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Projecting Greatness: Dauss, Lolich...Verlander

Elite. Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander finally earned the adulation with a remarkable 2009 campaign. Starting on May 10, May's American League Pitcher of the Month led the Tigers on a 147-day first place expedition...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about about 1 month ago 175 reads 12 comments
Comerica Park: Detroit's Diamond in the Rough

This article was originally published on www.stadiumjourney.com. Paul Swaney, a fellow Bleacher Report writer, set off on a mission to compile the baseball stadium experiences of writers in each MLB city...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about about 1 month ago 101 reads 1 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Late-Season Improvements and Fernando Rodney

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 21 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each week, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 182 reads 4 comments
When Derek Jeter Reaches 3,000 Hits, Will He Become the Greatest Yankee?

Coca Cola.Mercedes-Benz.The New York Yankees.No other organization in baseball has built a brand quite like the Yankees.Twenty-six World Championships, 57 seasons with at least 90 wins, 39 Hall of Fame players and managers...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 738 reads 4 comments
Will September Be Placido Polanco's Last Month in Detroit?

Prior to the Midsummer Classic, Placido Polanco established himself as the least productive second baseman in the American League.He held the third lowest AL batting average (...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 145 reads 14 comments
Detroit's 2009 Draftees Already Impressing in Minors

Detroit harvested a talented crop of players in June's amateur draft, finally inking several of their highest picks yesterday...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 285 reads 4 comments
Detroit Tigers Acquire Aubrey Huff from Baltimore Orioles

According to an Associated Press report, the Detroit Tigers have acquired Aubrey Huff from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league pitcher Brett Jacobson. Huff, a 10-year MLB veteran, adds a potent bat to the Tigers stumbling offense...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 73 reads 0 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Magglio's Replacement Lurking In Erie?

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 19 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 143 reads 0 comments
Troy Tulowitzki's Cycle a Mockery of Hallowed Baseball Record

Similar to the fame gained from sluggers using performance-enhancing drugs, Troy Tulowitzki's cycle Monday night was cemented by rule bending.But this deceit was not his own creation...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 794 reads 40 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: 2010 Free Agent Possibilities

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 18 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 622 reads 5 comments
Big Ten Contender Emerging in East Lansing?

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio is working to elevate the Spartans to elite Big Ten standing.In 1999, he guided the secondary when MSU earned a Citrus Bowl victory over Florida, its last significant postseason win...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 3 months ago 359 reads 15 comments
Brandon Lyon: From Abused To Admired

Brandon Lyon came to Detroit with closer expectations, but a poor Spring Training and an awful first two months derailed the Tigers' plans. Fernando Rodney landed the late-inning role by default...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 54 reads 4 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Luke French, Prospects and Contention

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 17 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 573 reads 9 comments
Detroit Tigers Promote Reliever Casey Fien

After Friday's doubleheader sweep of the Chicago White Sox, Detroit sent victorious starter Eddie Bonine back to Triple-A Toledo to make room for right-handed relief pitcher Casey Fien. Fien, a 25-year-old hurler from Santa Rosa, CA, excelled at Toledo..

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 466 reads 4 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Will Chicago Unseat The Tigers?

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 16 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 77 reads 1 comments
Dan Haren: The Best Pitcher No One Is Talking About

Zack Greinke's season-opening streak provoked a rush to the history books, Roy Halladay speculation stimulated "what if's" from fans nationwide, and the Giants' Johnathan Sanchez tossed a no-hitter amid a mediocre campaign...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 129 reads 14 comments
1991 Topps: Top 10 Baseball Cards

Like many kids, my baseball addiction began in a grocery store aisle. On each trip to the store, mom made sure we never left without a red, see-through pack of 1991 Topps baseball cards...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 263 reads 0 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Minnesota, Chicago Roadblocks To Second Half

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 15 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 142 reads 5 comments
American League Rotation Rankings (Week 14)

1. Seattle Mariners (28-25, 3.78) Felix Hernandez and Jarrod Washburn comprise the most unhittable AL duo, allowing just 196 hits in 230 innings...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 603 reads 20 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Are Placido Polanco's Days Numbered?

Welcome to Rudy Dominick and Johnny Lawrence's Week 14 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 4 months ago 304 reads 5 comments
Erie Sends Five to Eastern League All-Star Game

Despite the assertion that Detroit's minor league system is talent deficient, the future is looking bright in Double-A Erie. Five SeaWolves were elected to play in the Eastern League All-Star game on July 15, suggesting the cupboard is not bare...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 5 months ago 70 reads 2 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Deadline Deals and Does Still Magglio Fit?

Welcome to Rudy Dominick & Johnny Lawrence's Week 13 installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 5 months ago 250 reads 11 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: Alfredo Figaro and an Outfield Debate

Welcome to Rudy Dominick & Johnny Lawrence's seventh weekly installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 5 months ago 289 reads 10 comments
William Gholston and Mylan Hicks Commit to Michigan State

William Gholston, Michigan's consensus No. 1 high school player in the 2010 class, committed to Michigan State Monday night. Word spread like fire after the announcement was discovered on the Detroit Southeastern student's Facebook page...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 5 months ago 602 reads 13 comments
Detroit Tigers Dissector: No. 1 Draft Pick Jacob Turner

Welcome to Rudy Dominick & Johnny Lawrence's sixth weekly installment of Detroit Tigers information and analysis. Each Thursday, we will delve into all things Tigers. Read and digest, or skim and spit out our insightful banter...

Written by Johnny Lawrence about 5 months ago 673 reads 3 comments

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Johnny Lawrence Article Archive

Projecting Greatness: Dauss, Lolich...Verlander

Comerica Park: Detroit's Diamond in the Rough

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Late-Season Improvements and Fernando Rodney

When Derek Jeter Reaches 3,000 Hits, Will He Become the Greatest Yankee?

Will September Be Placido Polanco's Last Month in Detroit?

Detroit's 2009 Draftees Already Impressing in Minors

Detroit Tigers Acquire Aubrey Huff from Baltimore Orioles

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Magglio's Replacement Lurking In Erie?

Troy Tulowitzki's Cycle a Mockery of Hallowed Baseball Record

Detroit Tigers Dissector: 2010 Free Agent Possibilities

Big Ten Contender Emerging in East Lansing?

Brandon Lyon: From Abused To Admired

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Luke French, Prospects and Contention

Detroit Tigers Promote Reliever Casey Fien

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Will Chicago Unseat The Tigers?

Dan Haren: The Best Pitcher No One Is Talking About

1991 Topps: Top 10 Baseball Cards

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Minnesota, Chicago Roadblocks To Second Half

American League Rotation Rankings (Week 14)

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Are Placido Polanco's Days Numbered?

Erie Sends Five to Eastern League All-Star Game

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Deadline Deals and Does Still Magglio Fit?

Detroit Tigers Dissector: Alfredo Figaro and an Outfield Debate

William Gholston and Mylan Hicks Commit to Michigan State

Detroit Tigers Dissector: No. 1 Draft Pick Jacob Turner

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