Feature: Harwell's 1984

It's a dark period in Michigan's history. Jobs are being shipped to Eastasia. The city's politicians are doubleplusungood. There's not much hope in the town of Detroit ... until the first pitch at Comerica Park.

Harwell's 1984 -- named in honor of the legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster and their last World Series victory -- is a periodical examination of the Tigers by a foolish, foolish man determined to continue watching them. Big Brother is always watching Joel Zumaya go on the disabled list, we have always been at war with the Cleveland Indians, and the thought police are out back havin' a smoke.

If they win the World Series this year, no, the feature will not become "Impemba's 2009." That would be silly.

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Matthew T. Sussman

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• Yankees Eunt Domus: Detroit Tigers Win 8-3, ALCS Awaits

  Never before had gridlocked downtown streets rife with honking horns and screaming passengers been so happy. In friggin' Detroit, no less.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 08, 2006

• Kenny Rogers Skewers, Seasons, Rotates, Heats, Serves Yankees 6-0

  The journeyman pitcher cast aside the cynical ghosts that haunted his performance of postseasons past.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 07, 2006

• Relax, This Was The Tigers' First Time

  In the Yankees' 8-4 win, the Tigers were okay. Good, not great, nothing to write home about.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 04, 2006

• Who's Your Tiger MVP?

  With the season the Detroit Tigers are having, someone needs some MVP buzz. And all it takes is one person to begin the hype.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 21, 2006

• Chris Shelton, Now With 95 Percent Less Media Hype

  Remember Shelton? The plucky, pudgy first baseman who, two weeks into the season, led the majors in home runs?

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 12, 2006

• Detroit Shock City: Tigers Begin 5-0

  Yes it's only been a week, and yes it's early. But if the playoffs began today, they'd have home field advantage.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 09, 2006