In terms of the American League Central, the Indians are dominating the headlines here in Nashville, with their many player pursuits. But it was the White Sox who pulled off the notable move Wednesday, locking up infielder Jeff Keppinger for three years and $12 million. (Here’s what I predicted Keppinger, and the rest of my … Continue Reading →
Well, for once, the White Sox still are in first place by themselves after wrapping up a series with the Tigers. Then again, it took tonight’s rainout in Chicago to assure them of that. In any event, it was a wise decision to call off this game tonight, rather than risk starting it — only to … Continue Reading →
There Rick Porcello was after Monday night’s crushing 6-1 loss at U.S. Cellular Field, taking the high road, and blaming himself. Funny, really. He’s well down the list of people I’d blame for that debacle. “Pitch well, score runs and play good defense,” Porcello said. Those are his recipes for success; those are most teams’ … Continue Reading →
As the Tigers get set to kick off their biggest home stand of the year to date — four games against the Angels, followed by three against the American League Central-leading White Sox — it seemed as good a time as any to share a few things that are on my mind: * Give it … Continue Reading →
Tigers fans like to gripe about their TV team of Mario Impemba and Rod Allen being “homers.” And while that duo does tend to fall on the friendly side of analysis, they can’t hold a candle to the Hawk. Ken “Hawk” Harrelson always has been a lightning rod for opposing teams’ fans, because he’s not … Continue Reading →
Yes, I get all the arguments for the new playoff format. I know it was too easy for the wild-card winner to waltz to the World Series. I know there was little incentive to winning a division championship. And I know that even by adding two more teams, Major League Baseball’s postseason still is the … Continue Reading →
The Tigers rarely get rave reviews for the talent level in their minor league system, mostly because they’re not afraid to spin off top prospects for major league-ready stars. See Miguel Cabrera, Doug Fister, etc. So, today’s unveiling of Keith Law’s organizational rankings by ESPN hardly triggered shockwaves in the Comerica Park front offices. He … Continue Reading →
Prince Fielder is the most intriguing story line left this offseason. Part of me thinks that at this point, he’d make the most money playing for Bob’s Chicken Coop in the Wauwatosa beer league. Top story line 1B: Yoenis Cespedes. The five-tool Cuban outfielder has no fewer than six dead-serious suitors, the Tigers definitely among … Continue Reading →
Some interesting developments in the American League Central the last 24 hours. The biggest move was a serious head-scratcher. The White Sox have extended the contract for left-handed starting pitcher John Danks, who was strongly believed to be on the trading block as GM Kenny Williams tries to rebuild the franchise. Guess we were mistaken, … Continue Reading →
What comes first: The Marlins’ announcement that Mark Buehrle has agreed to a four-year deal worth, $58 million, according to ESPN.com. Or the announcement that hte Marlins’ will charge $1,800 for a bleacher ticket in 2012. The crazy spending spree continued today as the Marlins locked up another one of their targets: Buehrle, the free-agent … Continue Reading →