Posted on May 7th, 2008 by McFleece
ESPN’s Buster Olney has a few interesting tidbits in his blog today. Here’s a rundown:
It’s pure speculation, but Olney sees a potential fit between the Indians and Rockies, involving Garrett Atkins. Of course, it should take a bit more time before the Rockies even consider trading off veterans like “The Diet.” But if the Rox do […]
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Posted on May 6th, 2008 by McFleece
MLB.com is reporting that the Florida Marlins and San Diego Padres are interested in recently released outfielder Jacque Jones.
Jones, who was recently DFA’d by Detroit, got off to a slow start with the Tigers, batting .165 (13-for-79) with just one home run, one triple, two doubles and five RBIs. He has a less than stellar career OBP of .327, […]
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Posted on May 5th, 2008 by McFleece
John Paul Morosi of The Detroit Free Press reports that the Tigers have cut outfielder Jacque Jones. And for good reason. Jones hit just .165 in 24 games as the team’s left-fielder. He’ll be replaced on the roster by Matt Joyce, who hit .299 with five home runs and 21 RBIs at Triple-A Toledo.
In a curious move, however, Gary […]
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Posted on April 30th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Jason Beck at MLB.com, the Detroit Tigers traded 31-year old reliever Jason Grilli to the Colorado Rockies for 21-year old minor-league prospect Zach Simons, a righty relief pitcher. Grilli has been with the Tigers since the 2005 season. He had a 3.29 ERA in 13 2/3 innings pitched in ‘08.
The trade has opened […]
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Posted on April 30th, 2008 by McFleece
In a USA Today column, Gary Thorne puts into writing what many of us have been thinking for a few weeks now. Could free agent Barry Bonds* replace the struggling Gary Sheffield* in the Tigers lineup if Sheffield’s woes continue?
Remember, current Tigers manager Jim Leyland was instrumental in the development of Bonds* when the then […]
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Posted on April 29th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
We’re only 25 games or so into the 2008 season, but there are a number of teams who may have already begun shopping some of their higher priced veterans, according to Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports. Here is a brief breakdown of some of the players’ names we may be hearing all summer in regards to trade rumors:
Cincinnati Reds: […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
In more Tigers’ news, Detroit has announced that Miguel Cabrera will begin playing 1st base on a regular basis. This move shifts Carlos Guillen to 3rd base. Since Miggy has already signed a long-term deal, getting his cheddar, I’m sure such a move will not be too bothersome for him.
That didn’t take long, did it? It […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
The Tigers’ have struggled without their lead-off hitter, but that could soon be changing. The offense has begun coming around of late, and Curtis Granderson is set to return to Detroit to offer an additional boost. He should be activated either today or tomorrow barring any unforeseen circumstances. Granderson went 1-3 in a single-A ballgame last night, his […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (4/22) 9:10am (EST) - Alfonso Soriano hit off of a tee on Monday, and felt fine. He’s been placed on the 15 day-DL due to the calf strain, and he has begun jogging lightly. If there are no setbacks, Soriano should be ready to go when he is eligible to come off the DL on […]
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Posted on April 21st, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
Detroit Tigers’ second baseman Placido Polanco had an MRI on his sore back on Monday, and the results showed nodamage or major issues. Polanco has been struggling with the bat thus far in ‘08, but the doctors have given him medication to treat the ailment. It is supposedly going to work very quickly. Must be some […]
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Old Navy King
The 2008 payrolls were released earlier this month by Major League Baseball, and there were a few surprises. What isn’t much of a surprise is that the New York Yankees were once again #1 on that list, topping $209 million (yet another payroll record).
Of interest though is that both the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets have leap-froged the […]
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to ESPN, Detroit Tigers’ outfielder and spark-plug Curtis Granderson took live batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since breaking a bone in his right hand. Granderson said he was “pretty much pain free” after taking roughly 30 hacks or so, and admitted “I could probably play with this amount of pain”.
The Tigers offense has […]
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Posted on April 14th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (4/14) 4:01pm (EST) - According to the Boston Herald, Kyle Snyder has cleared through waivers and has accepted an assignment to AAA Pawtucket.
Kind of surprising here. He’s a guy that can eat some innings, and considering most team’s bullpen woes (Detroit, perhaps?), it’s odd that he passed through. He is making $835,000 this year.
Apr 11th […]
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Posted on April 12th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (4/12) 5:19PM (EST) - Jose Reyes had an MRI on Saturday morning, which revealed only a mild strain of the hamstring. He is expected to get rest through the weekend, and hopes to be back in the lineup vs. the Nationals.
Dontrelle Willis will go on the 15-day DL due to the hyperextended knee suffered […]
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Posted on April 7th, 2008 by McFleece
The voters have spoken and ”Florida Fleeces Their Fans” can now be called the worst fleece of this past offseason. Congratulations to Marlins management for this Golden Fleece Award. Your fleecing of your own fanbase has been voted the largest fleece of the winter. MLB Fleece Factor sure hopes you’re proud of yourself.
For those that are just tuning in, on March 24th […]
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Posted on April 6th, 2008 by McFleece
REMINDER: Today is the last day to vote for The Golden Fleece Award of this past offseason. It is a close battle between the two fleeces, so make sure to get your vote on and spread the word!
On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winner will be […]
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Posted on April 6th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Just wanted to get you caught up with some injury updates from around the league:
Tigers relief pitcher Fernando Rodney did not have a good bullpen session, and is still feeling quite a bit of pain in his shoulder. No timetable has been made for his return, but one can expect late April at the earliest.
Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson […]
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Posted on April 4th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (4/4) 1:33pm (EST) - As per Scott McNeish at MLB.com, Sheff is day-to-day with his finger injury. Off the field, Sheffield will wear a splint on the finger for 6 weeks. Carlos Guillen will take over the #3 spot in the lineup for now.
Apr 3, 8:54pm (EST) - According to Foxsports, the Detroit Tigers’ […]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
Tigers’ third-baseman Miguel Cabrera was a late scratch from Thursday’s lineup due to a sore left quadriceps. Cabrera had some issues with this over the winter. Manager Jim Leyland said Cabrera could be available to pinch-hit later in the game if needed. Brandon Inge got the start at third, with rookie Clete Thomas getting the […]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Old Navy King
As per Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, left-handed reliever Tim Byrdak decided against the Tigers afterall, and has instead signed a minor-league deal with the Houston Astros. Byrdak was cut by the Tigers last week, and Jim Leyland fully expected him to re-sign with the team on a minor-league contract. Earlier this […]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by McFleece
REMINDER: Don’t forget to vote in our FINAL FOUR OF OFFSEASON FLEECES! We have some very close ballgames below that will be determined by late voters. Polls close tonight.
On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winner will be determined by you - is Fleece […]
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Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by McFleece
The Detroit Tigers are keeping a close eye on Washington Nationals reliever Chad Cordero, according to Matt Palmer and John Keim of The Examiner.
According to the source, Detroit started up a dialogue with Nats GM Jim Bowden about Cordero during Spring Training and would not hesitate to start up talks again if their bullpen falters early […]
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Posted on March 31st, 2008 by Old Navy King
Getting you caught up on the news buzzing around baseball at this hour:
The Nationals placed Elijah Dukes on the 15-day disabled list, joining Wily Mo Pena in the trainer’s room. Willie Harris should see the bulk of playing time in left field during their absence. Rob Mackowiak could also see some time.
Nationals closer Chad Cordero will […]
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Posted on March 29th, 2008 by Old Navy King
As per John Lowe at the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers, desperate for bullpen help, signed left-hander Aaron Fultz to a minor-league contract today. Fultz was released earlier this week by the Cleveland Indians, and will give the Tigers a much-needed arm to call upon in the late innings.
With Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya on the […]
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Posted on March 24th, 2008 by McFleece
Because March Madness shouldn’t just be for college hoops fans…
MLB Fleece Factor introduces the Sweet Sixteen of Offseason MLB Fleeces!
We’ve set up the brackets, and we’re leaving it up to you to determine the winner of this honor…let’s call it the 2008 Offseason Golden Fleece Award!
Here’s a complete set of brackets for you:
Click Here For Your “2008 Sweet […]
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Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by McFleece
The Newark Star Ledger is reporting that the Detroit Tigers “are trying to have serious discussions with Oakland about closer Huston Street.” However, the paper believes that the A’s are still not sure they want to move Street and that Detroit may not have enough to offer Oakland if Street does become available.
Detroit is certainly […]
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Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (Mar 23rd, 4:00pm EST) - Danny Knobler of MLive.com reports that the 8 year extension includes the 2008 season, so the deal will run through 2015, not 2016 as ESPNdeportes had originally reported. This is what you need to know: Cabrera will make $11.3 million in ‘08 and then $142 million between 2009 and 2015, or […]
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Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to rotoworld.com, Detroit Tigers’ outfielder Curtis Granderson will open the 2008 season on the 15-day disabled list due to a fracture in his finger on his right hand. The Tigers hoped it was just a bruise, but no such luck.
He’ll miss at least the first week of the regular season.
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Posted on March 21st, 2008 by Old Navy King
As per Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are showing interest in Cubs relief pitcher Michael Wuertz. With both Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney out for possible extended periods, the Tigers bullpen is in dire need of a power arm. The right-hander Wuertz, 29, went 2-3 last season in 73 appearances, […]
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Posted on March 20th, 2008 by McFleece
John Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press writes that Tigers 3rd baseman Brandon Inge is still “not high on (the Dodgers) list of trade targets.” This news comes despite the recent injury to Nomar Garciaparra (that could keep him out of action early in the year) and the earlier injury to Andy LaRoche (who could […]
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Posted on March 19th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com “fame,” brings us all some more juicy rumors as Opening Day rapidly approaches:
The Chicago Cubs are getting really frustrated with the whole Brian Roberts saga, as are we! After seemingly 3 months of negoitations, and with the regular season less than 2 weeks away, the Orioles supposedly have still not even told […]
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Posted on March 19th, 2008 by Old Navy King
ESPN.com’s Buster Olney dishes out some dirt from the major-league landscape today:
Barry Lamar Bonds says that he is not going to retire. I could definitely see a team sign him after the season has begun, when it would be *slightly* less of a distraction. I think the Mariners remain a great fit, and the Angels seem […]
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Posted on March 18th, 2008 by McFleece
John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press writes today that the Detroit Tigers and prized acquisition Miguel Cabrera are continuing to work towards a contract extension for the slugging 3rd baseman.
Lowe writes that it is unclear how close the two sides are but that “when the Tigers traded for Cabrera in December, they did so […]
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Posted on March 17th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe delivers some knowledge down to all of us:
Mets GM Omar Minaya thinks that Moises Alou will be back much sooner than most people think. He is still, however, looking to add a right-handed hitting OF/1B.
Said Boras about his client Jeff Weaver, “There’s been a lot of interest. Pitching is […]
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Posted on March 15th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (3/15 @ 10:30am EST) - Further showcasing Inge’s versatility, the Tigers played him at shortstop for an inning yesterday. Inge played shortstop at Virginia Commonwealth, but was switched to catcher when the Tigers drafted him.
Despite the injury to third baseman Andy and the fragility of Nomar Garciaparra, the Los Angeles Dodgers still do not seem interested […]
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