I didn't expect much from the Tigers vs Boston. First, The injuries and
illnesses have put our mainline veterans out of the series for the most
part. Second, Boston is in a fight for the Wild Card. They needed to
beat us more than we wanted to beat them. Third, the Tigers aren't
motivated. In my opinion, The Tigers were looking for respect this
year. I think the team is respected for what it is " a club that is
rebuilding." There was no respect last year. Now teams have to look
seriously at the Tigers. The Tigers look to have accomplished this
minimal respectability and have little else to achieve in 2004 other
than the .500 pipedream. Whathey need is a fire lit under themfor
whatever reason. Tram is a great baseball man, but is steady not fiery.
He needs a bit more confidence and a little more Gibby in him at times.
Just my opinion
Fred
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