It's been a slow, painful ride, but the Detroit Tigers have managed to defy all odds and handed over the division title tonight in Minnesota. áNo team had ever blown a three game lead with four games to go until the Tigers did this season.
But, the past is the past, and there is no reason to reminisce about the less-than-stellar 2009 Tigers campaign any longer. áWe must look to the future and fill in some major voids that were apparent down the stretch.
First of all, it is my firm belief that Jim Leyland must be out as the team's manager.á What he was able to do with this team was very impressive and he should be a strong candidate for manager of the year, but the team simply collapsed down the stretch and the team looked dead offensively.
The turmoil that has taken pl ...
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Detroit Tigers Outlook: It’s Time To Fire Jim Leyland
Posted: 6th October 2009 by Justin Sucher in MLBComments Off on Detroit Tigers Outlook: It’s Time To Fire Jim Leyland