The Detroit Tigers are rebuilding, and while this may be unfamiliar territory for some of our younger fans, it’s hardly uncharted for this franchise. The most notable example of course was in 2003, when a decade of mediocrity reached its apex with a disastrous 43-119 season. The team finally turned things around shortly thereafter, and was in the World Series in 2006.
Another period of rebuilding occurred in the late 1970’s, between Detroit’s epic 1968 World Series and the equally impressive run of 1984. In order to get to that championship, this team had to take their lumps in the late-1970’s.