Dan Dickerson Recaps The Tigers Opening Day Win
On a day you couldn't have drawn up any better, with Comerica Park filled to overflowing, the newest Tiger delivered a perfect ending to an incredible Opening Day.
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On a day you couldn't have drawn up any better, with Comerica Park filled to overflowing, the newest Tiger delivered a perfect ending to an incredible Opening Day.
Even Scherzer, however, cannot escape the perils of the infamous Detroit potholes.
Just as veteran outfielder Torii Hunter feared back in August, instant replay may mean no more manager arguments, at least for Brad Ausmus.
Joe Nathan, Alex Gonzalez and Tyler Collins were among the new players who chalked up some big plays on Opening Day.
Alex Gonzalez drove in the winning run in his Detroit debut, lining a single to left off Greg Holland in the ninth inning that gave the Tigers a 4-3 opening-day victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
By now you know this 2014 edition of the Detroit Tigers looks a bit different than in years past.
"For me, the most important thing is for guys to relax," Nathan continued. "We've got to go down there, continue to have fun."
"It's like Christmas." That's how many Detroit Tigers fans refer to Opening Day.
It's opening day and WWJ is broadcasting live from the Champions Club at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers begin their 114th season with a game versus the Kansas City Royals.
Even with the addition of metal detectors, security at Comerica will not be as intense as it is at other venues.
The Detroit Tigers home opener is Monday against the Kansas City Royals and fans are excited for this season.
For all the trouble weather caused Nabozny and the rest of the Detroit Tigers grounds crew, the process could have been even more hectic.
Brad Ausmus had the piece of paper with the Opening Day lineup ready to go Sunday. "I know you've been waiting," he said with a grin.
It's a lot of money, but someone was going to pay it. Be happy it was the Tigers.
The Tigers will take on the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on Monday, March 31st at 1:05 p.m.
Reaction to the Miguel Cabrera contract has been swift and divided.
Miguel Cabrera has $300 million reasons to celebrate, that is exactly what he did according to an Instagram post by Cabrera's barber.
Less than a week after Max Scherzer rejected their offer, the Tigers sealed a much bigger deal with a much more established superstar.
What a difference an afternoon makes! In case you haven't heard, Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers reportedly agreed to terms a multi-year extension.
Washington Nationals right-hander Doug Fister left a minor league start after one inning Thursday with a strain of the latissimus dorsi muscle on the right side of his back and may not be able to take his first turn in the rotation on April 6.
It's a deal that would likely make the superstar slugger a Detroit Tiger for life.
From the tweets of Christie and Kate, it appears that the birthday was not the first time Christie has met her famous sister's new boyfriend.
Debate about the offseason moves of the Tigers has simmered for months. Monday the team finally gets to start answering the questions.
Not everyone is excited for opening day.
Barring any last-minute moves the 25 players currently on the Tigers roster will be the ones available for Opening Day on March 31.
