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Topps is engaging in a special one-day promotion TODAY asking the Detroit faithful to share their...

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Topps is engaging in a special one-day promotion TODAY asking the Detroit faithful to share their favorite Tigers memories using the Topps Pennant app and the #tigermemories hashtag on Twitter. A few lucky participating fans will have the opportunity to win fun Tigers collectibles including old Topps cards and contracts of your favorite Tigers of the 1980s, some of which came directly from an avid Tigers fan and Topps Pennant team member’s personal collection.

Thought this might be a fun contest to share with anyone interested. What are your favorite memories?

"It kind of cracks me up. If people doubt me, if people hate me, I must be doing something right."...

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"It kind of cracks me up. If people doubt me, if people hate me, I must be doing something right." -- Brandon Inge (I'm not sure I follow this logic.)

Detroit News

"I feel great at the plate," Inge said. "I consider a quality at-bat squaring it up and hitting it...

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"I feel great at the plate," Inge said. "I consider a quality at-bat squaring it up and hitting it on the screws. I’ve done that a lot. I don’t have much to show for average, which I really don’t care about. I’ve learned -- especially after last year (when he hit .197) -- I don’t care one bit. I’m having fun playing baseball, and I will continue to have fun. "I will never let numbers bring me down again. I’ve hit a lot of balls right at people."

Brandon Inge as quoted by John Lowe at the FREEP after yesterday's tie with the Marlins. After another 0-3 day, and an 0-12 week, Inge is now batting .159 in spring training.

" [I'm] someone who gets motivated by people who doubt me. People think I can't do things, and...

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" [I'm] someone who gets motivated by people who doubt me. People think I can't do things, and every time we acquire someone else, I use it as motivation: I'm better than what they think. "After awhile, it's like, 'Man, how many times do I have to prove myself to you?'"

Brandon Inge speaking with Scott Miller at CBS Sports.

Danny Knobler on Oswalt and Tigers: On Oswalt, I hear the Tigers were very interested (even had...

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Danny Knobler on Oswalt and Tigers: On Oswalt, I hear the Tigers were very interested (even had Verlander call him), but he didn't want to go to Detroit. May land in Boston

According to a report that I just heard on 97.1 The Ticket, the Tigers have a deal in place for...

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According to a report that I just heard on 97.1 The Ticket, the Tigers have a deal in place for Bobby Abreu.

For the humor of it: JOEL ZUMAYA IS A TRADER.

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For the humor of it: JOEL ZUMAYA IS A TRADER.

OF/2B Eric Patterson latches on with Tigers, joining 5th org in 5 years. Coming off 2 rough...

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OF/2B Eric Patterson latches on with Tigers, joining 5th org in 5 years. Coming off 2 rough years—.642 OPS (307 PA) & not much better in AAA

Baseball America's Matt Eddy, on Twitter

1. Matt Garza, Cubs - The next "prize.’’ Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have to feel that Garza is the...

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1. Matt Garza, Cubs - The next "prize.’’ Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have to feel that Garza is the best available pitcher out there, so the return must be at least what the A’s got for Gonzalez. They have three options: status quo, sign him to a John Danks-type multiyear deal, or trade him for a boatload of much-needed prospects. We get the feeling Epstein will deal him, and teams such as the Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays, and perhaps even Orioles would have to be interested. Don’t rule out the Tigers, either.

Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe

not sure where rollins/tigers rumor got going but not happening. theres only a chance in jim...

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not sure where rollins/tigers rumor got going but not happening. theres only a chance in jim carrey/dumb and dumber sense

Jon Heyman