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Team Notebook: Detroit Tigers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Tigers | Limited on what they can offer Yoenis Cespedes Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:36:50 -0800 Updating a previous report, the Detroit Tigers are not expected to make an aggressive play for Cuban free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes due to the team's $214 million investment in 1B Prince Fielder. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | GM high on Drew Smyly Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:52:26 -0800 Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said he is excited to watch SP Drew Smyly compete for the No. 5 starting job in spring training this year, and he believes the youngster has a real shot to land the gig. Other candidates for the spot include Ps Jacob Turner, Andrew Oliver, Duane Below and Adam Wilk. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:38:23 -0800 Detroit Tigers 3B Brandon Inge and IF Danny Worth will battle for a spot as the backup third baseman. Worth can play second base and shortstop, and his versatility could give him the upper hand. Comment (0) | Share: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:38:24 -0800 The Detroit Tigers signed Dominican OF Ignacio Valdez to an undisclosed deal last week. Valdez received a $280,000 bonus. Valdez is only 16 years old and he has been compared to a young Vladimir Guerrero. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Still in running for Yoenis Cespedes Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:21:47 -0800 The Detroit Tigers are still among the teams in the running to sign Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes. Comment (0) | Share: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:25 -0800 The Detroit Tigers have signed free-agent INF Brent Dlugach (Red Sox). Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Jim Leyland counting on Austin Jackson Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:41:52 -0800 Detroit Tigers skipper Jim Leyland said OF Austin Jackson "is the biggest key to our offense this year" even with the presence of 3B Miguel Cabrera and 1B Prince Fielder in the same lineup. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Unlikely to shift Miguel Cabrera to 3B? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:54 -0800 Several scouts and executives from other teams think it's highly unlikely that the Detroit Tigers go through with moving 3B Miguel Cabrera over to third base to make room for 1B Prince Fielder. "I'm not buying into it at all. I think Jim (Leyland) is saying exactly what he has to say. I saw this guy play third base as a kid. I even saw him play shortstop in the minor leagues. And his body control as a youngster was pretty good. But the build he's got now creates long actions. Everything takes a long time, and that's not good at that position. So I don't think it's going to happen. In fact, I'll be shocked," one scout said. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Victor Martinez update Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:52:43 -0800 Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers C Victor Martinez (knee) underwent surgery on both his medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee last week, not his ACL and MCL. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Victor Martinez has major surgery Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:27:53 -0800 Detroit Tigers C Victor Martinez (knee) underwent microfracture and meniscus surgery last week, and he won't be ready to undergo surgery to fix his anterior cruciate ligament for another six to eight weeks. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Manager fine with one-year contract Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:41:34 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Friday, Jan. 27, that he is fine with re-signing a one-year contract. "It makes it nice for everybody. If I decide that's enough or they decide they don't want me, there's no strings attached," Leyland said. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Jim Leyland thrilled with Prince Fielder signing Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:41:04 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Friday, Jan. 27, that the signing of 1B Prince Fielder "has been the most amazing thing that probably has ever happened to me in my career." Leyland cited the loss of C Victor Martinez (knee) and the sad feeling, only to learn of the big signing later in the week. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Delmon Young to bat fifth in 2012 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:40:39 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland reiterated Friday, Jan. 27, that OF Delmon Young will bat fifth in his lineup in 2012. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Victor Martinez to DH in 2013 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:40:08 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Friday, Jan. 27, that C Victor Martinez (knee) will serve as the team's designated hitter and bat fifth behind 3B Miguel Cabrera and 1B Prince Fielder when he returns in 2013. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Roy Oswalt not an option Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:58:06 -0800 Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said the team is not going after free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Drew Smyly has a shot to crack rotation Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:38:52 -0800 Detroit Tigers president Dave Dombrowski said SP Drew Smyly has a legitimate shot to earn the No. 5 starting job in spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Skipper doesn't want Miguel Cabrera too light Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:46:45 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland doesn't want 3B/1B Miguel Cabrera lighter than 255 pounds. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Victor Martinez likely to have surgery Friday Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:39 -0800 Detroit Tigers C Victor Martinez (knee) is receiving a second opinion on his knee Thursday, Jan. 26, and he is likely to undergo surgery to fix his torn anterior cruciate ligament Friday, Jan. 27. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Could still go after Yoenis Cespedes Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:40:46 -0800 The Detroit Tigers are unlikely to go after a designated hitter from another team, but they could still pursue Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes, who is now officially a free agent. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Brandon Inge's role decreasing Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:28:41 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said 3B Brandon Inge will have a decreased role this year with 3B Miguel Cabrera moving across the diamond. Inge could start at third base on days that Cabrera is the designated hitter or when he plays first base to give 1B Prince Fielder a day off, or when Fielder is used as the DH. Inge will not be used as a defensive replacement late in games for Cabrera. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Have tentative lineup set Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:17:36 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland discussed a tentative lineup during his press conference Thursday, Jan. 26. He would have OF Austin Jackson leading off, followed by OF Brennan Boesch, 3B Miguel Cabrera, 1B Prince Fielder, OF Delmon Young, C Alex Avila, SS Jhonny Peralta, a combination of OF Andy Dirks, OF Clete Thomas and INF Don Kelly at designated hitter and 2B Ryan Raburn hitting ninth. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Brandon Inge not happy with developments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:15:36 -0800 Detroit Tigers 3B Brandon Inge, who will be replaced at third base by 3B Miguel Cabrera, "isn't the happiest camper" at the moment, according to skipper Jim Leyland. Comment (1) | Share: Tigers | Jim Leyland confirms Miguel Cabrera to 3B Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:55:49 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland confirmed that 3B Miguel Cabrera will move to third base this year to accommodate 1B Prince Fielder at first base. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Miguel Cabrera to shed weight Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:55:28 -0800 Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said 3B Miguel Cabrera plans to shed weight before spring training to facilitate his move to third base. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | More on Prince Fielder's deal Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:49:55 -0800 Updating previous reports, Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder will earn $23 million in 2012 and 2013, and will make $24 million each of the next seven years. Fielder would get an additional $500,000 if he's the AL MVP, $200,000 if he's second through fifth and $100,000 if he's sixth through 10th. For each MVP he wins after the first, he would get $1 million. He also would get $100,000 if he's an All-Star starter and $50,000 if he's a reserve, or alternatively $100,000 if he's a Baseball America or Sporting News postseason All-Star. He also would receive $100,000 for a Gold Glove, $100,000 for a Silver Slugger, $100,000 for the Hank Aaron Award, $150,000 for league championship series MVP and $200,000 for World Series MVP. In addition, he gets a hotel suite on the road. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Announce Prince Fielder deal Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:26:21 -0800 Updating an ongoing story, the Detroit Tigers have officially announced they've signed free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers) to a nine-year deal. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Asked Miguel Cabrera for approval of Prince Fielder deal Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:19:42 -0800 The Detroit Tigers reportedly consulted with 3B Miguel Cabrera before signing 1B Prince Fielder to see if he was OK with being forced to change positions, according to an unnamed source. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Slight holdup in Prince Fielder deal Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:38:07 -0800 Updating previous reports, Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder could have taken his physical Tuesday, Jan. 24, but there is a delay with the contract language. That likely means the Tigers demand a weight clause. Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Miguel Cabrera plans to play third base Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:21:18 -0800 Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera said Tuesday, Jan. 24, that he will move to his original position, third base, to accommodate the acquisition of 1B Prince Fielder. "I will come back to the third base, which is my natural position," Cabrera said. "The arrival of Fielder will benefit us." Comment (0) | Share: Tigers | Prince Fielder cannot opt out Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:09:29 -0800 Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder's contract does not include an opt-out clause anywhere. Comment (0) | Share: |
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