The Detroit Tigers have made their first move before the trade deadline, acquiring third baseman Wilson Betemit from the Kansas City Royals.
Betemit will start at third base immediately, replacing Brandon Inge, who was designated for assignment.
Inge is a solid defensive player at third base but was hitting just .177, which is just not acceptable coming from that position.
The Tigers gave up a couple of prospects to land Betemit, but did not have to part with any of their top guys. (more…)
Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 3:07 pm by steve
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was charged with DUI after an officer found smoke coming from his vehicle.
Cabrera looked drunk and smelled of alcohol, and he proceeded to take a swig of scotch in front of the officer.
He proceeded to ask officers if they knew who he was, said they had no idea about his problems and cursed at them.
The first baseman is no stranger to alcohol problems but had vowed to get things straightened out with his life. (more…)
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm by steve
The Detroit Tigers have re-signed free agent outfielder Magglio Ordonez to a one-year contract worth $10 million.
Ordonez generated some buzz on the free agent market from a number of teams looking to upgrade their lineup.
However, Detroit made it clear that they were going to have plenty of money to throw around this offseason.
He played in just 84 games because of a broken ankle, but he his .303 with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs. (more…)
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 8:45 am by steve
Free agent catcher Victor Martinez has signed a four-year contract worth $50 million with the Detroit Tigers.
Martinez hit .302 with 20 home runs and 78 RBI’s for the Boston Red Sox last season.
Boston hoped to retain Martinez, but did not want to give him a long-term deal and knew he would generate significant interest on the open market.
The Tigers will likely use Martinez at catcher, but he will see significant time as the designated hitter as well. (more…)
Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 10:19 am by steve
Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez will be out the next six to eight weeks after breaking his ankle sliding into home plate.
Ironically, Ordonez had been limited to designated hitter duties over the past few weeks because of soreness in his ankle.
He didn’t make any contact with the catcher on the play at home plate, making it seem rather odd that it would have caused an ankle fracture.
Johnny Damon said he saw the play on television and was hoping it was just a sprain but knew it was probably more when the ankle turned the wrong way. (more…)
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 5:30 am by steve
