“I’m not paid to be a role model” that was the phrase Charles Barkley famously spoke in 1993. With that said is that accurate? Someone who makes their living on t.v. and in the public eye are they not role models? For centuries athletes of all sports have been put on pedestals and admired. There…
To trade or to keep?
That is the question facing the Detroit Tigers and young star pitch Michael Fulmer. Coming off ulnar nerve transposition surgery it has not deterred teams from calling to check on trade possibilities. Because he is entering his prime years with a team that is going nowhere during his best years. As a young pitcher with…
Let’s go Wings!
Proud Red Wings fan here. Man what a run and show they put on in the good old days just two years ago. I don’t want to sound like a broken record or beat a dead horse but this team is in shambles. Well documented bad contracts and an aging roster have put the team…
What makes a good baseball prospect?
The question was asked to me after I posted my personal Detroit Tigers top prospects list. Let me be clear I am not a scout but I play one behind the comfort of my device. To be honest I have no ideal what a person who’s been trained as a scout likes in a player….
The phrase I can’t stand
“Go for it.” “It’s all good.” How about “time will tell?” There are plenty of phrases out there. Some better than other. Some impactful and some lip service. Starting in late 2017 a phrase entered the picture (or at least gained momentum) and sent a shiver of distain throughout my entire body. That phrase……. “trust…
It’s dark now, but it will lift
The Detroit Tigers are facing a rebuild. A big top to bottom rebuild. 100 loss seasons will be the norm for 2-3 years. That’s the the bleak depending your point of view. The minor leagues depleted from years of trades to keep the parent team competitive. It worked. Now the aftermath comes. Thanks to trades…
The grave yard
Monte Clark (1978-1984) 43 wins 61 losses Darryl Rogers (1985-1988) 18 wins 40 losses Wayne Fontes (1988-1996) 66 wins 67 losses Bobby Ross (1997-2000) 27 wins 30 losses Gary Moeller (2000) 4 wins 3 losses Marty Morninweg (2001-2002) 5 wins 27 losses Steve Mariucci (2003-2005) 15 wins 28 losses Dick Jauron (2005) 1 win 4…
What to do when you have sports deaf parent or spouse
I like to talk sports. A lot. I could do it 24/7 365. I like to hang around like minded people. But, sometimes life can throw you a curve. Not a twelve o’clock to six o’clock nasty Sandy Koufax breaking curve mind you. But rather a curve like your parents don’t share necessarily share you…
He ran……….
He ran. He ran fast. He ran powerfully. He ran with grace. He ran like he knew he wouldn’t be around long. Billy Sims lightning in a bottle. The first round pick of the Detroit Lions won the 1980 rookie of the year. He ran the power sweep better than anyone I have ever seen….
How do you watch when your team is bad
It’s easy to root and watch when your favorite sports team is playing well and winning. But what happens when the window closes and a much needed rebuild is the next step? How do you continue to watch? For me I do a few things: Take stock of minor leagues provided it’s MLB or NHL….
