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Andy Dirks is Still a Question Mark for Detroit Tigers
We’re only eight games into the season, so Andy Dirks’ poor .136/.310/.136 batting line means something between diddly and squat, but it does serve as a re-entry into the discussion about his ability…Read More
Why not dangle Andy Dirks?
“Trade a player a year too early, rather than a year too late.” -Branch Rickey, Baseball’s Ferocious Gentleman. DISCLAIMER: I have no problem with Andy Dirks as a player –  gap…Read More
Andy Dirks Doesn’t Need a Platoon Partner
The Detroit Tigers have shown interest this off-season in acquiring a right-handed batter to share time with Andy Dirks in left field. Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reported this in early December,…Read More
Detroit Tigers Could Fill Left Field Platoon Without Adding an Outfielder
It would be natural to think the Detroit Tigers would be looking at the market for outfielders when considering their options for finding a platoon partner for Andy Dirks. But what the Tigers are really…Read More
Detroit Tigers Regression Candidates
Somebody has to be the spoil sport at this site. May as well be me I guess. When I saw Chris Hannum’s article on the Tigers rebound candidate, Rick Porcello, I knew that there would have to be a…Read More
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Boesch and Dirks’ Roles Unclear For 2013
We got a lot of little tidbits out of Dave Dombrowski’s press release today – in addition…Read More
So Jim Leyland Wants The Perfect Lineup?
So, Jim Leyland went on a Clint Eastwood-at-the-RNC-level rant and fortunately for all of us, MLive Tigers…Read More
Surprise Help Could Come From Avisail Garcia
The Tigers have some clear issues on their 2012 squad, as I think we all know by now. Among them are…Read More
Ugly Loss Reminds Us of Tigers Deficiencies
There is no other way to say it. All the sugar in the world couldn’t sweeten the foul smell that…Read More
The Re-emergence of Andy Dirks
Andy Dirks didn’t start the season with the Detroit Tigers, and he didn’t start the…Read More
Is Andy Dirks Who We Think He Is?
This year, despite their off-season purchase of Prince Fielder, the Detroit Tigers’ offense has often…Read More
Are The Tigers Done Dealing?
The rumor mill for the Tigers has been quiet since they acquired Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante from the Marlins…Read More
Why Ryan Raburn Survived Cut, Should Again
In an instant Monday evening, the Detroit Tigers markedly improved the short-term outlook for their club…Read More
Five Keys To The Tigers Second Half
Recently, MCB writer Brian Sakowski offered his bold predictions for the second half. While I don’t…Read More
Tigers Mid-Season Grades: The Outfield
Another day, another series here on MCB. Of course, when it gets to the All-Star break, it’s natural…Read More
Tigers Need Outfield Help
In the most obvious post I have made in quite some time, I am declaring what we already know –…Read More
Tigers Add Hitting Support
No, its not what you think. Â The Tigers didn’t go out and sign a Free Agent or trade for a hitter.…Read More
Random Thoughts Following Interleague Play
So Justin Verlander did what Justin Verlander does: comes in after a Tigers loss, becomes fairly dominant,…Read More
The Detroit Tigers of August
Despite a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, the Detroit Tigers are no longer reeling—no…Read More
Quintin Berry: Below Average Major Leaguer
Let’s jump right in here, because there’s no use prolonging a rant with a silly introduction…Read More
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