A Tale of Two Horses

With the basketball and hockey season coming to a close the sports world turns it's attention to the diamond. The Detroit Tigers currently are out in front by 3 games over the Twins in the Central Division. The Twins have one of the best managers in Ron Gardenhire who can play small ball with the best of them and always seems to be able to get his team to make a late push at the end of the season.

The Tigers are 6-4 in their last 10 games which isn't that great until you look at the other teams in the division who have played at or below .500 in their last 10. For the Tigers to continue to stay on top they will have to improve in both their offensive production and relief pitching/Willis.



The changes that Dave Dombrowski made in the off season seem to be working well up until this point of the season. Edwin Jackson, acquired in via trade, may be the best off season move by any team. He currently has a 6-3 record with an ERA of 2.24 (5th best in the Majors). Then you have the additions of SS Adam Everett and C Gerald Laird who have brought their experience and good defensive play with them. Add in the speedster that is Josh Anderson and the Tigers have a whole new dimension to their team when he is on base or in the outfield.

Then you have the main man Justin Verlander who is taking the mound tonight. Verlander looks to have finally made the next step in his career after a few rough outings to start the season. He was the pitcher of the month for the AL in April and currently has a 7-2 record with an ERA of 3.02 (18th best in the Majors), which has been inflated because of the few bad starts. Verlander is making a run for the Cy Young along with Zach Grienke of the Royals and Roy Halladay.


There is also the Magglio Ordonez situation. If the Tigers play him X number of games this year they will also be on the hook for 17 million next year. To put it mildly Ordonez is not putting up numbers worth 17 million. There has been rumors of a release and them going after Adam Dunn, which I think would be a great move. I really like Ordonez but this is a business and the smart move to do, with how much attendance has fallen and the current economic conditions, would be to let him go unless he really turns it up in the coming weeks.

The Tigers will need to keep getting brilliant performances from both Jackson and Verlander to stay on top. Mix in the good outings by Rick Porcello and they have a great 1-2-3 combo along with the 4th best fielding percentage in the league at .989, and the Tigers should still be there at the end to battle with the Twins.

And because I haven't put up any funny videos lately here is a recap of some of the better ones over the past week.

Hey Stand Right There

So your telling me that there are people who have seen Charles Barkley swing a golf club and yet stand in front of him before he does it? This just shows that even with the money to have Tigers golf coach, some people just aren't cut out for certain sports although they may be a hall of famer in another.

The fun ensues now



UPDATE: Now Tiger can show us what it looked liked from the side

Keyboard Cat So You Know

Ok, so the debate will be settled tonight about if Datsyuk is better than Ovechkin. Ovechkin did at least have a goal but once again he needs more around. If Datsyuk scores the winning or any goal that leads to a victory he will then be put above Alex on the totem poll of NHL players.

The Wings will need to make sure to skate like they can because they will then get the penalties and chances to take out the ducks. They can't get into the crap after the plays and muck it up, that's what the Ducks want them to do because it brings them down to their level.

Maybe in the end it will be the guy who is overshadowed by everyone but keeps bringing his lunch pal to Joe Louis. The same guy who has been the blue collar worker on other championship teams and still has some blue workers in the Motor City playing him down. Yes Chris Osgood it is time for you to shut them up again, granted he is 1-3 in game sevens, but he has been here before and will be the difference maker in this one. Will be fun to show them once again why you should go to the HOF.

Ok now for keyboard cat. The cat is put into videos to make things funny when they otherwise might not be. You will be seeing more of him as it eventually encompasses the inter webs with the force of the Swine Flu. Here is an example:



Be prepared to get to know keyboard cat if you already don't.

GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!

Meet Dr. Bummer

I had to put this up, pretty funny clip of a Pittsburgh Steelers fan on The Price Is Right.

The Master Of The Boob Grab?

Title says it all

Going Hunting, Bang!!!! Bang!!!!

I'm going up north this weekend and won't be around to post anything earth shattering like usual. Here are a few videos that I hope you enjoy while I'm enjoying shooting birds with a shotgun. Beautiful Dreamer is also in the works on a post about the Michigan Basketball team and how bad they are and whats next for the program. See ya!

This video is just to get me pumped up for the hunt. I actually look like I've lost a little weight since last years hunt.



Here is a perfect example of road rage and why you should try to be a considerate driver. It is also amuzing when a stupid person, that could've kept going about their business with no problem, is punched out by somebody who didn't want to argue or fight in the first place.



Just to show you that I'm not about violence or guns, here is a blopper video of a skier that may need to sit down for a little while. Please turn volume up for full effect.


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Man that is the worst nut shot ever!!

Couldn't Of Done A Worse Job If You Tried

At least the news reporter held it together after the screw up. I'm also glad to say that Kevin Everett has been able to make great strides in his recovery so you don't have to feel bad about the screw up. This event especially hits home with many Lions fans who know the story about Mike Utley and his injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Check out Utley's foundation at http://www.mikeutley.org/ he has been able to live his life to the fulliest even after his injury. He is a true hero in today's world that is overlooked as time goes by.