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December 2010

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News and Notes: 12.28.2010

28.12.2010 19 comments

Not a lot going on over here, hopefully everyone is enjoying the holidays. – Thanks Coleman. – John Lowe analyzes offseason moves, and gives the Tigers a comfortable edge over the Twins. – Do you have energy?  Do you like fun?  Do you like the Tigers?  Apply here. – Brad Penny as a challenger for [...]

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Maggs is back for a year

17.12.2010 18 comments

1 year, $10M.  I love it. – Freep reports that Maggs turned down 2 year offers (via Jon Heyman’s twitter feed) elsewhere.  Not sure how much those were for. – Tom Gage breaks down the payroll implications. I love the 1 year commitment.  If he does well, we’ll overpay for another year, but we don’t have to [...]

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News and Notes: 12.14.2010 (updated)

14.12.2010 14 comments

- The Cliff Lee race is over, and the Phillies win by a mile.  Lee reportedly left $50-$60M on the table to sign with Philly, who now boasts Cole Hamels as their #4 starter.  Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Hamels. Wow.  Kudos to Lee, it really wasn’t about the money. – Henning writes that the Tigers’ next [...]

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2010 Winter Meetings: Day 3 (updated)

08.12.2010 18 comments

(updated as necessary) – Tigers talking to the Cubs about a a borderline 5th starter, but at least he’s a lefty. – Ordonez is the apple of Boston’s eye, reports Danny Knobler, though Boras suggests that there are several serious suitors.  Maggs worked out today in Florida to show everyone how is ankle is doing. [...]

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2010 Winter Meetings: Day 2

07.12.2010 5 comments

- Things seem to be moving pretty slowly in Orlando.  I still feel that Ordonez is their #1 target, but the always scheming Scott Boras may be waiting for Crawford to rake (and decrease OF supply) before starting a bidding war for Maggs.  I like Maggs, but not at what the Red Sox are likely [...]

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2010 Winter Meetings: Day 1

06.12.2010 4 comments

With Werth off the market, Lee and Crawford should get the majority of coverage this week.  But even without big name free agents, the Winter Meetings are always hopping, and the Tigers are no stranger to dropping news bombs this time of year. Sure, I’d love to be on the hunt for Crawford, Lee, or [...]

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News and Notes: 11.30.2010

01.12.2010 19 comments

- Zach Miner has been designated for assignment. Assuming he clears (I’m sure he will), he’ll be a free agent on Friday.  But the Tigers are likely to bring him back.  He’s been a great spot starter and will be a good long man starting off in 2011.  Good info on the rationale for taking [...]

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