Catching Up with Former Detroit Tigers
The 2013 season has entered its second week and we all know the story of the current crop of Detroit Tigers: a so-so 4-3 record for a team that has alternated between an anemic offense and an eye-popping…Read More
Underappreciated Laird Returns to Lakeland
When the Atlanta Braves came to Lakeland on Wednesday to face the Detroit Tigers for the second time this spring, they brought a familiar face: Gerald Laird, who spent his third nonconsecutive season with…Read More
Yes, I will miss Delmon Young (and the others like him)
Thanks to the luxury of a pretty set roster, Tiger fans have been left caring about players no longer on the team. The signings of Delmon Young and Ryan Raburn would’ve received considerably less attention…Read More
Gerald Laird Appears Close To Signing With Atlanta Braves
According to Mike Bowman, MLB.com’s Atlanta Braves beat writer, Detroit Tigers free agent catcher Gerald Laird is close to signing with Atlanta. Sounds like the Braves are close to reaching an agreement…Read More
Gerald Laird’s Non-existent Platoon Split: Why The Tigers Shouldn’t Bring Him Back
Gerald Laird’s 2012 OPS of .710 was fourth best mark of his 10 year career, and the best since leaving the hitter friendly home park of the Texas Rangers, but the Tigers haven’t committed to…Read More
Detroit Tigers Keys To Beating NYY
This isn’t going to be the kind of series preview that plays on the hope and optimism of our Tigers…Read More
Unsung Hero: Gerald Laird
Back when Gerald Laird signed in the off-season, a collective groan around the state of Michigan and…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 Infield
Another day, another series here on MCB. Of course, when it gets to the All-Star break, it’s natural…Read More
Gerald Laird’s Extraordinary Feat
In the fifth inning at Fenway Park on Memorial Day afternoon, Detroit Tigers backup catcher Gerald Laird…Read More
Tigers Narrowly Avoid Sweep on Back of Rick Porcello
On Jackie Robinson day, the Tigers defeated the White Sox 5-2, although it was anything but a comfortable…Read More
Will The Tigers Be The 2005 Yankees?
Basically, this is going to be a post about the Yankees – not the Tigers – and I must say…Read More
Running Out Of Options
Entering spring training, every year there are position battles. The Tigers as an organization have relatively…Read More
Q&A with Erie SeaWolves GM Greg Coleman
Last weekend Erie SeaWolves GM Greg Coleman was kind enough to participate in a Q&A with…Read More
A.L Central Being Aggressive In Off-Season
With what has been somewhat of a slow off-season thus far, and the GM’s around the league digesting…Read More
40 Man Roster Movement
The Tigers made several moves to their 40 man roster today in preparation for the upcoming Rule 5 draft.…Read More
Huh, Gerald Laird? Why not Pudge?
On Thursday, the breaking news every Tiger fan dreaded regarding the team came to fruition. No, not…Read More
Twins Sign Two Ex-Tiger Minor Leaguers
The Minnesota Twins obviously felt like keeping up with the Jones’ after the Tigers agreed to terms…Read More
Tigers Welcome Back Gerald Laird
The Tigers have brought back Gerald Laird to be their backup catcher for the 2012 season, pending a physical…Read More
Tigers Potential Trade Target: Yorvit Torrealba
The Texas Rangers have somewhat had themselves an embarrassment of riches when it comes to personnel…Read More














