2012 Detroit Tigers Talk

**kenp** · May-25-12, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by rjk

They scored 6 runs in the 3 game set against the Indians.
These games are tough to watch.

The worst part is we probably left at least 30 on base for the series. We cant get a clutch hit.

**jefferson78** · May-25-12, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by kenp

The worst part is we probably left at least 30 on base for the series. We cant get a clutch hit.

Count me as one who is definitely worried about this team. Saying it'll all shake out fine in the end is only OK if your team shows it has something. This team has showed me nothing. Last year's model would win games in the later innings, this team loses them. They miss the professionalism and swagger of Martinez and his clutch hitting, of which we have none. Couple that with a key injury to Jackson, Leylands misuse of the pitching staff and this is what you have. Cleveland will not just fold this year. They are much improved over last year and if the Tigers are waiting for them to just hand over first place, it's not gonna happen. The Chisox are not intimidated either.
If things don't start getting better by the end of June, they may not ever get better.
With a lineup that they have, there is no excuse. And if they underperform for most if not all of the season, then Leyland and his staff has to go. It's that simple.