Miguel Cabrera: Clutch Incarnate

"A swing, and a drive. Down the right field line! It is gone! A home run!" - Rod Allen, Detroit Tigers, FSDET

The sound of fans cheering consumed all else in Comerica Park, on Saturday, August 17th. That's the sound of Miguel Cabrera batting in the 9th inning, and the sound muffling the curses of the visiting team. That's the sound of a walk-off home run hit by arguably the best hitter in baseball, Miguel Cabrera. His stats say it all; .360 batting average (AL leader), 40 home runs (2nd in AL), 119 runs batted in (AL leader), and MLB leading 1.141 ops (On base percent + slugging percent). Unlike power hitters Chris Carter or Chris Davis, there is absolutely no chance of Miguel Cabrera striking out 200 times in a season.

Topps Allen & Ginter Miguel Cabrera Autograph  

It is obvious that Miguel Cabrera means more to his team than any other player on the field when you watch the Detroit Tigers play baseball. This guy is literally in scoring position when he is standing in the batter's box. One word sums up what fans need to know about Miguel Cabrera; clutch.

Putting the D in Detroit

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Jose Iglesias' entrance into the Detroit Tigers organization was one marred by the PED controversy surrounding Detroit's former starting shortstop Jhonny Peralta. However, now that Iglesias has made Detroit his home, fans are warming up to the idea that the kid could be the defensive centerpiece of the Tigers' franchise. Detroit has been labeled an offensive powerhouse in the MLB for the last few seasons, and the addition of a defensive specialist in the infield has fans wondering what exactly is in store for their team this October. 

Disc Golfers of Michigan's First Annual Summer Barbecue

 

 

Travis Newville, Admin of Disc Golfers of Michigan

 

 August 10^th, 2013 marked the first annual get together for the Facebook community Disc Golfers of Michigan. It was day full of family, barbecuing, swimming, and of course disc golfing. Disc golf is a great stress reliever, and is also a good workout. Socially, disc golfing is an excellent way to meet new people. The sport of disc golfing is one that is growing rapidly, and if the Disc Golfers of Michigan can help accommodate the growth of a great sport, then they will do what they can. Even if it means bribing their community with food.

Ryan Minikey, Creator of Disc Golfers of Michigan

Food really was an after-thought the day of the first annual Disc Golfers of Michigan Summer Barbecue. A group of five discers braved the wilds of the Reed Park disc golf course. Everybody shot well and had a good time, and nobody lost a disc.

Travis Newville shooting from the bush

The little get together was small for the first annual Disc Golfers of Michigan Summer Barbecue, but Ryan Minikey, creator of Disc Golfers of Michigan, is hoping that the event helps his Facebook community grow. Everyone is welcome to join the Disc Golfers of Michigan community, and always for free.

Ryan Minikey sizing up his next shot.

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Disc Golfers of Michigan Summer Barbecue