Pistons Fire Curry
Posted by Joe in Detroit Pistons Basketball on June 30th, 2009
Sources say that the Pistons have fired Head Coach Michael Curry. My guess is that next in line is Jeff Van Gundy or Piston Legend Bill Laimbeer who recently resigned from coaching the Detroit Shock Women’s Hoops Team.
Baseball is here!
Posted by Joe in Detroit Tigers Baseball on April 11th, 2009
For us folks who live in Michigan, baseball is a welcome sign in the spring. It means we can say hello to Spring and Summer and goodbye to the long winter. The Detroit Tigers held their home opener yesterday and un-ceremoniously bashed Texas Rangers’ pitching on the way to a 15-2 slaughter.
The win was their second of the season and after a few questionable moves by Tigers’ Manager Jim Leyland in the season’s opening series in Toronto, the win was welcomed by Tigers’ fans at Comerica Park. The highlight of the game was an early Grand Slam by First Baseman and Slugger Miguel Cabrera. Cabrera is off to a fast start and he had a career high 6 RBI.
On the mound was Armando Galarraga and he pitched outstanding. He is looking more like the Tigers Ace and a real find via Trade from the Rangers (they could use him) 14 months ago. Today its the Rangers at home again at 1:05 for Easter Saturday. Justin Verlander takes the mound and lets hope he gets his early season jitters out of the way and starts pitching the old Verlander of 2006. He was absolutely shelled in the season opener in Toronto.
Babcock declares Chris Osgood his playoff starter
Posted by Joe in Detroit Red Wings Hockey on April 4th, 2009
Update from Friday’s practice: This comes as no surprise, but Wings coach Mike Babcock made it official by saying Chris Osgood will be his starting goaltender in the playoffs. Osgood will start Sunday against Minnesota, as the Wings, who are pretty much locked into second place in the Western Conference, try to snap a three-game losing streak.
Tennis Hotties
Posted by Joe in Sporty Girls Who Look Good on March 28th, 2009
Ok, I have not posted under this category in a while!
Do I even have to say that I’ve just become a huge women’s tennis fan??
I could not pick just one, so I picked three:
Ana Ivanovic, Maria Kirilenko, Daniela Hantuchova
1) Ana Ivanovic (Age: 21 Country: Serbia)
Tennis Hottie: Ana Ivanovic
Tennis Hottie: Ana Ivanovic
2) Maria Kirilenko (Age: 22 Country: Russia)
Maria Kirilenko is very good looking!
Maria Kirilenko: Tennis anyone?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009_swimsuit/tennis/maria-kirilenko/
3) Daniela Hantuchova (Age: 25 Country: Slovakia)
Detroit Tigers: Tiger Great George Kell Passes in Arkansas
Posted by Joe in Detroit Tigers Baseball on March 28th, 2009
Long time Tiger Georg Kell passed away at the age of 86 in his home in Arkansas. George was a Hall of Fame third basemen for the Tigers and was a heck of a player. He edged out Ted Williams for the batting crown in 1949. He rarely struck out and consistently batted over .300.
Kell was a TV broadcaster for the Tigers from 1959 to 1996. He had a slight southern draw and he was a pleasure to listen to with his partner, another Tiger Great - Al Kaline. George was never flashy, but he called a solid game and had some funny sayings for sure.
When I heard George passed I remembered those hot summer nights watching the games with my grandma and listening to Kell and Kaline. I grew up with George Kell calling Tiger games, and what he did for the Tigers as a player and a broadcaster was something I appreciated.
George Kell was a great player, a great announcer and a great Detroit Tiger.
Detroit Lions: Corey Redding Traded to Seattle for LB Julian Peterson
Posted by Joe in Detroit Lions Football on March 18th, 2009
Lions defensive tackle Cory Redding has been traded to Seattle for linebacker Julian Peterson.
The Lions also are sending the Seahawks a fifth-round draft choice to complete the deal.
Redding signed a seven-year, $47.8 million contract to stay in Detroit in 2007, when the team decided to move him from defensive end. Former Lions coach Rod Marinelli believed Redding would be able to help the “three-technique” defensive tackle format.
Though Redding didn’t produce the desired sacks, he is considered a talented, developing player who is still in his prime.
In acquiring Peterson, the Lions are getting a Pro Bowl-caliber linebacker who can get to the quarterback.
Detroit Pistons: Longtime Owner Bill Davdison Passes
Posted by Joe in Detroit Pistons Basketball on March 14th, 2009
Longtime owner of the Pistons, passed away at the age of 86. Davidson was inducted into the hall of fame 6 months ago and he has owned the Detroit Pistons Basketball team since 1974. Davidson reportedly bought the pistons for $7 million and turned it into a mega power in the NBA and the organization is now worth over $500 million.
The Pistons beat the Raptors last night in overtime and they were told of the loss. The team was reported as deeply saddened and mostly did not have much to say as they mourned.
Mr. Davidson was a great owner and I would like to thank him and his family as a fan, for running a top-notch NBA franchise and bringing championships to Detroit. I hope the team will continue to be run in his legacy and keep up the high level of play and professionalism of the team and organization that has become the Detroit Pistons we know today.
Good bye “Mr D” the fans will miss you and fans of the Pistons were lucky to have you. Thanks again for all you have done for the team and its fans.
Detroit Lions: Jay Cutler Still an Option?
Posted by Joe in Detroit Lions Football on March 11th, 2009
Back in February there were some rumors that Jay Cutler was almost traded to the Lions. At that time I was thinking: damn that’d be sweet. It would have fixed one of the Lions’ major problems: whose going to play quarterback, and do we need to draft one #1 overall this year?
Well, rumors were reported (even though I can’t find them in print yet) today on 97.1 The Ticket that Jay Cutler spoke with his new head coach - former New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels - recently and that it “did not go well”.
Man, I’d trade the #1 pick today, right now for Jay Cutler. Why?? Because we’d know who is starting, he’s a proven decent Quarterback - and, we would not have to commit the 50 million dollar contract to Georgia’s Matt Stafford or some other player whose not proven.
If they do end up keeping the pick, neither QB (Stafford or USC’s Mark Sanchez) are #1 draft picks anyways and I would draft Aaron Curry.
Please, please get Jay Cutler!
Mike Valenti apologizes on WXYT 97.1 The Ticket
Posted by Joe in Detroit Lions Football on March 5th, 2009
I listen to 971 The Ticket almost everyday. This is just a bummer. Mike Valenti read some user submitted jokes about Corey Smith that were just garbage. The Lions got pissed and commented about the quality of content on their flagship (WXYT) radio station.
Come on Mikey V, clean it up! This is one time the Lions got it right for speaking up. I read an article about Corey Smith and he was a tough player and an even better human being.
Damned Mike, say it ain’t so bro… I really like your show:
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090304/SPORTS01/90304073&s=d&page=6#pluckcomments
Detroit Lions: 2009 Free Agent Signings
Posted by Joe in Detroit Lions Football on February 28th, 2009
The Lions have made some moves. They’ve signed three players so far this off season as the free agent signing frenzy began with some huge signings by the Washington Redskins as they payed up big for DeAngelo Hall and Albert Haynesworth.
The Lions have signed
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3.04.2009
Position Corner Back
Height: 5′11” Weight: 188 Age: 28
Last Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/phillipbuchanon/profile?id=BUC267107
Notes: He’s a decent corner from what I know of him… What’s his Madden 09 rating??
Deal: Two-year, $8.5 million deal
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3.04.2009
Position Defensive Tackle
Height: 6′2” Weight: 345 Age: 36
Last Team: Atlanta Falcoms
Stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=JAC185074
Notes: Getting up there in age, but you have to love the size of this guy! We desperately needed it on the D Line. I’m all about this signing.
Deal: Three-year, $8-million
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2.27.2009
Position: RB
Height: 5′11” Weight: 211 Age: 29
Last Team: Seattle Seahawks
Stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/mauricemorris/profile?id=MOR472481
Notes:
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2.28.2009
Eric King
Position: DB
Height: 5′10” Weight: 185 Age: 26
Stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/ericking/profile?id=KIN460205
Last Team: Tennessee Titans
Notes:
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2.28.2009
Bryant Johnson
Position: WR
Height: 6′3” Weight: 211 Age: 27
Stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/bryantjohnson/profile?id=JOH086211
Notes: 3 years, $9 mil
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2.28.2009
Position: DB
Height: 6′1” Weight: 207 Age: 32
Stats: http://www.nfl.com/players/anthonyhenry/profile?id=HEN593539
Notes: Traded to the Lions from Cowboys for Jon Kitna
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