Without any Tiger news to report, I figured now would be a good time to look around at what is happening on the farm. AAA ToledoShane Loux is the best prospect story in Toledo. He’s likely to find his way into the Tiger rotation at some point this season. He’s 9-6 with a 3.13 ERA. … Continue reading Tiger Farm Report
Jayson Stark’s Rumblings “Rob Henkel (5-1, 2.82 in Double-A), if he stays healthy, has got a chance to be better than Redman,” the scout says. “Nate Robertson (5-6, 3.68 in Triple-A) has a history of injury, but if he stays healthy, he’s got a chance to pitch in the big leagues, too. And Gary Knotts … Continue reading Scout thinks Redman deal still a good one for the Tigers
Tigers try addition by multiplicationThe Tigers have traded Mark Redman and Jerod Buell to the Florida Marlins for Gary Knotts, Nate Robertson, and Rob Henkel. While this has to be frustrating to Tiger fans who are tired of seeing the few quality players on the team traded for unknowns. Think how frustrating it must be … Continue reading
Win now! First stop: Second place. So the Detroit Tigers are now: SP Verlander SP Scherzer SP Sanchez SP Porcello SP Price RP Nathan RP Alburquerque RP Chamberlain RP Coke RP Hardy RP McCoy RP Soria C Avila C Holaday 1B-DH Cabrera 2B Kinsler SS-2B Romine SS Suarez 3B Castellanos IF-OF Kelly RF Hunter CF … Continue reading 2014: The 7th Inning (7-11)
On the heels of a game where he only retired 1 for the 4 batters he faced while protecting a 5 run lead, Ryan Perry has been optioned to Toledo. Unlike his last optional assignment where he was squeezed by roster maneuvering, this one seems to imply the Tigers have some things they’d like him … Continue reading Perry optioned to Toledo
With a disastrous season completed it is time to head into the offseason. Given the gravity of the collapse, you know with the high payroll and the last place-edness, there is probably a tendency to overreact and second-guess. While a deep dive analysis is definitely called for, there is also some inaccuracy being bandied about. … Continue reading 2008 Offseason Preamble
PREGAME: The division leading White Sox come to town. It will be Jose Contreras and Nate Roberson tonight. Contreras isn’t the same crappy pitcher the Tigers have beaten up on lately. He’s only allowed 10 walks in his last 7 starts. In his last six starts he’s averaged 7 innings a start and has a … Continue reading Game 64: White Sox at Tigers
Being at the game last night, I’m way behind on the injury updates. But let’s get caught up… Rodney It’s not quite official, but it’s looking like Fernando Rodney might be toast – at least for this season. He is headed to Alabama for a consult with Dr. James Andrews. Given his injury prone past, … Continue reading Junkballing: Injury updates and more
While today was officially “Pitchers and Catchers report” day, it was just that. Reporting day. The official workouts don’t begin until tomorrow. Still, the players and beat writers are all in town so the stream of news has started to flow.
The links to the stories are below with my comments to follow:
Curtis Granderson had a heck of a 2007. He made baseball history accumulating 20 doubles, triples, homers, and stolen bases and becoming one of only 5 players to ever accomplish the feat. He had what was rated in many circles the defensive play of the year when he reached over the left-center field wall to pull back a Wily Mo Pena homer. He was a television analyst for two networks during the post-season. When all his work was done he served as an MLB ambassador in South Africa. Now he’s getting ready for the First Annual Curtis Granderson Celebrity Basketball Game to benefit the Grand Kids Foundation. Given his whirlwind tour I’m very appreciative that Granderson would take the time for an email interview with the Detroit Tigers Weblog.
AROUND THE HORN: Robertson seeks long-term contract Nate looks to get locked up. I could see a 3 year deal with a 4th year option. Invterview with Pat Neshek Seth talks with Tigers nemesis Pat Neshek Scout.com: TigsTown Winter Notebook: 12/17/07 A run down of how Tigers are doing in the winter leagues
The Winter Meetings kicked off today. My fellow bloggers have already commented on how it will be a fairly quiet meetings for the Tigers. That’s what happens when you fill your biggest needs within a couple weeks of the end of the season. Still, I don’t think the Tigers are done this offseason. While I … Continue reading Rogers, Rumors, and the Winter Meetings
