Love From Lakeland

My ever kind boyfriend, Tim, on the quest to learn the love the sport that I love, suggested we take a trip to Lakeland, Florida over his spring break. I, the hater of Michigan ickness, and lover of all things baseball, was quick to agree. My camera died on the first day we were there, but I made up for it the second day, taking some 250 pictures of, well, everything...

We were there for the Yankees visit, and Armando was scheduled to start. Guess who has to wait in line at the gift shop like everyone else?



I guess it is no surprise that Armando had a typical Gag outing...



That was the view from our seats on the lawn. Granderson had a great reception from the crowd, just warming up. The view wasn't as sad as I thought it would be, as AJax is the real deal folks.




Tim bet me a tasty beverage (they sell THREE types of Bells folks) if Gmoney hit a homer at any time in the game. And I'll be damned, he hit a freakin' grand slam! There is hope!



I caught Curtis for an autograph after the game. Still classy Curtis, as always.

When I link the rest of my photos onto some site, I'll share the views of the park, and of the alligator that almost bit Tim's toes off. My hockey loving boyfriend is already talking about going again next year, it is that good of a time. If you have a chance to go, go, because not only do you get to see the present Tigers, you get to see the future Tigers. And trust me, the future Tigers are looking g-o-o-d.

Welcome!

So... another blog. Another Detroit Tiger blog. Please don't yawn and dismiss me already. This blog is all about the love.

I've have been a baseball fan for most of my life, with my allegiances laying with the Detroit Tigers. My parents will tell you stories of taking me to games during the 1984 season, when I was all of three years old, waving my pictures of the players that came inside the cereal boxes. I am fan of the first day of the season, where everyone has a chance this season (I'm lookin' at you, Kansas City). I love how good a hot dog tastes (even though I can't eat one away from the park). I love when the players storm the field, filled with promise. I love talking trash about the other team, proving my knowledge amongst a group of men who don't know anything (but think they do), and I love the sound of the ball coming off the bat. I mean, what's not to love?

I'll tell you what's not to love. Media outlets that don't give the Tigers (or you) any love.

I have been on other Detroit Tiger websites. There are the websites that just provide the facts, but no sizzle. There are the sites that allow you to have your own opinion, but if the blogger does not agree with you, then tough. I haven't been able to find a site where the Tigers, the blogger, and the readers were able to share the love. So, I decided to create one.

As this site becomes more detailed, (and more slick looking, as I need some help with that--maybe I can bribe you, the reader, to help?) I want feedback. Do you want to learn about that "WAR thing" you have been hearing about? Done. Do you want to have a lively debate about who the hottest Tiger is? Done. Do you have a jonesin' for some Detroit Tiger history? Done. Do you just need a humorous recap or live feed of the night's game? Done, done, done and done.

This is going to be a friendly place to talk and learn about Detroit baseball. And other teams too, because, well, what the Twins do DOES affect the Tigers. It is going to be a place to love the Detroit Tigers, because as we all know, Lynn Henning sure as hell doesn't (but likes to think so).

Cheers to a great season!