The big prize

Even though the elusive World Series ring escaped the boys from Detroit again, two Tiger players won some pretty prestigious awards all on their own.  First, Maxxy brought home the Cy Young for Detroit (again) even with his pit stains in full view.  Cabby also brought home his second MVP in a row.  As Sister Tigress noted, the other two guys, Davis and Trouty Mouth, were bridesmaids all along and were just happy to be there.

No need to sweat, Maxxy.  You had it in the bag.

While the individual awards are wonderful and well deserved, I can't help but feel a little empty inside this holiday season.  Tiger fans have waited a long twenty-nine years since their last World Series win.  2014 has to be the year the Series is dominated by Detroit once again.  Remember, Bring the Roar in 20-1-4 is already trending on Twitter and is being process for a registered trademark (every time someone says or tweets it, I'll receive a high five).  To secure another Word Series run, we need to bring in the big prize...a contract with Maximus Scherzer.

Take it to the Max has already declared from the top of the whale building that he wants to be a Tiger.  Who doesn't?  He doesn't want to pitch versus Sanchez or Verlander.  He doesn't want to face VMart and Cabby.  He wants to be on a proven playoff team with the key players returning.  To be real, Max was a big reason the Tigers had such success this year.  Without him, the road is more rocky.

Dig deep Mr. Illitch.  If this means I need to buy more Hot and Readys, I'm willing to make that sacrifice.  If that means the Red Wings never make the playoffs again, that's ok (hockey is for Canadians anyway).  Just sign For Scherzer and Bring the Roar in 20-1-4.