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January 2011

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News and Notes: 1.28.11

28.01.2011 3 comments

- Keith Law wasn’t very complimentary of the Tigers’ farm system, ranking it 25th in the majors. (here’s the link to the ESPN article – you’ll need insider) – Here’s a good (free) article on ESPN about the boys. – Some spare on ESPN’s Page 2 writes that the Tigers lacked “bang for the buck” [...]

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Dombrowski is “confident” he’ll trade Galarraga (UPDATED: Trade)

19.01.2011 15 comments

According to the Freep, DD is actively shopping AG after he was bumped from the roster today to make room for Brad Penny. Crazy, because they just signed him to a 1-year, $2.3M deal.  Why sign him and then toss him like an old moldy bag of tangerines, you ask, Coleman?  Here’s why. No one [...]

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2010 Minor League Wrap, Part 2: Hitters (by Nick D)

17.01.2011 3 comments

This is the second of a two part series composed by DTW member Nick D.  Look for Nick to cover the minors in detail in the upcoming season(s). What follows is part 2 of 2 recapping the 2010 minor league season. I’ve ranked the following prospects based on scouting predictions and past performance in addition to [...]

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Brad Penny fills out the rotation (updated & Raburn news)

11.01.2011 22 comments

ESPN is reporting $3M, up to $6M with incentives.  A little high on the salary in my mind, but if he gets to $6M, it will be well worth it.  I think this is a great pickup, and fills out the rotation nicely. Penny sports a respectable career ERA of 4.11, and his best year [...]

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News and Notes: 1.4.2011

05.01.2011 2 comments

Happy New Year all.  I hope that everyone is enjoying the bowl season.  A few things that I’ve compiled over the last few days. – Bless You Boys posted a great note today which makes a case to put Trammell in the Hall of Fame.  Citing an article by Joe Posnanski, the crux of the [...]

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