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ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Dominic Raiola #51 of the Detroit Lions readies to snap the ball against the Buffalo Bills  at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York.  Buffalo won 14-12.(Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Valenti And Foster Mediocre Nice Guy Hall Of Fame

We love our professional athletes in Detroit even if they are mediocre.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/20

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 6: Infielder Brandon Inge #7 of Oakland Athletics celebrates a third inning home run with third base coach Mike Gallego against the Tampa Bay Rays May 6, 2012 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Inge Close To Deal With Pirates

Brandon Inge is headed to the Pirates.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/13

(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Overheard At The Tigers-A’s Workout For The ALDS

Friday afternoon both the Tigers and A’s hit the field in preparation of the American League Divisional series that gets started on Saturday at Comerica Park in Detroit.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/05

Credit: 971theticket.com/Jeff Riger

Brandon Inge “Nothing Against Trout” But Miggy Is MVP

Even though he is injured and out for the remainder of the season, Brandon Inge was at Comerica Park on Wednesday rooting on his new team, the Oakland Athletics.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/20

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 24: Newly acquired player Omar Infante #18 of the Detroit Tigers during batting practice prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 24, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Ex-Detroit Players Who Never Looked Right In Their New Uniform

In Detroit, baseball fans were consumed with the trade that brought the Tigers Omar Infante and Anibal Sanchez to the Tigers.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/07/25

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 11: Brandon Inge #7 of the Oakland Athletics hits a three-run home run in the six inning against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum on May 11, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

A’s Put 3B Inge On DL With Strained Right Groin

The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin and recalled infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/17

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: Ryan Raburn #25 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on May 15, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Tigers defeated the White Sox 10-8. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Leyland Should Continue To Play Raburn

I dislike a major league second basemen hitting .157 as much as you do.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/17

Credit: Getty Images/Jason O. Watson/Thearon W. Henderson

Karsch And Anderson Champ And Chump Of The Weekend 5-15-12

Champ: Brandon Inge for his play against the Tiger over the weekend, was he released too soon?

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/15

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Brandon Inge #18 of the Oakland Athletics takes batting practice before a game with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park April 30, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by J. Rogash/Getty Images)

Is Brandon Inge The Next Lou Gehrig?

The only time you would expect to see the names “Brandon Inge” and “Lou Gehrig” in the same sentence would be something to the effect that both men played Major League Baseball. And both were in the American League. But Inge now has the unlikely distinction of being the first player to have at least four rbi’s in four games during a five-game stretch since Gehrig did it way back in 1931.

2012/05/13

Brandon Inge with the Oakland A's (Getty Images/Thearon W. Henderson)

Inge Continues To Be Thorn In Side Of Tiger Fans

While it might be a stretch to say that the Detroit and Oakland match-up was highly anticipated – eyes were on Brandon Inge just to see what he’d do at the plate.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/11

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