Category Archives: Detroit Tigers

Victor Martinez to Undergo Knee Surgery

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Detroit Tigers slugger Victor Martinez received some bad news Thursday when he learned that he’d torn the medial meniscus in his left knee and will require surgery. Martinez, 36, will go under the knife on Tuesday with renowned surgeon Dr. … Continue reading →

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Max Scherzer Reportedly Nearing Seven-Year Deal

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Max Scherzer sweepstakes may soon reach a conclusion. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting that Scherzer has a seven-year offer on the table and the Washington Nationals are believed to be in the mix, with at least one … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, Max Scherzer, MLB, Scott Boras, Washington Nationals | 2 Comments

MLB Arbitration Rundown

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

If you were anywhere near Twitter yesterday, your feed was probably inundated with arbitration updates. That’s because Friday marked the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures; each submitting what they think the individual player is worth … Continue reading →

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The Price is Right: Tigers Agree to Record-Setting Contract with Lefty Ace

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration with David Price by signing the left-hander to a one-year, $19.75 million contract. The pact instantly takes the top spot at the largest one-year deal ever handed out to a player who filed for arbitration. … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Remaining Free Agents, Ranked

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It would be an understatement to say that this off-season has been hectic. This has been one of the most chaotic off-seasons that I’ve ever seen with players changing uniforms at a breakneck pace. That having been said, the calendar … Continue reading →

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Boston Trades Yoenis Cespedes to Detroit for Rick Porcello

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s been rumored for a couple of days and now it’s a done deal. Rick Porcello is coming to Boston and Yoenis Cespedes is headed to Detroit. Cespedes will be joined by Alex Wilson and Gabe Speier. The trade makes … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, Alfredo Simon, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Detroit Tigers, MLB, MLB Trades, MLB Winter Meetings, Rick Porcello, Trade Rumors, Wade Miley, Yoenis Cespedes | 2 Comments

Max Scherzer is Seeking a Contract Worth $200+ Million

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

Max Scherzer and his agent, Scott Boras – because of course it’s Scott Boras – aren’t going to beat around the bush, they’re looking to get PAID this offseason. While the baseball world anxiously awaits resolution on the Jon Lester … Continue reading →

Posted in American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, James Shields, Jon Lester, Max Scherzer, MLB, MLB Winter Meetings, Scott Boras | 6 Comments

Reactions from a Converted White Sox Fan: Jeff Samardzija, David Robertson Join the Dark South Side

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Justin Kunkel

I must admit, as a relatively new Minnesota Twins fan who converted after years of cheering the White Sox, seeing Samardzija and Robertson join the dark south side really stings. Not only are Twins fans watching the rival White Sox get … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Spring Training: 5 Days

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s officially “Truck Day” for most Major League Baseball teams. For those who don’t know what Truck Day is all about, it’s simply the day when teams load up their bats, balls, jockstraps and other supplies on trucks and ship … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Spring Training: 8 Days

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Today the fine folks at Yahoo! Sports opened up their vastly-improved fantasy baseball game and that means only one thing, live baseball is right around the corner. Let’s get right back into the countdown with another Major League Moment. As … Continue reading →

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MLB’s Winter Meetings: Winners and Losers

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings have officially come to a close. What we saw this week was a lot of talking and very little action from most teams, but a few intrepid general managers forged headlong into the free agent … Continue reading →

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Curtis Granderson Heads to the Yankees in a Blockbuster Three-Team, Seven-Player Trade

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly completed a blockbuster trade that has seven players switching teams. All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson goes from the Tigers to the Yankees. Pitcher Edwin Jackson goes from the Tigers … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Austin Jackson, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Schlereth, Detroit Tigers, Edwin Jackson, Ian Kennedy, Max Scherzer, MLB, MLB Trades, New York Yankees, NL West, Phil Coke, Trade Rumors | 2 Comments

Tough Break: Tigers’ Prospect Sizemore Fractures Ankle

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Scott Sizemore, a top prospect for the Detroit Tigers and heir apparent at second base, fractured a bone in his left ankle during Thursday’s game in the Arizona Fall League. As a result, Sizemore will miss the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Top Five Under-the-Radar Signings

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

This offseason has been one unlike any other in recent memory. Tons of talent was available via free-agency, but most teams were in penny-pinching mode. As a result, numerous superstars and role-players remain unsigned with the countdown to Spring Training … Continue reading →