find that funny as heck!
1077561
This Season?\n\nWell below .500\n\nHave you not noticed they are on pace to do finish worse than the 2003 Tigers?
1012598
I think the wild card is coming out of the Central this year.  The White Sox are too tough for the Tigers, but the Tigers will get in with the Wild Card because they are beating nearly everybody else that they play.  \n\nThe Red Sox will come out of the East, but it's not going to be easy.  I just don't think that the Yankees can hold on with a shaky pitching staff; however, if the Unit comes around, and they make a move for another good starter, they could come out of the East.\n\nThe West is the hardest to tell.  Right now, the A's look like they will come out of it.  The Rangers have a good team, but you can't outscore everybody, and their pitching is not good enough to hold on through the whole season.  The Angels have looked bad this year, but can make a run once they get clicking, but it will be too little, too late.\n\nAnd seriously, does the person above realize he/she picked three teams out of the East?
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the tigers have a good line up this year
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Unfortunately yes.  Since they acquired Leyland as manager they should do well.  I have to give credit to Detroit's GM and owner cuz they are giving him almost the same free reign to acquire the players that will play for "him" and fit his "strategy" just like Kenny Williams and Jerry Reinsdorf gave Ozzie!!!   As a complete DIE HARD White Sox fan and truly an American League baseball fan, I said to fellow fans that this year I am more concerned about D-troit that Cleveland or Minn. \n\nGO SOX!!!!!!!!!1
1103756
The Detroit Tigers!  What a great year they are having, I only wish Trammell was still here to enjoy it.
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.
117541
they should have a winning record, but i think making the playoffs is a stretch.  they're not as good as the cards or the astros, and the brewers are much improved.  this could very well be the toughest division to win in baseball.\n\njuan pierre will jump start the offense, a huge improvement over corey patterson.  if aramis ramirez and derrek lee can stay healthy, holy cow... they are gonna score a lot of runs.\n\nbut the questions about kerry wood and the closer situation make me worried.  carlos zambrano will have to be the one to carry them. \n\ni'd say 85 wins for the fuzzy cubbies this year.
329162
I think they will do okay this year. They won't get to the World Series but they will do okay.
653814
The Tigers will not only make the World Series this year, they will sweep the Pirates in 4 games! Chris Shelton will win the regular season MVP finishing with 78 home runs and 129 runs batted in. Curtis Granderson will win the World Series MVP with 18 home runs and 19 steals in the 4 game sweep. GOOOOOOOO TIGERS!
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Hell yeah!   It's about time we had a good team in Detroit.  I mean we got the pitching, hitting and defense down.  We just need a left handed bat and a better closer and I honestly think we can go all the way.  But, I'll be happy with just making the playoffs because it's been soooo long.
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If our pitching stays the course, yes.\n\nThe Tigers have the LOWEST era in MLB.\n\nI can't wait to visit "The Cell" and return the favor (sweeping them at home).\n\nIt is going to be an interesting year.\n\nHistory has shown the WS champs hardly repeat, so to all you white sox fans that "claim" you can repeat, I say "Good Riddance!"\n\nWe'll talk more in September.