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Tigers select Reed Garrett in 2018 Rule 5 draft

Garrett is a 25-year-old who pitched in the Texas Rangers’ system in 2018.

By Rob Rogacki Dec 13, 2018, 12:13pm EST

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The Twins prove that it’s OK for the Tigers to retire Lou Whitaker’s number

Let’s just do this, already

By Ashley MacLennan Dec 18, 2018, 4:30pm EST

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Michael Brantley signs with Astros, is finally out of the AL Central

By Rob Rogacki Dec 17, 2018, 7:57pm EST

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Links: We live in a post-Winter Meetings world

We take a look at how the Tigers graded out at the Winter Meetings, the "importance" of the manager, and talk of change.

By John Marlatt Dec 17, 2018, 8:30am EST

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Jonathan Lucroy could be an option at catcher for the Tigers

The former All-Star is on the market again after a rough 2018 season.

By Christopher Milz Dec 15, 2018, 5:33pm EST

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Grayson Greiner might be the starting catcher next season

We’ll see if this is true come Opening Day, though.

By Rob Rogacki Dec 12, 2018, 8:43pm EST

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Don’t judge the Tigers until this offseason is over

By Rob Rogacki

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Detroit Tigers letters to Santa

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Tigers roster and payroll update for the MLB Winter Meetings

Let’s take a look at how things stand before what will hopefully be a busy week for the Tigers.

By Rob Rogacki December 8

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Miguel Cabrera is taking batting practice again

Cabrera documented his first swings after six months of rehab.

By Rob Rogacki December 15

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Tigers sign Jordy Mercer to one-year deal

General manager Al Avila promised a shortstop, and has delivered.

By Ashley MacLennan December 14

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Kinsler signs two-year deal with Padres

By goblue5891 December 14

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White Sox sign James McCann

By Rob Rogacki December 14

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Catcher James McCann and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a deal, pending a physical, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 14, 2018

McCann will get plenty of chances to get back at his old team in 2019.

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Book recommendations for Detroit Tigers fans

The offseason is long, but thankfully, so are a lot of these books.

By Ashley MacLennan October 31

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MLB offseason moves: AL Central roundup

What have the other teams in the AL Central been up to this offseason?

By Ashley MacLennan December 13

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Rumor: A’s interested in Blaine Hardy

Hardy had a tremendous 2018 season, and other teams are taking note.

By Ashley MacLennan December 13

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How to use FanShots and FanPosts

Have you got something to say about the Tigers? Bless You Boys has a couple of great tools available to let your voice be heard.

By Fielder'sChoice August 11

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How to get a spot on the Bless You Boys staff

Ever want to be on staff at BYB? This is what we need from you.

By Kurt Mensching September 3

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Links: Al Avila is getting his holiday shopping done early

Shane Greene doesn’t believe in dinosaurs.

By Brandon Day December 13

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Links: Al Avila says “low probability” of signing Troy Tulowitzki

But confirms the Tigers are motivated to sign a shortstop

By Ashley MacLennan December 12

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Martin Maldonado may be a good match for the Tigers

The veteran fits the Tigers’ timeframe and price point reasonably well.

By Brandon Day December 12

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Rumor: The Tigers are interested in Ian Kinsler

It makes too much sense to not happen, right?

By Rob Rogacki December 11

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Here’s why the Tigers should want Troy Tulowitzki

The Blue Jays caught baseball by storm when they released Tulowitzki on Tuesday.

By Ashley MacLennan December 11

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Tyson Ross’ ceiling could be impressive for Tigers

There is no guaranteeing that Ross will ever find his old stuff, but it was worth the risk for the Tigers.

By Kyle Yost December 11

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Links: Day 1 of MLB Winter Meetings is in the books

The Tigers signed Tyson Ross, and the Yankees are very interested in Noah Syndergaard.

By Rob Rogacki December 11

Tigers sign RHP Tyson Ross to one-year deal

The first day of Winter Meetings is off to a hot start

By Ashley MacLennan December 10

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Giants claim OF Mike Gerber off waivers

By Rob Rogacki December 10

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OF Mike Gerber has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. The Tigers 40-man roster is now at 37.
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) December 10, 2018

Gerber was a fan-favorite after tearing up A-ball, but he struggled in the higher minors, especially in Triple-A in 2018.

Rumor: Braves, others interested in Castellanos

Is this the time for the Tigers to move their hard-hitting outfielder?

By Ashley MacLennan and Rob Rogacki December 10

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MLB Winter Meetings open thread

The Tigers might not be busy this week, but the rest of baseball sure will.

By Rob Rogacki December 10

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Links: The MLB Winter Meetings are here

We take a look at what the Tigers might be looking to get done in Las Vegas this week, as well as some interesting offseason anecdotes.

By John Marlatt December 10

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Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Hall of Fame for reasons

Before you get angry, Lou Whitaker wasn’t on the ballot.

By Rob Rogacki December 9

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Poll: Should the Tigers take a pitcher or hitter with the No. 5 pick?

Spoiler alert: we’re going to have this debate a lot over the next seven months.

By Rob Rogacki December 8

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Indians sign Anthony Gose to minor league contract

By Rob Rogacki December 8

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The Indians have signed LH reliever Anthony Gose to a Minor League contract. He will report to Minor League camp in Goodyear in early March.https://t.co/rwESKVZWsu
— Tribeinsider (@tribeinsider) December 8, 2018

The former Tigers outfielder has yet to pitch in the major leagues. He allowed a 5.19 ERA in the Rangers' minor league system last year.

MLB draft 2019: Tigers projected to select Duke LHP Graeme Stinson

It’s far too early for mock drafts, but we’re going to write about one anyway.

By Jacob Markle December 7

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The all non-tendered team might be better than the current Tigers roster

How many of these players could help your favorite team?

By Patrick OKennedy December 7

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2018 Rule 5 draft preview: Here’s who the Tigers should target

The Tigers are almost certain to grab someone in the Rule 5 draft. Here are a few options.

By Jacob Markle December 6

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The Tigers won’t sign Bryce Harper, but let’s dream anyway

We all can dream, right?

By Christopher Milz December 6

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Free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler in agreement with the #Padres on a two-year, $8M contract with a club option, pending a physical, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 14, 2018

Kinsler signs 2-year, $8MM contract with Padres

By Adam Dubbin December 14
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Tigers set their minor league assignments for 2019

By Brandon Day December 13
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Old school Gardenhire considering 'opener'

By mjrouser December 12
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Can confirm Tigers closing in on one-year deal with Jordy Mercer. @JonHeyman and @jonmorosi on it.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) December 12, 2018

Jordy Mercer coming to Detroit per sources

By Adam Dubbin December 12
Source: #Tigers sign free-agent RHP Tyson Ross to one-year, $5.75M contract.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 10, 2018

Tyson Ross is coming to Detroit

By Adam Dubbin December 10

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