Friday, August 9, 2013

Tigers Streaking, and Shabazz Sent Home



Tigers Streaking
- The Detroit Tigers are on a hot streak with the highest winning percentage in the American League bolstered by a 12-game unbeaten streak. The streak, largely against some of the weaker teams in the Major Leagues, has also been helped by starting pitchers Max Scherzer. Scherzer is 17-1 with 4 straight wins in his last 4 decisions.
- While the Tigers’ offense is led by last year’s MVP Miguel Cabrera, the second best player – Jhonny  Peralta – on the team was just suspended for most of the regular season in the Biogenisis scandal. The Tiger’s offense has been well rounded, but the Tigers ace Justin Verlander has had a relatively disappointing season, but Scherzer has more than picked up the slack.


Muhammad Sent Home
- The NBA kicked Minnesota Timberwolves first round pick Shabazz Muhammad out of their annual rookie symposium for allegedly bringing a girl back to his hotel room after the first day. The NBA rules specifically prohibit any guests in hotel rooms during the 4 day session.
- Muhammad will be required to attend the event next year along with all the rookies from the 2014 draft. This is the latest in a long line of questionable behavior from Muhammad and his family. In addition to dubious sponsorship for his tennis playing sister, a doctored birth certificate and a questionable relationship with many UCLA boosters, Muhammad and his parents have been accused of taking money from various sources.
- Muhammad has yet to play a game in the NBA, but is already becoming a lightning rod of contention.

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