Do you think that the sox can make a comeback today? they are losing 6-4?
540787
they can, but they already won the series so it wouldnt be the end of the world if they lost.  Cubs players already showed how little class they have this series
365886
Amen Sister!\n\nI am happy as a lark in mid-june!\n\nA few years back they started the season 4-0 and ended up 72-90. So I am not saying they are going to win the WORLD Series, but I am enjoying it while it lasts.\n\nJustin Verlander starts today, and he's got a good arm. he's a flame thrower...I'd love to see them 5-0. But I dont want to jinx them by saying they will win.\n\nWe got some young good arms. Bondermen should have a break out year, and hopefully win 15-20 games. kenny rodgers will be a good influence on the young arms (just keep him away from any and all cameramen!!! lol).\n\nShelton usually doesnt hit for power, more for average. So this is just a phase he's going through. If he can hit close to .300 (or better) I'd be happy.\n\nIf Mags can stay healthy all year, along with Guillen we should be ok. Polanco is awesome, he just hits the baseball almost everytime he's up. You can count on him being at or above .300 this year.\n\nIf Pudge has the same kind of year he had in 2004, that would be great.\n\nInge is much better hitter when he doesnt catch.\n\nGranderson has speed, but needs to work onhis outfield play.\n\nMonroe is good.\n\nOf course the trick is too put ALL THINGS together at the same time.\n\nThe baseball season is a marathon (162 games), so it's still way to early to tell. But so far I like what I see.\n\nGiving where The Tigers have been at over the last 14 years. if they win 79-80 games I would be happier than a lark in mid-june!\n\nWe haven't had a winning season (.500 or better) in 12 years. This could be 13. \n\nAnd please dont get me started on the owner, he is more concerned with his other team to even care about The Tigers.\n\noh Wow! Did I just babble? Sorry, but I love MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS!\n\nI am happy to see them in 1st place, but I know it won't last.\n\nThanks for letting me babble!
577325
Yes. Even if we lose tonight, we still maintain 1st place and THE BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL!\n\n\n\nNow, over the course of the season, is another matter.\n\nI seriously doubt The Tigers will maintain this all season. Chicago is just too strong for us to even think about over taking.\n\nBeing a Tiger Fan For Life, I am enjoying this as much as possible.\n\nI would very happy if they won 81 games (considering they have NOT seen .500 in 12 years).\n\nJim Leyland has worked wonders with this team, so who knows?\n\nOnly Time Will Tell.
526926
I'd love to have a chat with the person who says the Red Sox sold out...  Gee, when did THAT happen?  Last time I checked, the Red Sox weren't trying to buy up other teams players to cripple one team and stack their own.  Well guess what, they spent over 50 million for Johnny Damon and look what they got.  Another Pansy wearing Pinstripe Crybaby just like Jeter and A-Rod.  They deserve one another and last night's victory was sweet on SO many levels.  Every time the Yankees lose, I think God himself Smiles.  They are truly the evilest of empires and with my dying breath I will hiss the words:  Yankees Suck
847667
Of course they can. The biggest problem for the pitching staff has been resolved. The bullpen blew close to 29 leads late in games last year. They've inked Wickman, a proven closer, to an extension. Smoltz and a healthy Hudson will certainly help. They're also getting Mike Hampton back from Tommy John surgery and Glavine may make a return. With a rotation of Smoltz, Hampton, Hudson, Glavine and John Davies, they'll be alright. Middle relief and set up are where they need to improve, but the farm is deep and talented. Now if we can only get a quality lead off man. Look at the offense. Renteria, Chipper, Andruw, LaRoche, McCann, Francouer (very low average and still close to 30hr and 100 rbi) and Giles. Productive lineup-if healthy.
238282
I'd like to see the White Sox win again, but the rest of the league will be gunning for them now and it won't be as "easy" as it was in 2005. Losing Rowand in the Thome trade will hurt them defensively unless Brian Anderson can flash the leather. The pitching staff is also going to have to prove that last season's late collapse was a fluke, and I don't think they can have just one guy keep them afloat through another tough stretch the way Contreras did last year.
684522
Anything is possible. They have a shot. Another team to look out for is the White Sox, last years World Series champions (It's like hell as a Cubs fan plus White Sox fans are super annoying without winning the World Series. I have to route for my home town, none the less). They average as a team batting .300 . That has to account for something. The Tigers are up now, but I predict the Sox getting their record back up. The funny thing is that the White Sox always lose to the worse teams (Cubs, D-Rays, Blue Jays).
1049987
It is further proof that the white sox have more than enough fire power to go along with great pitching to repeat a world series run.\n\nget ready for part 2 of the ongoing world series celebration folks.\n\nand don't get too cocky detroit. cuz the heat is on...
1063631
I hate it because I really love my home town team.  They for one thing are not doing things in the clutch.  The bullpen chokes when we have a lead, they give it away and when we have a situation where runners are on base in a tight game, we don't have anyone getting the clutch base hits.  I also think their starting rotation hasn/t been getting the job done.  I'm still going to see them as I'm not a fair weather fan, I just hope they can just get back to some respectability.  I definetly think it is a wake up call.
1006478
It is true that they're the hottest team in baseball right now, and I like their chances of staying hot throughout the year.  They're pitching has been on fire recently, and some young prospects have emerged which is also a good sign.  Combine that with the timely hitting of David Ortiz and they should be able to make a World Series run.
512375
of course they will! The astros? haven't they lost 6 straight??? they've been slumping like my beloved Cubs, but the Cubs have a better team, and can still make Wild Card! Go Cubs!
1105046
I am...have been all my life.  They are playing really bad right now without Pujols.  It's kind of scary actually.  You don't know what you got until it's gone.  I don't know what happened.  They got people that can hit and were hitting with Pujols in the lineup, but now that he is out they can't hit anything...and the pitching isn't going to well either.  I still think they can reach the pennant but at this point, I don't think they can without a healthy AP.
1082788
Yepp yepp, gotta support my home team!\n\nI have my hopes up that the Astros will bring home the World Series again. Now just because Roger Clemens is back, but also because we have a pretty solid team. Yeah, we did lose some games we should have won, but hey, it's still a long way to go in the season.\n\nThe Rocket's return will help them a lot. Oswalt is injured, Wandy is in a slump, and well, our other pitchers aren't that great.\n\nSo in conclusion, yes, I strongly believe that the Astros can and WILL make it to the World Series again!\n\n!!!GO ASTROS!!!
392882
I hope so. I'm a die hard Redsox fan. But their line-up isn't as good as it was in 2004. They just have to work as a team and work hard and win. Thats all it takes right?
398906
A lot of pitching, No. Enough pitching, yes. The Yankees are a perennial playoff team and I don't see that changing. Their offensive is so explosive that they can win with a sub-par pitching staff.
133001
They're only 2.5 games out of the eight seed going into tonights games so it's possible.  I don't know if they have it though.  I'd have to say no.  They're just not that good this year.
639329
It ended at 6 games today, with a 7-2 loss to The California Angels.\n\nI am very pleased to see The Tigers get off to a great start. I seriously doubt they made the playoffs this year. \n\nThe Central Division is just too strong.\n\nI'd be very happy with a 3rd place finish, anything above .500 (considering it's been 12 years since they finished above .500).\n\nI am enjoying this while it lasts.