UNCAGED! The Story Of The 2006 American League Champion Detroit Tigers

[@xXTonyBolognaXx]

I'll never forget staying up past my bedtime in 4th grade and hearing "The Tigers are going to the World Series!" Great moment.

[@andrewmatheny7939]

Spencer Straka I wish I could her it again

[@evanrogoff7]

Spencer Straka I remember laying on my moms bed listening to 97.1 in 2012 and hearing “woooordl serieeees boooooouuunnnnddddd!!!”

[@andrewmatheny7939]

Evan Rogoff and now we may not hear for years😭

[@ginndro9794]

The 2006 Detroit Tigers and the 2012 Detroit Tigers are the greatest two tigers teams of my generation!! I'll never forget!!!!

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Probably the 2 Greatest Tiger teams to never win a world series.

[@jackroberson290]

I like 2013 the most because it was the better team of these 3 but, u know David Ortiz happened.

[@angrygrandpa2.08]

Both still didn't get it done😂

[@ericschomaker9196]

@@jackroberson290 vr

[@ericschomaker9196]

@@motorcitymanman7711 be

[@deedonnerramone4757]

I was a kid in 1968, a young man in 1984 and a middle aged man in 2006 - but always a Tiger! Go get 'em Detroit Tigers.

[@dontarguewithfools]

4th trophy 2 low hanging curve balls

[@jeffreythibodeau2485]

I've been a fan since 1993. This was the first experience I had of the Tigers being a good baseball team

[@natebellville3621]

Thank you Mr Illitch helping bring winning back to this Tigers team. RIP

[@campbellgeary2773]

Thanks for 2006 Mr.I, RIP.

[@cheefadareafer]

will never forget this team!!!

[@ILLADELICSMASH]

Detroit 4 life. I remember that year vividly .What a team

[@legit4506]

RIP to the greatest owner of ALL TIME

[@motorcitymanman7711]

@MANCHESTER UNITED Soccer is BORING.....the field is too big and they don't score enough because of it!!! Make the feild smaller to make it more exciting. Also Baseball takes MUCH more skill to play.....anyone can run and kick a ball...but try to hit a major league curveball.

[@TheMaizecast]

@@motorcitymanman7711 bruh this dude again bruh I saw him on another video comment he’s such a nerd

[@jaystax3245]

Rih!

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

George steinbrenner? I agree

[@DjDobleU809]

@@user-dc1dr9kr8x yo T, that's hilarious. That's exactly what I thought. 😂😂😂

[@1982kinger]

I had to watch this with a box of tissues.... so many great moments from a legendary season. I was there for game 3 of the ALDS at comerica when Kenny pitched and completely lost my mind.

[@tomacosta85]

Same here..

[@222333aaaaaa]

As a White Sox fan, I’ll never forget how good that division was. And Detroit owned the Sox down the stretch that season.

[@kaseyrobbins753]

I'll always treasure this season

[@djtommyc.3678]

What a magical season.. shame that sweeping Oak, and STL going 7 with the Mets made them rusty.

[@buicklincoln]

...and in 2012, I was worried about the same thing when the Tigers quickly won the pennant. Media likes to say the break gives the team time to rest. Nope. Time off allows team to lose its competitive edge and focus. Same thing happened vs. the Giants in WS.

[@aaronnusbaum8406]

The layover had nothing to do with it, both times the other team simply had a better roster and a better manager

[@rocknrallsoul94rockero4]

@@buicklincoln not exactly look at my Dodgers vs Boston

[@suckonthis4253]

I feel your pain.Same happened to my Rockies in 2007. Won 21 of 22 to reach series but cause CLE-BOS went 7 games they didnt play for 11 days. Lost all momentum

[@soarinskies1105]

I hate how people attribute them sweeping the A’s with them being rusty. The team hadn’t even seen the postseason since 1987, and the cardinals were there almost every year. The Tigers were the more talented team by a long shot, but they lacked experience in the fall classic which is why they lost. Too soon you forget, that in 1984 the tigers swept the Royals and then went on to win the World Series that year 3-1. Trust me they didn’t lose because they swept their opponents in the ALCS, that myth needs to die. The Tigers got out coached and were beaten by a bunch of scrubs who came to the series with a superior game plan to the Tigers. All the Cardinals had to do to limit the Tigers offense was stop the long ball, which they did.

[@SJam491]

Kenny Rogers delivered an unforgettable post-season performance in '06!

[@futuregohan4837]

Kenny Proved He May Be Old But He Can Be Reliable

[@Karmy.]

I am wearing my '06 Tigers ALCS shirt

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

When I was a kid, the 68 Tigers taught me how to fall in love with baseball. When I was a young man, the 84 Tigers taught me that destiny is earned, not given. When I was a middle-aged man, the 06 Tigers taught me what it feels like to lose a World Series. Having never been on the losing end of a World Series, it made me feel numb more than anything. I just assumed we would win. By November of 2006, I learned what those fans in St. Louis and San Diego had had felt like while my city celebrated. Oh well, I guess we all have lessons we learn over time. The 84 team will always remain my favorite because I followed those guys as they came up and grew up (Tram, Jack, Lou, Gibby). The 06 experience hurt but I figured they were young and would get more bites at the apple. They did and along with it came more disappointment. 06 hurt, 2012 was an embarrassment. I never saw a Detroit team lay down the way that bunch did, not even when the Devils swept the Wings. When David Ortiz finally shot them and put them out of their misery the following post-season I knew whatever that team was going to do they had done. There would be no mountain-top, just a lot of stumbles and tumbles. The thing is, Mr. I tried to replicate the success he had with the Wings by opening his wallet. I appreciated the effort but buying a WS is different from buying a Cup, especially back when he did it with the Wings in the late 90s, early 2000s. This latest iteration of the Tigers has a chance to bring home that title that has alluded us for going on 40 years because it is being built the right way. It has been a painful rebuild but when they do win it, it will feel a lot like it did in 84. I'm on record saying 2024 will be the Year of the Tiger in Motown. 40 years since Sparky famously told Gibby: "He don't wanna walk you," before giving him that swing away sign against Gossage. 40 years since Larry Herndon squeezed that last out, letting loose a rush of emotion seldom seen at the old ballpark. My hope is I make it. That I'm allowed to see one more WS parade down Woodward Avenue before our Father calls me home. Bless you Boys and Go Get em Tigers, life is just better when your hometown baseball team wins it all. ⚾

[@sterlingturner4876]

Tigers should have won that World Series. They pretty much beat themselves.

[@suicidesilenced23]

Happen when u don’t have a bullpen gotta rely on ur starters to go 7+ or even a complete game.....even though the starting pitching committed the most errors throughout the series

[@MichaelAnthonyPresents]

Should've had Kenny Rogers start game 5 on short rest. When you're on the brink of elimination, put out your best chance which then was Rogers and try to bring the momentum back towards your side.

[@sparty20111]

Remember they had a week off in between series. Didn't hit the ball for shit.

[@alwillk]

I did t help that their pitchers alone made 4 errors.

[@xXTonyBolognaXx]

One of the best rosters Detroit has ever seen.

[@lloydertel1]

this was a great movie.. I lived for every moment that year as always.. but i forgot alot of those memories.. the Leyland close door meeting.. the bondo K fest. but the moment they did not put in the video.. zoom hurting himself playing guitar hero. in round 2 The Detroit Tigers are the best

[@CanadianFreedomForever]

Any MLB team who has a solid Catcher like pudge rodriguez at that time definetly had a fighting chance to win. Know days guys like Russell Martin, Buster Posey, Yadier Molina, Brian Mccann are those guys.

[@protoman1365]

purelystellar0824 Jonathan Lucroy too

[@yKarmaPolice]

Proto Man no

[@Michiganrailfan]

Or Wilson Contreras

[@futuregohan4837]

Buster Posey Didn't Appear Until '10

[@soarinskies1105]

Too bad pudge was a cheater.

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

This was an awesome season and video

[@oneelrockwell79]

After watching the 2005 White Sox season over a thousand times. This popped up on my recommend. I must say even though I forgot who went too the world series 2006. I do remember the good players they had on that 06 team. Glad I watched this was entertaining.

[@sawchiefs29]

As a Cardinals fan, I tip my cap to the Tigers. I'm glad to see baseball revived in Detroit thanks to this team and the 2012 team. Also, IMO, the old English D was better.

[@danglesnipecelly13]

Loved this team. It’s a shame them and the 2012 team couldn’t win the World Series 🥺

[@nickcostigan7312]

I watched this dvd probably 100 times growing up 😂

[@andrew_becker6762]

I would like to see the '06 Tigers vs. the '63 Dodgers

[@rocknrallsoul94rockero4]

andrew_ becker6 koufax wouldve smoked y'all

[@dennymoe8010]

Man what a time to live in metro Detroit at that time we had 3 of 4 pro teams winning or competing for championships. Hasn't been the same since.

[@trevorgeorge6031]

❤❤❤ such a satisfying night! Wolverines went in to Happy Valley and dominated this evening as well!

[@Retro403-]

Todd Jones is a humbly cool dude

[@karozhun_0895]

C mo brandon inge polly maggs carlos and pudge, what great memories

[@petbull7038]

Dodgers fan for 35 years but I have friends from Detroit and other parts of Michigan. Some of the most passionate fans in the country

[@PeelowSnake]

Man I miss Mario and Rod commentating games 😢 the nostalgia hits

[@clintrench6850]

Are there more videos out there like this ? I like a good sports story

[@detroitfan9596]

If this team had Miguel Cabrera

[@ginndro9794]

Imagine if Cabrera and Prince Fielder was there

[@nolankrause1107]

What a team

[@mspionage1743]

Tigers had a ton of young talent back then. They really pissed away some excellent chances to win it all.

[@christopheradams318]

Thank you Mr I and r.i.p

[@ravindertalwar553]

Life is to love and to be loved ❤️ Love alone can Conquer the World

[@andrew_becker6762]

Best season ever

[@danharrison8489]

It was a hell of a ride!

[@vagrantabyss8054]

+Dan Harrison Indeed it was. Too bad we lost the world series

[@wm_9640]

Andrew Becker that was a magical year. Especially considering how terrible we were for years before '06.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

1984 Tigers had a MUCH better season.....wire to wire in first place and starting the season 35-5.....and winning the World Series 4 games to 1 against the Padres.

[@detroitrockcity8]

34:27 post Inge grand slam. Now retired and long time MLB umpire Bob Davidson giving him a solid complement “great hit.” His 3rd dinger. So cool because that doesn’t happen as much with the younger crews. Nothing personal but as umpires or officials you have a special seat to special games. I like to give props to hitters or a catcher or in hoops, a great defensive play/charge draw i’ll give him or her credit. Great stuff!

[@BmanIsHere]

The greatest season in Tigers history, and the best comeback in Detroit. Long live Tigers! 🐯🐯🐯🐯

[@djtommyc.3678]

Baseball Brother 13 1984 starting 35-5, winning 104 and a World Series is hard to beat. But it’s definitely 2

[@BmanIsHere]

@@djtommyc.3678, yeah 1984 was the best season of all time, but 2006 was the 2nd best

[@DukeTheRebel]

I used to clown Todd Jones for all the blown saves he had later in his career, cause I never got to see him when he was good, but damn this doc opened my eyes to how good he actually was

[@Derekmilewski]

I never got to watch the news I just got it on my recommended so I sat down with some good pretzel crust, pizza and watch this whole thing. It’s very interesting to see.

[@dukedematteo1995]

A rain out saved their season.....broke the Yankees momentum in the LDS. That and Granderson's clutch triple off Mussina in the rescheduled Game 2 the next day....Zumaya shutting us down as well.

[@joe-vl3nd]

Always great support for the Cardinals

[@SJam491]

I remember A-Rod comparing Rogers to Sandy Koufax, "that Jewish pitcher" -- or something very close to that.

[@Jguthro]

This was the last happy year I can remember.

[@Pops180]

Only if we found miggy that year

[@roygoodhand1301]

...dude. Great point.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Miggy didnt help in 2012.

[@Pops180]

@@motorcitymanman7711 um.... he won the triple crown and went to the world series. I'm pretty sure he played a big part that year

[@robtierney5653]

As a STL fan, was surprised to learn that Tiger pitchers needed a bit more infield practice. lol

[@GruesomesGarage]

I grew up in Upstate NY and of course everyone else was a Yankee fan, I will never forget the crap I took after we lost the first game of the ALDS to the Yankees. Let’s just say there were some humble Yankee fans by the end of that series. Sweet revenge for me

[@jessewerth4858]

Eat em up Tigers, eat em up!!

[@karozhun_0895]

Nate bondo jonesy and zoom, miss them

[@CarsonClaws]

Love me some placido. But how in gods name do you not give the MVP to magglio???

[@FlyingEagleTV]

Well Placido did bat like .500 and Magglio was only like .180.

[@charismatic9904]

Dear tiger fans. Thank the marlins. Your welcome.

[@karozhun_0895]

Rodney still has the best changeup

[@brandonmiller9497]

Haha it happened to us in 04 I feel for y'all. The hottest teams usually wins and it was our turn. I believe y'all should have won in 2012.

[@keith1668]

Man if only they would of won the world series

[@andrewbalcom7418]

Kenny Rogers the Professor

[@aaronnusbaum8406]

It sucks that they never won a world series. I knew St Louis was better than them that year so I wasn't that bummed they lost, but it sucks that after that year Leyland lost his edge as a manager and couldn't get them over the hump.

[@alwillk]

St. Louis was awful that year. They were the worst World Series team of all time. 82 wins.

[@KC-bg1th]

Surprised the statue at 0:30 isn't at Giants stadium. 😩

[@zuldagamer1875]

I think any time you beat the Yankees in the playoffs that’s like winning the World Series

[@karozhun_0895]

When maggs hit that bomb........

[@wm_9640]

“ITS DEEP! ITS WAYYYYY BACK!!!”

[@dereksoucy4689]

2006 Detroit Tigers Line-Up Pitching Justin Verlander Joel Zumaya Jeremy Bonderman Mike Rothan Jamie Walker Relief Kenny Rogers Fernando Rodney Todd Jones Batting Magglio Ordonez Curtis Granderson Placido Polanco Brandon Inge Carlos Guillen Craig Monroe Ivan Rodriguez

[@damianlang5654]

Such a shame what has happened since Chris Ilitch took over the storied Tigers franchise from his late father, Mike, who also let it stagnate until after the historically horrible '03 season. Now its come full circle, in '19, with yet another team losing 110+ games after twin 98 loss seasons, and no end to the epic failing in sight. The ballclub's brass and organizational tree is ancient and incompetent. It needs to be uprooted and rebuilt as well. They do NOT have the top-notch scouting, coaching, analytical and player/pitcher development staffing necessary to compete, much less contend, compared to ballclubs like the Astros, A's, Twins, Rays, and Indians. How can the St. Louis Cardinals "rebuild" over the past half-century w/o fielding teams who finish under .500 in consecutive seasons? The ballclub fields postseason and WS contenders, if not champions about 3x per decade on average. Tigers have little in the way of blue chip positional prospects who are even close to being ready for the majors,and the few prospects who were brought up this season are largely failing to perform @ even replacement 'level. The franchise can pick high in the drafts, but if it can't properly develop their picks, then what's the point? They haven't really had a very productive farm system since the early 80s. Chis Ilitch has taken notice of how their small market rivals in the ALCD operate, and apparently that is how he plans to operate his mid-market Tigers, with low payrolls and shorter, cheaper 1-2 year contracts for any 'low-end FAs, Don't expect Chris to kickstart his ballclub into fielding contenders with pricey star FAs, like his late dad had, b/c it isn't gonna happen. He can weather sinking attendance figures @ CoPa just fine for now, with broadcast media contracts and especially MLB profit-sharing. Bet that he can't wait for Zimmermann and particularly Cabrera's albatross contracts to come off his ballclub's books.

[@allpaths4836]

10 year old me will never get over losing to the cards. We were the better team and were incredible unlucky.

[@roygoodhand1301]

5:48 It was 29, not 28. From 43 -119 to 72 - 90.

[@Vsvstubbs]

Take notes, Chris

[@joshuawilliams2298]

2006 A.L. WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS OAKLAND ATHLETICS COULD OF WENT TO THE 2006 MLB WORLD SERIES...... WE HAD A SOLID RAW SQUAD

[@alternateog]

JOSHUA WILLIAMS SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP

[@djtommyc.3678]

Alternate OG exactly, if they went 7 games you may have an argument

[@johnwalker4329]

​@alternateog How can you brag and they lost the world series? Better yet, add up how many world series the tigers have won, compared to the A's.

[@jaybrick8973]

And then we lose to the cards smh we should have won the title this year

[@omaster2814]

truthseeker89 for life I mean that’s what you get for sweeping the A’s because you have a week off and that usually kills you. Usually the team who series is longer Usually wins the World Series

[@aaronnusbaum8406]

The Tigers didn't stand a chance, layover or not. Don't let the record fool you, St Louis had a better roster and their manager was infinitely better than Leyland.

[@soarinskies1105]

@@omaster2814 that myth of, this team had too many days off needs to die. Tigers whole offense was the long ball, they couldn’t draw walks, and they couldn’t play small ball, the cardinals on the other hand could play small ball which they used to knock out the tigers starters earlier in the game so that they could get to that weaker bullpen sooner. Being rusty had nothing to do with it.

[@karozhun_0895]

That time off hurt us that season waiting for a team to play we got rusty, hats off to the cards

[@Michiganrailfan]

We will be back dont worry...

[@closeet293]

😭😭😭

[@calicored3076]

I watched every game from 06 to 17... 06 beat themselves in the world series!!

[@spcooper94]

20:30 Joel Zumaya

[@1982kinger]

JahReviews shame he fucked up his arm

[@bigkkm]

Bishop Gibbs at 2:38

[@onelifeonechance1987]

That 06 team rejuvenated Tigers baseball. I believe the 13 team was the best and should’ve won the championship that year. 😑

[@dukedematteo1995]

What ever happened to Zumaya? Everyone has a Zumaya now.

[@shawnwintle937]

Joel tore his shoulder up.

[@dicktipton5912]

way too many commercials

[@hennybreenssports9388]

Where is Jim When we need him?

[@mikemorton7149]

I watched every game then I moved to Detroit lol frfr but I thought Detroit was going to destroy st.louis

[@denton1972]

Maybe 2016... fingers crossed...

[@RedWings80]

Let's start by getting into playoffs

[@kellengonda1863]

denton1972 can't see us winning the division but this team is built just like the 2012 tigers. A bunch of veterans and this team is built for the playoffs

[@NicoJJ97]

Kellen Nope you're wrong about this team

[@closeet293]

Too bad Brad ausmus SUCKS

[@mrg8581]

It was better in 1984 when fans stormed the field at Tiger Stadium after Tigers won. Ok in 2006 But it sucks now.

[@rubinhopper8988]

They don't have Dave

[@AntGFromSD]

I wish tigers would’ve won for that city for Miguel Cabrera

[@AntGFromSD]

For pudge. Man they had verlander and Ordonez Joel Zumaya. They were a good team just not great

[@user-cq1ex6gk4o]

さすがデトロイトタイガースのエース投手ジャスティンバーランダー感動します

[@user-vq7xd4fd3p]

1968 Alive Again

[@mikemorton7149]

But we won

[@ericw3229]

They had a good run and totally flopped in the series. Ironic Tiger castoff Jeff Weaver beat them in the finale. He has more world Series win than Verlander😅

[@karencarman8336]

Dombrowski was a joke! He went after the best player available and not the best available player in certain positions.

[@FooCards88]

Did the World Series end after game 2????? LOLOLOLOL

[@conmantheartist5449]

Yo 0:00 my mans dead

[@222333aaaaaa]

Great owner. Terrible toupee.

[@lavonbutler6073]

ALDS 2006 DET 4-8 NYY DET 4-3 NYY NYY 0-6 DET NYY 3-8 DET ALCS 2006 DET 5-1 OAK DET 8-5 OAK OAK 0-3 DET OAK 3-6 DET WS 2006 STL 7-2 DET STL 1-3 DET DET 0-5 STL DET 4-5 STL DET 2-4 STL

[@funkmester4981]

(Loses in 5 games to the cardinals)

[@ScottSmith-ln7he]

The Cardinals were just better.

[@desertdogg9773]

Scott Smith the Cardinals were not a better team they were just hotter at the time get a brain

[@soarinskies1105]

Not really. They came to the game with a superior game plan. But they were not the better team.

[@alwillk]

Yeah 82-79 the worst win pct of a World Series winner ever.

[@stonerbellinger8679]

AL champs should have been the A's but baseball can punch you in the gut sometimes

[@lloydertel1]

The A's could not win a game.. how do you figure the should have be???

[@stonerbellinger8679]

Lloyd Ertel after all of the heartbreaking losses in the playoffs they should have went to the world series. In 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 they should have won a world series or at least went to the ALCS. They had their chance and they blew it. After they steam rolled through the twins, it should have been a peice of cake.

[@BmanIsHere]

Nick Perez, the A's suck

[@stonerbellinger8679]

Baseball Brother 13 Ur team didn't even win 70 games last year

[@BmanIsHere]

Nick Perez at least we don't always lose in the division series and the championship series

[@israeltejeda171]

No one ever remembers the losers of the WS.

[@1982kinger]

Israel Tejeda I will

[@KWCline91]

Israel Tejeda they’ll remember Cleveland in 2016, Mets in 2015, and now, LA in 2017.

[@lloydertel1]

i do

[@futuregohan4837]

@@KWCline91 And LA Again In 2018

[@frankbj1152]

Stfu no one will remember you

[@charismatic9904]

Those saying goat...clearly are millenials who never saw baseball before 2005

[@DETBaseball]

charismatic9904 imagine caring this much. What kinda asshole talks shit about a dead guy that did nothing but good things.

[@zekeattentatore1001]

Detroit tigers suck with out Dombrowski u just last place losers from bankrupt union city. #tigers #detroittigers #mlb

[@keith1668]

Mike Leib your team sucks

[@smac9273]

Mike Leib Al Avila was practically right with dombrowski all those years, he learned a lot of things from him and the tigers have had some key acquisitions like upton, you can't just blame how a team plays on the general manager

[@brennanadamski7740]

Mike Leib why do I keep seeing you commenting stupid shit on so many detroit videos. get a life and leave us alone.

[@zekeattentatore1001]

Brennan Adamski no i am not allowed to have my own life. this is your life and your city it has nothing to do with me.

[@lloydertel1]

how did your team do this year.. oh yeah i remember. CHOKE..... spend some more money and CHOKE

[@themaestro3034]

This is really all very funny when you consider how Detroit lost the series to St Louis 4-1 😂