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Detroit Tigers take series from Oakland Athletics with a 10-1 drubbing

Tigers 10, Athletics 1 (box score) The top of the lineup continued to mash the ball and set the table for the rest of the red-hot Detroit Tigers’ offense on Sunday as they took the rubber match of…Read More

MCB Detroit Tigers Podcast #5: Debuting ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’

This week on the podcast, Jose and Matt Debut a new segment they’re calling “The good, the bad and the ugly.” The good: Torii Hunter and Omar Infante. The bad: The bullpen The ugly:…Read More

Torii Hunter Defying the BABIP Odds for Detroit Tigers

The big “yeah, but” when it came to the Torii Hunter signing this offseason was his inflated 2012 BABIP. He posted a 130 wRC+ – the best number of his career – en route to a five WAR season for…Read More

What Will Torii Hunter Bring to the Tigers?

As Spring Training enters into it’s “dog days”, the story lines have crystallized – fifth starter competition, the ubiquitous closer conundrum, and who fills out the end of the…Read More

The Impact Of Torii Hunter’s Defense On The Pitching Staff

The Detroit Tigers’ team defense (or lack thereof) has been a relatively hot topic since the team signed Prince Fielder just over a year ago. Most of the discussion focuses on the infield defense…Read More

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Random Thoughts: The Offseason So Far

A few things I’m pondering as I wipe the dust off of my blogging machine… Read | Share

In Defense of Torii Hunter

Torii Hunter shouldn’t be getting any crap for this, frankly. I don’t know, what with the…Read More

Torii Hunter Comments On Gay Athletes

New Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter has caused quite a stir since signing with the club in November.…Read More

What Should Tigers Fans Be Thankful For?

Thanksgiving is the time of year we take stock of what we’re thankful for: turkey, mashed potatoes,…Read More

Detroit Tigers Lineup Projections With Torii Hunter In The Mix

I think Jim Leyland and the Detroit Tigers could get creative with next season’s lineup construction,…Read More

2013 Payroll Concerns (or “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Mike Illitch”)

With the recent addition of Torii Hunter, the Tigers committed $26 million dollars to the payroll for…Read More

Report: Detroit Tigers Sign Torii Hunter To Two-Year Deal

I’m sure we’ll pass along more information as it becomes available, but Ken Rosenthal has reported…Read More

Why Not Kick the Tires on Giancarlo Stanton?

First and foremost, with Jeffrey Loria completely fleecing the city of Miami, the taxpayers of Miami-Dade…Read More

A Full-Blown Outfield Plan For The Detroit Tigers

Step One: Sign Shane Victorino. (For 3 years and $30 million) This is my personal preference –…Read More

Assigning Blame For The Detroit Tigers Defense

We have hemmed and hawed about the Tigers poor defense for a whole season and now we get to do the same…Read More

Detroit Tigers Appear To Be “Frontrunner” To Sign Torii Hunter

General manager Dave Dombrowski hinted that signing an everyday corner outfielder would be the top priority…Read More

Rumor: Detroit Tigers Have Contacted Torii Hunter

According to a Ken Rosenthal Tweet, the Tigers have reached out to veteran outfielder Torii Hunter concerning…Read More

Reasons The Detroit Tigers Should Pass On Torii Hunter

It is no secret that the Tigers have made the outfield corners an offseason priority.  Tiger right-fielders…Read More

Free Agent Target: Torii Hunter

For my first free agent target piece of the off-season, I wanted to come out swinging right out of the…Read More

Cabrera, Santiago Lift Tigers to Comeback Win

Detroit 4, Los Angeles 3 (box) Jeremy Bonderman seemed up to his old tricks last night. The Tigers right…Read More