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Tigers sign Valverde
To a minor league deal with May 5 as the opt-out date. The team's former closer will have a month to prove he is worthy of returning to the MLB.
Tigers' Opening Day rotation set
JV is first, of course, but Doug Fister will get the honor of the home opener.
Verlander, Tigers agree to 5-year extension
No figures have been announced yet, but the Tigers have inked their ace pitcher through the 2019 season, and possibly longer.
JV on SI's cover
Ho-hum, just another Tiger on the cover of SI. Old hat, right?
Checking in on the Tigers' rejects
It's been a grand spring for former Tiger Ryan Raburn, who has made the Indians roster. But what about the other players the Tigers allowed to leave?
Rule 5 pick Jeff Kobernus returned to Nationals
The Jeff Kobernus era ends before it even starts. Reports out of D.C. claim the Tigers' Rule 5 selection will be returned to the Washington Nationals.
Castellanos sent to Toledo
The Tigers sent several players to minor-league camp on Tuesday. Among them were outfielder Nick Castellanos and Tyler Collins.
OF Garcia out indefinitely
Avisail Garcia injured his foot when trying to beat out a grounder to first base. X-rays were negative but there's no timetable for his return.
JV nailed him right in the cookies
'Oh, God, this isn't going to be good.'
Leyland: Valverde is 'not in the picture'
Jim Leyland nixed recent rumors Monday that he'd like to bring former Tigers close Jose Valverde back into the fold.
The BBWAA happily wallows in self-righteousness
Calling out Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press and the BBWAA on congratulating himself on keeping the so-called riff-raff out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
'The Third Team' at the World Series
'The Third Team: All-Access 2012 World Series' re-airs on MLB Network on Friday, giving an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the umpiring crew during the Fall Classic.
Tigers release Adam Wilk, contract sold to Korea
The Tigers' minor league starting pitching depth became that much shallower with the release of Adam Wilk.
Tigers rotation best in MLB
Ranking the rotations: The Tiger rotation of Verlander, Fister, Scherzer and Sanchez is the best in major league baseball.
Verlander and Sanchez contracts compared
Both Justin Verlander and Anibal Sanchez are reported to be under five-year contracts worth $80 million. Here's why it's misleading to say that.
Is Rick Porcello about to be a former Tiger?
With the (re-)addition of Anibal Sanchez to the Tigers' rotation, is there any room left for Rick Porcello? The answer appears to be "no." But maybe we're asking the wrong question.
Sanchez re-signs, maybe
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports Anibal Sanchez re-upped with the Tigers for $80 million across five years.
Oliver traded for an additional Cabrera
Detroit adds catching depth in move with the Pirates.
Tigers Add Rondon, Mercedes, Machado to 40-Man
The Detroit Tigers added pitchers Bruce Rondon and Melvin Mercedes, along with shortstop Dixon Machado to the 40 man roster today. Find out all about them right here!
Raburn was released, and other stuff happened, too
The Tigers announced a bunch of roster moves, as they prepared their 40-man roster. The purchase of Bruce Rondon was the least surprising of the moves, but the release of Ryan Raburn is what will have Tigers fans talking.
News column: All about Porcello
So, the Tigers want Anibal Sanchez back. What place does that leave for Rick Porcello?
Torii Hunter agrees to a 2 year, $26MM contract
The Tigers' main free agent target this off season, Torii Hunter met with team brass Tuesday. Apparently their offer was too good to refuse.
Wednesday's Links: Is Torii Hunter a good fit?
Torii Hunter would make a good fit in Detroit, Bob Melvin was named AL Manager of the Year, and the Marlins do their best Marlins impression. These stories and more in today's Morning Prowl.
