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I have resumed the FABL, but the Tiger dynasty is clearly crumbling in 1976 (at midseason.
Willie McCovey sits against lefties. Jimmie Hall just got sent to AAA. John Bateman and Tony LaRussa have missed time due to injuries. Leo Cardenas finally gave up his half of the platoon with Eddie Leon.
The pitching staff has also been affected, with #2 Gary Nolan and #3 Jim Lonborg out for significant periods of time.
There are still plenty of bright spots left, though, and the Tigers remain the class of the AL East. Bobby Bonds is putting up monster numbers. McCovey is still terrorizing righties, even though his legendary power is much reduced. Tom Paciorek has taken it to another level, and Jose Cruz has finally nailed down a full time gig after lots of flirtation with it.
Staff ace Gene Garber has been awesome, while Floyd Weaver and Pat Jarvis have moved up in the rotation to cover for Nolan and Lonborg, and 1976 top pick Mark Lemongello has proven more than capable in the last month, taking his first 3 games with a decent ERA.
More to come later...
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BATT in progress
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