I lamented earlier at the prospects of getting a clubhouse cancer in the form of Barry Bonds. That option appears to be completely out the window, but the potential for a cancerous presence does remain as the Tigers traded for Gary Sheffield this afternoon. I am at work, so I’ll post more as time permits. [...]
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BbP has joined the sponsorship ranks at Baseball-Reference.com by signing up for Curtis Granderson‘s page. My first choice was Marcus Thames, but he was taken, so I went with Granderson.
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As dismayed as I am that the baseball season is over, there is a very interesting Hot Stove ahead with plenty of player movement and intriguing stories both within the Detroit Tigers’ organization as well as baseball at large. The general managers meetings are just three days away and will continue through the 17th of [...]
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The formidable pitcher-catcher tandem of Kenny Rogers and Ivan Rodriguez were awarded Gold Gloves on Thursday. For Rogers, it was his fifth Gold Glove and fourth in a row. Meanwhile, Pudge brings home his 12th piece of defensive hardware. The full list of American League winners: P – Kenny Rogers, Detroit Tigers C – Pudge [...]
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Sheffield Revisited & Other News
Now that Sheffield is officially a Detroit Tiger for the forseeable future, let’s examine what exactly the team got with the veteran outfielder. Everyone knows the potential baggage brought aboard with his attitude and me-first outlook on things, but his good relationship with Jim Leyland and Dave Dombrowski from Florida eases those fears. Most importantly [...]
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