Joe Brower

Detroit sports has been a big part of my life. The first thing I ever learned to read was the baseball standings in the newspaper. At 30 years old, DJC has provided me with an outlet for my love of everything Detroit and my passion for writing. A lot of sports thoughts go through my head everyday, I hope readers find it worth sharing.

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What To Do with Dirks, Peralta?

The Tigers have done a good job of addressing their team needs so far this offseason.  It seems as though there are many decisions yet to be made.  When the Tigers open the season on April 1st in Minneapolis…Read More

Dear Dave: An Offseason Advice Column

Dear Dave, I hold you the highest regard, and thank you for your many years of service to us once suffering Tiger fans.  However, given the demands of your job, and the strain it must put on your personal…Read More

Five Reasons Why the Tigers Lost the World Series

An abrupt ending to say the least.  In fact, I was so tired on Sunday night that I actually fell asleep during the 9thinning.  I was trying to keep myself awake by convincing myself of a walk-off win…Read More

Time For Leyland Haters to Change Their Tune

Too much blame for losing, not enough credit for winning.  Such is the life of Tigers Manager Jim Leyland.  What does the guy have to do to get the state off his back?  Well, its starts with pointing…Read More

First Thoughts on Tigers vs. Yankees

Since I never doubted the ALDS results (ha!), I had been thinking a lot about potential ALCS match ups.  It would seem that the obvious choice would have been to root for a series against the Baltimore…Read More

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Even in Postseason, Leyland Faces Tough Lineup Decisions

The match-ups are set, but most teams are still scratching chins on playoff rosters and rotations. …Read More

Why Andy Dirks is My Tiger

Gritty is the best word.  Gritty means determined.  It means hardnosed, fearless, and an all around…Read More

A Somewhat Realistic Best Case Scenario

If you are like me, you are attempting to detach yourself emotionally from the Tigers last several games. …Read More

The Good Fan/Bad Fan Routine

There are several different types of fans in this State.  There is the optimist, who, no matter what…Read More

Blunders by Boesch and Avila cost Tigers Critical Game

I don’t like to criticize too often.  I love the Tigers players and I try to keep a good perspective…Read More

Tigers Hold Edge in Postseason Tie-Break Scenarios

The 2012 baseball season is quite different from any other season.  The extra wild card spot has brought…Read More

Will There Be An Elvis Sighting In Detroit?

*Author’s note: The following is a typical, “need to stretch my thinking after a frustrating loss”…Read More

Peeking Ahead: Tigers Must Adjust Pitching Rotation

Man, I’m stressed.  Anyone else stressed out right now?  A pennant race is what we all hope for,…Read More

Ranking the Tigers’ Extension Candidates

The Tigers have several players eligible for arbitration this winter.  While this is a good thing in…Read More

Re-assessing the Race: Tigers vs. White Sox

The Chicago White Sox run atop the AL Central this summer seemed to be inevitably short lived.  The…Read More

Sanchez Acquisition Could Cause Tough Postseason Rotation Decision

The Tigers now have five well-established starting pitchers.  Over the next couple months, they will…Read More

Who Plays When Andy Dirks Returns?

Some may have forgotten, but in the month of May Andy Dirks established himself as the number two hitter…Read More

Brennan Boesch or . . .

Upon return from the All-Star break, the Tigers face a difficult stretch of games leading up to the trading…Read More

The Peralta Option: What Should the Tigers Do?

Prior to the 2010 trade deadline, the Tigers sent minor league pitcher Giovanni Soto to the Cleveland…Read More

The 2013 Payroll: Facts, Speculation, and a Plug for Little Caesars

Mike Ilitch made it very clear this winter that he is going to push hard for a World Series title over…Read More