about 1 month ago Article 24 comments

The money list: Baseball's 125 highest paid players

When Justin Verlander's salary for the 2015 season kicks in at $ 28 million per season, he would be baseball's highest paid player, as contracts stand today.

about 1 month ago Article 35 comments

Who should be the Tigers' closer? Vote

With Rondon optioned to the minors, the Tigers have several candidates to close, or could use a committee.

about 1 month ago Article 43 comments

Phil Coke should not be the Tigers closer

Phil Coke's success against the Yankees during the 2012 postseason may have swayed some opinions toward using him in Detroit's closer role. Fight the urge. He'll succeed in the right situations, but

about 1 month ago Article 32 comments

Tigers option Bruce Rondon, avoid making the same mistake twice

Bruce Rondon was expected to be the Tigers' closer, having never thrown a pitch in the major leagues. They made a similar move with Scott Sizemore and it didn't turn out so well.

about 1 month ago Article 14 comments

Where are they now? Tigerdog's All Former Tigers’ team

Tigerdog responds to Phil Coke's Brain! Patrick has found enough Tiger droppings around the majors to patch together his own roster of former Tigers.

about 1 month ago Article 67 comments

Smyly decision could be costly for Tigers

When the Tigers decided to send Drew Smyly to the bullpen instead of Toledo, they may have cost themselves a few million dollars by speeding up his arbitration clock.

about 1 month ago Article 74 comments

The Verdict: Porcello is in the rotation, Smyly in the bullpen

The Tigers will keep Rick Porcello in the rotation, but Drew Smyly is also on the opening day roster, in the bullpen.

2 months ago Article 32 comments

Cast your vote: Who should be the last position players on the Tigers' roster?

Just one week to go until opening day, and two spots left on the Tiger bench. Who should make the opening day roster?

2 months ago Article 54 comments

Should the Tigers trade for Casper Wells?

Former Tiger Casper Wells could be the odd man out in Seattle, and he's out of options, so he may be available. Should the Tigers try to get him back?

2 months ago Article 36 comments

Player Profile: Who is Matt Tuiasosopo?

The Tigers have sent Jeff Kobernus back to the Nationals, putting Matt Tuiasosopo firmly in the spotlight.

2 months ago Article 80 comments

Boesch signs with Yankees

Former Tiger outfielder Brennan Boesch has signed with the New York Yankees for a reported $ 1.5 million.

2 months ago Article 28 comments

Tigers gave Boesch every opportunity

In December, the Tigers signed Brennan Boesch to a $ 2.3 million contract. Just 16 at bats into spring training, they let him go. He had every chance to make it, but didn't get it done.

2 months ago Article 50 comments

Kobernus and Kelly are favorites to make the Tigers

With the release of Brennan Boesch, Jeff Kobernus and Don Kelly are odds on favorites to make the team.

3 months ago Article 14 comments

How do Tigers' drafts measure up by MLB standards?

We broke down the drafts from 2002 through 2006 and determined what an MLB club can expect from each draft. Now, we look at how the Tigers stack up.

3 months ago Article 9 comments

What options do the Tigers have in 2013?

A look at the status of each player on the Tiger roster, including options, arbitration eligibility, major league service time and free agency calendars.

3 months ago Article 62 comments

Bullpen could again be Tigers' weak point

The Tiger bullpen, as a unit, was below league average in 2012. The Tigers have not done enough during this offseason to change that fact, either.

3 months ago Article 40 comments

Speculation city: Leyland says that only one bullpen slot is up for grabs

Jim Leyland says that he already has six relievers in mind for the Opening Day roster, with one slot still an open competition. Who's in, who's out, and should we read too far into this?

3 months ago Article 48 comments

Spring Training Question: What will the Tigers do with Brennan Boesch?

Brennan Boesch can be one of the best hitters in the league, or one of the worst. What are the Tigers options if he doesn't hit this spring?

3 months ago Article 57 comments

Tigers Spring Training 2013: Who'll win the 5th starter competition?

Rick Porcello has seniority. Drew Smyly has the more recent results, as well as better projections. One of them will be in the Tigers' rotation. Who'll win the battle?

3 months ago Article 49 comments

Tigers Spring Training 2013: Can Bruce Rondon close?

Sure he's barely pitched above Double A. But that didn't stop the Tigers from tabbing Bruce Rondon as closer-in-waiting. Is he ready for that kind of pressure? Spring training should help us find out.

3 months ago Article 9 comments

Tigers Spring Training 2013: Is Victor Martinez ready?

January 2012, Victor Martinez blew out his knee while doing a routine workout in Florida. He was lost for the season. Now he's back in Lakeland, but is he ready for the long, grueling season ahead?

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Tigers Spring Training 2013: Questions and answers of great import

With spring training camps opening (finally!) this week, it's time to start asking questions about the Tigers' roster that will be answered during the next six (or seven) weeks in Lakeland.