Fielder / Kinsler Trade Review On November 20th, 2013, Dave Dombrowski and the Detroit Tigers pulled off a blockbuster deal, sending the nacho stealing Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler. Along with Fielder, Detroit paid $30,000,000 to the Rangers. The Tigers' fan-base had a mixed reaction to the deal, but most felt the Tigers got the short end of … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the Doug Fister Trade : Rick Porcello 2014 Projection : #Tigers
Reflecting on the Doug Fister Trade Remember When? On December 8, 2009, the news broke. Dave Dombrowski had brokered a deal that would see Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson leave Detroit. Fans and media cried foul. This was the "worst trade ever". Remember that? We got rid of an all-star center-fielder for an unknown commodity and a second rate starter? Oh yeah, … [Read more...]
Scouting the 2014 Detroit Tigers’ New Additions : #Tigers
Scouting the 2014 Detroit Tigers' New Additions Ian Kinsler Ian Kinsler (2B) was one of the more controversial pickups during the offseason. We all know he was acquired through a trade with Texas, in exchange for Prince Fielder. While we will surely miss Prince's power at the plate, we will appreciate the dramatically improved the infield defense and … [Read more...]
Where Does Austin Jackson Fit in the Tigers New Lineup? : #Tigers
Where Does Austin Jackson Fit? Since Austin Jackson joined the Tigers in 2010, the club has tried to fit him into the leadoff role. Largely because he was the only option, but it simply hasn't worked out. When you think of the prototypical #1 hitter, you think of speed and patience. You think of contact hitting, steals, and walks. While AJ possesses the raw … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers 2014 Roster & Projected Batting Order
Detroit Tigers 2014 Roster & Projected Batting Order Another season of Detroit Tiger baseball is about to kickoff! In recent years, our beloved Tigers have captured division and league championships. That's great, but in 2014...it's World Series or bust. This year's club is certainly capable, but there are a few questions heading into the 2014 season. … [Read more...]