Guest blogger Steve Larson shares an essay that was originally published in the Detroit News on 04.02.06 It was the trip of a lifetime to celebrate a lifetime of memories. It was a trip down memory lane through Cooperstown, New York City and Boston to celebrate a lifetime of love for the game of baseball.…
The Tigers kicked off the 2017 first year player draft by taking righty Alex Faedo out of Florida with the 18th pick. Faedo was once considered as a possibly #1 pick, however a sluggish start due to injury set him back. The Tigers second pick is an intriguing one as they chose Reynaldo Rivera out…
With the 18th pick in the first round of the 2017 MLB First Year Player Draft, the Detroit Tigers selected Alex Faedo, a right-handed pitched out of the University of Flordia. Faedo is a 6’5”, 225lbs junior, who the Tigers had selected once before with a 40th round selection in 2014. A Florida native, Faedo…
With a month gone in the Minor League season, we’re starting to see stats stabilizing and getting a good look at who’s breaking out for teams and will also take a look at some other notables. Here’s a look around the Tigers affiliates… Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A) We already know about John Hicks and Jim…
I wasn’t truly a fan of it in the first place, but when Al Avila was named General Manager replacing David Dombrowski on August 4th, 2015, I figured he was worth a shot given who he had learned from. That said with the most recent dumpster fire that is known as the Tiger’s bullpen, it’s…
After Jordan Zimmermann’s shaky outing last night, and it is still too early to tell, but I’m starting to get concerned that Zim’s contract may be one of the worst in baseball history. Entering his second year of a 5-year $110MM contract and making $18MM this year ($24MM in ’18, $25MM in ’19 & ’20),…
Minor League contracts don’t tend to get a lot of attention, however I think this signing is pretty interesting. The Tigers today, signed first baseman James Loney to a Minor League contract. Loney will head to extended spring training before being assigned to what is assumed Triple-A Toledo. Loney was released by the Texas…
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