Revisiting The Ian Kinsler For Prince Fielder Swap

In Major League Baseball, it’s extremely rare for a trade to go down in which both teams swap one player. However, in November of 2013, the Texas Rangers did just that shaking up their franchise after reaching the World Series twice in the four years prior. Texas sent star second baseman Ian Kinsler over to… read more

Detroit Tigers Sign Alex Cobb

The Tigers have signed veteran right hander Alex Cobb to a one year deal for $15 million with a $1 million signing bonus incentive if he reaches 140 and 150 innings in 2025. Cobb is a 37 year old starting pitcher who will be going into his 13th major league season this upcoming year. Cobb… read more

Detroit Shadow Banned by Pro/NCAA for Major Events?

DETROIT, MI Picture this—it’s 2006 and Jerome Bettis, a Detroit native, hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Ford Field for the Pittsburgh Steelers, celebrating his first and only Super Bowl championship, finishing his career. WHOLESOME: Joey Porter held back the entire #Steelers team.. while Jerome Bettis ran out of the tunnel pregame of the Super… read more

Where will Nolan Arenado end up?

While Juan Soto is certainly the biggest free agent name on the market, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the top name on the trade market in star third baseman Nolan Arenado. The St. Louis Cardinals are obviously transitioning into a pseudo-rebuild. Since acquiring Arenado in 2021 after his public spat with the Colorado Rockies, the… read more

The Detroit Tigers are “In” on Ha-Seong Kim

Sports writer Evan Petzold reported on his podcast “Days of Roar” that the Tigers are “In” on former Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. Kim finished 2024 with a slash line of .233/.330/.370/.700. His slash line was even better with runners in scoring position, which is definitely an area to improve in for the team. Kim’s 2024… read more

What will the Tigers do with Casey Mize?

Casey Mize is a former #1 overall pick of the Tigers, and is arbitration eligible, meaning he is due for a sizable raise this year if the front office decides to pickup the option on his contract. Mize has yet to recreate the success he had his rookie season, after rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery… read more

Tarik Skubal wins the AL CY Young Award

After a promising season of work last season where he went 7-3 with a 2.80 ERA, Tarik Skubal was named the opening day starter in 2024. He was primed for a quality full season of action fully recovered from his past injuries. When it was all said and done, he did not disappoint, and on… read more

Detroit Tigers 3rd Base Free Agent Target

The Detroit Tigers fell short in the playoffs losing to the Cleveland Guardians in the second round of the playoffs. The front office has done a masterful job of securing a young core that will continue to contribute to the team for the foreseeable future. The Tiger’s President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris may elect… read more

Detroit Tigers 1st Base Free Agency Target

CURRENT STATE OF 1ST BASE Spencer Torkelson’s season was described by Scott Harris as “turbulent”. But it doesn’t sound like the Preside of Baseball Operations has given up on the former #1 pick yet. After a major second half of the 2023 season, Torkelson would struggle mightily in the beginning of the 2024 season. This… read more

Naming my picks for 2024 MLB Season Awards

While the Postseason gets underway, fans will be debating who will be named the recipient of the 2024 MLB regular season awards. Members of the Baseball Writers Association of America have already submitted their ballots and we won’t know the winners until after the World Series this month. I’m not a member of the BBWAA,… read more

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