I AM A TIGERS FAN!!!

Bubba Wheels · 04-08-2006, 08:32 AM

Alright folks, time for all Tiger's fans to come out of the closet! Its been a long time coming, but things are finally looking up for us long-time sufferers. So in the spirit of the Mayo Smith Society (if you don't know, don't ask!) Say it in this thread here and now right up front at the beginnning of the season...

I AM A DETROIT TIGERS FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honolulu_Blue · 04-08-2006, 08:37 AM

Not a huge baseball fan, but I'm a Tigers' fan when I am. In fact, I am going to Opening Day on Monday. Should be fun.

tarcone · 04-08-2006, 08:44 AM

I'M A TIGERS FAN!!!!
i started watching and fell in love with baseball in 1976 when i was 8 yrs old.
That year Mark Fydrich burst on the baseball scene. I loved that guy and followed by loving the Tigers.
I, also, remember 1984, sitting at home with my brother and dad. watching the Tigers on TV. Jack Morris is pitching in the 1st week of the season. Throws a no-no. i was jumping around the house. On the spot i bet my brother the Tigers would win the WS. Loved that $10

Joe · 04-08-2006, 08:50 AM

go twins

NoMyths · 04-08-2006, 09:10 AM

Of which tiger are you a fan?

*hands Bubba an apostrophe remover*

JeeberD · 04-08-2006, 09:13 AM

Went to the game last night against the Rangers, they certainly looked good...

Bearcat729 · 04-08-2006, 09:33 AM

The Tigers were my adopted AL team. I'll always root for them unless they happen to play the Reds.

WSUCougar · 04-08-2006, 09:34 AM

Somebody save this thread and bring it out again in oh, I dunno, July.

Bubba Wheels · 04-08-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Somebody save this thread and bring it out again in oh, I dunno, July.

Exactly why I'm proclaiming this now! No chance to 'worm' on it later.

Bubba Wheels · 04-08-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NoMyths

Of which tiger are you a fan?

*hands Bubba an apostrophe remover*

Worked good on the message part, seems to have malfunctioned on the title, though.

thealmighty · 04-08-2006, 10:28 AM

You do realize that sweeping the Rangers will be no reason to assume you are any good against a legit team, right?

PackerFanatic · 04-08-2006, 10:29 AM

It is a crazy day in the world when the Tigers AND the Brewers are doing well.

GIve it time...heh...

Honolulu_Blue · 04-08-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thealmighty

You do realize that sweeping the Rangers will be no reason to assume you are any good against a legit team, right?

I fully understand that. The Royals and Rangers (especially when you are facing the bottom half of the Rangers' rotation) are not that impressive. At all. That said, these are the Tigers. They've pretty much been the worst team in baseball over the last 15 years or so. So being able to beat "lesser" teams and do so convincingly and mopping up on poor pitching is something long suffering fans will get excited about.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-08-2006, 10:32 AM

I also understand they've played about 1/40th, or so, of the season.

DeToxRox · 04-08-2006, 01:33 PM

We all know the Tigers have much to prove but I've been there through the thick and thin, and I am not backing out now. When we lost 119 games in 03 I still made it out to 30 games and this year will be 30 more. I listen to games not on TV and I am just as excited now as I was then.

I'm in for life.

Router Help · 04-08-2006, 01:39 PM

Chris Shelton is going to hit 250 home runs this year.

Karlifornia · 04-08-2006, 03:55 PM

Gotta pull for a fellow orange team.

st.cronin · 04-08-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Router Help

Chris Shelton is going to hit 250 home runs this year.

And how many will he hit after batting practice is over, and the games begin?

cmp · 04-08-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Router Help

Chris Shelton is going to hit 250 home runs this year.

Looks like he got bored with all the homers and decided to hit a few triples tonight. Amazing start to the season for him.

Fouts · 04-09-2006, 12:25 AM

Got the bb package on dish just in time to see the Angels take the first 2 from the Yankees. Man that is sweet.

TLK · 05-25-2006, 04:37 PM

How about them Tigers?

Crapshoot · 05-25-2006, 04:48 PM

Anyone else surprised that Bubba is coming out of the closet ?

Schmidty · 05-25-2006, 04:50 PM

I've been a Tiger fan through the good and the bad. I've spent hard earned money (games, MLB Extra Innings every year, merchandise, etc.), and it's nice to see some good times come around. I'm just annoyed by the bandwagoners.

Toddiec · 05-25-2006, 04:50 PM

Please, be merciful.

Signed,

KC Fan

Man we suck. Will someone please stop the insanity??!?!?

Schmidty · 05-25-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Toddiec

Please, be merciful.

Signed,

KC Fan

Man we suck. Will someone please stop the insanity??!?!?

I feel bad for you guys and can definitely relate.

Greyroofoo · 05-25-2006, 04:52 PM

I AM A TOLEDO MUD HEN....er....TIGERS FAN!!!!!!!!!!!

k0ruptr · 05-25-2006, 05:10 PM

ill remember to bump this at the end of the season when the chisox repeat.

bosshogg23 · 05-25-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

I AM A TOLEDO MUD HEN....er....TIGERS FAN!!!!!!!!!!!

Its weird I get more comments about my Mud Hens hat than wearing a Tiger shirt to a Phillies game.

Followed the game today online, it was great. Add to that, Sportscenter lead off with Tigers baseball.

Schmidty · 05-25-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

ill remember to bump this at the end of the season when the chisox repeat.

Why? No one is saying the Tigers are even going to win the division, we're just happy that we're competitive again.

No reason to be a jerk.

graygoosetwelve · 05-25-2006, 08:10 PM

Missed the thread the first time through, but I'm a Tigers fan. Should be a great homestand...3 against the Indians, 4 against the Yankees, 3 against the Red Sox. Have good seats to the final Yankees game and the first 2 Red Sox games next weekend. Should be a great time.

k0ruptr · 05-25-2006, 11:59 PM

lol sorry wasnt trying to be a jerk, it was all in fun baseball competitive ness. and probably something to do with our lack of a WS in a whole lots of decades

Schmidty · 05-26-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

lol sorry wasnt trying to be a jerk, it was all in fun baseball competitive ness. and probably something to do with our lack of a WS in a whole lots of decades

Ok, that's cool.

I still don't think the Tigers will win the central, although I think it's possible. I do think there's a better than 50% chance that they'll at least win the WC, but even if they do, their lack of postseason experience would likely end them.

On the other hand, they could pull a White Sox.

k0ruptr · 05-26-2006, 02:23 AM

i personally would love to see the tigers get the wildcard instead of the yanks/redsox/indians

Ragone · 05-26-2006, 03:28 AM

Well, if the tigers could get mlb to let them play the royals for the remaining 110 games.. they probably would make the playoffs ;0

Izulde · 05-26-2006, 04:33 AM

I'm a White Sox fan, but I have to say, the Tigers fans deserve a lot of credit for the success they've had so far this year.

It should be an exciting race down to the end for the AL Central crown.

Honolulu_Blue · 05-26-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I've been a Tiger fan through the good and the bad. I've spent hard earned money (games, MLB Extra Innings every year, merchandise, etc.), and it's nice to see some good times come around. I'm just annoyed by the bandwagoners.

Here you again with this bandwagoners thing... You seeing a lot of "bandwagon" Tigers fans up there in Sunny Bellingham?

Here's how it works. Some fans accused of being bandwagon fans are actually just casual fans. Casual fans tend to get more vocal, buy more paraphenilia, etc., when a team is doing well. When a team is doing well, the city gets excited, local media covers said team, more merchandise is put out on the shelves, and thus casual fans start getting a little more die hard/hard core. (see, e.g., Detroit Red Wings 1970-current day).

You can be a fan of a team without spending hard earned money every year on MLB extra innings (or the Centre Ice Package or the NFL Sunday Ticket or whatever the NBA season pass is called) and team merchandise.

bob · 05-26-2006, 07:08 AM

Why do people care about bandwagon fans? Other than possibly making tickets tougher to get, what's the damage? More fans = greater chance to be on TV, more merchandise to choose from, more exposure for your team. Right?

Schmidty · 05-26-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Here you again with this bandwagoners thing... You seeing a lot of "bandwagon" Tigers fans up there in Sunny Bellingham?

Here's how it works. Some fans accused of being bandwagon fans are actually just casual fans. Casual fans tend to get more vocal, buy more paraphenilia, etc., when a team is doing well. When a team is doing well, the city gets excited, local media covers said team, more merchandise is put out on the shelves, and thus casual fans start getting a little more die hard/hard core. (see, e.g., Detroit Red Wings 1970-current day).

You can be a fan of a team without spending hard earned money every year on MLB extra innings (or the Centre Ice Package or the NFL Sunday Ticket or whatever the NBA season pass is called) and team merchandise.

Let's not do this again.

I don't like what I percieve as bandwagoners. You disagree with me for your own various reasons.

I'm right and you're wrong. Now go to hell!!!!!!

Bubba Wheels · 05-27-2006, 01:30 PM

35-14, tied Third Best Start in Detroit Tiger's history! GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JS19 · 05-27-2006, 01:41 PM

I'm not sure how Tigers attenadance was in the previous yrs but I am assuming its been low, how is it this yr with a club in 1st place?

Schmidty · 05-27-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

35-14, tied Third Best Start in Detroit Tiger's history! GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They're 34-14 Bubba. Don't get too excited.

You probably just jinked them, damnit.

Bubba Wheels · 05-27-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

I'm not sure how Tigers attenadance was in the previous yrs but I am assuming its been low, how is it this yr with a club in 1st place?

Attendance is booming and a sellout is expected on Memorial Day. Big article on that in today's Freep. I'll try to link it.

Bubba Wheels · 05-27-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

They're 34-14 Bubba. Don't get too excited.

You probably just jinked them, damnit.

Relax, that was on Fox's pregame last night, and they won that game so its actually 36-14! If the TV can't jinx them I can't!

Leyland had a great line after the game, reporter asks him about 'playoff tickets,' Leyland says 'Well my cigarettes have filters on them, don't think that guy's did!" HA!

Freep article link 'Its a Baseball Town Again!"http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AD=2006605270387

Schmidty · 05-27-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Relax, that was on Fox's pregame last night, and they won that game so its actually 36-14! If the TV can't jinx them I can't!

Leyland had a great line after the game, reporter asks him about 'playoff tickets,' Leyland says 'Well my cigarettes have filters on them, don't think that guy's did!" HA!

Yeah, I saw that live when they were interviewing him after the game, and after he said it all the reporters were cracking up, and Leyland just stared at them not smiling.

ice4277 · 05-27-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Freep article link 'Its a Baseball Town Again!"http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AD=2006605270387

Kind of unrelated but, I am really getting sick of all the "Detroit is a ___________ town now/again!" headlines. Detroit is "Hockeytown", but you couldn't give tickets away in the 80's. Detroit is now a "basketball city" once again, yet you couldn't give tickets away in the mid/late 90's. Now Detroit is a "baseball town" again, but nobody gave a shit for the last decade.

IMO, if you want to label Detroit with one sport, it has to be football town. The Lions sell out every fricking game, and they haven't had a decent team in almost a decade. Not to mention you regularly get 100,000+ people into Michigan Stadium and 75,000+ into Spartan Stadium on the same day.

Schmidty · 05-27-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

Detroit is now a "basketball city" once again, yet you couldn't give tickets away in the mid/late 90's.

Actually, I remember that, while the Palace very rarely sold out back then, it was usually close to 75% full. This was especially true after the '94-'95 season when Grant Hill started getting people to come back, and then the year after that, they started making the playoffs again. Sure they would lose in the 1st round everytime, but the seasons were exciting, and the Palace was pretty full.

ice4277 · 05-27-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Actually, I remember that, while the Palace very rarely sold out back then, it was usually close to 75% full. This was especially true after the '94-'95 season when Grant Hill started getting people to come back, and then the year after that, they started making the playoffs again. Sure they would lose in the 1st round everytime, but the seasons were exciting, and the Palace was pretty full.

Yeah, but they were ultra-cheap and the atmosphere was still pretty lame. There was little discussion of the team and most people didn't care.

Schmidty · 05-27-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

Yeah, but they were ultra-cheap and the atmosphere was still pretty lame. There was little discussion of the team and most people didn't care.

I did.

ice4277 · 05-27-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I did.

Yeah but you also shelled out for MLB Extra Innings when the Tigers were utter shite. That puts you in the category of 'special' fan

Schmidty · 05-27-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

Yeah but you also shelled out for MLB Extra Innings when the Tigers were utter shite. That puts you in the category of 'special' fan

Yeah, I'm a either a little too hardcore, or else I'm desperately in need of a brain transplant.

04-08-2006, 08:37 AM	#2
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04-08-2006, 09:13 AM	#6
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04-08-2006, 08:44 AM	#3
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I'M A TIGERS FAN!!!! i started watching and fell in love with baseball in 1976 when i was 8 yrs old. That year Mark Fydrich burst on the baseball scene. I loved that guy and followed by loving the Tigers. I, also, remember 1984, sitting at home with my brother and dad. watching the Tigers on TV. Jack Morris is pitching in the 1st week of the season. Throws a no-no. i was jumping around the house. On the spot i bet my brother the Tigers would win the WS. Loved that $10

04-08-2006, 08:50 AM	#4
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	go twins

04-08-2006, 09:10 AM	#5
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Of which tiger are you a fan? hands Bubba an apostrophe remover

04-08-2006, 09:33 AM	#7
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	The Tigers were my adopted AL team. I'll always root for them unless they happen to play the Reds.

04-08-2006, 10:32 AM	#14
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I also understand they've played about 1/40th, or so, of the season. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

04-08-2006, 01:33 PM	#15
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	We all know the Tigers have much to prove but I've been there through the thick and thin, and I am not backing out now. When we lost 119 games in 03 I still made it out to 30 games and this year will be 30 more. I listen to games not on TV and I am just as excited now as I was then. I'm in for life.

04-08-2006, 01:39 PM	#16
Router Help Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ferndale, MI now in Chicago, IL	Chris Shelton is going to hit 250 home runs this year.

04-08-2006, 03:55 PM	#17
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Gotta pull for a fellow orange team. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-09-2006, 12:25 AM	#20
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	Got the bb package on dish just in time to see the Angels take the first 2 from the Yankees. Man that is sweet.

05-25-2006, 04:37 PM	#21
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	How about them Tigers?

05-25-2006, 04:48 PM	#22
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Anyone else surprised that Bubba is coming out of the closet ?

05-25-2006, 04:50 PM	#23
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I've been a Tiger fan through the good and the bad. I've spent hard earned money (games, MLB Extra Innings every year, merchandise, etc.), and it's nice to see some good times come around. I'm just annoyed by the bandwagoners. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

05-25-2006, 04:50 PM	#24
Toddiec Mascot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, Kansas	Please, be merciful. Signed, KC Fan Man we suck. Will someone please stop the insanity??!?!?

05-25-2006, 04:52 PM	#26
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I AM A TOLEDO MUD HEN....er....TIGERS FAN!!!!!!!!!!!

05-25-2006, 05:10 PM	#27
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	ill remember to bump this at the end of the season when the chisox repeat. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

05-25-2006, 08:10 PM	#30
graygoosetwelve n00b Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan	Missed the thread the first time through, but I'm a Tigers fan. Should be a great homestand...3 against the Indians, 4 against the Yankees, 3 against the Red Sox. Have good seats to the final Yankees game and the first 2 Red Sox games next weekend. Should be a great time.

05-25-2006, 11:59 PM	#31
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	lol sorry wasnt trying to be a jerk, it was all in fun baseball competitive ness. and probably something to do with our lack of a WS in a whole lots of decades __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

05-26-2006, 02:23 AM	#33
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	i personally would love to see the tigers get the wildcard instead of the yanks/redsox/indians __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

05-26-2006, 03:28 AM	#34
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Well, if the tigers could get mlb to let them play the royals for the remaining 110 games.. they probably would make the playoffs ;0

05-26-2006, 04:33 AM	#35
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I'm a White Sox fan, but I have to say, the Tigers fans deserve a lot of credit for the success they've had so far this year. It should be an exciting race down to the end for the AL Central crown. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-26-2006, 07:08 AM	#37
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Why do people care about bandwagon fans? Other than possibly making tickets tougher to get, what's the damage? More fans = greater chance to be on TV, more merchandise to choose from, more exposure for your team. Right?

05-27-2006, 01:30 PM	#39
Bubba Wheels College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	35-14, tied Third Best Start in Detroit Tiger's history! GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-27-2006, 01:41 PM	#40
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	I'm not sure how Tigers attenadance was in the previous yrs but I am assuming its been low, how is it this yr with a club in 1st place?

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