Game 7

I'm writing this while I wait for Game 7 of the World Series to start. Strangely, I'm not that excited about the game, even though it's been one of the most exciting and down-to-the-wire World Series in years. As a baseball fan, I can appreciate that. I can admire the tenacity both teams have shown to force the series to Game 7. I can marvel, with the rest of the country, at the incredible feats of Albert Pujols, and the history geek in me thrills a little every time I think about the significance of those feats. As a Tigers fan, though, I really don't care that much about who wins tonight's game. It even took me a long time to decide who to root for. Initially, I tried to take the high road and support Texas and the American League, but eventually my sore loser side won out and I decided to root for St. Louis to take Texas down a notch. I justified my decision with the fact that Jim Leyland and Tony La Russa are best friends, but really all I was thinking about was Nelson Cruz taunting Verlander from the dugout during the ALCS, and how much I wanted someone to wipe that smug smile off his face. So I'll be happy if the Cards win it all tonight. But not that happy. Because I'm a Tigers fan, and that should be my boys out there. I care too much about the Tigers, and there's no room in my heart for any other teams. I can enjoy this World Series because I enjoy baseball, but it's hard for me to get too excited or involved in things. For me, the baseball year ended on October 15, and the best thing about Game 7 is that when it's over, I can focus entirely on 2012. Since I started writing this, the game has started, and it looks like it's going to be a shootout, a fitting end to this crazy series. 160 days until Opening Day - Go Tigers. -J.

Our Favorite Moments of the 2011 Season

Now that the Tiger’s season is officially over, and we couldn’t really care less about the World Series, it’s time to look back at the amazing season and name our favorite moments.

In no particular order:

• Justin Verlander’s second no-hitter of his career
• Don Kelly relief pitching against the Mets
• Brandon Inge’s home run at his first at bat back in Detroit
• Victor Martinez Jr.’s press conference
• Jackson throwing out Fukedome at the plate
• Doug Fister striking out 14 in one game
• Justin Verlander setting Don Kelly’s shoe on fire in the dugout
• Anytime Valverde took the mound, as long as it was a save situation
• Cabrera and Kelly going on consecutive paternity leaves
• Coming back to win against the White Sox after being down 8-1
• Don Kelly’s home run in Yankee Stadium during the 1^st inning of Game 5
• Beating the Yankees in New York to win the ALDS

About Us

My name is Michelle and I love all things baseball, but more specifically all things Detroit Tigers.

Favorite Player: Don Kelly and Justin Verlander

Favorite Baseball Term: "showing bunt"

Favorite 2011 Season Memory: Don Kelly pitching a scoreless inning against the Mets and beating the Yankees in the ALDS Championship

Why I Love Baseball: I can't really describe why I love baseball so much. Maybe it's the fact that the team dynamic is stronger than any other sport out there. It's not just about one player. It's about the team working together. Even after a disappointing game, series, or even season, there's always looking forward at the game in front of us. As Doris Kearns once said "Wait Til Next Year."

My name is Jillian, and I am in love with the Detroit Tigers.

Favorite Player: Brandon Inge

Favorite Baseball Phrase: “He stood there like a house by the side of the road.” –Ernie Harwell

Favorite 2011 Season Memory: Brandon Inge’s first game after coming back from Triple-A, and beating the Yankees in the ALDS.

Why I Love Baseball: I was born loving baseball. I grew up watching the Tigers every summer with my dad and brother, and I’m going to continue the tradition when I have my own family.  I love the history of baseball, and how every game carries the memory of all the games that came before it.  Mostly, I love baseball because it makes me feel so much.