2009 Detroit Tigers MLB Preview:
The plan for the 2009 Detroit Tigers is to climb out of the AL Central basement and return to their spot at the top of the division. For the 2009 Tigers to do that they will need to get solid pitching from the likes of Justin Verlander and timely hitting from players like Adam Everett, Carlos Guillen and Miguel Cabrera. If Detroit pulls off that combination then the fans in Motown will be cheering a potential pennant winning baseball club.
DETROIT TIGERS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1894
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Stadium: Comerica Park
Conference: American League
Division: Central Division
Rivals: St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians
Notable Players: Ty Cobb, Cecil Fielder, Al Kaline
Detroit Tigers World Series Title: 4, last World Series Title: 1984
Detroit Tigers AL Championships: 10, Last AL championship: 2006
The Detroit Tigers play baseball in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The franchise was founded in 1894 as one of the AL's eight charter franchises. The team holds 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. Their most recent success was highlighted in the 2006 ALDS series against the incredibly talented and heavily favored New York Yankees, whom they beat in 4 games. The Tigers went on to face the Houston Astros in the World Series, and lost. Some of the baseball greats who have played for Detroit include Ty Cobb, Kirk Gibson, Hank Greenberg, and Denny McLaine.
The Detroit Tigers play their home games at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Opened in 2000, the stadium seats a capacity crowd of just over 41,000. Outside the main entrance, visitors will be awed by a huge tiger statue, and the left-center field concourse includes sculptures of all the Tiger players to have their numbers retired. You'll really get a sense of the history of this storied ball club. Buy Detroit Tigers tickets today and don't miss any of the action!
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