Ugueth Urbina Traded for Placido Polanco

Let’s start with the facts and move on to the analysis. The Tigers have sent closer Ugueth Urbina, their most tradeable commodity, along with Ramon Martinez for Phillies infielder Placido Polanco, the Phillies most tradeable commodity. The Tigers have definitely improved their second base position which has been an offensive blackhole this year. Tigers second … Continue reading Ugueth Urbina Traded for Placido Polanco

Game 2009.145: Royals at Tigers

I’ve heard this game described as an ugly win. I had some of those same thoughts as first, but I quickly pushed those away. First, all wins are beautiful at this point. Second, while the Tigers did have to rely on the Royals ineptitude to pull this out it wasn’t like the Tigers were making a bunch of mistakes. Detroit played a pretty crisp game with two outfield assists, a caught stealing, and some nifty defense by both Adam Everett and Placido Polanco. They also got the hits when they needed them to capitalize on the Royals mistakes. I see nothing ugly about that at all.