We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Pitching suddenly Detroit's top asset

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Monday, June 1, 2009

Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson sees an intriguing meteorological phenomenon at work during 7:05 p.m. starts at Comerica Park. For the first 30 minutes or so, the sun casts shadows across the infield while a simultaneous glare in center field reflects off the batter's eye. It's a double whammy for hitters. There's an additional cruel twist when Justin Verlander and Edwin Jackson are pitching for the Tigers. Detroit's two "horses," as Hall of Famer Al Kaline calls them, typically throw 92-9 ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.