TIGERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Forecasting Prince Fielder

At THT: a look at how Prince Fielder might age in Detroit. You may recall Fielder signed a whopping nine-year, $214 million deal with the Tigers earlier this offseason.
Via Friar Forecast  |  9 hours ago

Tigers Spring Training TV Schedule

I see ya teleprompter.  ESPN is gonna pick up 3 games. TV Dates: March 14 — ESPN March 19 — ESPN March 20 — ESPN March 21 — Fox Sports Detroit March 29 — Fox Sports Detroit March 31 — Fox Sports Detroit April 4 — Vs. Toledo Mud Hens — Fox Sports Detroit
Via Tigers Weblog  |  21 hours ago

FSD to telecast three Tigers spring games

The Detroit Tigers on Wednesday announced their 2012 spring training broadcast schedule. Six games are currently scheduled for live telecasts from Florida, three of which will be featured on FOX Sports Detroit: March 21 vs. Minnesota Twins at Lakeland, 1:05 p.m. ET March 29 vs. Washington Nationals at Lakeland, 6:05 p.m. March 31 vs. Atlanta Braves at Disney World, 1:05 p.m. FOX...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  1 day ago

Justin Verlander is a 'ninja riding a cheetah'

When Justin Verlander isn't pitching (throwing no-hitters and winning the Cy Young and MVP awards), he's either golfing, riding in racecars, appearing on Conan, eating Taco Bell, perfectly predicting the outcome of the Super Bowl, tweeting, orrrr - deep breath - promoting MLB 2k12, the video game of which he'll be gracing the cover. Yeah, he's pretty awesome, as he...
Via Detroit4lyfe  |  1 day ago

Dombrowski confident in Fielder's longevity

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski is confident new first baseman Prince Fielder can stay productive through most if not all of his expensive nine-year contract. Dombrowski spoke Tuesday as part of a Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association luncheon. When he was asked about Fielder's $214 million deal with the Tigers, Dombrowski acknowledged the risk but pointed out that...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Florida talk fills crater with hope

DETROIT -- When you goin down? It's a mundane, gap-filling question in most circumstances -- somewhere between looking at your watch or scrolling the cell phone for messages -- but it has a ring of anticipation when spoken during one of the dark holes in the sports calendar. At a luncheon in downtown Detroit on Tuesday afternoon in which Detroit Tigers president and GM Dave...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  2 days ago

Dombroski addresses media, talks pitching

Detroit -- When a team goes out and signs one of the top free agents on the market in slugger Prince Fielder, it's no wonder that's all anyone wants to talk about. But the Detroit Tigers would not have won the American League Central Division last season without the spectacular pitching of Justin Verlander in the rotation and of Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit out of the...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  2 days ago

Tigers GM Dombrowski talks pitching

DETROIT -- When a team goes out and signs one of the top free agents on the market like slugger Prince Fielder, it's no wonder that's all anyone wants to talk about. But the Detroit Tigers wouldn't have won the American League Central Division last season without the spectacular pitching of Justin Verlander in the rotation and of Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit out...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  2 days ago

Justin Verlander: 2k12 ninja

Tigers ace Justin Verlander was the posterboy for the 2011 season after taking home the American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards. Those accolades landed him on the cover of the MLB 2k12 video game cover. Of course being on the cover means that you get your own commercials. And getting your own commercials means that you get to do some quirky things. Does Verlander...
Via It's Always Sunny in Detroit  |  2 days ago

2012 Tigers Preview: The Infield

After the initial shock of the Prince Fielder signing wore off, the question of where to fit him in the lineup come to the forefront. Who would be the designated hitter? What happens with Victor Martinez when he comes back next year?
Via tigers.scout.com  |  2 days ago

Around the ballpark: A look at the 2012 Detroit Tigers

Bring on 2012! The 2012 Detroit Tigers have high expectations this year. With the addition of Prince Fielder, and Justin Verlander coming off one of the best seasons by a pitcher in nearly 10 years, a lot is to be expected. Sure, having a few great players like a Miguel Cabrera or a Jose Valverde will help you win, but baseball is a team game. How do the 25 players stack up as a...
Via Detroit Sports 360  |  2 days ago

Brad Penny Leaves Solid Legacy In America

Brad Penny’s career in American professional baseball may not be officially over quite yet, but it has been put on hold. The 33-year-old right-hander will instead pitch for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (as passed along by Patrick Newman) during the 2012 campaign, and his contract contains an option for 2013 as well. Penny’s performance in 2011 — a 5.30 ERA and a 5...
Via Fangraphs  |  3 days ago
FAMILY ISSUES

Cecil publicly calls out Prince

Cecil Fielder said he is proud of what his son Prince has accomplished on the field, but that he is a "little disappointed" in Prince's lack of gratitude toward those who have helped him.

Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago

PRO Rumors financial efficiency report- Detroit Tigers

The next financial efficiency report will feature the AL Central Champions, Detroit Tigers. A team that quickly forgot about their losing ways in the beginning of the 21st century. They have an outstanding offense, now even more improved with the addition of Prince Fielder, and the most dominant starting pitcher in the Majors in 2011, Justin Verlander. In 2011, the Tigers won 96...
Via PRO Rumors  |  5 days ago

Alex Avila's All-Star encore hinges on consistency

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila loves the word consistency. The question for Avila, who turned 25 this past week, is whether he'll be able to consistently be the player he was last season. Manager Jim Leyland announced before last season that Avila would be the everyday starting catcher and Avila did not disappoint. He hit .295 with 19 home runs and 82 RBIs, earning...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  7 days ago
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