Does The Home Run Derby Wreck Swings? Fielder, Hunter Respond
Every year as the All-Star Break approaches, conversation renews about whether participating in the Home Run Derby can wreck a hitter's swing.
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Every year as the All-Star Break approaches, conversation renews about whether participating in the Home Run Derby can wreck a hitter's swing.
"It's something I've got to take care of right now," Cabrera added, "and hopefully it can go away soon."
"We see Josh in that same vein, as someone that can play multiple positions and match up with whoever," Dumars said.
Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars calls Smith a two-way player.
He actually spent weeks building a puppet/doll that looked A LOT like that evil little girl, and then attached it to the TV when his girlfriend fell asleep on the couch.
"I don't come in here and work harder or play harder or practice harder because I'm making this much or that much," Stafford said. "It doesn't matter to me."
Stafford threw more interceptions and had 21 fewer touchdown passes in 2012 than he did the previous year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed fifth-round draft pick Denard Robinson to a contract.
Perez started in his place in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Verlander (9-6) gave up a season-high 12 hits, five runs and struck out three to match a season low in seven-plus innings.
Miguel Cabrera had just finished almost a week of playing on artificial turf and his back was feeling it so Jim Leyland felt compelled to give him his first day off of the season.
Some random thoughts which may or not make sense highlight this edition of the Six-Pack.
Detroit Tigers slugger and 2012 Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera will not be competing in the All-Star Home Run Derby after all.
I do not believe Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is worth $15 million a year.
Of the five new members of the NHL Hall of Fame, two are former Detroit Red Wings - Chris Chelios and Brendan Shanahan.