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Could a Tiger Killer Return to the AL Central?

Watch out, Detroit: a certified Tiger Killer might be returning to the AL Central.

Casey Blake, traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Los Angeles Dodgers in late July, thus mercifully sparing the Tigers from another 10 games in which he could've vanquished them single-handedly, is being pursued by the Minnesota Twins. 

The Twins want to upgrade at third base, and it appears that they're zeroing in on Blake or the Rockies' Garrett Atkins.  Though both players put up relatively similar statistics last year, it seems pretty clear who would strike more fear in the hearts of Tiger Town.  And don't the Twins already cause the Tigers enough problems? 

Just in case you've forgotten how lethal Blake has been against Detroit, here are the numbers: In 390 plate appearances, he's hit .295/.390/.557 with 22 home runs and 51 RBIs.  He's homered more against the Tigers than any other opponent, and only driven in more runs versus the Royals.

Could we put together an all-star team of Tiger Killers?  I have some ideas, but don't want to take away from any suggestions.  The comments are yours.

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Hmm...

Not counting Blake, the first name that came to my head was Jermaine Dye. What about Brian Bannister?

Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.

by spotstarters on Nov 17, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

melvin more & luke scott

by wepri31 on Nov 17, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply actions  

Kelly Shoppach
Jim Thome
…and Rod Allen’s boy, Zach Grienke

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Nov 17, 2008 3:01 PM EST reply actions  

Who the f**k is

Kelly Shoppach! Joking, but he freaking killed us this year (along with just about everybody else our pitchers faced).

by Zappatista on Nov 17, 2008 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Does Todd Jones count?

by ReichardZ on Nov 17, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

Edgar Renteria...

oh, not that way. Joe Crede and whatever featherweight happens to be playing SS for the White Sox.

by russkiejedi on Nov 17, 2008 6:34 PM EST reply actions  

The lineup is coming together

1B Billy Bulter
2B
3B Melvin Mora
SS
LF Luke Scott
CF
RF Jermaine Dye
DH Jim Thome
C Kelly Shoppach

Did I miss anyone?

by Ian Casselberry on Nov 17, 2008 6:44 PM EST reply actions  

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