Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers made the tough yet expected call last season to begin a time-staking rebuild. In a trade with the Chicago Cubs, they got a player who should be a staple for seasons to come. Jeimer Candelario. He can hit. He always could. The problem was where would he play…
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Detroit Tigers: prospect profile Alex Faedo
Embed from Getty Images He was drafted out of the University of Florida last season by the Detroit Tigers. For good reason. Alex Faedo, can be an above average starter or a flat out nasty closer. First let me get this out of the way. The Detroit Tigers, have a pitching surplus. They are developing…
Detroit Tigers in Gardenhire we trust
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers rebuild is under way. Young players are in the lineup and others will be called up from the minor leagues throughout the season. General manager Al Avila, tabbed Ron Gardenhire as manager to over see the project. Ron Gardenhire, a baseball lifer who has been there and done…
Embed from Getty Images Yes, Beau Burrows, is among my favorite Detroit Tigers prospect. I firmly believe he will be given a start or two in Motown this season. Given his quick uprise through the Tigers minor leagues. The Erie Seawolves, kicked off they’re season yesterday and Burrows, took the mound. He picked up…
Detroit Tigers prospect Gregory Soto
Embed from Getty Images The rebuilding Tigers have a late bloomer and he just so happens to be a left hander. Did I mention he is also a power pitcher? Gregory Soto, his fastball touches 95 mph and has incredible movement on it. It almost acts like a slide. Soto, also throws a slider. He…
Detroit Tigers: keep an eye on Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores
When Chris Ilitch took over as owner of the Detroit Tigers he said he was not going to sell the team. Stating his love for baseball. Times and circumstances change. Tom Gores billionaire owner of the Detroit Pistons had struck a deal with Chris Ilitch and the Pistons play at Little Caesar’s Arena. It may…
Detroit Tigers to be clear
Embed from Getty Images This season is going to be horrible. There is absolutely no hiding that fact. It is not about winning. It’s not even about following your favorite player. It will simply be about Detroit Tigers baseball. In a painstaking full blown rebuild there are no sunny days. It’s like being boarded up…
Detroit Tigers spring training complete, long season ahead
Embed from Getty Images Commence project rebuild. That should be the 2018 Detroit Tigers theme this season. For good reason 100+ losses are going to be the flavor. Comerica Park is nowhere near a sell out for what is usually a big day in Detroit. Opening day. I’m not entirely sure why? Yes the Tigers…
Detroit Tigers enough already
Fans need to embrace reality. The Detroit Tigers are going to be bad for a few years. There is no bandage the deep cuts of years big spending. Embed from Getty Images I’ve read a few articles about what it would take for the Detroit Tigers to finish .500. What?! This team is not going…
Detroit Tigers: made the correct call
As the Detroit Tigers prepare for what looks like will be a very long Summer amidst the infant stage of a rebuild. General manager Al Avila made the correct call by beginning to assign the teams to prospects to minor league affiliates. Embed from Getty Images 2017 top pick Alex Faedo will begin the season…
