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Detroit Tigers designate Dontrelle Willis for assignment

Detroit Tigers designate Dontrelle Willis for assignment

It was announced today after a six nothing loss tot he Oakland Athletics that the Detroit Tigers would designate SP Dontrelle Willis for Assignment tomorrow to make room on the roster to recall Max Scherzer from Triple ... continue
Rookies key to Detroit Tigers early success

Rookies key to Detroit Tigers early success

Brennan Boesch (above left) and Austin Jackson (above right) are the core of an elite group of rookies that have helped the Detroit Tigers amass a 24-17 record and a share of the lead in the American ... continue
Detroit Tigers continue their fire sale

Detroit Tigers continue their fire sale

Today the Detroit Tigers traded Pitcher Nate Robertson to the Florida Marlins for a prospect. Maybe trade is not the right word. They bought Robertson out, don't believe me, well the Tigers will pick up 9.6 million ... continue
2010 MLB season preview: Detroit Tigers

2010 MLB season preview: Detroit Tigers

It has been a crazy off season for the Detroit Tigers. Gone are 2009 All Stars Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson, along with 2009 Gold Glove winner Placido Polanco. The Tiers front office sold the local fans ... continue
Johnny Damon Gets An Offer From The Tigers

Johnny Damon Gets An Offer From The Tigers

Free agent Johnny Damon has a new contract offer on the table according to Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski. Dombrowski told the Associated Press during a telephone interview that the Tigers were interested in signing the 36 ... continue
Detroit Tigers offer Damon two years, 14 million

Detroit Tigers offer Damon two years, 14 million

The Detroit Tiger are a poorly run baseball organization. As a lifelong Tigers fan it pains me to say that, but facts are facts. I used to put the blame for the Tigers ineptitude at the feet ... continue
Scott Boras wants the Detroit Tigers to sign Johnny Damon

Scott Boras wants the Detroit Tigers to sign Johnny Damon

Scott Boras is one of Major League Baseball's Super Agents, and over the past four or five years he has made a living off getting big contracts for the players he represents from the Detroit Tigers. Way ... continue
Detroit Professional Athlete of the decade

Detroit Professional Athlete of the decade

As we continue our year in review, we must also remember that this is also the end of a decade. It got me wondering about who would be the Detroit Professional of the past decade? What would ... continue
Winners and losers from the MLB Winter Meetings

Winners and losers from the MLB Winter Meetings

So, now that the Winter Meetings have concluded, a blockbuster trade has gone down, Barry Bonds announced his retirement, and a few free agents were signed, we can start to look at winners and losers from the ... continue
Tigers, D-Backs, and Yankees working on mega deal

Tigers, D-Backs, and Yankees working on mega deal

Major Leagues Baseball kicked off its Winter Meetings Monday in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Detroit Tigers were the subject of many rumor as they look to unload some talent, and some pricey contracts. OF Curtis Granderson and ... continue
Detroit Tigers let Placido Polanco slip through their fingers

Detroit Tigers let Placido Polanco slip through their fingers

This is yet another major strike against Dave Dombrowski, General Manager of the Detroit Tigers. He has let the Tigers' starting second baseman, and 2009 Gold Glove Winner, leave town without even offering him a contract or ... continue
Detroit Tigers add four to their 40 man roster

Detroit Tigers add four to their 40 man roster

In preparation for the start of free agency tonight, and the Rule Five draft and the Winter Meetings in December, the Detroit Tigers added four players to their 40 man roster. That is significant since it will ... continue
Are the Detroit Tigers in fire sale mode?

Are the Detroit Tigers in fire sale mode?

In 2009 the Detroit Tigers had the fifth largest MLB payroll, and they failed to win their division, and they failed to make the playoffs. They are now facing a 201 season with a lot of dead ... continue
2009 MLB season in review: Detroit Tigers

2009 MLB season in review: Detroit Tigers

For the third year in a row this team collapsed in the second half of the season. Going way back to 2006, when this team won the American League pennant, they were unable to win their division ... continue
Detroit Tigers complete epic collapse

Detroit Tigers complete epic collapse

The 2009 season is going to forever irk Detroit Tigers fans. This team just completed an epic collapse, and it is not the first time that this team has stumbled down the stretch run of the regular ... continue
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera invovled in a domestic squable

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera invovled in a domestic squable

Last Friday night after going 0-4 and stranding four runners on base, in a game his team needed to win, Detroit Tigers first baseman decided to go out to the bar with members of the Chicago White ... continue
Tigers turn to Bonine as fifth starter

Tigers turn to Bonine as fifth starter

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has made a decision. He will use Eddie Bonine as his fifth starter for the rest of the season, passing over ineffective Nate Robertson and struggling Armando Galarraga. While this may not ... continue
Ordonez nears number that will pay him 18 million

Ordonez nears number that will pay him 18 million

Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez is about 30 at bats away from a plateau that will activate a clause in his contract guaranteeing him an 18 million dollar salary for next year. Now the Tigers have an ... continue
Detroit Tigers’ Rodney to face suspension

Detroit Tigers’ Rodney to face suspension

Major League Baseball has given Detroit Tigers Closer, Fernando Rodney, a three game suspension for actions during a game last Friday night versus the Tamp Bay Rays. After almost blowing a late game lead, Rodney threw a ... continue
Could Washburn have been injured prior to trade?

Could Washburn have been injured prior to trade?

News came down today that the Detroit Tigers are going to skip Jarrod Washburn's next scheduled start. Starting pitcher Armando Galarraga will be taking his spot will get the start Saturday at the Tampa Bay Rays. Apparently ... continue
Ernie Harwell has cancer

Ernie Harwell has cancer

As a life long Detroit Tigers fan this is about the worst news I could have awoken to today. Long time voice of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame MLB Broadcaster Ernie Harwell has inoperable Bile Duct ... continue
Detroit Tigers add left handed bat

Detroit Tigers add left handed bat

One of the biggest criticisms fans had with the Detroit Tigers was they did not land a left handed bat at the non waiver trade deadline. Today that is a problem that has been rectified as the ... continue