Kerry Wood
Reliever/Closer
The Vitals:
Height: 6′5″
Weight: 211 Lbs
Born: 6/16/1977
Age: 32
 
Former closer Todd Jones put an Idea in my head in his latest article in The Sporting News. When asked about a few free agents, Kerry Wood’s name came up. He said that he thought Wood was a good candidate to take over his former title in Detroit, [...]

In the offseason, the Tigers have let their center fielder roam freely through the streets of Beijing. And before he was too busy with that, Curtis Granderson was working as an analyst with TBS this post season. It must feel nice for the lead-off hitter to be able to do what he pleases. Especially after [...]

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It’s quite clear that the Tigers are on the hunt for a shortstop. Those darn rumors have been spread across the last few weeks that possibly Jack Wilson will be on the move to a Comerica Park near you. We also heard that Julio Lugo could be coming to Detroit in a deal for either [...]

Twenty six saves later, and a Bronze medal around his neck, free agent Mudhens closer Blaine Neal could be looking for a major league contract. Neal had converted 17 of 17 save chances before the Olympic games. He never got the call to the parent organization in 2008, but his numbers speak louder than words.
If [...]

With big name free agent pitchers, such as CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Derek Lowe will demand a lot of money. It’s true that a Ben Sheets is intriguing. With intrique though, comes the price of a top tier free agent. Randy Johnson, though 45, could be a good addition to the Tiger rotation.
Monday, on [...]

He was once one of the best starters in the japanese league. He led the league in strikeouts in 2002, 2004 and  2006. But since coming over to the Major Leagues, the starter has struggled. In 16 appearances and 13 starts, Igawa is 2-4 with a 6.66 ERA. Oh man, does this mean he could [...]

At points last season, I was so frustrated with the play of Mr. Edgar Renteria (I’m sure we all were), that I wanted anyone to replace him at shortstop position. When Ramon Santiago did that though, I felt, at least in sperts, that he could be a capable starter on our squad? Was I way [...]