January 2008

Defensive metrics have evolved considerably as the charting of batted ball types and locations has become common place. PMR, UZR, and the like give us a much better understanding of defensive value, but what about past years. What about the years where there is play by play data, but not with the same [...]

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For the last few seasons, sabermetrician Tom Tango has conducted a defensive survey called The Fans Scouting Report. I’ve mentioned it in the past, and I’m sure that some of you participated. Essentially fans rate players on a variety of traits. I’m not going to rehash how the Tigers did because Lee [...]

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Todd Jones True Gatorade Story
The straight scoop from Gatorade’s second choice for despair.

The Surge - Whitecaps Baseball: Pedro Cotto Q&A
The Surge score another interview.

SEASON TICKET PLANS ON HALT: Tough-ticket Tigers too popular
It’s a feeding frenzy

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Brandon Inge has come to terms, sort of, about losing his starting gig. He will report to camp with pitchers and catchers and is ready to do what ever it takes to get on the field.
In breaking his media silence Inge said he was disappointed. He also went on to explain his mindset [...]

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I attended Curtis Granderson’s charity hoops game last night, and it would have to be considered a success. According to Jon Paul Morosi there were over 1700 fans in attendance at Avondale High School. The game featured the Detroit All Stars coached by Granderson against the [...]

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skyking162 » Bosom Buddies: Trammel and Whitaker
A look at Tram and Lou

Tiger Tales: A Detroit Tigers Blog: Base running 2007: Taking the extra base
Now that Lee has conquered defense he is on to baserunning.

Brian Bannister Q&A, Part 2
In an interview with MLB Trade Rumors, the Royals starter talks about how he’s going to approach [...]

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With the thermometer rocketing all the way up to 7 degrees this morning, and spring training a few weeks away here are some items to try and keep you warm on a Friday. No heavy analysis here, just some diversions.
The Tunes
I was surfing around the WDFN website and came across some great audio. [...]

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Canseco Is Said to Have Sought Favor to Omit Name - New York Times
Washed up super star needs some money so he writes a tell-all book about all the guys he got into steroids. Washed up superstar creates fervor around the topic but most people blow him off. Subsequent information, some real some [...]

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We’ve taken a look at how the Tigers may, or at least how we think (and by we I mean I and the people who agree with me) they may fill out their bench. The bench is one of the few areas of ambiguity in terms of the roster. The other area is [...]

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The Tigers today announced 21 non-roster invites. These are players in the organization who aren’t on the 40 man roster, but will be in the big league camp during Spring Training. They are:

Francis Beltran
Joe Bowen
Michael Hollimon
Matt Joyce
Freddy Dolsi
Dusty Ryan
Jeff Larish
Timo Perez
Jeff Gerbe
Dane Sardinha
Scott Sizemore
Wilkin Ramirez
Chris Lambert
James Skelton
Danny Worth
Clete Thomas
Preston Larrison
Max St. Pierre
Aquilino Lopez
Nick Trzesniak
Matt [...]

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The Spotstarters » Blog Archive » Interview: Gary Gillette
Pretty much what the title says

Stat of the Day » Grand Granderson
More stat-y goodness about Granderson’s season. In addition to joining Willie Mays for his acomplishments, he can also be mentioned alongside Stan Musial and Ducky Medwick

ESPN.com - Blogs - Peter Gammons Blog
Gammons riffs on bloggers, [...]

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