In the midst of an overly-sentimentaal story about how much Detroit loves the Tigers - really, has there every been a World Series team not adored by young and old alike? - tigers.com nails it:

The old English "D" that adorns the Tigers cap, meanwhile, is a symbol for the city. Actor Tom Selleck donned the cap often years ago in the television series "Magnum P.I." So have Enimem and Kid Rock over the years. As the Tigers became the toast of baseball this summer, the "D" could be spotted in one city after another.

Yet, it is not a fashion icon like some other teams' caps and logos. To wear it means some sort of connection to Detroit.

This is why I love the Tigers. Now, in my particular case, you have to substitute a broader sense of "Michigan" for a tight identification with "Detroit," but the concept is the same.

My dad and I listened to Ernie Harwell when I was 5 years old. We took Parks and Rec trips to Tiger Stadium in middle school. All my friends from "back home" wear their Tiger hats wherever they are.

Here's Joe wearing the Olde English D on top of the world.

The point is the Tigers mean some connection to the place I call home. It's a connection that will never be broken. And it's a connection that has never been stronger.

I printed out my itineraries and my game ticket today. I guarantee you that Section 342 will be ready for Game 1.

I'm ready to go home.