Archive for December, 2007
Tigers: Miguel Cabrera will be wearing uniform number 24, just as he did in Florida. Edgar Renteria will be #8, and Jacque Jones will be #19 (wonder if he knows that was the cursed Juan Gonzalez number?).
– Willis will wear No. 21, and he said the reason is that was Deion Sanders’ number. “I knew I couldn’t get 35,” Willis said, referring to the number he wore in Florida. “That’s the no-hitter man, Verlander. I respect that. When they started reading off numbers, they mentioned 21, and I said, `That’s it.’ ”
Michigan introduces Rich Rodriguez as new head coach
Reuters
DETROIT (Reuters) - The University of Michigan, traditionally one of the top college football powers, introduced Rich Rodriguez as its new head coach on …
UM a special coaching opportunity for Rodriguez
• Rodriguez’s coaching ability won over UM
Michigan Hires Rodriguez as Coach
YOUR THOUGHTS: What do you think about Michigan’s new coach?
Detroit Free Press, United States
It is a great day for the University of Michigan football program. Instead of this being the top headline in the newspaper today, I’d rather be reading …
Martin talks: Q&A with the Michigan athletic director on the …
MLive.com, MI
After an initial statement introducing Rich Rodriguez as the University of Michigan’s new football coach, athletic director Bill Martin fielded questions
Former UM players happy with coach
MLive.com, MI
Saginaw natives and former University of Michigan football players Roy Manning and Brian Thompson had no worries despite their alma mater’s stressful search
It’s going to be a sorry day when Brandon Inge has to be traded. He’s been here through the losing seasons and deserves a shot to stay - if the Tigers are willing to pay his 19.1 mill he signed for last season.. until then..
The Tigers are already working on trading Brandon Inge, and it’s pretty certain that he will be dealt, if not before the winter meetings end, then at least before spring training. The Tigers have also told teams they’d like to deal Marcus Thames and Chad Durbin. Inge makes $19.1 million over the next three years, but the Tigers don’t believe they’ll have to pay any of the salary to get a deal done. Many teams are looking for third basemen, and the Los Angeles Dodgers could be one that has interest. Some people have also mentioned Philadelphia as a possible destination. What would the Tigers like to get in return? Well, they wouldn’t mind some more middle relief, but the biggest need is to replenish the talent in the farm system. For those who wonder whether the Tigers would consider keeping Inge as their third baseman and playing Cabrera in left field, yes, it has been discussed, but for various reasons it’s unlikely, and it’s almost certain that Inge will be dealt.
source: mlive.com
Scott Miller; CBS SportslineBut so far, the Tigers, who didn’t even begin discussing this trade with Florida until Tuesday morning, have strengthened themselves more this winter than anybody else in the AL Central.
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Jason Stark; ESPN
So this will be one tough, relentless lineup, packed with smart, experienced hitters who don’t do much swinging and missing. The Tigers nearly scored 900 runs this season, with Sheffield hurting, with Rodriguez walking only nine times all year and with very little production out of left field.
Now they’ve added Cabrera and a shortstop who almost won the NL batting title (Renteria). So this might very well be the best lineup in baseball next season, bar none.
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Ken Rosenthal; Fox Sports
This trade, though, was all about the Tigers. Let the Red Sox and Yankees battle over Johan Santana. The Tigers might be the team to beat in the American League.
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Tom Verducci; Sports Illustrated
Manager Jim Leyland can go with a lineup that looks like this:
1. Curtis Granderson, cf
2. Placido Polanco, 2b
3. Magglio Ordonez, rf
4. Miguel Cabrera, 3b
5. Gary Sheffield, DH
6. Carlos Guillen, 1b
7. Edgar Renteria, ss
8. Jacque Jones, lf
9. Ivan Rodriguez, c.
Or Leyland can just pull the names out of a hat. Does it really matter?
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Jeff Passan; Yahoo Sports
Only a handful of GMs would consider trading a player of Maybin’s caliber, though Dombrowski is hardly your paint-by-numbers executive. In four years, he has turned the Tigers from a 119-loss laugh track to a perennial World Series contender, and this move only strengthens their cause.
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source: freep.com
2008 payroll
Free Press sports writer Jon Paul Morosi projects the Tigers’ Opening Day payroll will be between $125 million and $130 million. The projection assumes the Tigers will trade third baseman Brandon Inge, outfielder Marcus Thames and right-hander Chad Durbin. Pitchers Rick Porcello and Joel Zumaya are included because they will be paid as 40-man roster players even though they will not be on the active roster.
The rotation: $30.35 million
| Pitcher | Throws | Salary |
| Justin Verlander | RH | $1.15 million |
| Kenny Rogers | LH | $8 million |
| Jeremy Bonderman | RH | $8.5 million |
| Dontrelle Willis * | LH | $8.5 million |
| Nate Robertson * | LH | $4.2 million |
THE BULLPEN: $11.325 million
| Pitcher | Throws | Salary |
| Todd Jones | RH | $7 million |
| Fernando Rodney | RH | $1.7 million |
| Zach Miner # | RH | $410,000 |
| Francisco Cruceta | RH | $500,000 |
| Jason Grilli # | RH | $415,000 |
| Bobby Seay * | LH | $700,000 |
| Tim Byrdak * | LH | $600,000 |
CATCHERS: $13.95 million
| Player | Salary | |
| Pudge Rodriguez | $13 million | |
| Vance Wilson | $950,000 |
INFIELDERS: $37.565 million
| Player | Pos | Salary |
| Miguel Cabrera * | 3B | $11 million |
| Carlos Guillen | 1B | $12 million |
| Mike Hessman | 1B-3B | $390,000 |
| Placido Polanco | 2B | $4.6 million |
| Edgar Renteria | SS | $9 million |
| Ramon Santiago | SS-2B | $575,000 |
OUTFIELDERS/DH: $32.9 million
| Player | Pos | Salary |
| Curtis Granderson # | CF | $500,000 |
| Jacque Jones | LF | $3 million |
| Magglio Ordonez | RF | $15 million |
| Ryan Raburn # | OF | $400,000 |
| Gary Sheffield | DH | $14 million |
OTHERS: $2.25 million
| Pitcher | Throws | Salary |
| Rick Porcello | RH | $1.8 million |
| Joel Zumaya # | RH | $450,000 |
TOTAL: $128.34 million
* Estimate for player eligible for arbitration.
# Estimate for player under club control.
source: freep.com
Big bold Tigers deal is right move to win now
Detroit Free Press
That boom is the sound of an early Christmas present crashing down the Detroit chimney. Miguel Cabrera, a four-time All-Star and one of the premiere young …
Why the Detroit Tigers Will Win the Next World Series
Bleacher Report
In case you didn’t hear, the Tigers just acquired Miguel Cabrera and Dontrell Willis. Two MVPs, in Maggs and Cabrera. Granderson, who last year had 20 …
Miguel Cabrera Heads to Detroit: Did the Angels Miss the Boat?
SportsHubLA
But with Cabrera and Willis- who doesn’t have to be a #1 for pitching blessed Detroit- the Tigers are absolutely loaded heading into ‘08.
Tigers are even more loaded at the plate
SportingNews.com
I made a trip to Detroit last summer as the playoff race heated up to do a story about the Tigers‘ offense. At the time, they were hitting .318 with runners
Marlins Trading Stars to Tigers
13wmaz
The Detroit Tigers are about to add third baseman Miguel Cabrera and lefty Dontrelle Willis to their roster. The Tigers have reached a preliminary agreement
READER REACTION: Some fans worried the Tigers gave up too much
Detroit Free Press
Unless there is something Detroit reporters and Baseball America are not telling fans, this will leave the farm system barren for many years.
Tigers’ acquisition of Cabrera, Willis not done deal
The Serious Sports News Network
DETROIT, MI — Despite media reports that the Detroit Tigers have aquired All-Stars Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Florida Marlins for a …
Grading The Deal: Cabrera Traded
RealGM.com
Eulogio De La Cruz has been in Detroit’s system for six seasons already and has a 3.62 ERA during that stretch. He has a nice K/BB ratio and throws in the
Blockbuster: Tigers acquire Cabrera, Willis from Marlins
USA Today
By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY NASHVILLE — The Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers have completed a blockbuster deal, with the Marlins agreeing to trade third
An eventful year for Cameron Maybin that included his major-league baseball debut continued Tuesday night with a surprising trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Florida Marlins.
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The former Roberson High standout, who was the Tigers’ top draft pick in 2005 and signed for $2.65 million, was packaged in a deal with other prospects for Florida pitcher Dontrelle Willis and third baseman Miguel Cabrera.
In the field for 08
Just five seasons ago, the Tigers lost 119 games. Now, entering 2008, they’re one of the favorites to win the AL pennant. How the lineup has changed:
source: freep.com
Ken Rosenthal makes some good points.. Damn it’s good to be a good season in Detroit in 08. Is football season over yet?
As good as he is, imagine how good he can be.
If anything, the bigger question for Cabrera might come if he signs a long-term contract with the Tigers and outlasts Leyland and Co. But by then, he might be a winner of multiple World Series, a mature professional with a strong work ethic, the new Manny Ramirez.
Check out this proposed Tigers lineup:
Curtis Granderson, CF
Placido Polanco, 2B
Cabrera, 3B
Gary Sheffield, DH
Ordonez, RF
Guillen, 1B
Edgar Renteria, SS
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Jacque Jones/Marcus Thames, LF
source: foxsports
This trade, though, was all about the Tigers. Let the Red Sox and Yankees battle over Johan Santana. The Tigers might be the team to beat in the American League.
What’s next after the trade? The Tigers still have some work to do for Bullpen help, extra infielder and outfielder. Could Inge move back to catcher? We’ll see..
As a result of the deal, Detroit is now willing to move third baseman Brandon Inge, outfielder Marcus Thames and right-handed pitcher Chad Durbin, in order to free up money in the Tigers’ payroll.
Inge, who will be displaced at third base by Cabrera, is owed $19.1 million over the next three seasons, and Detroit may need to absorb some of that salary in order to trade him. Durbin and Thames were due to receive raises in arbitration.
source: freep.com
In addition to Miller and Maybin, rated the No. 3-ranked prospect by MLB.com, the Marlins will receive catcher Mike Rabelo, and right-handed pitchers Burke Badenhop, Eulogio de la Cruz and Dallas Trahern.
Rabelo, 28, spent the 2007 with the Tigers, hitting .256 with one home run and 18 RBIs in 51 games. De la Cruz, 23, pitched 6 2/3 innings for the Tigers last season with no decisions and a 6.75 ERA. He was 4-5 with a 3.41 ERA at Double-A Erie.
Trahern, 22, was 12-6 with a 3.87 ERA at Erie, while Bradenhop, 24, was 10-6 with a 3.13 ERA at Single-A before going 2-0 with a 1.45 ERA at Erie.
source: mlb
LSU Coach Les Miles’ new contract will be put on hold until after the Jan. 7 BCS championship game against Ohio State, LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman said.
source: nola.com
