Nate Robertson pitched for the Tigers from 2003-2009. He is co-owner of the Wichita Wingnuts. He talks about how the Tigers ascended from rock bottom in 2003 to make the World Series in 2006.
1:02 on having Tommy John surgery in college
3:26 getting called up to the 2003 Tigers in the midst of a historic losing season
6:35 playing for Alan Trammell and Jim Leyland
10:40 the birth of Gum Time
13:46 pitching under postseason pressure
17:20 the Ordonez home run and playoff electricity in Detroit
19:07 on pitching in the World Series after a long layoff
22:50 on losing to a weaker team in the World Series
27:03 observing Justin Verlander’s rookie season
28:58 the hitters who gave him the most trouble
30:50 becoming co-owner of an expansion minor league team in his hometown
36:34 hope for the Tigers in their current rebuilding phase