Forgiving Miguel Cabrera

The Tigers annual winter caravan rolled through the metro Detroit area this week. Players and coaches visited soup kitchens, book stores, factories and Metro Airport among other places. The caravan is about publicity, about marketing, about connecting the team to the fans in a different way, a way that can’t be achieved at the ballpark.

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Tags: Detroit Tigers, Miguel Cabrera

Wednesday News and Notes

Arbitration – A form of alternative dispute resolution, a legal technique for the resolution of disputes outside the court system, and in the case of major league baseball these past couple of days – the place where millionaires go to argue.

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Tags: Bobby Seay, Dave Dombrowski, Don Kelly, Gerald Laird, Jack Morris, Jay Sborz, Jose Valverde, Justin Verlander, MLB Arbitration, Zach Miner

Valverde A Tiger, For Some Odd Reason

There is a saying rattling around in my head tonight. I originally heard it in the parlance of a fantasy baseball draft strategy article some years back. It seems appropriate in the wake of the Tigers signing of Jose Valverde.

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Tags: Daniel Schlereth, Dave Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers, Fernando Rodney, jermaine dye, Joel Zumaya, Jose Valverde, marlon byrd, Matt Capps, mlb free agents, octavio dotel, Ryan Perry, scott podsednik

Jose Valverde Rumors Heat Up

It seems every media outlet in town is now reporting that the Detroit Tigers have stepped closer to signing free agent reliever Jose Valverde to take over as the closer in 2010, and beyond. The Cutoff Man (MLive), Jon Paul Morosi (Fox), Jason Beck (MLB), John Lowe (Freep), The Sporting News and Yahoo Sports are all reporting the Tigers have strong interest in Valverde. Numerous reports suggest he is seeking in the neighborhood of $8 Million per season. Recent reports suggest the Tigers may have offered him a two year deal in the $12 – $14 Million range.

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Tags: Dave Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers, Enrique Gonzalez, Fernando Rodney, Jose Valverde

Around The Tigers Blogosphere 1/10/10

Let’s take another wander through the Detroit Tigers blogosphere and see what some other writers are saying these days….

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Has Dave Dombrowski Jumped The Shark?

In September of 1977 Arthur Fonzarelli adorned his trademark leather jacket and a pair of swim trunks, strapped on a pair of water skies, and jumped the shark. TV and pop culture critics now widely consider this the exact moment the show Happy Days took a turn for the worse, and began its’ slow descent into cancellation. Interestingly enough the show lasted seven more years after the totally realistic and truly interesting stunt (insert sarcasm here). Which leads me to the question, has Dave Dombrowski jumped the shark as President and GM of the Tigers? If so, when exactly was the moment it happened?

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Tags: Brandon Inge, Carlos Guillen, Dave Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers, Jeremy Bonderman, Jim Leyland, Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera

Our New Tigers Fan

If you’ll allow me the privilege of being a bit personal with this post, it is my pleasure to present to you a brand new Tigers fan, our little boy Felix J. Lambie. He was born 12/28/09, weighing in at a whopping 9 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long – both Mom and baby are doing splendid.

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Tags: Detroit Tigers, Felix J. Lambie

Fernando Rodney – A Strange Departure

With the recent news of Fernando Rodney agreeing to a two year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tigers fans can now close the book, officially, on the Rodney era in Detroit. His departure was anything but surprising, particularly in the midst of the mass exodus of regulars this off-season. Many of us expected a new uniform for Fernando in 2010, although it’s safe to say the circumstances surrounding his new adventure are less than what was anticipated. working the eighth inning for two years at 11 million dollars is a far cry from the 30 million over three years to be a closer he and his agents were expecting, at least according to many reports.

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Tags: B.J. Ryan, Dave Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers, Fernando Rodney, Francisco Cordero, Kerry Wood, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Dusty Ryan Traded To Padres

Dusty Ryan, former backup catcher with the Tigers designated for assignment last week, has been traded to the San Diego Padres. Tigers minor leaguer Scot Drucker first posted the info on his twitter account earlier this afternoon. Moments ago the Tigers confirmed to Eye of the Tigers that Ryan has been dealt for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

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Tags: Detroit Tigers, Dusty Ryan, Dusty Ryan traded to Padres, San DIego Padres

Sunday News And Notes

According to Baseball America Brent Clevlen has left the Tigers organization, signing a minor league pact with the Atlanta Braves. Also according to reports from BA the Tigers have signed pitcher Enrique Gonzalez to a minor league contract. Clevlen appeared in 55 games as a Tiger, most notably in 2006 when he hit .282 in 31 games. Gonzalez has compiled a 4-7 record with a 5.93 ERA over parts of four big league seasons with the Dbacks, Padres and Red Sox.

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Tags: Bless You Boys, Brent Clevlen, Chien-Ming Wang, Detroit Tigers, Enrique Gonzalez, Garrett Atkins, J.J. Putz, Jack Cust, Kelly Johnson, Marcus Thames, Matt Capps