Well the news that Tiger fans did not want to hear is spreading across the airwaves. Not only has Granderson been traded to the yankees, but Edwin Jackson has been traded to the Diamondbacks. The winter meetings are in session and Dombrowski is once again trying to rebuild a team.
Tiger fans are surely upset with Granderson being traded but the object of the game is to win. Payrolls are sky high and the Tigers may have come out on top in this. There is no argument that Mr. Dombrowski has made some great moves in his years here.
While the tigers went to the big game in 2006 and were in first place this past season, every deal will not always be a fan favorite. Look at the Tampa Bay Devil Rays a few years back. Although they didn’t win the World Series, they were in it with a team of young gifted players and a low payroll. Tiger fans need to stay Tiger Fans, pack the stadium and support those who wear the Ole English “D” because, in the end, this is our team.
Spring training will have some new faces, and some of our favorites will surely be gone. I will miss Curtis and Polanco too, but I say we give this team the chance to prove themselves.
I had the great pleasure to work for the re-election of Romulus Mayor Alan Lambert yesterday and his return, as mayor, for another four years in my hometown.
While at the election celebration, I was introduced to Chuck Shonta by someone who has been in the media business for years, a gentleman by the name of Dennis Davidson. Romulus has had a few residents and/or transplants that have been in the entertainment world, and it seems that Mr. Shonta is one of them.
Chuck Shonta played professional football in the old AFL (1960-1967), as a defensive back with the Boston Patriots, which are now the New England Patriots of the NFL. What a treat, as a sports host, talking to this man. Look for him to be on a future Sports Talk 60 show with some exciting stories. If you are a football fan you will not want to miss this.
Well, my head is still spinning as I write this. The 163rd game of the season. The Tigers should not have had to play this game with the lead they had at the beginning of September.
Now the stories will go on about the lead, how Cabrerra was drunk, and that no team ever had a 3 game lead with 4 games left and blow it.
Well, after last season, I am impressed that the Tigers were in first place since May. I am inspired by the turn around this team had. I am proud to wear my Ole English “D” and other Tiger gear.
I am sad but stuff happens. We still have a pitching staff that we can take pride in, so hang your heads high boys, there is always next year.
Spring training starts in 125 days.
We are asked by many, what it’s like to be in the press box during games. They seem to think that it must be an awesome experience and we would be the first to admit that it really is. We truly enjoy sports talk radio because we are able to talk with our listeners about what’s going on in the world of Detroit sports.
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Excitement is building in Hockey town. The wings lead the series 3-2 after posting a 5-0 shutout in Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was a night full of energy as Pavel returned to the ice and picked up 2 assists.
There will be a much needed rest before game six. Chip and I have been throwing the idea around of traveling to Pittsburgh for Game 6, but it seems we will have to stay behind and watch it from the man cave.
Game seven, yes … no? What are your thoughts.
Go wings!
Hey gang, The wings are off to Round 3 against the Blackhawks. It should be an interesting series and no doubt the Wings are a bit tired after going seven games against the Ducks. One more round and then the Stanley cup. Oh Lord Stanley comet.
Its been a few weeks since Chip and myself took our little break. Things are on the rise for ST60. We are looking at making a move to FM folks. That’s right ……… The listening area willlllll be huge. Keep posting here and checking back. we will be back soon.
Well, here we are down in Florida where the weather is a cool 54 degrees, but who cares about temperatures when there’s Spring Training. In cities such as Lakeland, Clearwater, St. Pete, Tampa, Dunedin, Sarasota the boys of summer are getting ready for the 2009 season.
This is one of the best rituals of spring, where people get to see some of their favorite teams and players tune themselves up for the forthcoming grind of (162) games. This is also a time when media writers and fans pay close attention, waiting for off season moves or just hoping their favorite player resumes where he left off last year.
We still don’t know where the roads are leading us tomorrow, but for tonight we’re relaxing in our hotel room after covering nearly (300) miles of Florida roads today.
We finally got our (virtual) Matt Treanor bobblehead. Check it out.
Chip and I are trying to decide whether we should push for our mugs to be on a Sportstalk “60″ bobblehead or a dart board. How about helping us to decide.
