This Week In Detroit Tigers Baseball

TWIDTB XIV: Off-Season Offensive Woes

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:57:45 -0500

Welcome Back to another addition of This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball! In Episode 14 we continue talks about the off-season. J. Ellet Lambie of Eye of the Tigers and Greg Eno of the Greg Eno Empire joins us to discuss that one trade that took place last week. The guys also discuss the latest Detroit Tigers news. We discuss the starting rotation in 2010, the bullpen, and of course offensive woes. Management will look from within to add offensive presence. Only time will tell if it works out, especially after losing the number one and two hitters in the lineup. The guys share their opinions on the offensive woes. Plus, do the Tigers have a vision? I ask the round table to get their opinions on where the Tigers are going and if they have a specific vision. Also joining us on the show is Wally Fish of Kings of Kauffman. Wally kicks off the A.L. Central Off-Season segment with Royals talk. Is Jason Kendall the right catcher? After a tough 2009 season, are Royals fans happy with Trey Hillman as the manager of the club? We also discuss the latest rumors and move the Royals have made in the off-season. That’s the show in the nutshell. Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Subscribe on Itunes and drop your thoughts on the Voice mail line at 206-309-9454. Thanks for listening and have a great week!

TWIDTB XIII: Roster Hunting Season

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:58:01 -0500

Quick, take a deep breath. Okay, breath out. This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is back with episode thirteen! After a two month hiatus, it feels good to be back. The off-season is here and we have one heck of a primer for you. There are so many topics to discuss and I believe this episode did a decent job in bringing in all aspects of the upcoming December off-season. Ben Nicholson-Smith of MLB Trade Rumors joined us to break down the latest trade rumors swirling, tonight’s arbitration decisions, and possible free agents the Tigers could be targeting. You are going to want to bookmark MLB Trade Rumors, because they are the go-to website the next few months for trade, free agent and rule v rumors. Nicholson-Smith shares his thoughts on whether the Tigers should offer arbitration to Placido Polanco, Fernando Rodney and Brandon Lyon. Also we discuss the shortstop position and the free agents the Tigers should be targeting. And finally we discuss the trade rumors involving Edwin Jackson, Curtis Granderson and Miguel Cabrera. In the discussion panel, Al Beaton of the Wayne Fontes Experience and Greg Eno of the Eno Empire on the web join us to bring you a fan-like perspective of the off-season thus far. The guys make their predictions on arbitration for tonight as well as break down some of the positions that need to be addressed in this off-season. Of course we talk about the trade rumors swirling, and all three of us agree that trading Cabrera better return 3-4 full time players ready to man a position in Detroit right away. We also break down Curtis Granderson’s value and whether trading Jackson for a younger talent is really worth it. Finally we wrap up the show with Paul Wezner of Tigs Town. Wezner brings us the latest in Rule V draft news, the 40 man roster, winter leagues and much much more. Wezner shares with us the names that the Tigers could loose in the rule V draft as well as the names protected by the Tigers though placing them on the 40 man roster. Tigs Town brings the best minor league coverage and analysis to the internet. I suggest you to subscribe today to get the latest information in the Tigers organization. That’s episode XIII in a nutshell. Make sure you voice your opinion on the off-season so far by dropping a line on our voicemail hot line- 206-309-9454. Feel free to email in your thoughts at motorcitybengals@gmail.com and follow us on twitter as well. And finally, make sure you subscribe to This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball on Itunes to get every up to date Episode! Have a great week and let’s hope Detroit makes the right decisions throughout the rest of the week.

TWIDTB Episode XI: Twinkie Talk

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:58:42 -0400

The defining series of the year is here, and without further ado, so is This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball! On this week’s show we cover the Twins/Tigers series in depth with the always insightful Greg Eno of The Knee Jerks and his own empire on the web (Check it out for great historical and spot on Detroit sports columns). Greg and I break down game by game what it is going to take from the Detroit Tigers to win the division, as well as what pitching match ups favor your Detroit Tigers. Greg calls this series with the Tigers the most important regular seasons series ever to take place at Comerica Park and I can’t say that I disagree with him.Photobucket Also on the show this week is Tigs Town’s own Paul Wezner to break down the changes to the Arizona Fall League Roster. Check out Tigs Town today for the best in depth minor league coverage and analysis of your Detroit Tigers. Thanks to Paul for his continued support to This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball, as well as all of the panelists that have joined us in our journey this year. But hey, it’s not over, not yet! Next week we will have a live two hour broadcast right after the final game of the season! More Details are to come, so stay tuned. Until next time, go Tigers! Win that stinkin’ Pennant!

TWIDTB Episode X: Race to the Playoffs

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:07:22 -0400

Finally This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is back with another edition of hard hitting Detroit Tigers Baseball Talk! The Playoffs are right around the corner, and the Tigers find themselves in a heated battle to make the playoffs. In this Edition, Greg Eno of The Knee Jerks and Greg Eno.com, J. Ellet Lambie of Eye of the Tigers, and Ian Casselberry of Bless You Boys join us to talk about last weekend’s series against the Twins, the current Indians series and the upcoming Chicago White Sox Series. As always, we also hit on the latest Tigers news and commentary as the Division Series awaits someone out of the American League Central. Also joining us in episode number ten is Paul Wezner of Tigs Town- The number one source for anything Tigers minor league related. Paul, like always, brings the best insight on this year’s selections to play in the Arizona Fall League. He also gives us an update on Casey Crosby, as he tries to battle back from blister issues earlier this year. Make sure you sign up at Tigs Town to get the latest in Detroit Tigers minor league news and scouting.
It’s all here in the show! Make sure to comment on our Itunes Page, and follow us on the awesome technology called Twitter! You can always email us as well at motorcitybengals@gmail.com! Until next time, Go Tigers!

TWIDTB Episode IX: Contention in September

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:08:32 -0400

The Detroit Tigers are leading the division and This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is here to talk about it! In episode number nine, I was fortunate to be joined by Jim Weber of WCWA 1230 AM in Toledo. Jim has been the voice of the Toledo Mud Hens for 35 years now, so he knows what he is talking about! Jim told us about some of his experiences in the booth, the rehab of Nate Robertson, the 2009 Mud Hen season, and some insight on current Mud Hens on the roster. Thanks to Jim for taking time to talk to me just hours before a game earlier this week. On the Panel this week are two guys who really know Tigers Baseball. Greg Eno of The Knee Jerks returns to the show, and Ian Casselberrry of Bless You Boys stops by to discuss the latest tigers news this week. Some of the main focus was on the pennant race, September baseball and this strange, strange 2009 team. This week was special because Eno, also known as the “voice of reason” changed a stance of his for the 2009 Tigers team. Also joining us to talk about Scott Green and Andy Dirks, two prospects that might have a future in the Old D, is Paul Wezner of Tigs Town. Tigs Town without a doubt is The best source for Tigers minor league coverage and analysis. Scott Green will undergo surgery, but is still a future late inning reliever. Andy Dirks has shown some power in the outfield, and provides some spark offensively. And finally in our This Week in Detroit Tigers History, we look back to September 4th, 1984 when Jack Morris finally ended his silence with the media. Morris did it as a favor to manager Sparky Anderson, and after his so called silence from the media, Morris responded. After September, Morris went on to pitch three crucial games in the World Series. The rest we all know is the continuance of a hall of fame career. Hopefully the writers eventually realize that too. It’s all here! Remember you can find us on Twitter and email the program. We would love to hear your lovely voices too! All you have to do is call the voicemail line at 231-683-1367!

TWIDTB Episode VIII: The Huff Factor

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:19:46 -0400

After a lengthy absence to to the breakage of my computer, This Week In Detroit Tigers Baseball is back with another wrap on Detroit Tigers baseball action. In this episode:
We bring you some clips from Daniel Fields, Jacob Turner, and Andy Oliver. Those three shared their thoughts the day of signing their first major league deals. Paul Wesner of Tigs Town joins us to break down these prospects and talk about Brooks Brown, a righty with the Toledo Mud Hens. Thanks to Paul for bringing TWIDTB some isight from the best Detroit minor league analysis on the net!
Al Beaton and Greg Eno of The Knee Jerks join us to talk about the latest stretch in play and the acquisition of Aubrey Huff.
Finally we wrap up the show with A quote from Dave Dombrowski. I asked him if he was done making moves. You will just have to stay tuned to find out his answer! Remember you can find us on Itunes, and follow us on Twitter as well. Have a great weekend, and Go Tigers!

TWIDTB Episode VII: Put it in a Bag

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:36:22 -0400

Welcome back for another addition of this Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball. In this episode, J. Ellet Lambie of Eye of the Tigers and John Brunn of Tiger Geist stop by to talk about this week’s action. In our roundtable, John, J. and I discuss many different things including Jim Leyland’s comments on the fan’s view of performance enhancing drugs, the offensive production at the top of the order, John Smoltz, Al Avila’s debut, waiver wire talk, and much much more, including J. Ellet Lambie’s dream to stuff Ryan Raburn in a bag (Okay, maybe not! Still, his points on the outfield situation are dead on!) In This Week in Detroit Tigers History, we look back to August 12th 1987, when the Tigers traded Doyle Alexander for John Smolz. A trade that will always resonate in the heads of Detroit sports fans. John Smoltz was dealt to the Braves after Atlanta declined interest in taking any of the four original prospects offered. It came between starters John Smoltz and Steve Searchy. The Tigers decided to keep Searchy because he was more major league ready. Looks like that decision will haunt the Tigers for quite some time, considering Smoltz’s lengthy and successful career In our Prospect on the Prowl segment, a little known shortstop named Brent Dlugach has made a name for himself at the AAA Level. After years of injury problems, the 26 year old might have found himself in just the right place, with Adam Everett and Ramon Santiago entering free agency in the off-season.
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TWIDTB Epiode VI: Catching up with a Lefty

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:12:11 -0400

This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is back with more Detroit Tigers Baseball talk for the week of August 3rd through the ninth! In this edition of This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball, we chat with former Tigers lefty Mike Maroth. Maroth shares with usPhotobucket how his current rehab is going, and shares some moments about his time in the old english D. You can find what Mike is up to on his website, marothbaseball.com. Mike and I also talk about Alan Trammell, his relationship with former pitching coach Bob Cluck, and how hard it was moving on to St. Louis after being traded in 2007. Thanks so much to Mike for joining us, and as mentioned in the interview, we are in his corner and hope to see him in a Major League uniform in 2010. On the Panel this week is two newbies! Hey, don’t worry though, Sean Heyboer of Trumbull and Michigan and Big Al Beaton of Waynefontes.com hold their own against TWIDTB’s voice of reason, Mr. Greg Eno. Topics this week include Jarrod Washburn, Joel Zumaya, deadline talk, The Cleveland Indian Series, and the Carlos Guillen factor. Thanks to the guys for all of the great insight! In our This Week in Detroit Tigers History segment, we look back to August 10th 1966, when Tigers manager Chuck Dressen passed away during the season. The Tigers would go through three managers in a very short span. A very interesting situation that could have changed the history of Detroit Tigers Baseball if it didnt happen. Finally, we wrap things up by looking at the upcoming schedule and pitching probables for the Orioles and Twins series.
Remember, you can always drop us a line about the show through our twitter page, email address, or our voicemail hotline at 231-683-1367. I’d love to hear from you! Enjoy episode six, and have a great rest of the Week.

TWITB Episode V: Hey, Can I get a Bat!

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:38:08 -0400

This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is back! After a week hiatus, it feels good to be back in front of the microphone, talking about the team we love! Joining us in episode five was J. Ellet Lambie of Eye of the Tigers and Greg Eno of The Knee Jerks and Greg Eno.com. Thanks again to both guests, who as always, brought great insight on what is happening in the world of Detroit Tigers Baseball. Topics this Week include: Struggling Offenses, The New York Yankee and Seattle Mariner Series, Joel Zumaya, Brandon Inge, Trade Options, and much much more. Just a note; we are not all idiots. Matt Holliday had not yet been traded when we talked about his availability. Our Prospect on the Prowl this week is Casey Crosby of the West Michigan White Caps. The Tigers liked him so much that he was not available, much to the Athletic’s dismay, in the Matt Holliday trade talks. Hope You enjoy the show, and remember you can find our Itunes subscription by searching Detroit Tigers in Itunes

TWITB Episode IV: Now Pitching, Rick Knapp

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:26:39 -0400

This Week In Detroit Tigers Baseball is back with a brand new episode, despite the struggles at the MCB Headquarters. In this week’s installment, Greg Eno, J. Ellet Lambie, and John Brunn join me to talk about this week’s action and the news surrounding our Tigers squad

Matt Wallace was also kind enough to join us for the prospect on the prowl segment, where Matt profiles Futures game member Scott Sizemore.

Topics include: Rick Porcello’s missed start, Carlos Guillen, Jeremy Bonderman, The All-Star Game, Brandon Inge’s push to the top, Luke French and more.

In this week in Detroit Tigers history, the year was 1911. Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford were doing their best impression of Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle (the fore fathers?)

NOTE:

Episode four was recorded before Brandon Inge was named to the All-Star team. We know that Inge made it now :)

MCB also now has a feedback line! Feel Free to call us anytime with your opinions and comments at (231) 683-1367. Our Voicemail is standing by!

TWITBIII: The Mid-Season

motorcitybengals@gmail.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:08:54 -0400

A brand new edition of This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is here! In episode number three, we cover the first half of the season.

Our Guests on the opening panel in this episode:

Greg Eno- Where are you now, Johnny Grubb?

Ian Casselberry- Bless You Boys

John Brunn- Tiger Geist

J. Ellet Lambie- Eye of the Tigers

Topics of the First segment include: Team MVPs, Rick Knapp, Pitching performances of the first half and if this teams compares to any other Tigers squads in the past. In the second Segment, the guys talk about the trade deadline, and J. Ellet Lambie explains how Nate Robertson could be used in the second half (let’s just say it has nothing to with pitching!).

Topics discussed included: Adding a bat in the order via trade, Is Adam Dunn a good fit? What is the best solution to the backend of the rotation? Will Edwin Jackson and Justin Verlander hold up in the second half?

Thanks again to the guests in the first two segments!

Matt Wallace of Take 75 North joined us for this week’s Prospect on the Prowl. Today’s topic was the recent Amatuer draft. Though Matt and I hit on top two picks Andy Oliver and Jacob Turner, our main focus was third round pick Wade Gaynor out of Western Kentucky. Wallace also informs us on some recent prospects that are on the climb and some recent injuries. Thanks again Matt from your insight and time.

Finally we wrap up episode number three with This Week in Detroit Tiger history. In this episode we go all the way back to June 28, 1976, where Mark “The Bird” Fidyrich took the nation by storm on Monday Night Baseball. The Bird was the word in the 1976 season, going 19-9 in 29 starts. Of those 29, Fidryich went the distance 24 times. Something that is unheard of these days.

TWITB II: Rayburn Goes Deep

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:57:40 -0400

This Week In Tigers Baseball is back with a brand new edition! This Week we look at last night's big win over the Cubs and their current five game win streak.

Also in this Edition:

Prospect on the Prowl: Alfredo Figaro, SP Detroit Tigers

This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball History: On June 24th and June 25 in 1998, the Tigers brought traded two longtime Major Leagues in Tim Worell and Dave Roberts to obtain power prospect Geronimo Berroa. Berroa never panned out. The Tigers also trade Bip Roberts to the Athletics the week before the deadline.

TWITB EP I: The Willis Factor

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:38:03 -0400

In Episode One, we take a look at Dontrelle Willis, and Introduce the listeners to the new shows.