Motor City Bengals » Clay Rapada

Former Tigers Still Chasing the Dream

John J. Parent — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:51:17 +0000

While I was pouring over MLB Trade Rumors this morning, I found a link to a blog called Monozygotic, which is written by twin brothers, obviously. They put together a comprehensive list of all non-roster invitees for the 2010 Spring Training camps of each team. It is impressive work.

Non-roster invitees are always an interesting group. There are young players that are getting their first looks from the major league staff, journeymen still trying to establish themselves as big league talents, and always a few veterans trying to catch on with yet another team, looking for one last season in the sun.

Upon scouring Monozygotic‘s post, I found the list was littered with former Tigers. I always find it fun to catch up on the guys that used to wear the Old English D, after all once a Tiger, always a Tiger.

In addition to those listed after the jump, I found a few former Tiger farm hands, including Dewayne Wise and Scott Moore. But I decided to keep this list to big league Tigers only.

… [visit site to read more]

Former Tigers Still Chasing the Dream - Motor City Bengals - Motor City Bengals - A Detroit Tigers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Winter Meeting Day One Recap

John J. Parent — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:08:38 +0000

Just in case you were having trouble keeping up with all those twitter updates (I was), you can find out what happened in Tiger baseball here. Stay tuned, though, the winter meetings will be here all week.

First, we learned the Tigers had made a flurry on minor moves. They announced the trade of LHP Clay Rapada to the Rangers. In return, the Tigers will receive some sort of compensation, be it a player to be named later or cash considerations. That move cleared a 40-man roster spot for LHP Brad Thomas who pitched the past two seasons in Korea. In conjunction with those moves, the Tigers also outrighted RHP Zach Simons to AAA Toledo, clearing another roster spot.

It certainly seemed like a precursor to a bigger move, having the open roster spot. The Tigers had been rumored to have swung a deal with the Mets that would send RHP Edwin Jackson to New York. That rumor was quickly debunked when a Mets official told Newsday’s Ken Davidoff that no such trade was happening.

The open roster spot was filled shortly thereafter when shortstop Adam Everett agreed to another one-year deal to stay in Detroit. Everett played last season at $1 million, a paltry sum for a major league veteran. He had been thought to have been seeking near $3 million for 2010, especially given that a fellow defensive whiz, Alex Gonzalez, had already fetched that much from the Blue Jays. But Everett signed his deal for just $1.55 million, he will again be the primary shortstop for the Tigers.

… [visit site to read more]

Winter Meeting Day One Recap - Motor City Bengals - Motor City Bengals - A Detroit Tigers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Let the Fun Begin

John J. Parent — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:24:58 +0000

Bill Ferris is all over the winter meetings this week so be sure to head over to the Detroit Tigers Weblog to stay updated. I will do my best to keep up and offer my thoughts on any moves the Tigers … [visit site to read more]

Let the Fun Begin - Motor City Bengals - Motor City Bengals - A Detroit Tigers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More