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Morning Prowl: Free Agents to Be, Maggs's Hair History, Dropping a Contract, and Votto's Anxiety

  Lynn Henning looks at the free agent decisions the Tigers will face in the offseason.  And in the process, he credits the great work done by Eddie Bajek on determining Type A and B free agent status.  (Eddie is also on Twitter, if you'd like to follow him.)

My prediction?  Adam Everett will be the only one of the four free agents to-be that will return to the Tigers next season.

  In detailing the history of Magglio Ordonez's hair growth in Detroit, Samara has created a collage that would make a great poster.

  Curtis Granderson is taking reader questions for his next post at Big League Stew.  Grandy would prefer non-baseball queries for his Q&A, apparently. 

I'm hoping he can help me choose a good whole wheat pasta (there are so many!) or tell me if I'd look stupid wearing an Under Armour headband while working out.

  Mack Avenue Tigers plays a game MLB Trade Rumors started the other day: If you could drop one contract from the Tigers' payroll right now, which would it be?  Check out Kurt's choice, and chime in with your own thoughts.

  If you're in the mood for some national perspective, Newsday's Ken Davidoff looks at the Tigers' turnaround from last season, and the role defense and pitching has played in that rebound.

  J. Ellet Lambie's new Tigers blog is now up and running at Fanball.  Please stop over at Eye of the Tigers, and give John the good push he deserves. 

  Wondering how a "Moneyball" movie might turn out (if it ever gets made)?  Fanhouse took a look at one version of the script (which can now be found online) by Steven Zaillian.

  Tiger Geist wonders if making a run in 2009 (and thus possibly overspending) will come back to haunt the Tigers in 2010.

  We may never learn the whole story behind Dontrelle Willis's anxiety disorder, especially if he stays away from the team while on the disabled list.  (Or has he been in the dugout?  I don't recall seeing him lately.)

But the Reds' Joey Votto revealed the causes behind his struggles with anxiety, and I think anyone who's been through what he's had to endure over the past year might be able to relate.

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As I am collecting myself

having coffee and perusing my favorite online sites (BYB) I decided to look and see what Maggs wants for those luscious locks of his. So I went to Ebay and pulled it up, just from curiosity. I was astounded at the starting bid. $4000!!!! (and he’s throwing in an autographed bat…lol ) Yikes!! However the money is all going to a wonderful cause. For anyone who’s curious I have attached the link. His Ebay ad explains the charity and exactly what it is they do. Maggs hair in a bag? Well, I wouldn’t pay 4 grand for it and I love him more than life (really, I do). Now maybe if it was still attached to the top of his head…who knows.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magglio-Ordonez-Hair-and-Autographed-Bat_W0QQitemZ180373227902QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_SM_Fan_Shop?hash=item29ff15097e&trksid=p3286.c0.m14&trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 25, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

Maybe too much for an opening bid?

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...but....but

He’s paying the shipping.

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jun 25, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I proclaim no clue about opening bid science

but you figure in the end it will sell for a lot more than 400 right? you get his suite and a bat, which is a pretty good deal.

by MackAveKurt on Jun 25, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just recently added the skybox

and raised the price to 5 grand.

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jun 25, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

now that seems a bit high to start!

by MackAveKurt on Jun 25, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maggs

I think that Dontrelle has been in the clubhouse, and apparently his “Anxiety Disorder” is contagious as i blame D-Train for passing this deadly disease to Maggs.

by wizzo on Jun 25, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even though

He didn’t do too well last night. He seemed to look much more confident at the plate, IMO, anyway. I read yesterday at batting practice he was sending balls deep into left. I surely hope that translates into today’s game, as well as the rest of the season.(If he lasts that long here)

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 25, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said

yesterday he was hitting them deep into left during batting practice and today it translated into the game. I saw it live, no memorex. And I cried. I am happy for Maggs. He is gonna do well. Mark my words

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sure do hope to God...

… that you are wrong with your hunch that Everett returns Ian.

by BigDaddyJC on Jun 25, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who you gonna replace him with?

He’s a stellar defender and the kind of role player a team needs.

by MackAveKurt on Jun 25, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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