Prince Fielder is the most intriguing story line left this offseason. Part of me thinks that at this point, he’d make the most money playing for Bob’s Chicken Coop in the Wauwatosa beer league. Top story line 1B: Yoenis Cespedes. The five-tool Cuban outfielder has no fewer than six dead-serious suitors, the Tigers definitely among … Continue Reading →
Some interesting developments in the American League Central the last 24 hours. The biggest move was a serious head-scratcher. The White Sox have extended the contract for left-handed starting pitcher John Danks, who was strongly believed to be on the trading block as GM Kenny Williams tries to rebuild the franchise. Guess we were mistaken, … 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 →
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 →
Arrived a few hours ago in Dallas, where all you Detroiters will be happy to know the weather is no better than when I left DTW. It’s cold. It’s rainy. In Texas. If I didn’t know any better, I’d have thought Justin Verlander was pitching tonight. It should be a fun four days here at the … Continue Reading →