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blubbla · 01-07-2003, 07:45 PM

Give 108 more wins and another world title to the team of the 1970's, the Detroit Tigers.

Just as the Red Sox of Mathews and Pagliaroni retooled and stayed up top, the Tigers of LaRussa, Garr, and Paciorek changed leaders, going from Oliver, McCovey, and Bateman, to having Soderholm pass through, to Bonds, Otis, and Parker starring.

Bonds, at .312-34-102, set the pace as usual, with Parker (.275-7-84) going through a power outage. Otis (.315-29-104) picked up the pace, Paciorek (.264-19-84) was steady. Lou Pinella (.289-10-72) set the table well, and Tim Blackwell (.284-5-62) gave an unexpected contribution. LaRussa (.272-14-63) and Garr (.264-18-93) also gave their normal numbers.

Larry Gowell (20-9, 2.84) had a no-hitter to his credit while leading the staff. Gene Garber(17-9, 3.24), Floyd Bannister (14-3, 3.25), Joe McIntosh (16-10, 3.55), and closer Enrique Romo (5-6, 3.01, 45 SV) kept throwing the ball well all year.

If the Tigers were worried about age before, they certainly have to be concerned now. Pinella is 36; LaRussa 35; Bonds, Garr, and Eddie Leon are 33; Otis and Paciorek 32.

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blubbla Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chebanse, IL Posts: 2,402 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Team of the 1970's Give 108 more wins and another world title to the team of the 1970's, the Detroit Tigers. Just as the Red Sox of Mathews and Pagliaroni retooled and stayed up top, the Tigers of LaRussa, Garr, and Paciorek changed leaders, going from Oliver, McCovey, and Bateman, to having Soderholm pass through, to Bonds, Otis, and Parker starring. Bonds, at .312-34-102, set the pace as usual, with Parker (.275-7-84) going through a power outage. Otis (.315-29-104) picked up the pace, Paciorek (.264-19-84) was steady. Lou Pinella (.289-10-72) set the table well, and Tim Blackwell (.284-5-62) gave an unexpected contribution. LaRussa (.272-14-63) and Garr (.264-18-93) also gave their normal numbers. Larry Gowell (20-9, 2.84) had a no-hitter to his credit while leading the staff. Gene Garber(17-9, 3.24), Floyd Bannister (14-3, 3.25), Joe McIntosh (16-10, 3.55), and closer Enrique Romo (5-6, 3.01, 45 SV) kept throwing the ball well all year. If the Tigers were worried about age before, they certainly have to be concerned now. Pinella is 36; LaRussa 35; Bonds, Garr, and Eddie Leon are 33; Otis and Paciorek 32. __________________ BATT in progress