Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers rebuild is well known by now. The Tigers changed they’re philosophy to drafting and developing home grown players in order to win longer. A growing trend in Major League Baseball. This is where Toledo Mud Hens manager Doug Mientkiewicz comes into play. Doug Mientkiewicz played 12 MLB seasons,…
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman does not think you can “build a team through free agency”
Embed from Getty Images On April 19, 2019, Steve Yzerman was named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He outlined his plans for getting the Red Wings closer to competitive hockey again. Yzerman’s main theme was patience. Given the salary cap room the Detroit Red Wings have fans and media were taken back. When…
The Detroit Lions are trying to fix they’re takeaways
Embed from Getty Images Last season the Detroit Lions finished second in takeaways. One small problem. The Detroit Lions were second to last in the all important category. During the team first OTA’s and first mini-camp the Lions defense got back to basics. To fundamentally improve in the area of taking the ball away from…
Michigan Wolverines baseball one win from College World Series
Embed from Getty Images The Michigan Wolverines baseball drew a tough card, the top ranked UCLA Bruins. Friday night, Michigan pitcher Karl Kauffmann, dominated the nations best offensive team. Bringing the Wolverines to one game away to the College World Series. Karl Kaufmann was masterful for the Michigan baseball team last night. Kauffmann, allowed just…
#MakeSolo2Happen gets backing from a Star Wars actor
Embed from Getty Images Solo: A Star Wars Story hit theaters last summer. It grossed $400 million. Yet it was deemed a failure at the box office. Many hard core Star Wars fans point the finger at “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” for souring public opinion. Many fans missed a great film in theaters. Star…
Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera moving to DH on the heals of “chronic changes” to his knee
Embed from Getty Images It was bound to happen sooner or later, right? Miguel Cabrera held off moving from first base to DH as long as he could.It seems time and the daily grind of playing everyday has caught up with the future Hall of Fame player. The Detroit Tigers made the announcement last night…
The Detroit Tigers select Nick Quintana in the second round of the 2019 MLB draft
Embed from Getty Images After selecting a High School player in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, The Detroit Tigers dipped back into the college ranks for they’re second round selection. Third baseman Nick Quintana, from the University of Arizona. This was a very interesting pick for Al Avila and his scouting…
The Detroit Tigers select Riley Greene in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft
Embed from Getty Images In a minor league pipeline with the top rated pitching, the Detroit Tigers needed to add bats in this years MLB draft. Because this is the worst draft in 27 years for pitching the Tigers scouts got to work. They drafted Riley Greene, out of Hagerty (Florida) High School. While drafting…
Star Wars: RUMOR the Knights of Ren will use a new lightsaber
Embed from Getty Images Since the Knights of Ren were first seen in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the masked warriors have been shroud in mystery. In The Force Awakens flashback scene the Knights appear to have some sort of arm-mounted blasters. During the rather quick flashback there is another masked knight with a flanged…
Detroit Lions checking in on OTA’s
Embed from Getty Images Organized Team Activities or OTA’s are underway for many NFL teams. It is two weeks of light practices and time for newly drafted players and free agents signed in the offseason to start to put in the work to build chemistry with the rest of the team. How are new players…
