2006-12-18 03:17:08 · 26 answers · asked by big guy 13 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Jim Leyland
they way he licked Tony La Russa's nut sack.
wow!
he was great!
2006-12-18 08:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mike Torello 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can't pick one player that out-shined the rest in my opinion. However I thought that the Tiger's run is due in large part to Leyland, Verlander, and Pudge.
Jim Leyland basically turned the Tiger's completely around, from a team that was just trying to keep their head above water, into a power-house of the American League. He told the team early in the season that he wouldn't take any crappy performances from them, and they responded.
Verlander was phenomenal this year as a starting pitcher. He was a force to reckon with on the mound, and this young pitcher is only going to get better.
Ivan didn't necessarily make the headlines, but he really taught the rookie pitchers how to play the game. Also, his captain-like mentality really motivated the team.
2006-12-18 04:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mauer_Power07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jim Leyland. He brought some stability, a winning attitude, and hard nosed mentality to the team. He got the most out of the guys he had, and next year he'll have a consistant power threat in Sheffield to add to the mix. As far as a player goes, I think Carlos Guillen had a fantastic year. The young pitching staff exceeded most expectations, and you always will get 100% effort and results from Pudge, but I think they got a lot more than they were expecting from Guillen this year. They should contend for years to come, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
2006-12-18 03:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by Xax Haus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Justin Verlander or Placido Polanco yet for non-baseball reasons Rick Porcello for taking down Kevin Youkilis a guy approximately two times his length, who additionally had a working initiate at him
2016-12-11 11:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's an odd choice.
mike maroth
okay back in '02 he lost 21 games. this year he started out so hot he was on pace to win 20. i think he would have done that if he wouldn't have gotten hurt. he came back from his injury to pitch fairly well in the bullpen. i actually saw his first rehab start for the mudhens back in august. he only pitched 2 and change and got lit up. he wasn't put on the post season roster which was a huge bummer for me. this guy deserves to have a great career. he is a great lefty with a multitude of pitches and his 21 loss season was not a reflection of his game, but the whole team's game. i would love to see him win 21 games one day, making him the only pitcher to win 21 and lose 21.
2006-12-19 17:55:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I enjoyed watching Zumaya during the playoffs, except for that huge mistake when he threw to third base. And probably Guillen, he did amazing for the Tigers the whole season.
2006-12-18 03:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by cubsjunkie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jim Leyland
2006-12-18 04:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guillen, Pudge, Maggs
2006-12-18 11:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by inside and out 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jim Leyland. I met him during the 90's when he managed the Pirates and will always remember him as a gracious, down to earth kind of guy.
2006-12-18 05:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by thecoochieman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Red's fan, I am prejudice and would say Sean Casey. He had a great World Series. He has punch and is a good 1st baseman plus he is a great club leader.
2006-12-18 07:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by deegayle4me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kenny Rogers. The thing I remember most is watching him on his off days always talking to the younger pitchers and helping them out. Every one of them gave credit to him for improving their approach to the game. A lot of older pitchers arent that keen on helping the young guys. And he didnt do too badly himself.
2006-12-18 11:49:02 · answer #11 · answered by viphockey4 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋