Historically Speaking

The Tigers are currently 46–31, which is not too bad of a record. Considering, of course, that in 2003, the team won a total of 43 games. I like to keep reminding myself of that fact once in a while. On this date (corresponding) in 2003, the Tigers lost for the seventh time in a row (the streak would reach nine). The team that beat them was the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Tigers record at the time was a lowly 18–59.

The corresponding '03 Line–up
Bobby Higginson, rf
Hal Morris, 2b
Dmitri Young, lf
Kevin Witt,dh
*Craig Monroe ph,dh
Carlos Pena,1b
Eric Munson, 3b
* Shane Halter ph,3b
Matt Walbeck, c
Ramon Santiago, ss
Alex Sanchez, cf
*Andres Torres, ph
Adam Bernero, p
*Franklyn German, p
*Jamie Walker, p
*Chris Spurling, p
*Steve Avery, p

Hey, am I the only one who doesn't remember Kevin Witt? He appeared in 93 games in '03!


On a better note, the '06 Tigers were 55–25 after beating the Pittsburgh Pirates on this date.

Wow! All in the same decade!!!