Well, the 2011 ALDS have definitely provided excitement for Detroit fans thus far… well, kinda. As the series heads back to New York for the series’ final game, I’m proud to say that my team hasn’t rolled-over… well, kinda. After getting blown out in part deux of a rain suspended game one, the Tigers executed the solid brand of baseball we’ve been treated to since the break… well, kinda. Besides Valverde’s gut churning, late inning “successes”, game two and three were… well… satisfying... kinda. Game four’s blowout wasn’t exactly unexpected. Even after being down 2-1, the Yankees were noticeably looser than the Tigers. A lot of guys seemed to be gripping at times – at the plate and on the mound. Game five starter, Doug Fister will try his luck (again) in the Bronx, as he takes the mound for just his thirteenth appearance as a Tiger.
Throughout the season, I can’t help but get caught-up in the hype of new releases and/or my team that’s currently on the field… needless to say, I’ve picked up too many Adam Everett and Gerald Laird cards in recent years. But my real passion is the vintage stuff.
Dauss' 223 wins are the most in Detroit's 111 year history.
George Dauss never saw the postseason in any of his 531 appearances as a Bengal. He was the rock during Detroit’s post George Mullin/”Wild” Bill Donovan era. He put up very respectable numbers for fruitless Hughie Jennings/Ty Cobb managed clubs. But it wasn’t in vein… Hooks is among the leaders in almost every pitching category in franchise history.
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