tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post3184390556500228640..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Call Me Crazy, But Tigers Will Still Win 90 GamesPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-7350398924580928152008-05-12T13:17:00.000-04:002008-05-12T13:17:00.000-04:00anonymous,I just think the Tigers poor start has t...anonymous,<BR/>I just think the Tigers poor start has taken the life out of their fans. They are so disappointed - and they have a right to be.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-75875413322461467292008-05-11T20:40:00.000-04:002008-05-11T20:40:00.000-04:00In 2006 we had "Gum Time", in 2007 everyone rallie...In 2006 we had "Gum Time", in 2007 everyone rallied around the "Sheff" with the hats. Where has the spirit gone? I am fully aware of the wins and losses. I'm talking about the "sparks". There isn't anything for the fans to grab hold of and have fun with. We (the fans) need to come up with something new for this season. I truly believe the Tigers want to do well, I watched the after the game show Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-80826608290129070122008-05-11T11:15:00.000-04:002008-05-11T11:15:00.000-04:00Barry,A really good team is capable of playing tha...Barry,<BR/>A really good team is capable of playing that kind of baseball without much issue. In 2006, they were 40 games over .500 at one point. The 1987 Tigers won 87-45 to close the season. But are this Tigers really that good?<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-30371246159178883172008-05-11T11:13:00.000-04:002008-05-11T11:13:00.000-04:00Anonymous,I can't disagree the Tigers look old and...Anonymous,<BR/>I can't disagree the Tigers look old and slow. It is one of the things I find most disconcerting about their present state.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-32857749933707176752008-05-11T11:12:00.000-04:002008-05-11T11:12:00.000-04:00Tony,I guess it is just a hunch. The Tigers have a...Tony,<BR/>I guess it is just a hunch. The Tigers have a lot of talent, more than last season when they won 88 games. And I have seen many teams struggling this early only to come on like gangbusters later. Remember the Twins in 2006, the Yankees in 2005, the '87 Tigers - I can name a lot of them.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-45397812877248891402008-05-09T18:59:00.000-04:002008-05-09T18:59:00.000-04:00Hey Pat, I hope your right the Tigers will win 90 ...Hey Pat, I hope your right the Tigers will win 90 games but that means the Tigers will have to win 75 games out of next 126 games. That is 24 games above 500 clip or 600 ball. With the Tigers being 11th in the league in hitting, last in pitching and having three starting pitchers having E.R.A above 6.25. I do not think it could get worst. Tigers should improve in all categories, but good enough Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-34900158628108858872008-05-09T14:08:00.000-04:002008-05-09T14:08:00.000-04:00You are crazy. No way the Tigers win 90 this year....You are crazy. No way the Tigers win 90 this year. No way. Too old, too slow, too little desire from some players. I think Dombrowski is really smart, but this go for for broke gamble doesn't look like it will pay off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23106615744329039742008-05-09T13:10:00.000-04:002008-05-09T13:10:00.000-04:00Pat - sure the Tig's COULD win 90 games, but will ...Pat - sure the Tig's COULD win 90 games, but will they? Giving the "eyeball test", it looks doubtful. In your blog you give many reasons why they are struggling right now and no reasons why you think they will turn it around and win 90. Is it just a hunch?<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com