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 →
There’s already been plenty of player movement at these winter meetings, with closers front and center. On Monday, the Marlins introduced their new ninth-inning guy, Heath Bell. On Tuesday, the Blue Jays acquired Sergio Santos from the White Sox; the Mets came to terms with deals for two possiblities, Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch; and … 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 →
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 →
The All-Stars — starters and reserves — will be announced starting at noon Sunday on TBS. And, no doubt, several Tigers are eager to learn whether they’ll be heading to Phoenix the following week, or traveling home to spend time with family. Here’s how I see the Tigers’ fates shaking out: ALEX AVILA, C Obviously, … 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 →