AP Source: Cubs, Jose Veras Near $4M Contract
A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs and reliever Jose Veras were closing in on a $4 million, one-year contract.
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A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs and reliever Jose Veras were closing in on a $4 million, one-year contract.
Left-handed pitcher Charlie Furbush and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a contract for next season and avoided a potential dispute over arbitration eligibility.
The Detroit Tigers today announced righthanded pitcher Luis Marte and infielder Danny Worth cleared waivers and have been outrighted to Triple A Toledo.
Amid it all, there have been some high highs - Prince Fielder leaving! Erin Andrews single! - and some low lows, including bankruptcy and errant skydivers.
Attempting to write a blog about the Tigers off-season is, to quote Cosell, an exercise in futility.
"I'm not really sure where that comes from other than people continuing to talk about it," Dombrowski said, "but the reality is it's not true."
The Detroit Tigers accomplished another goal during their busy offseason, adding depth to their bullpen with Joba Chamberlain.
Baseball officials are up front about this: They want to ban home-plate collisions to guard their investments.
Ever wanted to walk through the Tigers clubhouse at Comerica Park, or take batting practice in the tunnel?
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports the Detroit Tigers are set to sign free agent RHP Joba Chamberlain.
Outfielder Rajai Davis and the Detroit Tigers agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $10 million.
Major League Baseball said Wednesday it intends to eliminate home plate collisions by 2015 at the latest.
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is making good progress in his rehabilitation program following offseason surgery for a groin tear.
In 2011, Kemp hit .324 with 39 home runs and 126 RBIs.
The Tigers hoped to sign an extension with Scherzer before free agency. It now looks like that may not happen.
