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Messed Up

By now, this will probably be the 100th time you have heard someone talk about Armando Galarraga and Jim Joyce. June 2nd, 2010 will be remembered as a sad day for Detroit Tigers fans. In what should have been the 21st perfect game in MLB history, it will forever be known as the blown call to shatter the perfect game.

We all know what happened, there is no reason to repeat it here. But Tigers fans, know that we all sympathize for you. For a city that is so dedicated to sports, having a perfect game taken away is devastating. The MLB will hopefully overturn the call, but it is doubtful. Even if they do, it will still not be the celebratory moment that should have been.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

June 3, 2010 Posted by David | Detroit Tigers, Miguel Cabrera, Original Content | Jim Joyce, perfect game, Tigers | No Comments Yet

D-Train Departing

In 2004, Diamondbacks fans would have been delighted to see their team land Dontrelle Willis. But in 2010, Arizona fans may not be too thrilled. In 2003, Willis posted a 3.31 ERA in his rookie year. That same year, he was selected to the National League All-Star roster, and he won Rookie of the Year honors. Two years later, Willis won 22 games, and posted a 2.63 ERA. Since then, it has all gone downhill. After being traded to the Tigers, Dontrelle had a mind boggling 9.38 ERA in 2008, and a 7.49 ERA last year.

After having a 4.99 ERA thus far in 2010, Detroit decided it was time to move on. And thus, Dontrelle Willis is now an Arizona Diamondback. It is rare to see a pitcher go through such a downward spiral when injuries were not the main cause. However, Willis is not a lost cause, as he has shown signs of greatness in the past. Whether or not he can go remotely back to his old self remains to be seen. The D-Train is now entering the station.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

June 2, 2010 Posted by David | Detroit Tigers | Dontrelle Willis, Tigers | No Comments Yet