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John Danks was believed to be on the tradining block -- until the White Sox shockingly gave him a five-year, $65 million extension. (Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Around the AL Central: Sox keep Danks, Twins sign Marquis

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 →

Tigers feeding rumor mill with their search for a starter

Remember when my colleague, Lynn Henning, broke the story a couple years back about the Blue Jays taking their blockbuster trade chip, Roy Halladay, to the Tigers’ doorstep? Apparently, Toronto came to the table asking for Rick Porcello, Ryan Perry and Casey Crosby for the perennial Cy Young candidate, to which Detroit GM Dave Dombrowski … Continue Reading →