Kinsler Ready To Contribute To A New Contender
There won't be much talk about Ian Kinsler filling Prince Fielder's shoes in Detroit.
There won't be much talk about Ian Kinsler filling Prince Fielder's shoes in Detroit.
Former Tiger Prince Fielder seems to be the gift that just keeps giving.
Prince Fielder used to take batting practice as a kid at Tigers Stadium and was known for hitting balls over the right-field fence at a young age.
Might Dombrowski have another massive blockbuster up his sleeve? With him, it seems it is always possible.
Turns out the newest Tiger Ian Kinsler is connected with Prince Fielder more than we knew.
"It was cool. The season was fine. It is what it is bro," Fielder said during a brief conference call with Rangers beat writers.
Wednesday night Dave Dombrowski pulled off one hell of a trade.
Late Wednesday night, shockwaves were sent around baseball when the Tigers traded Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler.
"Rumors are going around that (the Tigers) may drop $100 million on Choo," Valenti said on his radio program Thursday.
The Prince Fielder era in Detroit was a bizarre one.
If Twitter is any indication, superstar Miguel Cabrera certainly seems sad to see Prince Fielder go.
Just as Leyland expects the Ballpark at Arlington to help Fielder, he expects Comerica to benefit Kinsler.
"They were looking for a power-hitting, middle-of-the-lineup-type bat," Dombrowski said. "So when you looked at it it made sense from both perspectives if a deal could work out."
Fielder and Kinsler are sitting on a couch watching baseball and San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum appears and Kinsler asks if Prince would do a fantasy trade that involves "me (Kinsler) for him (Lincecum)?"
Fielder needs a change of scenery, and the Tigers need a change for him.
This could end up being one of the greatest trades in recent Detroit history.
After Game 6 of the ALCS, Detroit Tigers slugger Prince Fielder said, "It's not really tough for me. It's over, bro." In hindsight, those words look an awful lot like foreshadowing.
Texas Rangers and Tigers have agreed on a blockbuster trade to send Prince Fielder to Texas for Ian Kinsler.
By trading Price Fielder to the Rangers for Ian Kinsler, Dave Dombrowski pulled a rabbit out of a hat. More than that.
Fielder came to town last year riding high on a contract and quickly became a fan favorite. Then he hit the skids
Champ: Jeremy Gallon for his performance against the Indiana Hoosiers where he caught 14 passes for 369 yards.
"Maybe he just didn't know what else to say," Leyland said about Fielder. "I think he was embarrassed by his performance. He probably didn't handle it as good as he could have handled it ... I just hope that they give the guy the benefit of the doubt."
With the 2013 ALCS being over and the Tigers having lost in 6 games, fans will no doubt have their thoughts and theories as to why Detroit is not heading back to the World Series.
The Tigers had runners on the corners with no outs and were primed to break the game open.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home.
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Police arrested a man on Friday after finding his 73-year-old grandmother buried in a shallow grave outside of a home in Ypsilanti Township.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied an appeal from attorneys challenging Michigan's 2020 election results and barred the attorneys from filing further complaints unless approved by the court.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $7,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the deaths of 20-year-old Daiatrick Johnson-Tinch and 26-year-old Zaire Williams.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home.
The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan.
Police arrested a man on Friday after finding his 73-year-old grandmother buried in a shallow grave outside of a home in Ypsilanti Township.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied an appeal from attorneys challenging Michigan's 2020 election results and barred the attorneys from filing further complaints unless approved by the court.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $7,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the deaths of 20-year-old Daiatrick Johnson-Tinch and 26-year-old Zaire Williams.
The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years.
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United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
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Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
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Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
David DePape, convicted of trying to kidnap Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer in October 2022, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.
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Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home.
The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan.
After a huge win to start the season on the road against Flint City AFC last Saturday, Detroit City FC is set for a rematch against last year's Great Lakes Division champions in the club's 2024 USL W League home opener on Saturday, May 18 in a 7 p.m. kickoff at Keyworth Stadium.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The university's Board of Regents approved a Class C liquor license on May 16. Sales will begin on Aug. 31, according to a news release.
Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Scattered showers and storms continue until after sunset then we'll see partly cloudy skies overnight. Another chance of showers and storms returns on Monday.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home.
The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Drs. Jessica Kado and Rachel Kado joined CBS News Detroit discussed the risk of melanoma among firefighters.
Some travelers may be in for a surprise from their loved ones at Detroit Metro Airport, where people without boarding passes can now go through TSA checkpoints.