...it only took 3 straight wins and 4 of 5 (not 5 straight and 10 of 12) for me to lather back up, get on board, and tune back into wxyt.com. Go Tigers!
Side note - on wxyt's afternoon Valenti and Foster show, they always seem to get more feedback when they have a non-sports topic. Like today - it's all about what to do with Detroit and Mayor Dave Bing's comments about needing to rightsize Detroit. Thoughts? Urban farming was brought up a few months ago (maybe even last year), and from what it sounds, corn fields or pavement or grass or ANYTHING is better than neighborhoods with eight occupied houses out of 60. To do it right and effectively, though, eminent domain may be needed. It seemed like, when he took office, Mayor Bing was willing to make the tough decisions and be the bad guy if it meant getting to the goal of saving Detroit. Now he's turning into a regular politician, worrying about catering to everyone while making no progress.
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First on the Tigers: I went to the Tigers/Yankees game yesterday. I think it was the most bored and frustrated I've ever been at a game. Austin Jackson hit the first pitch out for a home run and Inge had another solo shot later. But the game was pretty much ruined in the bottoms of the first and second when Verlander could not throw a strike. The Yankees didn't even look that good. We just looked terrible. I'm going again tonight and I'm hoping to see some offense (in the top of the inning).
On Detroit and Mayor Bing: I have a theory that no big change is made in a democracy (especially in America with our two-party politics) until things get bad enough that change is demanded. I could have sworn that Detroit would have reached a low enough point that almost any major change would be welcomed. The problem with rightsizing Detroit is that it benefits everyone a little bit, but majorly punishes the people who's homes are in the eliminated neighborhoods. And they will always be a louder voice than the general public that won't see a major benefit. I still think this change will come, though. It's just going to take a few tries before something this big is accomplished. I am also a little disappointed with Bing. Since he wasn't a career politician, I thought he'd be more willing to do some unpopular but necessary things knowing full well it may cost him the next election.
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Looks like your offensive needs were met, but it wasn't enough. Your once (and future?) Tiger, CG, has turned it on and maybe playing his former team will spark the rest of his season. I'd still be extremely happy with the Yankees crashing and burning in the playoffs.
Someone wondered aloud on the radio if CG would be a trade candidate for the Tigers next year if/when the Yankees sign Carl Crawford. I'd welcome him back as our left fielder for sure!
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