I expect all you Americans (North and South) to represent if'n your State (or favorite MLB player) has found themselves with a team in the enviable position of making the playoffs this year.
Also if this thread exists four pages back expect my duplicate thread to die a quick, silent, and painless death involving a locking mechanism and it's creator's spite.
To start, these guys:
Only thing I have to say about Tigers baseball this year is they are making it TOO exciting in the playoffs. It was great watching this year either way. I don't like singling out members of a team because it seems unfair to me having to choose so many worthy players, but how about that Cabrera? Greatest hitter of my day and he's on my home team. I'll do what I don't like again for singling Prince and say he's been awesome both at bat and on defense. Great heads up plays by the Prince.
The rest of the Tigers; well you know who you are. From the great pitching this year from the Starters to the bullpen to the closers, to the excellent prospects from the Minor Leagues, to my Dad's favorite in Delmon ('Yay Delmon!') and everyone else I'm ashamed to not have mentined you in particular, it's one of the best ball clubs I've ever seen. Win this game for us all and we'll keep rooting for you until you make it to the World Series. Either way we've had one heck of a year and I know I for one will be very satisfied and you won't hear any boos from me; unlike that shameful treatment the Rangers and especially their slugger received in the Lonestar State. That's not to say I won't be happier to Bless You Boys though.
The last game I couldn't see due to it being on a station I don't get, which is a shame. I know game 5 is viewable though so keep your heads up Tigers and I'll be keeping both eyes on you.
Also, to Jim (and the other coaches who are equally excellent), thanks a ton for being our skipper and doing such a fine job all around. I know you all are beloved here in Michigan as much as we love to watch your team in action.
Finally, props to Rod and Mario and also their crew working under the umbrella of such a questionable parent company; despite that they are the greatest baseball broadcasters in my opinion since the legendary Ernie Harwell with the help of their team. Also the new talent is working out well so far and feel free to tell them a random internet person said so. As for the older talent from years past I again should not name for the above mentioned dislike for naming members of a team due to unfairness; you also have done a great job, each and every one of you. I can't list a single complaint against any of you. A nice commercial by the young fellow who I'm sure knows who I am speaking to; and yes John Keating I remember your name this time (if you read this) because you too have done an excellent job. Well done to the inhabitants of the Call Sam Studio (I hope they let you out at night.) To our multi-sport talented friend who was able to have the opportunity to be schooled by Datsyuk; I haven't seen much of you this year and I hope you'll return in the future as you're enjoyment of the job made the pre-game or post-game that much more worthy of watching.
Now if I missed patting someone on the back that deserves it please forgive me or notify me via private messages on this forum and I will edit this first post I've made thanking both the epic team I've watched all year and the broadcasters who made it possible for me to enjoy it.
While I can't make such a glowing post every year remember that I'll probably still be watching baseball. My thanks to you all.
EDIT: Also here is a pretty cool blog by a pretty cool Tiger pitcher I found when I was looking for that Miggy and Prince piggyback picture I originally spotted in a Yahoo news story:
http://philcokesbrain.wordpress.com/EDIT2: Ahahaha that's a really funny site if you've watched the tigers this year.
@FakeGeneLamont – In another parallel universe this guy managed the Red Sox to the playoffs this year. In this universe he’s the ample-tummied windmilling 3rd base coach. Sample tweet:
Sorry gang I ate all the goodies they were going to leave in my basket.
— Gene Lamont (@FakeGeneLamont) September 20, 2012
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That kind of stuff makes me wish I was an internet wizard specializing in Twitter school of magic rather than Forums school of magic.
[spoiler]@FakeLeyland - One of the best parts of this account is the profile: “I think bios are horseshit” Perfect. Sample Tweet:
Here’s an idea, maybe butt-chin who works in the big office upstairs can get me a couple corner outfielders who aren’t horseshit
— Fake Jim Leyland (@FakeLeyland) September 8, 2012
@MundanePorcello – Ok, I have no idea why I love this account so much. With all the outbursts and swearing on other parody accounts I love that this takes it in the opposite direction. Rick is the perfect canvas on which to work this idea out. Sample Tweet:
Tough loss last night.We’ll come back and win it today.It’s always exciting when Doug is pitching.
— Rick Porcello (@MundanePorcello) August 19, 2012
#3 isn't funny to me so I omit it; the man has learned from his forgivable mistake and has more than proven it with his awesomeness
@AlmostHenning – A deadly accurate parody of one of Detroit’s most infamous newspapermen. Sample tweet:
This team had obviously checked out.No fire, no magic.Truly nothing to see here.But did anyone really expect a repeat of last year?
— Almost Lynn Henning (@AlmostHenning) September 11, 2012
@DirksBaby – Not really a parody account, but it’s unswerving adoration of Andy makes everyone want to yell “Dirks, Baby!” Sample tweet:
Dirks, baby!
— Dirks, baby! (@DirksBaby) September 22, 2012
@FakeGeneLamont – In another parallel universe this guy managed the Red Sox to the playoffs this year. In this universe he’s the ample-tummied windmilling 3rd base coach. Sample tweet:
Sorry gang I ate all the goodies they were going to leave in my basket.
— Gene Lamont (@FakeGeneLamont) September 20, 2012
@YokoUpton – Ok, it is silly, but wouldn’t you love to know what a conversation between Kate Upton and Justin Verlander could possibly be like? Sample tweet:
Justy is ready for tonight’s game…we got Taco Bell – watched the Natural and looked at apartments in New York (kidding…about the movie)
— Yoko Upton (@yokoupton) August 17, 2012
@AceRHPDonKelly – Not so much a parody account as clever commentary and lots of retweets. Sample tweet:
Also, note to Ryan Field: please never call a doubleheader a “double dip”
— Donny Baseball (@AceRHPDonKelly) September 22, 2012
@Lynn_Henning – This account takes on the character of a curmudgeonly newspaper writer who really can’t stomach the team he’s covering. Genius! Sample tweet:
Tigers fortunate Tuesday: 7 hits in first 3 innings, 4 after. Only one of 11 hits for extra bases. Cabrera’s catch saves ‘em. Bats mystify.
— Lynn G. Henning (@Lynn_Henning) September 26, 2012
@comericaseagull - Squawks a lot during games. Poops on stuff. Sample tweet:
if i had fingers i’d be crossing them
— Seagull at Comerica (@comericaseagull) September 23, 2012
I had an awful dream about a potato cannon that only shot pin straight 92 MPH fastballs. - 1 hour ago
Max deserved better. - 7 hours ago
Baseball is a stupid sport. - 7 hours ago
I swear I'm gonna die of blood pressure. - 7 hours ago
Tuber time! - 7 hours ago
How happy are they Jimmy? Happier than a Delmon swinging at shit. - 7 hours ago
Man, the coliseum hasn't been this quiet since every regular season game here. - 7 hours ago
Aand I drop my browser shields to visit twitter and find it's not the real Phil Coke. The hell Twitter? I take back what I said about wishing I knew your school of internet wizardry. It's all misdirection and illusion. When I want to confuse a female beach volleyball player (aka sports-talented professional athletic sandy bikini babe that constantly hops and jumps around) so I can appear behind her as a wealthy gentleman I'll get back to you.