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Should a pitcher have won the MVP?
Let's say you work at a programming company. You work hard, everyday, seven days a week. You do coding, and you do it as good as any regular programmer out there. But then there's this other guy -- he does his work better than anyone does there's, but he only works one day a week. He's obviously...
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera slapped with a DUI
In a move that only a college student on his 21st birthday could get away with, Miguel Cabrera was arrested last night for a DUI, according to ESPN.com. The police report said, among other things, they he was speaking incoherently and even took a swig of scotch in front of the officer. Cabrera,...
UPDATE: D-backs, Tigers finalize deal for Armando Galarraga
The Diamondbacks and Tigers have finalized a trade that would send starting pitcher Armando Galarraga to the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Kevin Eichhorn and lefty pitcher Ryan Robowski. The Diamondbacks will assume Galarraga's 2011 salary and slot him in a rotation that already...
Report: Tigers agree to deal with Victor Martinez
Multiple reports indicate that the Tigers are very close to striking a deal with catcher/DH Victor Martinez. The deal is believed to be worth 50 million dollars over a four year pact. Martinez hit .302 with 20 home runs and a .351 on-base percentage in 127 games with the Red Sox this past season,...
Tigers sign Joaquin Benoit to three-year deal
The Tigers have signed reliever Joaquin Benoit to a three-year deal worth 16.5 million dollars, according to ESPN.com. Benoit, who pitched last season for the Rays, posted a dominant 1.34 ERA and 75 strike outs with 11 walks. This is the first big signing of the offseason and it is significant...
Rockies interested in Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez?
The Rockies have interest in Rockies catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez, according to the Denver Post. Martinez hit .302 with 20 home runs and a .351 on-base percentage in a contract season. Martinez owns a career .300 average, and has averaged 21 home runs in seasons where he has compiled at...
Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre to free agency?
While Adrian Beltre has a 5 million dollar player option for next season, he will almost certainly decline to enter the open market as a premier free agent. Beltre, in his first year with the Red Sox, is hitting .322 with 26 home runs and a .363 on-base percentage, his highest totals since 2004. ...
Mike Napoli to Tigers, Nationals in 2011?
Angels catcher Mike Napoli appears to be on his way out in Anaheim. Despite being the teams home run leader, Napoli has been relegated to a bench role splitting time behind the plate and at first base. However, Napoli is the teams worst defensive catcher with pitchers posting a robust 5.06 ERA in...
Tuesday Quick Hits
Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon is reportedly leaning towards turning down a deal that would send him to the Red Sox. Damon is having a solid year and the Red Sox would like to add him to the fold in hopes of him providing a spark down the stretch. Damon would have joined on with the Yankees or...
Red Sox claim Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon
In a surprising move, the Red Sox claimed Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon off waivers and have 48 hours to make a deal for him. Damon, although once beloved in Boston, isn't sure he wants to accept the move back to Bean Town. ''I've got a lot to think about,'' he said before Detroit played Kansas...
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