In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks with former Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson about the 20-year anniversary of the team’s World Series season in 2006.
Here are some of the highlights from today’s podcast:
00:00: Varsity Ford of Ann Arbor
7:00: Nate Robertson joins the show
8:20: Baseball revitalized in Detroit after 119-loss season in 2003
13:20: Jim Leyland “built trust” in 2006
18:40: Leyland’s epic rant after 10-2 loss to Cleveland
24:30: Robertson beats Roger Clemens
29:10: Origins of “Gum Time” rally ritual
35:20: John Keating bought Robertson’s house in Canton
40:50: “We should’ve beat the Cardinals”
48:20: Kenny Rogers “like a big brother”
54:10: Alan Trammell’s impact on 2006 team
1:03:50: Ron Gardenhire’s “annoying” Twins teams
1:13:20: “Humiliating” suitcase story in Toledo
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Tigers prospect guru Emily Waldon opens up on her latest cancer battle
MLB Network’s Steve Phillips talks Tiger Stadium, outlook for ’26, more
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John Keating talks television career, ’06 Tigers, and more
Alex Avila on what Justin Verlander reunion means to Tigers
Keith Law talks Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, all things prospects
AJ Hinch joins the show, talks Skubal, prospects and more
Arbitration expert breaks down the Tarik Skubal saga
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers Today podcast: 2006 rewind, 20 years later with Nate Robertson
Reporting by Tony Paul, The Detroit News / The Detroit News
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