Yes, the Indians needed to do something, anything, to try to keep their fading-by-the-minute postseason hopes alive. And Jim Thome — back where he began his awesome major league career 20 years ago, as a third baseman, no less — is a good addition. They’re without Travis Hafner, maybe for the year. They’re without rookie … Continue Reading →
A month ago today, Jason Kipnis wasn’t in the major leagues, hadn’t ever been in the major leagues, probably didn’t think he’d be in the major leagues anytime soon. Now, he’s looking like the savior to the Indians’ playoff hopes. The rookie second baseman was called up in late July, and since has ignited a … Continue Reading →
We’re about 48 hours from baseball’s trade deadline, and the Tigers have yet to pull off a move. So the next two days should be interesting. Because the Tigers will be making a move. And it most certainly will be for a starting pitcher. Rumblings from the Internet on Friday seemed to clear up the … Continue Reading →
Remember when my colleague, Lynn Henning, broke the story a couple years back about the Blue Jays taking their blockbuster trade chip, Roy Halladay, to the Tigers’ doorstep? Apparently, Toronto came to the table asking for Rick Porcello, Ryan Perry and Casey Crosby for the perennial Cy Young candidate, to which Detroit GM Dave Dombrowski … Continue Reading →