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 →
The winter meetings are quickly coming to a close, and it’s a near-certainty we’ll be flying away from Dallas tomorrow afternoon without the Tigers making any official announcement regarding reliever Octavio Dotel. It appears down to Detroit and St. Louis. I wouldn’t be stunned if Dotel is choosing between a one-year offer from the Cardinals … 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 →
What comes first: The Marlins’ announcement that Mark Buehrle has agreed to a four-year deal worth, $58 million, according to ESPN.com. Or the announcement that hte Marlins’ will charge $1,800 for a bleacher ticket in 2012. The crazy spending spree continued today as the Marlins locked up another one of their targets: Buehrle, the free-agent … Continue Reading →