TIGERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

A Justin Verlander High School Bobblehead?

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...
Via Hall of Very Good  |  4 hours ago
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Detroit Tigers Positional Preview: Catcher & Bull Pen Pitchers

The catching position is dominated by all-star Alex Avila.  Avila came on strong last year making his first all-star game.  He battled a solid .295 He was third in average for all catchers in the majors (and that is if you consider Victor Martinez a catcher.)  He also was third in RBIs (again with Victor Martinez leading the charge.) The one fact about Avila that you cannot...
Via Sports Blog Net  |  15 hours ago
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Prince Fielder, Wife and Two Children Arrive to Tiger’s Spring Training

Poppa Cecil couldn't make it T.. All-Star first baseman Prince Fielder has fulfilled his father’s legacy and is now officially a Detroit Tiger. Prince and his family arrived early yesterday to the Tigers spring training camp in Lakeland, Florida. Prince sure has come a long way since these days. How long til he’s the permanent DH? -TO Slugger Like You — Prince Fielder...
Via Terez Owens  |  1 day ago
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Verlander pitching cereal for veterans

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...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  1 day ago
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Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera fell in love at first sight

Any doubts that Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers’ new toy Prince Fielder would not get along have been dispelled by the duo’s reported “instant connection”.   Fielder showed up four days before spring training, brought along his big bat, hung out with his new teammates in the clubhouse, and even stayed after practice and signed hundreds of autographs.  All of which has Cabrera...
Via No Guts, No Glory  |  1 day ago
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The Prince Fielder Era Begins

Ahhhhh, pitchers and catchers… You ready for your Prince Fielder bp photo/video overload?  ESPN covers it here.  Even the local guys in Lakeland had to work. So let’s throw some predictions on Prince out there.  I’ll set the over/under on HR at 38, RBI at 112, and OPS at .940.  Your thoughts?
Via Tigers Weblog  |  1 day ago
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Fielder gets to Tigers' camp early

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Miguel Cabrera began smacking line drives all over a practice diamond at the Detroit Tigers' spring training complex. Then Prince Fielder stepped up and cracked a soaring shot toward right field. Forget those pitchers and catchers. To these Motown mashers, this was the sound of a powerful new partnership. Fielder arrived at camp Monday, entering a clubhouse...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  2 days ago
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Verlander hoping to improve - if that's possible

Here's a scary thought for American League batters: Justin Verlander is hoping to improve. Detroit's pitchers and catchers began their first workout Monday at spring training, and Verlander was eager to start. The reigning AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner also was celebrating his 29th birthday. Verlander went 24-5 with a 2.40 ERA in 2011, a season that also included a no...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago
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Detroit Tigers: the Brandon Inge effect

The Detroit Tigers are going to give Brandon Inge a shot to earn the full-time 2nd base gig during spring training. Don’t be surprised, he deserves the chance. What will be surprising is if he actually wins the job. Placing Inge at 2nd base in a full-time capacity will trigger a domino-effect throughout the Tigers’ roster. The key question, and an obvious one at that is: does...
Via isportsweb.com  |  2 days ago
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Tigers Top 3…Decisions, Funny Quotes and Superstars

The new look Detroit Tigers are headed into spring training with 3 of the best players in the game with Justin Verlander, 3B Miguel Cabrera and newly acquired 1B Prince Fielder. With some questions still on the table for the Tigers (5th starter, 2B, speed and defense), they find themselves running out of time to answer them all. If we head into the season with the team as is, it...
Via Detroit Sports 360  |  2 days ago
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Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge: Man in the Mirror

Former Detroit Tigers fan favorite Brandon Inge is falling, and falling fast. The fall from grace is a different ride for different people.  One could get lucky and avoid it all together. One could have the fall be incredibly slow and stretched out.  One’s fall could go the conventional route, with all those watching not thinking much of its normalcy.  But with regards...
Via Detroit Sports 360  |  2 days ago
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2012 AL Central Preview

AL Central Detroit Tigers Strengths: With the addition of Prince Fielder, the Tigers boast arguable the best 3-4 (Miguel Cabrera, Fielder) punch in the league. The rest of the lineup rounds out well with Alex Avila, Jhonny Peralta, and Austin Jackson, to name a few. The pitching rotation is also strong at the front, with Justin Verlander and Doug Fister. Weaknesses: The back end...
Via The Diamond's Edge  |  3 days ago
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Brandon Inge to get shot at 2B in Motown

Moments after arriving in Lakeland, Florida for Spring Training yesterday, Tigers manager Jim Leyland shook things up. He announced that Brandon Inge will be given a shot to win the starting 2B job. At first, this might just sound crazy and numbingly stupid, but let me explain why that cagey old man might know what he’s doing. First, a little on Inge. Inge has primarily been...
Via The Victory Formation  |  5 days ago
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Brandon Inge to Play 2nd Base; Shenanigans Will Ensue

In a span of just over four weeks -- starting with Victor Martinez's season-ending injury -- the Tigers' offseason news has gone from non-existent to complete shenanigans. Upon his arrival in Lakeland today, Jim Leyland let slip that Brandon Inge will be competing for the supposedly open 2nd base job. The fanbase has mixed opinions on this matter, from slightly upbeat to...
Via Detroit4lyfe  |  6 days ago
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Magglio Ordonez Doesn’ t Want a Minor League Deal

According to Danny Knobler, of CBSSports.com, Magglio Ordonez (.255/.303/.331 in 357 plate appearances with the Detroit Tigers in 2011) has indicated that he’s not in the market for a minor league contract. Ordonez, whose playing time and ability to stay healthy have been declining over the past few years, is looking for a guaranteed spot
Via Reading Between The Seams  |  6 days ago
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