Joel Zumaya

Tuesday Tigers talk: A half-dozen highlights

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 →

Where will Tigers Joel Zumaya, Carlos Guillen end up?

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 →

Tigers Over-Under Contest is back! Deadline to enter is April 8

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 →