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Verlander and Cabrera Have DIBS on Tigers Awards
16 days ago by
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
With 19 wins and 269 strikeouts among his many impressive stats, Justin Verlander was voted Tigers Pitcher of the Year and Most Improved Player by the Detroit Independent Baseball Scribes for...
Weekend Prowl: Hendry Wants Grandy, What Dombrowski Wants, Arizona Fall League, and the Tiger of the Year
16 days ago by
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The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers heard from a source close to the Cubs that said general manager Jim Hendry is "absolutely" interested a package full of prospects to the Tigers for Curtis Granderson. (And really, if he wasn't, would Hendry be doing...
""My personal feeling is that Detroit is not going to trade Curtis Granderson. He’s like (...
17 days ago by
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""My personal feeling is that Detroit is not going to trade Curtis Granderson. He’s like (Cleveland’s) Grady Sizemore. They don’t come along very often and Detroit is blessed to have him.
"If you let a guy like that go, you have to have a replacement, and...
Interest in Curtis Granderson? Oh, Yes
18 days ago by
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by Danny Moloshok - AP
Curtis Granderson hits really well at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Might he be wearing the home whites for the Angels next season?
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Phillies Looking at Polanco to Play Third Base
18 days ago by
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by Hector Mata - AP
Placido Polanco is willing to move his Gold Glove over to third base, if it's for a contending team.
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Could Placido Polanco play third base...
2009 SBN Baseball Awards: AL Most Valuable Player
19 days ago by
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This week, we've been posting the results for each of Major League Baseball's regular season awards, as voted upon by the SB Nation baseball bloggers. On Monday, the Manager of the Year awards went to the Angels' Mike Scioscia and the Rockies' Jim Tracy...
Brandon Inge on the Trade Block, Too?
20 days ago by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
Are the Detroit Tigers putting Brandon Inge on the trading block? SI.com's Jon Heyman says he might be available.
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Could Curtis Granderson Be Available For Trade, As Well?
20 days ago by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
What might the Detroit Tigers get in return for Curtis Granderson in a trade? It appears they're interested in finding that out.
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Phillies Looking at Fernando Rodney?
20 days ago by
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by John Froschauer - AP
The Philadelphia Phillies might be pointing to Fernando Rodney as an offseason target. Is Rodney pointing back to them?
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One of the biggest...
2009 SBN Baseball Awards: AL Cy Young Award
20 days ago by
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This week, we're posting the results for each of Major League Baseball's regular season awards, as voted upon by the SB Nation baseball bloggers. (Each site gets two ballots; Mack Avenue Tigers' Kurt Mensching helped me out with a vote.)
Today's announcement...
Is Edwin Jackson On the Trade Market?
21 days ago by
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by Jeff Roberson - AP
Might the Detroit Tigers make Edwin Jackson sweat out the winter, wondering where he could play next?
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As a Detroit Tigers fan, you might presume that the team would...
Placido Polanco Regains His Gold Glove
21 days ago by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
The Detroit Tigers' Placido Polanco was awarded the American League Gold Glove at second base for 2009. It's the second time in the last three seasons Polanco has won the honor.
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2009 SBN Baseball Awards: AL Rookie of the Year
21 days ago by
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This week, we're posting the results for each of Major League Baseball's regular season awards, as voted upon by the SB Nation baseball bloggers. (Each site gets two ballots; Mack Avenue Tigers' Kurt Mensching helped me out with a vote.)
Today's announcement...
Tom Brookens Named Tigers First Base Coach
22 days ago by
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by Paul Sancya - AP
Former Tiger Tom Brookens won't just be coaching alongside Jim Leyland in Spring Training anymore. He'll be the team's first base coach next season.
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2009 SBN Baseball Awards: AL Manager of the Year
22 days ago by
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This week, we'll be posting the results for each of Major League Baseball's regular season awards, as voted upon by the SB Nation baseball bloggers. Today's announcement is for the 2009 Manager of the Year balloting.
Each SB Nation blog was given two ballots...
Morning Prowl: Arbitration Dilemmas, Free Agent Predictions, and Gibby's Managerial Aspirations
22 days ago by
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The Tigers face quite a dilemma with their free agents, in regards to offering arbitration. Kurt Mensching tries to predict what decisions the team will make on Placido Polanco, Adam Everett, Fernando Rodney, and Brandon Lyon at Mack Avenue Tigers.
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The Quest For Relief Revisits J.J. Putz
23 days ago by
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
Would J.J. Putz be happier (and healthier) playing for his hometown Detroit Tigers than he was with the New York Mets?
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One year after losing out on trading for...
"I knew when I didn't play in that last game against Minnesota. I knew I was out of there."
24 days ago by
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"I knew when I didn't play in that last game against Minnesota. I knew I was out of there."
Marcus Thames, talking to the Detroit News' Lynn Henning about being released by the Tigers yesterday
The Marcus Thames Era Has Ended in Detroit
25 days ago by
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by Charles Krupa - AP
2 months ago:
Detroit Tigers Marcus Thames sticks out his tongue after striking out against Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning of their baseball game at Fenway...
J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez
25 days ago by
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J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez
This is already being discussed in the comments of today's Morning Prowl, but if the Tigers were looking at acquiring shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Brewers, the Twins beat them to it.
Hardy was traded to Minnesota today for...
Morning Prowl: Tom Brookens, Clete's Jersey Retired, Rising Stars, and Yesterday's Trades
25 days ago by
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Double-A Erie manager (and former Tigers third baseman) Tom Brookens says he'd be interested in a major league coaching job if one was offered. Will the Tigers offer him the first base coach position vacated by Andy Van Slyke?
Clete Thomas had his...
Five Detroit Tigers File For Free Agency
26 days ago by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
Placido Polanco was one of five Detroit Tigers to file for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could do so.
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With the conclusion of the World Series...
No Surprise: Rick Porcello is the Tigers Rookie of the Year
26 days ago by
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by Ben Margot - AP
Don't look so surprised, Rick Porcello. You're the Detroit Tigers Rookie of the Year.
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Brandon Inge's Knee Surgery Successful
27 days ago by
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by Elise Amendola - AP
Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge underwent successful surgery to correct patellar tendonitis in both of his knees on Tuesday. He's expected to recover in time for Spring Training...
This Week's Poll: Name Comerica Park After Ernie Harwell?
27 days ago by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
about 1 month ago:
Former Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell walks onto the field at Comerica Park during a tribute in his honor in the third inning of a baseball game against...
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