Would he be a lifesaver? No, not at the this point in his career. But veteran slugger Vladimir Guerrero sure could serve as a life preserver while the Tigers are treading water, waiting for reinforcements to arrive. Guerrero, 37, was just released today by the Blue Jays — at his request. Frankly, he got tired … 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 →
42,800,000. That’s how many hot-and-ready pizzas Little Caesars would have to sell to bring in enough money to pay new Tigers slugger Prince Fielder’s $214 million contract. Yowza! Let that sink in for just a minute. That should put into perspective just how much money that is, if the mere figure somehow didn’t already impress … Continue Reading →
Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said Wednesday the Tigers “have made some strides” in their search for bullpen help. Reports from Fox Sports suggested it might be veteran right-hander Octavio Dotel. Middle relief isn’t a sexy position, so if Dotel signs, it won’t send Tigers fans into a frenzy – like, say, a Cespedes deal would. … Continue Reading →
The Tigers insisted at the winter meetings here in Dallas earlier this week that they’d like to find a cheap No. 5 starter on the free-agent market, but GM Dave Dombrowski also said he’d be comfortable going to spring training counting on one of several promising internal candidates to win the job. With Dombrowski, though, you … 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 →
The Tigers’ brain trust just got done chatting with the Detroit media for more than a half hour, and per usual, they touched on a number of topics. Here are the quick-hit highlights: * The Tigers will never publicly discuss their pursuit of any play, though GM Dave Dombrowski did seem to hint that nothing big … Continue Reading →
The Tigers brought back one of their free agents, infielder Ramon Santiago. They might just be saying farewell to the rest. A report by Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes says as many as five times are intereseted in second baseman Carlos Guillen. Among them: the Athletics, Mariners, Marlins, Royals and Twins. Guillen is 36, and … Continue Reading →
Well, now, that’s a familiar start to baseball’s winter meetings. Last year, hours before the four days of wheelin’ and dealin’ officially got under way just outside Orlando, the Nationals stunned the baseball world by signing outfielder Jayson Werth to a seven-year, $126 million deal. The deal is as minboggling today as it was a year ago today. … Continue Reading →
Arrived a few hours ago in Dallas, where all you Detroiters will be happy to know the weather is no better than when I left DTW. It’s cold. It’s rainy. In Texas. If I didn’t know any better, I’d have thought Justin Verlander was pitching tonight. It should be a fun four days here at the … Continue Reading →