Embed from Getty Images He is 6’ 5” and has made the transition from third base to right field. At 26 years old Nick Castellanos is playing his best baseball. The Detroit Tigers, in a rebuild already have a young big bat at Triple-A Toledo in Christian Stewart. However, Nicholas Castellanos, is a bat you…
Detroit Tigers: need to trade Michael Fulmer
Embed from Getty Images He is a very good, very young pitcher. The Detroit Tigers, need to trade the former American League rookie of the year. Never mind that he is only 25 years old and he is under control for four more years. Michael Fulmer, can speed up the Tigers rebuild. This is a…
Detroit Pistons: next step is huge
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Pistons, brought in senior adviser Ed Stefanski last week. He is being tasked to bring in the teams next general manger. This is a critical next step Detroit must get right. Weeks after Detroit Pistons, owner Tom Gores fired head coach, team president and general manager Stan Van Gundy….
Detroit Tigers: scouting hitters
Embed from Getty Images As the Detroit Tigers, are in deep prep for the 2018 MLB draft. Let’s take a look at how to identify a good hitting prospect. There are a few key components to be aware of when watching a batter. It is more than step up to the plate and hit. Much…
Detroit Tigers: why wins/losses don’t matter for pitching prospects
Embed from Getty Images To most fans players, pitchers to be exact are judged on wins and losses. However, when gauging a pitching prospect that all needs to be thrown out the door. Here’s why. This is what Detroit Tigers and other teams need from pitching prospects. When grading a pitcher there are certain things…
Detroit Red Wings: what to do with Andreas Athanasiou
Embed from Getty Images He is blessed with world class speed. He can score goals. He is not very good defensively. He has big lapses in his game. The Detroit Red Wings, must decide what to do with the gifted yet flawed winger. When is it too early to cut ties with a player? Andreas Athanasiou…
Detroit Lions: what to watch in OTA’s
Embed from Getty Images All rookies have been signed. Now it’s time to get to work on the 2018-19 Detroit Lions, football season. OTA’s are set to open this week. Here is my short list of what to keep and eye on. Left guard: who lines up there first isn’t an indicator of who…
Detroit Tigers: This is a rebuild?
Embed from Getty Images The Orioles, Royals, White Sox, Rangers, Marlins, Reds, Dodgers and Padres eight major league baseball teams are all on pace for 100 losses. In year one of a full blown rebuild the Detroit Tigers are not. Picked to be the worst team in MLB this season the Detroit Tigers, are defying…
Detroit Red Wings: draft prospect Quinton Hughes
Embed from Getty Images In the market for a top line defender, the Detroit Red Wings should look no further than Michigan Wolverines, defensive player Quinn Hughes. He stand 5′ 10″. But Michigan defender Quinton Hughes, is an outstanding NHL prospect. In the 2018 NHL draft he is the fastest defensive player in the…
Mother’s Day 2018
Embed from Getty Images My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 6:20 Sports and Mom. They don’t belong together. Or do they? A Mom lets you dream big and lets you do what you love. I understand some of us our blessed with great mothers and others of us…
