tag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/curveballs/2407 2009-10-30T20:53:14Z A Detroit Tigers blog. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1876882 2008-12-08T23:40:50Z 2009-01-30T14:05:48Z

The Tigers did an excellent job of finding a starting catcher on the first day of the winter meetings, but their potential answer at shortstop leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe the best part of both deals is that...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html The Tigers did an excellent job of finding a starting catcher on the first day of the winter meetings, but their potential answer at shortstop leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe the best part of both deals is that... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1819769 2008-11-25T03:13:17Z 2008-11-25T03:26:29Z

Now that it appears Edgar Renteria is going to sign elsewhere, the Tigers officially will have a new shortstop in 2009. They have said they're not going to pursue Orlando Cabrera or someone like that. That's probably OK since they...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Now that it appears Edgar Renteria is going to sign elsewhere, the Tigers officially will have a new shortstop in 2009. They have said they're not going to pursue Orlando Cabrera or someone like that. That's probably OK since they... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1641591 2008-10-22T04:38:16Z 2008-10-22T04:52:28Z

Who is going to win the World Series? | BuzzDash polls The oddsmakers have decided that the Tampa Bay Rays are favored to win the World Series. I can't say that I ever thought I'd type that sentence. The...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Who is going to win the World Series? | BuzzDash polls The oddsmakers have decided that the Tampa Bay Rays are favored to win the World Series. I can't say that I ever thought I'd type that sentence. The... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1553703 2008-10-04T00:18:22Z 2008-10-05T00:18:25Z

Eddie Brinkman, who died Sept. 30 at his home in Cincinnati, was one of the best defensive shortstops in Detroit Tigers history.

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Eddie Brinkman, who died Sept. 30 at his home in Cincinnati, was one of the best defensive shortstops in Detroit Tigers history.]]> tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1509799 2008-09-25T00:24:27Z 2008-09-25T02:44:05Z

It's a shame that Todd Jones felt the need to take some jabs at himself as he announced his retirement in The Sporting News. While nobody will ever mistake Jones for a future hall-of-famer, he took more abuse than he...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html It's a shame that Todd Jones felt the need to take some jabs at himself as he announced his retirement in The Sporting News. While nobody will ever mistake Jones for a future hall-of-famer, he took more abuse than he... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1439985 2008-09-11T01:04:17Z 2008-09-11T04:25:32Z

It's September, and the crowds at Comerica Park, even though the announced figures remain in the mid to upper 30,000s, are getting smaller. The Tigers, obviously, are out of contention, and it's a sleepy time for the fans. Expectations were...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html It's September, and the crowds at Comerica Park, even though the announced figures remain in the mid to upper 30,000s, are getting smaller. The Tigers, obviously, are out of contention, and it's a sleepy time for the fans. Expectations were... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1335692 2008-08-26T04:22:40Z 2008-08-26T04:28:00Z

Last week, season-ticket holders for the Tigers received an invoice for the 2008 postseason. This isn't cheap, and the money is due in early September. OK, so nobody has to pay up, and it's easy to say, "Just forget about...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Last week, season-ticket holders for the Tigers received an invoice for the 2008 postseason. This isn't cheap, and the money is due in early September. OK, so nobody has to pay up, and it's easy to say, "Just forget about... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1315939 2008-08-21T04:48:18Z 2008-08-21T04:57:07Z

The last few nights, Fox Sports Net Detroit has been showing a list of eight potential pitchers for the 2009 starting rotation. While it shows there is some potential depth, the list also is full of question marks. Here is...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html The last few nights, Fox Sports Net Detroit has been showing a list of eight potential pitchers for the 2009 starting rotation. While it shows there is some potential depth, the list also is full of question marks. Here is... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1300475 2008-08-17T03:35:41Z 2008-08-17T03:46:45Z

Prior to the season, everybody was wondering if the Tigers would score 1,000 runs this season. After Saturday night's 5-3 victory over Baltimore, the Tigers have scored 616 runs in 123 games, or just a shade over five runs per...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Prior to the season, everybody was wondering if the Tigers would score 1,000 runs this season. After Saturday night's 5-3 victory over Baltimore, the Tigers have scored 616 runs in 123 games, or just a shade over five runs per... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1279866 2008-08-12T02:06:02Z 2008-08-12T02:23:46Z

Prior to the season, I made an entry here detailing what I felt were the top 10 moves the Tigers made in the off-season. Since I don't mind poking a little fun at myself, I'm going to reprint my top-10...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Prior to the season, I made an entry here detailing what I felt were the top 10 moves the Tigers made in the off-season. Since I don't mind poking a little fun at myself, I'm going to reprint my top-10... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1267717 2008-08-08T04:32:06Z 2008-08-08T12:24:56Z

Jackson Citizen Patriot columnist Chip Mundy gives a few reasons to keep watching the Tigers as the team falls out of the playoff race.

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Jackson Citizen Patriot columnist Chip Mundy gives a few reasons to keep watching the Tigers as the team falls out of the playoff race. tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1259161 2008-08-06T06:29:03Z 2008-08-06T06:31:21Z

Todd Jones took a lot of heat over the years for being the "Rollercoaster" in the Tigers' bullpen. He always took more heat than he should have, and after Tuesday's terrible 10-8 loss to the White Sox in 14 innings,...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Todd Jones took a lot of heat over the years for being the "Rollercoaster" in the Tigers' bullpen. He always took more heat than he should have, and after Tuesday's terrible 10-8 loss to the White Sox in 14 innings,... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1236463 2008-07-31T02:40:03Z 2008-07-31T03:02:44Z

Who should be the catcher on the Detroit Tigers' all-time team? | BuzzDash OK, so the Pudge Rodriguez era is over in Detroit. It's not too early to wonder about his place in the history of the franchise. Most...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Who should be the catcher on the Detroit Tigers' all-time team? | BuzzDash OK, so the Pudge Rodriguez era is over in Detroit. It's not too early to wonder about his place in the history of the franchise. Most... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1236287 2008-07-31T01:14:47Z 2008-07-31T01:24:12Z

The Tigers' one-for-one trade of Pudge Rodriguez to the New York Yankees for relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth seems to send mixed messages. By dealing their starting catcher for a relief pitcher, it seems the Tigers are throwing in the towel...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html The Tigers' one-for-one trade of Pudge Rodriguez to the New York Yankees for relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth seems to send mixed messages. By dealing their starting catcher for a relief pitcher, it seems the Tigers are throwing in the towel... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1232320 2008-07-30T04:22:08Z 2008-07-30T04:29:36Z

The trading deadline is Thursday, and the Tigers have a decision to make: Should they trade for this year or trade for the future? They are 5 1/2 games out of first place and 5 out of second place, so...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html The trading deadline is Thursday, and the Tigers have a decision to make: Should they trade for this year or trade for the future? They are 5 1/2 games out of first place and 5 out of second place, so... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1187442 2008-07-17T02:41:53Z 2008-07-17T02:53:43Z

With 68 games left to play, the Tigers are 47-47 and trail first-place Chicago by seven games. So, what do the Tigers have to do to climb back into the race for the postseason? Play consistent, solid baseball and get...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html With 68 games left to play, the Tigers are 47-47 and trail first-place Chicago by seven games. So, what do the Tigers have to do to climb back into the race for the postseason? Play consistent, solid baseball and get... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1174936 2008-07-13T02:38:12Z 2008-07-13T02:42:23Z

Eleven games ago, the Tigers were two games over the .500 mark at 42-40 and five games behind the Chicago White Sox. Or, in simpler terms, back in it. Things have taken a turn for the worse since....

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Eleven games ago, the Tigers were two games over the .500 mark at 42-40 and five games behind the Chicago White Sox. Or, in simpler terms, back in it. Things have taken a turn for the worse since.... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1173146 2008-07-12T01:10:10Z 2008-07-12T03:09:36Z

So they have begun the process of tearing down Tiger Stadium. That's so sad. I'm not one of those people who say it shouldn't be done because I know it's in bad shape, and I don't know what purpose it...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html So they have begun the process of tearing down Tiger Stadium. That's so sad. I'm not one of those people who say it shouldn't be done because I know it's in bad shape, and I don't know what purpose it... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1173081 2008-07-12T00:51:42Z 2008-07-12T00:59:24Z

A father and his teen-age son (about 17 or 18 years old) sit regularly in seats behind the visitors' dugout. They attend more than half of the home games and have season tickets. For much of the game, Chris and...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html A father and his teen-age son (about 17 or 18 years old) sit regularly in seats behind the visitors' dugout. They attend more than half of the home games and have season tickets. For much of the game, Chris and... tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/curveballs//2407.1169290 2008-07-11T02:19:39Z 2008-07-11T02:24:28Z

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Matt Joyce said his father told him he could be a hero one day and a goat the next in baseball. Joyce found out the reality of that when he was a hero Wednesday night and...

Chip Mundy | For MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/cmundy/index.html Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Matt Joyce said his father told him he could be a hero one day and a goat the next in baseball. Joyce found out the reality of that when he was a hero Wednesday night and...