Entertaining Valverde On Long Saves Streak
Jose Valverde has a long way to go before passing Eric Gagne's record for consecutive saves.
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Jose Valverde has a long way to go before passing Eric Gagne's record for consecutive saves.
The fireballer has flamed out once again, and this time it may be for good.
Every now and then, Justin Verlander will read that some team or another is thinking of going with a six-man starting rotation.
The middle of the order. Yes, I know the argument that Prince Fielder is simply replacing Victor Martinez, and might not be able to do much more than Martinez could last year.
Every now and then, Justin Verlander will read that some team or another is thinking of going with a six-man starting rotation.
Catcher Alex Avila was an All-Star last season, when he had a breakout year that helped the Detroit Tigers win the American League Central title.
Jim Leyland was already defending the defense in his latest Lakeland, Florida media session.
Verlander is coming off an MVP/Cy Young season but don't expect a big drop-off because he's still on the uphill side of 30.
Jacob Turner pitched 12 2-3 innings in the major leagues last year — enough to realize he still had a lot to work on.
It's also notable in this highly political season that Republicans pick the Tigers over the Lions 36-27, while Democrats pick the Lions over the Tigers 32-24.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with the following five players on contracts for the 2012 season
3B Miguel Cabrera will report to Spring Training at about 265 pounds, roughly 10 above what his goal is as he returns to third base for Detroit to make room for new 1B Prince Fielder.
When he was pitching for the Tigers, Jack Morris received a phone call from a friend. The friend knew of a boy dying of cancer and wondered if Morris could sign a ball for him.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is introducing his very own cereal in time for the start of the 2012 baseball season. The cereal is called "FASTBALL FLAKES" and is now on sale at Detroit area Meijer stores.
Tony La Russa is back at spring training, visiting with the Detroit Tigers.
