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The Wayne Fontes Experience
The Wayne Fontes Experience is a weblog featuring my uninformed, snarky, and completely biased blathering on Detroit sports. You may see the occasional pop culture rant and some lame attempts at humor, but mostly sports. I do ask readers to remember one thing..."In Detroit, you're with us, or we hate you."
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The Bears offense is putrid: 1st quarter Lions - Bears thoughts
2007-09-30 19:45:00
From sold out Ford Field in downtown Detroit, it's the Chicago Bears kicking off to the the team that we both love and hate, the team that drives us to distraction, our Detroit Lions...Lions start from the 20, and 2 runs between the tackles from Tatum Bell leaves a 3rd and 4. Jon Kitna dodges the rush nicely, and hits Mike Furrey, who's wide open down the right sideline! But in typical Lion fashion, he has a foot out of bounds when he catches the ball, no catch, Fuck!On the punt, Devin Hester runs about 200 yards to get 30. Coverage looked to have him, but Hester just plain outran it. In more typical Lions luck, Hester fumbles, but gains an extra 5 yards as it goes out of bounds. Ball at the Lions 40.A run and short pass leave a Bears 3rd and 3, burn a time out to talk about it.. Lots of time, but it's broken up. A Lions DB making a play? The world may stop spinning on it's axis!It's a 52 yard FG attempt, BLOCKED by Big Baby with big push up the middle! Kennoy Kennedy catches the defl ...
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Notes and noise...
2007-09-30 18:15:00
You can expect my normal asinine commentary posted throughout today's Lions game. Considering the Lions past history in "Important" games, and without question, today's Bears game is the most important of Rod Marinelli's short tenure, I'm not confident that this week's live blog will be pleasant experience for me, or the readers... But I'm going to hope for the best, expect the worst, and blog away.I was able to watch the Wolverines game in its entirety, as my entire Saturday was spent at my sister's place for her birthday, and then at Fishbones in St. Clair Shores. (Where I blew what little money I had on several highly overpriced, but extremely tasty, Bombay Sapphire and tonics) Yes, I spent the afternoon in front of the TV, but I did socialize with the family after the game. But a man has to know his priorities, and my brother-in-law's 61" HDTV with DirecTv (And thus, the Big 10 Network) showing the Michigan Wolverines was mine... In Blogger Invitational fantasy football news, The G ...
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Carlos Guillen will be at 1st base in '08: The first of many shoes to drop
2007-09-29 03:08:00
With 3 games left in the season, there's a feeling that the Tigers off season maneuvering has already begun. The first shoe to drop was announced late this afternoon. According to the fishwrap beat writers, it's all but official that Carlos Guillen will be the Tigers 1st baseman next year.Shows what I know, as I was sure that Guillen would play at least 1 more season at short. It also means that Sean Casey is done as a Detroit Tiger, which was assumed anyway. The Mayor has little use as a bench player, with his lack of power, speed, and position flexibility. Great guy, had some nice moments as a Tiger, but is on the downside as a player. He'll be missed in the clubhouse.Now that the tribute to Casey is out of the way, the big question on all Tigers fan's minds is, of course, who takes over at shortstop? Obviously the Tigers have an idea as to who that will be.Will the new shortstop come via free agency? I doubt it, as pickings are more than slim... (I'm not even going to bother with A ...
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The Marlboro Man wants a contract extension
2007-09-27 22:50:00
Jim Leyland has told the media that he wants a contract extension, and will be meeting with the Tigers on Monday to discuss it. Is there anyone who thinks that the Marlboro Man hasn't earned it? Anyone? Didn't think so."I can buy and sell you, punk!"If I'm Dave Dombrowski, my only response to Leyland would be, "Let me get my pen!"Dombrowski will do anything, short of giving Leyland a blank check, to lock him down. Then again, as Leyland has become the face of a franchise that was once the Siberia of baseball, and is now a team that others want to emulate, maybe the blank check scenario makes sense. No matter what the amount may be, it's a check Mike Ilitch will be more than happy to cut.Leyland also said that he wasn't looking to manage anywhere else, and would only want to sign 1 year contract extensions from here on out. I immediately thought of the old Brooklyn/LA Dodgers manager, Walter Alston, who signed 23 one year contracts. I doubt we'll see something that extreme from Leyland ...
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Bud Selig couldn't carry Roger Goodell's briefcase
2007-09-27 22:36:00
Umpire Mike Winters was suspended for the rest of the season for his actions in the Milton Bradley incident. Obviously, MLB thought Winters crossed a line during his "Discussion" with Bradley. Still, only 3 games seems more like a mere slap on the wrist, considering Bradley will be undergoing surgery, then suffering through months of rehab for his trashed knee.What Winters did in baiting Bradley was comparable to some yahoo poking a sharp stick into the backside of a grizzly bear. Bradley reacted much like the bear would have, with extreme anger, and malice in mind. Since Bradley's reputation of his being a near-psychopath with a hair trigger temper precedes him, what other sort of reaction would you expect? Winters wanted a confrontation, and he sure as Hell got it.Winters is supposed to be a bastion of integrity when on the field, someone respected by the players. Turns out he's far from being respected, nor has a lick of integrity. Bud Selig had the opportunity to drop the hammer, ...
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You can't miss what you don't have...
2007-09-27 22:15:00
It's a sad state of affairs for the Big 10 when most fans have accepted the fact that we won't be getting the Big !0 Network on our cable systems anytime soon. We've bitched both to the conference, and the cable cartel, till we're (maize and) blue in the face, and it hasn't made one single solitary bit of difference. It's not as either entity is going to go broke, so is there really any reason for compromise?I've heard of this network, but don't know a soul that gets it. Does it actually exist?As the football season is now 1/4 over, you'd have to think that it's a dead solid lock that we cable customers won't have the Big 10 Network available anytime this season. I'm not optimistic that we'll be seeing the Big 10 basketball season either. If an agreement couldn't be reached during football season, why should we expect anything different for hoops?For those of you who say, "Get a dish," I'll say, "I wish I could!" Most cable subscribers don't have the option. It's either due to living i ...
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Answering the Detroit Tigers' "Burning questions," volume 13
2007-09-27 02:30:00
To quote noted marine and mechanic Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!" It's a burning questions Tuesday at TWFE! Detroit News columnist Lynn Henning must have had plenty on his mind, as for the second consecutive day, we have another set of burning questions about the (Soon to be eliminated from the postseason) Detroit Tigers.Today's topics include Magglio Ordonez, Todd Jones, Kenny Rogers, and the 5th starter in 2008. Time to make some decisions regarding the Tigers' future...Burning questions as the Tigers say a six-month goodbye to Comerica ParkQ: What, above all, stood out from the Tigers' 2007 season?Henning: You can follow this game for decades and, every once in a while, something happens that is so remarkable you realize it will go into a personal vault of memories and moments.For me, it has been the privilege -- the word is quite appropriate -- of watching Magglio Ordonez hit a baseball. Every game has been extraordinary for the skill and talent he has exhibited in doi ...
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Thinking out loud...
2007-09-26 22:15:00
1. I watched a half hour of the Michael Vick "Town meeting" on the worldwide leader last night. Deadspin has a ton of pertinent links for those that missed it. I turned it off once it became obvious that it was nothing more than a race baiting screamfest, with those on both sides of the issue not bothering to consider the opposing viewpoint.I felt badly for Bob Ley, the moderator, as there was no way he could keep a lid on the audience, as those in attendance were 99% pro Mike Vick. He was stuck in a no-win situation. The audience angry mob spent the majority of their time hooting in derision, and shouting down anyone saying Vick was anything other than a victim of "The Man." It was highly disturbing television, to say the very least.I needed to take a shower afterwards, just to scrub all the closed minded ugliness off of me.2. Ian does an excellent job today over at Bless You Boys, stepping into my shoes, posting a deconstruction of Rob Parker's latest piece of hackery, saving me th ...
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Milton Bradley is a hot tempered loon. Why does that mean he can't be in the right?
2007-09-25 21:07:00
You all have seen the latest Milton Bradley incident, with his losing all semblance of sanity while railing against the (Alleged) derogatory comments made by MLB umpire Mike Winters. The confrontation ended with Bradley shredding his ACL, ending his season, and giving the San Diego Padres' playoff chances a punch in the gut.What I've found surprising is the reaction from the masses, in that many, if not the majority of baseball fans, think Bradley got his just desserts, so to speak. Personally, I think if the allegations made by Bradley, and his first base coach Bobby Meacham, are true, then I can understand Bradley's intense anger.If this had happened to any other player than the loony, assholish Bradley, would people be so quick to say he got what he deserved? Since the reputation of Bradley is one of a hot headed asshat, many think that there is no way his reaction was justified. I mean, come on, it's Milton Bradley! He's CRAZY! But even loons can have good reason to get upset.The ...
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Answering the Detroit Tigers' "Burning questions," volume 12
2007-09-25 03:50:00
Burning questions Monday continues! It's now time for a set of Burning questions from Lynn Henning of the Detroit News, regarding your favorite 2nd place baseball team, the Detroit Tigers.Today's topics include what positional needs the Tigers may target in free agency, A-Rod, The Gambler, The Rollercoaster, and will one, both, or neither be a Tiger in 2008? Let's burn away, shall we?Burning questions as the Tigers get ready for one last home series:Q: What acquisition are the Tigers most likely to make during the off-season?Henning: A left-hand hitter who can play left field or first base, or both. The Tigers can get away with a committee approach to left field if they so choose in 2008, but it's natural to assume they want a more regular presence out there.Timo Perez isn't the power hitter the Tigers ideally want. They need someone who can reach the seats. Had a first baseman at Tampa Bay named Carlos Pena done with the Tigers what he decided to do this year for the Devil Rays, the l ...
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Answering the Detroit Lions' week 3 "Burning questions"
2007-09-24 21:32:00
Thanks to the overlapping NFL and MLB seasons, it's another "Burning questions" Monday at TWFE! Today, we start with the Detroit News' Mike O'Hara, their Lions beat writer, and his "Burning questions." There's plenty to burn after a humiliating 56-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Topics include surprises, the team's mentality, matchups, and Marty Moronweg. Let's wade into the smoky fray...Burning questions from the Lions' 56-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday:Q: Should the loss have been a surprise?O'Hara: Not the loss, but the margin and how badly the Lions were outplayed was a surprise. The bad news for the Lions was that it looked like they were trying to make a game of it and couldn't.The Eagles were bigger, better and stronger. And they won a big matchup -- their defense against the Lions' offense.Big Al: Surprise? No! Laying an egg, such as yesterday's debacle against the Eagles, after playing well for a week or two, is prototypical Detroit ...
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The Lions are not a good team: Lions - Eagles final thoughts
2007-09-24 00:18:00
First off, for those who care to read my thoughts as the Lions game progressed, here's the links...That sucked: 1st quarter Lions - Eagles thoughtsIt's officially a defensive debacle: 2nd quarter Lions - Eagles thoughtsThis game is over: 3rd quarter Lions - Eagles thoughtsIt's empty stats time: 4th quarter Lions - Eagles thoughtsAfter reading over the live blog, and checking out the freakish game stats, a few things came to mind...Brian Westbrook shown running roughshod over, around, and through the Detroit Lions' "Defense"(Term used very loosely)1. Good teams do not get 56 points hung up on them. Good teams do not allow 300 yards passing in 1 half. Good teams do not allow 200 yards receiving to Kevin Curtis, let alone in 1 HALF! Good teams will lose games, but they aren't embarrassed in those losses. The Lions, specifically their defense, were badly embarrassed.2. Rod Marinelli risked what little chance the Lions have at a .500 or better season by allowing Jon Kitna to play the entire ...
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It's empty stats time: 4th quarter Lions - Eagles thoughts
2007-09-23 22:30:00
As we start the 4th, McNabb has 381 yards passing and 4 TD's. Despite that, the Lions force 2 incomplete passes, and wonder of wonders, force a punt!Lion ball at their 35. I'm going to try and gut it out, even if all the offensive fireworks has my hands cramping up from all the typing... Oh, the pain, the pain...To start the drive, it's a 3 yard pass to Bell. The Lions are going to need more than that to make a game out of this. A short pass to Williams leaves 3rd and 2. Kitna hits Williams in a seam, and he actually holds on to it, for 24 yards! 1st down at the Eagle 34.Another pass to Williams, 2nd and 2. It's Calhoun catching a pass down the middle, 1st down at the 15!Gah! Kitna misses an open McDonald at the goal line! Sweep to Calhoun gets maybe a yard, 3rd and long. It's 4 down territory if you ask me, a field goal does nothing.Kitna scrambles...And drops the ball! Christ almighty, it's Eagles' ball inside the 15! Still 49-21 Eagles. Game's been over for a while, but there's al ...
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This game is over: 3rd quarter Lions - Eagles thoughts
2007-09-23 21:30:00
Good thing I have the DVR running, as Lions - Eagles may end up as one of those "Don't delete till I say so" games, joining Justin Verlander's no-hitter.Lions will be kicking off, Eagles start at the 20. Here we go, best buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride...McNabb continues from where he left off, completing a 4 yard out, 2nd and 6. WOW! Westbrook only gets 5 yards on a swing pass!!! That was sarcasm, folks...3rd and 1, and Lions tackle Langston Moore busts up the Westbrook run for a loss!HOLY SHIT, BATMAN! We just saw the Lions defense 1st 3 and out! After the punt, it's Lions' ball at their own 29.The Lions come out with 1 WR? What the Hell? Tatum Bell up the gut for 7. It's Bell again for 14 yards! 1st and 10 at the 50. Still 1 wide out, and it's Furrey. Kitna finds Furrey at the Eagles' 29! Now it's Jones up the gut for 2 yards. It's as if Martz is trying to slow the game down. 2nd and 8, and Kitna is blindsided! Backus left Kitna's backside wide open. 3rd and 16 after the s ...
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It's officially a defensive debacle: 2nd quarter Lions - Eagles thoughts
2007-09-23 20:57:00
As we start the 2nd quarter, the Eagles are at the Lions 45, 1st and 10. On 2nd down, Buckhalter goes left, and isn't stopped till he gets to the Lions 11! Shit...On 2nd and 10, McNabb is hit hard after he releases the ball by DeWayne White, but it makes no difference, as Curtis is wide wide wide open in the end zone. Another easy TD. 28-7 Eagles.This is a disaster for Detroit. Same old, same old, they can't handle prosperity...Philly is averaging almost 9 yards a carry. This is like watching the Oregon Ducks dismantle the Wolverines defense. Yes, it's that bad! It's that embarrassing! The Eagles are doing whatever they want, whenever they want.It's obvious that the defense is going to be of no help, so it's up to the offense. The Lions start at their own 20, and they need something, anything, to spark them. So to get Detroit fired up on 1st down, Kitna...Is sacked.2nd down, McDonald is open down the left sideline, but Kitna misses him... On 3rd down, Kitna has no chance, scrambles rig ...
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That sucked: 1st quarter Lions - Eagles thoughts
2007-09-23 19:53:00
Lions start at the 20, and we're off...To a lousy start, as Kitna is sacked. 2nd down is more of the same, as Kitna barely escapes the Eagles' rush. and throws the ball away. A 3rd down incompletion ends a not very impressive 1st drive. Kitna was running for his life every time he dropped back.A team that claims to be the Eagles, but are wearing strange Swedish flag colored unis take possession after a Lions punt. I have to put on sunglasses to even look at the screen. I'd be better served with a blindfold.2 passes and a run have the Eagles to the Lions 25. Brian Westbrook takes a handoff to the left, and is barely touched as he strolls into the end zone. You won't see an easier score. Now that's the Lions I expected to see this season. The Lions' offense consisting of Kitna scrambling to save his skin, and the opposition being a hot knife to the Lions defense being the hot butter.7-0 Philly. It's going to be a loooong afternoon if this continues...Lions 1st and 10 at their 26. A Bell ...
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I've just read the worst baseball column ever...
2007-09-23 19:00:00
Want to know why the MSM gets mocked, reamed, and laughed at on a regular basis? Because of lazy, under researched, knee-jerk, and outright idiotic columns such as today's Kevin Hench Fox Sports column.In an article titled "These players choked down the stretch," Hench's number 1 and 2 were Gary Sheffield and Jeremy Bonderman. I'm warning you now, you''ll feel your IQ dropping precipitously just reading this piece of bandwidth wasting tripe...Gary Sheffield, TigersFor the first four months of the season Sheffield was making the Yankees regret trading him. In August and September he's made the decision look pretty shrewd. On Aug.10 he was hitting .291 with 24 home runs and had the Tigers in the thick of the pennant chase. Since then he's sandwiched two punchless stretches around a trip to the DL. In his last 88 at bats, he's hitting only .159 with one home run as Detroit has faded badly. His slugging percentage over that six-week stench, er, stretch is a meager .205. That's an awfully b ...
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Answering the Detroit Lions "Burning questions" - Week 2 weekend edition
2007-09-23 04:36:00
The Lions are 2-0, and the talk of Detroit, if not the nation. Despite their being undefeated, no one is sure if the Lions are for real. So questions are raised, and need answering. As is the norm, Detroit News columnist Terry Foster dishes out the "Burning questions" on the weekend, and I attempt to make sense of them.This week, Foster fires from the hip, answering questions in regard to what Mike Martz may have up his tricky sleeve, the Lions running game, or more correctly, the lack thereof, black QB's under pressure, and Roy Williams' mouth. On with the inquisition!Burning questions as the Lions put their 2-0 record on the line at Philadelphia: Q: The Lions surprised Minnesota by running a no-huddle spread offense. Can we expect the same against Philadelphia?Foster: Maybe. But it would not surprise me if the Lions' offense gave the Eagles a different look. In fact, expect it. Detroit's players and coaches say they can give opponents a variety of looks. Offensive coordinator Mike M ...
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Answering the Detroit Tigers' "Burning questions," volume 11
2007-09-22 05:51:00
Do you know what time it is? No, it's not time for me to bitch about the Lions. It's not time for me to make some lame 70's pop culture reference. It's not the time on TWFE when we dance...What it is time for is the 11th round of me answering Detroit News columnist Lynn Henning's Burning questions!In this edition, it's all Jim Leyland, all the time. How anyone could seriously take umbrage with the Marlboro Man is beyond me, but Henning does his best in coming up with devil's advocate style questions On with the smoky inquisition, and let's take down those strawman arguments!Burning questions after the Tigers finally got dismissed from the playoff raceQ: So what grade does Jim Leyland get as manager in 2007?Henning: The same grade his team gets: We'll give them a collective B.Big Al: Sounds about right to me. He's going to finish in 2nd in the central, and a few games out of the wild card. Considering the overall circumstances, I doubt he could have gotten much more out of this Tigers t ...
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Dear God NO! I warned you all about the Lions, and do people listen?
2007-09-21 22:13:00
As soon I finished my "Another One Bites the Dust" post, about not buying into the Lions hype, the Fanhouse found this "Gem" of a Detroit Lions fan made fight song called "MARINELLI-YA!" The performer? A young "Rapper" named Lionfan941.I shudder to think what may be next if the Lions actually beat the Eagles...
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Beware of the Detroit Lions, and their fast starts - Remember "Another One Bites the Dust?"
2007-09-21 22:00:00
What in the Hell is going on in this town?! Most EVERYONE is picking the Lions to beat the Eagles. How short are the memories in Detroit?Locally, as is their wont, they are buying into a pair of wins that could easily be mirages. The Vikings and Raiders may be the 2 worst teams in football, and the Lions struggled to beat both. That's not stopping the local MSM from jumping on the rapidly filling bandwagon, though.On Fridays, the local fishwraps have their "Experts" pick the NFL games, and the predictions are stunning, considering most picked the Lions to lose 10 games before the season started.The Killer? Lions will win. The Little Fella, The Big 10 Hater, and Cotsonika? Lions, Lions, and Lions. At the News, they still haven't quite bought into the Lions fast start, with only Terry Foster is calling for a Lions win, as O'Hara, the functionally retarded hack, and Wojo are picking the Eagles.Even a few of the national pundits are joining the party. Peter King? Lions. Bill Simmons picks ...
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A message from Matt Millen to the Lions' internet fanbase
2007-09-19 22:47:00
Ha! HA! HEE! BWAHAHAHA!Look who's laughing now, you bunch of no-nothing, computer loving, fancy boys! Screw all you haters! And most of all...Screw the God damn bloggers!You know what you bloggers can do?! Go run to your mom's basement, and blog THIS, you typing in your underwear, tough guys hiding behind a keyboard, never played a game in your life, blogging morons!The Detroit Lions are in 1st place! Blog that, asswipes!My Lions, Mr. Ford's Lions, the Detroit Lions, are 2 and 0! That's 2 wins, and zero losses! Zip! Less than 1! A big fat ZERO!Matt Millen is a NFL laughing stock NO MORE! Guess who gets the last laugh? Not the bitchy bloggers! ME! Matt Millen! Mr. 2 and 0!What did I hear all off season from you bunch of know-it-alls? The Lions would go 0-16, be an embarrassment to the NFL, and the city of Detroit! That I was a moronic boob who didn't know his ass from a wide receiver! That the Lions would never win under my regime!What do have to say now? Huh? What's that? I can't HEAR ...
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You can't always get what you want...
2007-09-19 05:50:00
...And as much as I wanted to see a 1987 style comeback from the 2007 Tigers, I've come to grips with the fact that it's not going to happen. The Tigers needed to sweep the Indians, and as we have seen over the last two nights, that ain't going to happen.For me, tonight's loss was it. The game that shut the door, closed the window, the final nail in the coffin, the final goodbye, and any other metaphor you might care to use to describe the end.As much as I want to deny it, and say it isn't so, I have to finally admit that a playoff berth just isn't going to be in the cards. Detroit's too far back, with too little time left, and to make matters worse, the teams ahead of them just aren't losing.That scenario doesn't add up to the Tigers making the playoffs with a crazy mad rush, nipping the Yankees or Indians at the wire. What was once possible, is now a pipe dream.With the Tribe and Yanks both winning tonight, it's going to take a Jon Kitna concussion recovery type "Miracle" for the Tig ...
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More fuel for the 1st base fire
2007-09-19 01:54:00
The Tigers' Carlos Guillen spoke to the MSM before tonight's game, and the main topic appears to have been his possible move to 1st base.Guillen sounds as if he's not ready to play 1st on a full time basis.When asked about the prospect of becoming Detroit’s regular first baseman next year, Guillen said, “It’s not what they asked me when I signed the contract. I can play first base, but my question is, ‘Who are they going to bring (in)?’ If they’re going bring in a shortstop, he’d better be a Gold Glove, and a pretty good hitter, because we’ve got (Ramon) Santiago.“I said I’d play first base at the end of the contract – not at the beginning.”Guillen's got a point, most any shortstop in MLB would be a downgrade, especially with the bat. For argument's sake, let's take a look at the upcoming crop of free agent shortstops.David Eckstein (33)Cesar Izturis (28) - $5.45MM club option for '08Juan Uribe (29) - $5MM club option for '08Omar Vizquel (41)I'm not adding Alex ...
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Where does faith end, and proselytizing begin?
2007-09-18 22:19:00
Jon Kitna told the media yesterday that the reason he recovered so quickly from a concussion was thanks to a "Miracle," and being touched by "The hand of God." It was in thanks to Him, that Kitna so quickly recovered, and led the lions to victory."That's really what it is. You can call it whatever it is, whatever the official diagnosis of it, whatever it was. But I've never felt anything like that, and then for it to clear up and go right back to as normal as I can be, is nothing short of a miracle in my life. I just definitely feel the hand of God."So it wasn't a just slight concussion, a minor injury that only a takes short amount of time on the bench to recover fully from the effects? Rather, it was a full blown, a feeding the masses with a couple of fish and a few loaves of bread, miracle? I think Kitna is using the term "Miracle" somewhat lightly...If Kitna believes that's so, and his faith helps him win games, that's fine by me. More power to him, as I'm sure his faith is one of ...
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Thoughts running through my mind as Casey Blake's home run ball carried over the wall...
2007-09-18 04:49:00
I hate Casey Blake.I hate the Cleveland Indians.I hate that Indians' shortstop with the goofily misspelled first name.Kenny Rogers did not deserve to lose this game.Joel Zumaya is not ready to be the Tigers' closer in 2008.What was Cameron Maybin thinking? You NEVER run on a ball hit in front of you. NEVER!It'll take a biblical style miracle for the Tigers to win the Central division.Their wild card chances took a huge hit too.This might be it. Yankees are winning big. Season over?SHITSHITSHIT!I hate Casey Blake.
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Answering the Detroit Tigers' "Burning questions," volume 10
2007-09-18 03:45:00
The Monday festival of "Burning questions" at TWFE continues, with the Detroit News' Tigers expert, Lynn Henning's Q & A.Henning, for the most part, avoids beating dead horses, save for bringing up Timo Perez's chances of being on next season's roster. Well, what are you going to do? Other than attempting to make some sense of Henning's thoughts...Burning questions after the Tigers somehow swept the Twins at Minnesota -- for a second consecutive time -- and now dive into a not-so-typical three-game series against the Indians:Q: Why did the Tigers insist on making Sunday's game against the Twins so tense with their bullpen antics in the late innings of a 6-4 victory? Can't this team handle a four-run lead?Henning: The suspicion here is that the Tigers knew the Indians had lost and that they simply wanted to get the game over with. They were ahead, 6-2, heading into the seventh and you could sense that all the relievers -- Tim Byrdak, Fernando Rodney, Joel Zumaya and Todd Jones -- w ...
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Answering the Detroit Lions' week 2 "Burning questions"
2007-09-18 00:09:00
It's a "Burning questions" Monday at TWFE. First, we delve into Detroit News Lions beat writer Mike O'Hara's Q & A. The flammable topics include Josh McCown, backup QB's, the Lions missing ground game, and Kevin Jones' foot.As my fingers are in much better shape than Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's time to answer some questions!Burning questions from the Lions' 20-17 overtime victory over the Vikings Sunday at Ford Field:Q: Who should be in the spotlight for Sunday's game?O'Hara: Win, lose, tie or forfeit by the Lions, it didn't matter. It had to be everyone in the front office who was responsible for leaving the Lions' so vulnerable at backup quarterback. That's president Matt Millen and everyone in the personnel department.When Jon Kitna went out in the second quarter because of a suspected concussion, the Lions were left with J.T. O'Sullivan as the backup.No knock on O'Sullivan, but the backup quarterback should have been Josh McCown, now with the Raiders. He started for t ...
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Last team to score really does win the game! - Detroit Lions OT thoughts
2007-09-17 01:37:00
The Vikings win the toss, and since Marty Moronwheg is nowhere to be found, they will receive.Figures. Now Hanson kicks it long and straight, touchback. The Lions D needs to come up big.Huge Lions rush, Jackson is hit as he throws, incomplete pass...And he's hurt! Jackson takes himself out of the game. What do you know? Brooks Bollinger is still alive, and he's backing up Jackson. He converts on a 3rd and long. Shit.Flags everywhere, the big money guard, Steve Hutchenson, called on the false start. Ugly game for both teams, penalty wise.Swing pass to Peterson goes for another 1st down. Christ almighty, get a God damn stop!White and Bailey combine for a sack! 2nd and 13 from the Viking 46. Short pass to the 50 gives the Vikings another 3rd and long. The Lions NEED a stop...FUMBLED SNAP! LIONS BALL!Shawn Rogers with the recovery at the 50! Let's see if Kitna can finish off the Vikings, I think he's the only one who wants to win this cluster of a game.Kitna's pass is batted back in his h ...
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Last team to score wins! - Detroit Lions 4th quarter thoughts
2007-09-17 01:16:00
Here we go, another nail biter for the Detroit Lions...The Vikings convert their 3rd and short to start the quarter, but are then forced to punt. Troy Walkers brings it back to the Lions 35. Let's see if O'Sullivan can keep the ball out of the mitts of Minnesota defenders...Not a good beginning, false start Lions, on Tatum Bell? You know the God Damn Snap Count!!! Jesus. 2nd down, O'Sullivan holds on to the ball, rather than unload it, SACK! Does O'Sullivan have to ability to feel the pressure? It sure doesn't look like it.3rd and long again, a screen never develops properly, O'Sullivan throws a lollipop Bell can't handle, Lions have to punt. After a punt, fumble, Vikes recovery, and a block in the back, the Vikings will start very deep in their own territory. Let's see if the Lions defense can get a turnover here, or at least a 3 and out, as their offense isn't doing much of anything.So much for the 3 and out, as Peterson converts for a 1st. If I'm Brad Childress, I put the game in Ad ...
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