Holy molely, are the Detroit Tigers for real?
610299
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
1071126
Actually, to be honest, The Tigers are better than the yankees and the red sox.\n\nJust open your eyes and look at the MLB standings.
305964
I think it's highly possible.  Not only Cubs are playing well this season, Marlins is also the one of worst teams in MLB right now.
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.
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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.
788029
You've nailed it Jen.  The truth!!  All of these people who claim to disagree with you are just not being honest with themselves.  Of course they wish their teams were as successful as the Yankees.  What fan wouldn't?  The bottom line is that money or not the players still have to get the job done on the field.  Georgie is always talking about the Yankees not winning a world series in this century.  The fact is the Tigers haven't won still 1984.  So what is your point Georgie?  The Tigers are nothing more than a one hit wonder.  Big deal, you won a pennant.  You are all missing the point.  It's all about the legend of the Yankees and how it overshadows all of baseball.  No matter what the other teams do, it's still all about the Yankees and how your teams compare.  Some of you just have to make your hateful comments to relieve your frustration.  I think that's pitiful.  Instead of being mad at the Yankees what don't you turn to your own teams ownership and ask them why they don't put a winner on the field.  And don't give me this money crap.  All franchises have the money to buy anyone they want.  It's a matter of stepping up to the plate and doing it.  Obviously they don't have the guts.
684522
Anything is possible. They have a shot. Another team to look out for is the White Sox, last years World Series champions (It's like hell as a Cubs fan plus White Sox fans are super annoying without winning the World Series. I have to route for my home town, none the less). They average as a team batting .300 . That has to account for something. The Tigers are up now, but I predict the Sox getting their record back up. The funny thing is that the White Sox always lose to the worse teams (Cubs, D-Rays, Blue Jays).
198583
the team was the tigers i think...
1099117
Put your faith in Gardy. He has already done an amazing job with this young team and they are finally clicking.  Bring the tigers on, they cant handle the twin cities HaHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!
1087062
Yes, I am concerned about when they plat the Tigers. I am a Red Sox fan, and while the Sox have enjoyed successful domination over the Tigers for a couple of years, this Tiger team is good and hard to beat. My prediction is they go all the way to win their division and get into the playoffs. How they will fare there depends on how healthy they remain and if they continue to get good pitching and timely hitting.\n\nGood luck!!
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I am!!!\n\nBeing a Tiger Fan For Life, I never would have thought this was possible.\n\nHow can ANYONE NOT be impressed???\n\nThey have the BEST record in baseball right now. Are 20 games OVER .500 (not UNDER)!!!\n\nIt's like all the pieces are coming together. I believe Jim Leyland is the key. He says it's the players, but he's keeping the players focused on TODAY, not next week.\n\nThey have won 14 out of thier last 15, and are currently \n2 1/2 games in front of the white sox.\n\nWill this last all season? I hope so, but I doubt it.\n\nThe white sox are just too good a team for us to over take (as much as I would love that!).\n\nWe might win the wild card...but seriously i would be very happy if they won 82=84 games (considering they havent seen .500 in 12 years).\n\nWe;ll see...the next 10 games will show us just how good they really are (2 more with Cleveland, 4 with the evil yankees, and 3 with the equally evil red sox).
1060920
Right now?\n\nIt's The Detroit Tigers with a .642 winning percentage.\n\nAs of this very second.\n\nThey have the most wins in MLB (43).\n\nWhich means they are BETTER then the yankees and the redsox.
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i think you are right, except for in toronto, where they are over-hyped.  the toronto sun sports section is making daily comparisons to the championship teams of '92 and '93, which is a little ridiculous.  having said that, i think the jays have something real good to build on, hopefully glaus isn't hurt long and towers figures out what is wrong, he can't be this bad all year. imagine what a healthy burnett could do.  although i don't think this is the year, ricciardi could make a move at the deadline if the jays are close.  speaking of underrated, check out the tigers.
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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!
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yes it's true. \nit's a sad day in minnesota. \nrest in peace #34... thanks for the memories.  \nkirby played in the first mlb game i ever saw live.\n\nhttp://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/14036779.htm
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.
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Oh please.\n\nIf he was on steroids he'd be smacking the cover off the ball, and he is not.\n\nHe does have a wicked arm behind the plate, so you are right...you dont want to mess with him like that.\n\nHave you ever seen made a snap throw down to first base to catch the runner leaning?\n\nIncredible! He's gotten a few runners like that, but he is talented.\n\nSo, my guess is that you are just jealous and are trying to start rumors.\n\nNice try to smear my Beloved Tigers, but it aint gonna work.