Adam Wilk is a throwback to a bygone era of ballplayer. Yet depending on how the Tigers' rotation sweepstakes shakes out, he might be just what Detroit needs right now.
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February 23, 2012
On the day of the Prince Fielder press conference, Detroit Tigers’ Manager Jim Leyland hinted at a left field position battle between Andy Dirks, Clete Thomas, and Don Kelly, with the winner batting 8th in the lineup. The difference for Dirks and Thomas as compared to Kelly is this: Kelly is on the team either way, the other 2 likely will have to win the gig to land on the roster...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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February 21, 2012
Usually when Tigers ace Justin Verlander hears a crunch, it's the sound of opposing bats splintering like tongue depressors.
Now Verlander can attribute the onomatopoetic word to another endeavor, and a much more philanthropic one at that.
The 2011 American League MVP and Cy Young winner is pitching cereal, Limited Edition Justin Verlander Fastball Flakes.
All proceeds from...
FASTBALL TO YUMMY TOWN
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February 23, 2012
When you win the A.L. Cy Young and have your name thrown into the discussion for A.L. MVP, this is the stuff that happens. Fear not, Tigers fans. This isn’t some sort of lame money-making scheme. According to the Detroit Free Press, sales from Justin Verlander’s “Fastball Flakes” cereal benefit VA Hospitals in Detroit and Ann Arbor. The cereal is being sold...
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February 22, 2012
It's that time of year, folks. The time where baseball teams are releasing their promotional schedules.By now, we've all seen that creepy, stuffed Don Zimmer bear that the Tampa Bay Rays are giving way, right?Well, not to be outdone, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are doing a Justin Verlander bobblehead...and it will feature the reigning American League MVP and Cy Young award...
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February 21, 2012
As important as Prince Fielder's addition could be, it's difficult to see the Tigers winning a World Series without another dominant season from Justin Verlander.
Via Lions Blog
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February 21, 2012
A major fan of Prince Fielder arrived in Tigers camp this morning. Tony La Russa.
Via Lions Blog
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February 24, 2012
Nothing fancy. Go slowly. Six weeks to prepare. Make the routine plays. Tigers infield coach Rafael Belliard will follow those themes as he instructs Miguel Cabrera at third base during spring training.
Via Lions Blog
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February 24, 2012
Check out the winning entry and the funny finalists in our Detroit Tigers cartoon caption contest!
Via Lions Blog
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February 22, 2012
We picked the finalists, you pick the winner! Vote for the best caption in our Detroit Tigers spring training cartoon caption contest!
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February 22, 2012
The American League Central Division title won in 2011 might have been just the beginning for the Detroit Tigers.
Via Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline
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February 21, 2012
230 Home runs by Prince Fielder in 998 career games with the Brewers.
Via Seattle Times
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February 21, 2012
Tony La Russa is back at spring training, visiting with the Detroit Tigers.
Via Lions Blog
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February 22, 2012
Green should win unanimously. I'm talking "Justin Verlander winning the Cy Young" unanimously.
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