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Team 99: The 1998 Tigers

By Blake VandeBunte • Nov 6th, 2009 • Category: Bobby Higginson, Brian Hunter, Brian Moehler, Buddy Bell, Damion Easley, Joe Randa, Justin Thompson, Larry Parrish, Luis Gonzalez, Scott Sanders, Tony Clark, Top 109 Teams, Travis Fryman

Year: 1998
Record: 65-97
Win %: .401
Win % Change: -87
Run Differential: -141
Pythagorean Record: 68-94
AL Finish: 13th of 14
Manager: Buddy Bell and Larry Parrish
Best Transaction:  In December, the Tigers signed Luis Gonzalez as a free agent to fill a hole in the corner outfield spots.  This worked out just fine…for one season.  Gonzalez slugged over 20 homers but [...]