Sometimes MLB Network swings and misses, but I sure give the folks over in New Jersey credit for pumping out original programming — and more often than not, it’s quality work, particularly with their seemingly never-ending countdown series. The latest work from the network — which turns 4 years old Jan. 1 — premieres at … Continue Reading →
The Tigers have a really good shot to sweep this series againt the Athletics, one of the hottest teams in baseball entering the three games at Comerica Park this week. But they might just have to do it with a short-handed bullpen. Not ideal, especially considering Detroit led Oakland 4-0, 5-0 and 6-0 in the … Continue Reading →
We’ve seen Tigers manager Jim Leyland show off his vocal chops before. Years back, he busted into song during a tour of the Motown museum. Then there’s this video, from a meet-and-greet with a young fan: Both times, our reaction was the exact same: Marlboro Reds be damned, Skip can carry a tune! So it … 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 →
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 →
Not a whole lot shaking out here in Dallas yet, at least as far as the Tigers are concerned. So that gives me a a good opportunity to take a brief look back at 2011. Late last week, Kurt Mensching, managing editor of the Bless You Boys blog, unveiled the winners of the 2011 DIBS … 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 →
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 →
Sometime tomorrow afternoon, Justin Verlander will learn if he’s the American League’s Most Valuable Player. He’ll either get a phone call telling him he’s the first pitcher to win baseball’s top individual award since 1992, or 2 o’clock will come and go with no call (and, thus, no MVP). Verlander, coming off his seventh — … 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 →