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Cash-strapped Tigers in for tough offseason
The Tigers owe Willis $12 million in 2010. Getting beyond all the disappointment and second-guessing, let's assess the 2009 Tigers for what they really were: a fourth-place lineup that overachieved their way to the cusp of the postseason.
Culling the Bill James Handbook
At one time it was the only place to easily find a number of uncommon stats. Sites like Fangraphs and Baseball Reference and the rise of Pitch F/X data make some of these stats easier to come by, but the Handbook is still a trove of baseball stats.
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Questions loom over future of Tigers' free agents, other players
Closer Fernando Rodney was essential to stabilizing the Detroit Tigers' bullpen, and shortstop Adam Everett was central to improving the team's defense in 2009.
Chase Utley's rise to stardom led to the Phillies trading Placido Polanco to the Tigers.
Chase Utley could've been a Tiger. The Phillies' star second baseman was drafted 15th overall in the 2000 draft, seven spots after a fella named Matt Wheatland, who Baseball-Reference.com tells us is a right-handed pitcher who made just 16 appearances in the Tigers' minor leagues.
Tigers prospect Casper Wells one to watch in fall league
Outfielder Casper Wells is having the best showing of the Tigers' seven prospects competing in the Arizona Fall League with the Peoria Javelinas.
John Lowe: Tigers' solution in heart of lineup
In looking to next season with the help of this one, don't begin at the Metrodome ending, but in the middle - as in the middle of the Tigers' batting order.
Tigers reliever Brandon Lyon talks with manager Jim Leyland on Feb. 15, 2009.
Jamie Samuelsen, the sports director for the "Deminski & Doyle" morning show on WCSX-FM , blogs for freep.com. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers.
White Sox' Guillen on Fox's World Series crew
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen will join Fox Sports as an analyst for the World Series.
Tigers' Prospect Scott Sizemore Breaks Ankle
According to MLive.com , Detroit Tigersa TM second base prospect Scott Sizemore broke his ankle trying to turn a double play in an Arizona Fall League game on Thursday.
Tigers' Scott Sizemore fractures ankle bone
Scott Sizemore, who has been tabbed as the Tigers' next starting second baseman, fractured a bone in his left ankle during Thursday's game in the Arizona Fall League.
Here's what Tigers can expect to pay their top free agents
If it's World Series time, it's generally time for Tigers owner Mike Ilitch and general manager Dave Dombrowski to talk money.
Arizona Fall League Hot Starts for Scott Sizemore, Mike Moustakas, and Josh Bell
There have been a few players making an early impression in the Arizona Fall League.A Some of them are on the verge of potentially making an impact at the major league level while others are still a year or two away.A Leta s take a look at three of the hitters shining over the seasona s first week and see if they should be on fantasy radars: Scott ...
Leyland, Guillen mend rift over role
If there was any question that the frustrations from a Tigers season that ended in disappointment are still fresh, the proof came this weekend and Monday, when they exposed a rift with veteran Carlos Guillen that both sides worked Monday to repair.
Oliver, Sizemore showcase talent in AFL
For Andrew Oliver, this year's Arizona Fall League is his first step into professional baseball.
Free agents the Twins might be interested in
Batted .285 with 21 home runs, 87 runs batted in for Cubs in 2008. Numbers were down with Cleveland and St.
Offseason will be challenging for Tigers
The more you look at it, the more you realize how immensely challenging the offseason will be for the Tigers.
2010 Tigers: Position by position
John Lowe breaks down the Tigers by position: Catcher: With his strong throwing arm, Gerald Laird became even more of a defensive asset than imagined.
Scott Sizemore leads Tigers' transition
Detroit Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers' president and general manager, began his Thursday address at Comerica Park by informing a media crowd that this would 'not be a press conference.' And then he talked for an hour about every facet of the team, beginning with Miguel Cabrera's weekend drinking binge, and ending with commentary on catching ...
Back To Work: Looking Forward at Tigers' Roster, Part Three
For part three of this series, in which I look at roster decisions to be made on current Tigers, Ia TMm going to mash three players into one article.
Finding offensive consistency won't be easy in offseason for cash-strapped Tigers
Baseball economics suggest the Detroit Tigers won't do anything eye-popping this offseason unless it comes via trade.
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