"It says a lot about Ilitch that he will allow Magglio Ordonez to reach 457 plate appearances and...

"It says a lot about Ilitch that he will allow Magglio Ordonez to reach 457 plate appearances and kick in an $18 million option for 2010. Ilitch, 80, desperately wants a winner in Detroit, and he could have released Ordonez earlier this season and saved himself a bundle.

"But he has already eaten Gary Sheffield’s $14 million and pretty much handed Dontrelle Willis $29 million without a return (though he’s protected by insurance). The Tigers are in first place, and Ilitch feels Ordonez can help, and for that he’s willing to pay a fortune."

-- From Nick Cafardo's Sunday Notes column in the Boston Globe

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best owner in baseball/hockey.

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by madpoopz on Sep 14, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

Illitch knows time is running out (in more ways than one) to win a World Series

Magglio’s contract is more than worth it if they can get a World Series.

by 13194013 on Sep 14, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions

This could be the year

Let all the naysayers, say what they will, but I have had a feeling about this team all year. I could be wrong. A win for Illitch and a ring for Maggs, casue I am pretty sure that they’ll let him go mid-season next year.

by Detroitchik on Sep 14, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions

Illitch is EIGHTY???

I mean, I know he’s been around a while, but….somehow, in my head, he’s just permanently been 60 years old or so the whole time. I never would have guessed 80.

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by ahtrap on Sep 14, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions

Looks damn good for 80

Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure can blast some wrinkles.

by Trysdor on Sep 14, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions

Say what you want

Mr. Illitch sticking with Magglio this season means that players that will be negotiating contracts in the next few years will be more than happy to stay with Detroit if they are given the same amount of respect that Magglio is being given.

by actioncuse on Sep 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions