To most Tigers fans, Dontrelle Willis’ career ’round here was spectacularly underwhelming. He did some good though, even if wasn’t often on the field. I had a chance to chat last week with former infielder Tiger Brandon Inge at his new home, in Oakland, Calif. While we touched on a number of topics, he ended, … Continue Reading →
It’s sounding like Wilson Betemit is about to play for his seventh major league team, and fifth in five years. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Pirates are nearing a control with Betemit. He’d give the ballclub an insurance option at third base — who hits far better than he defends — should projected starter Pedro … Continue Reading →
Just got done meeting again with the Tigers brass in their 14th-floor suite here at the Hilton Anatole. And for a second straight day, it was hard not to walk away with the impression that little is brewing on the acquisition front. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed today, ”We’re not looking to make a big splash.” … Continue Reading →
For the first time since 2006, there’s no AL East team in the Championship Series. That autumn, it was Detroit against another AL West team, Oakland. The Tigers swept. How might it shake out this time? Let’s take a look: Rotation: The Rangers aren’t just the C.J. Wilson show. Heck, they won the three games … Continue Reading →
A funny thing happened late Friday night. Brewers utility infielder Craig Counsell stepped to the plate, dug in, waved that bat — and then laced a single to right field. So? Nothing remarkable there, right? After all, he’d reached base on a hit 1,197 times before in his 16-year, five-team big league career, including 56 … Continue Reading →
The Tigers have a busy day planned for tomorrow, Tuesday, including: A half-hour webchat with third baseman Brandon Inge, from 3:15-3:45 p.m. at tigers.com. Fans can log on starting at 2:15, and submit questions. A “Tweetup” at Comerica Park, for the 7:05 game against the Mariners. The Tigers — the second most-followed pro sports team … Continue Reading →
The grass is greening, the chill in the air is suddenly bearable, $9 beers are back! The baseball season arrives this week — Thursday for the Tigers, who open against CC Sabathia and Yankees in New York. Also returning this week is The Detroit News Tigers Over-Under Contest. Last year, Livonia’s Grant Dossetto beat out … Continue Reading →