Tigers, What else! 2

Well, the Tigers are on a roll and I am thinking '09 will be fine in Detroit. I have the bandwagon warmed up and getting ready to roll! Big comeback yesterday after being down 4-0 in the 8th inning and guess what the Tigers score 6 runs in the bottom of the 8th and Rodney comes in to slam the door! The Tigers are getting good pitching and timely hitting and have won 3 in a row and dare I say it, are in 1st place in the AL Central all alone at 4-3! How sweet it is! How about Brandon Inge. 3 more rbi's and another HR! 4 already! Cabrera? Is there a better hitter in the AL right now!

Worked all weekend out in the barn and doing some woodworking because it was just too stinkin cold to ride the Goldwing! When will the cold end? they are saying we will be in the 60's this weekend! IF so we are out of here.

Continue to pray for those out of work in this economy. God is good all the time, All the Time God is good!

Tigers, What else!

Well, one day into the season and it looked like '08 never ended. Same Tigers, same Verlander. Verlander overthrew, tried too hard, no time between pitches. He needs alittle Mark the Bird in him. Talk to the ball, deep breath, take a little time, walk around the mound. We will see how this turns out, only 1 game and 161 to go. But this could get ugly if last night was any sign of the future.

Just bad play was the rule for the night. Roy Halladay is the real deal and I wish he was the Tiger #1 starter. Lets see how Edwin Jackson does tonight. Everyone was hassling me this morning about how rotten the Tigers are. Hey, all they have to do is win 90 out of the next 161 and I will be happy..

Check back in a few weeks! Then we will see which Tiger team this is. Sparky always said you will know pretty well what you have after 40 games. I will take the 1984 start of 35-5....yeah right, I just don't want 0-7 again!

Go Tigers!

We're Back

Well, we are home. Not happy about it, but we are home. We are getting so used to being in Lakeland that we know how to get around. The Tigers I think will be okay this year. They should not finish last, but who knows. The #5 spot in the rotation is up for grabs. Porcello looks like he is in the lead for that position at this point. Too many guys are gone for the WBC. I am thinking Jim Leyland is not real happy watching Armando go about 65 pitches last night. I just hope no Tigers get hurt.

The crowds were much smaller and the hotels cheaper in Lakeland this year. Between the economy and how bad the Tigers were last year, I understand. We had fun meeting people and talking to many around the field and out shagging balls. We also learned of a few places to try as far as eating. If you like seafood here are 2 places. Harry's downtown Lakeland was great! And also the Country Catfish. The grilled grouper and clam strips are awesome! If you like strawberry sundaes and shortcake you need to take the short trip to Plant City to Parksdale Farms! WOW~ gained 5 pounds just looking at it.

More later, back to work

1 Week Away!

Guess what? One week from today at this very moment Rose and I will be speeding southbound on I-75 headed for a week of Spring Training in Lakeland! Can't wait to hear the bat hit the ball and smell the leather of the gloves! Man oh man. Baseball at last. Warm weather at last.

So far this spring word out of Lakeland is positive. Players seem to be healthy and as usual everything is right with the world in Feb/March. We will see when April hits! Starting pitching will be the whole deal. If they pitch, the Tigers should compete. IF they don't it will be another long summer. Can't wait to be sitting in the stands behind home plate. Hereing the chatter, eating a hot dog and having some peanuts!

Whistlestop for breakfast and Sonny's Real Pit BBQ for dinner! And Baseball in between. This year will be a 30 year celebration of sorts. Feb 17th marked Rose and I 's 30th anniversary....seems like only yesterday!

I will try and post from Lakeland, but then again who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vacation is coming!

Well spring has given us a little glimpse the last couple of days. about 60 degrees yesterday and I got the Goldwing out for a little spin. It was good to get her out on the road for a few miles. We are in for cold weather again later in the week, but at least the snow is gone! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pitchers and Catchers report to Lakeland on Friday and Rose and I are not far behind! We will be leaving on the 27th of February for a week of baseball and the beach....Rose says too much baseball and not enough beach! Imagine that. Heck only 5 games! that is not much?? Morning till night, non-stop baseball, what more can she ask.

Next Tuesday is our 30th wedding anniversay. That does not seem possible. But Mandy is 28 and Aaron 27 with kids of their own. But it is nice vacationing just Rose and I. It is so good to just get to spend time with her and get to experience the excitement of Spring Training in Lakeland....I am sure that is what Rose would say. Really it is just getting away from the day to day rat race that is life. Spending time not listening for the phone or anything else for that matter. Just her and I having some down time.

Winter and More Winter!

Well, they talk about the dog days of summer?? These are the frozen dog days of winter. I can't remember the last time we were above freezing?? Weeks I think. Another sub zero night, buring lots of propane to be sure. What about the January thaw? Not anytime soon I do believe.

At least the Spring Training tickets got to the house and it gives a glimmer of hope for a warmer time and place in Lakeland. watching some baseball. Just spending time with Rose with no phones, no pets, no work, no nobody. Not sure how the WBC will impact who will be playing for the Tigers in Lakeland, but it will still be baseball. We are ready to head down there and get some sun and enjoy life and warmth.

Still thinking of taking the Motorcycle down that way to ride to the beach. Who knows? I just want to not be looking at snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spring Training on the Way!

Tickets are bought, room is booked! Now the waiting game begins! We are leaving Feb 27th and our first game is the 28th. 5 games at Joker Marchant. That is a good one to watch the games, In section 207 for all the games right behind home plate. Oh man, baseball and Sonnys Real BBQ! Don't get no better, Even Rose is excited I think.

Thinking about taking the bike....but not sure about that one. We will see what happens. Just ready to get out of the sub zero Ohio weather, this sucks! looking at -20 tonight....wow

Off to the Hot Stove on the MLB Network! Man I love that channel.