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Yes, there's still free agency for Tigers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:27:17 +0000

While trade rumors build around the Tigers regarding players they control, their interest in their own free agents hasn't gone away, at least not for most of them. The Tigers have had contact with the agents for relievers Fernando Rodney and Brandon Lyon, second baseman Placido Polanco and ...

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Tigers add 4 to the roster

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:01 +0000

Ryan Strieby T he Tigers have added Scott Sizemore, Ryan Strieby, Brennan Boesch, and Audy Ciriaco to the 40 man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft. The roster was at 42, but with the 6 free agents off the roster, and the addition of these 4 players it is now full at 40. The additions ...

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A Change in Philosophy: Go Get What You Need

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:37 +0000

Each day I seem to change my mind on what the Mets should do next. Earlier in the year I had the philosophy that next year is the year to go for it. My thoughts were it will be Jerry, Omar and perhaps one or more of the core’s last year with the Mets if they don’t win. ...

realdirtymets posted 4 days ago from nleastchatter.com

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Placido Polanco can wear Gold Gloves on both hands now

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:33:43 +0000

Detroit Tigers Second baseman Placido Polanco was named amongst the American Leagues elite defenders today, snatching his 2nd Gold Glove in 3 years at the position. Placido turned in a .997 Fielding Percentage, set a career-high 112 double plays, and only committed two errors in 1289 ...

gearupforsports posted 13 days ago from tigers.gearupforsports.com

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American League Hands Out Some Gold Gloves

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:25:19 +0000

Not only 'tis the season for surgeries, trades, and free agency, but 'tis the season for handing out some hardware. Baseball handed out its first set of postseason awards today. The American Gold Glove winners were announced today.

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Phillies Favorites for DeRosa?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:06 +0000

FOXSports.com reported early this morning that the Phillies are the favorite to land Mark DeRosa, according to a Major-League source. But the Phillies also are seriously interested in Placido Polanco and Adrian Beltre. Other potential candidates like Miguel Tejada...

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The Links: Could Allen Iverson sign in Cleveland and could the Tigers trade Edwin Jackson?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:09 +0000

Your morning look at what's going on around the Internets. E-mail tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com.

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Polanco Wins Gold Glove

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:53:59 +0000

Placido Polanco was named the Gold Glove award winner among American League second basemen by managers and coaches today. The Gold Glove awards are often based on reputation more than merit but in Polanco's case, they made a reasonable choice. There was no clear cut leader at second base this ...

The Detroit Tiger Weblog found this 13 days ago on detroittigertales.com

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Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:00 +0000

A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies. Cole Hamels not going anywhere General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has addressed the rumors that Cole Hamels could be involved in trade talks with Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay . Amaro vehemently turned the ...

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Phillies consider Figgins' asking price too high

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:59:39 +0000

Sporting News staff reports The Phillies, in their search for a third baseman to replace Pedro Feliz, apparently won't target free agent Chone Figgins. That's not because the defending NL champions wouldn't like to add his bat, glove and speed to their already nasty lineup. It's because Figgins is seeking a reported five-year, $50 million contract, according to MLB.com. The Web site reports that the Phillies already have ...

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DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:54 +0000

By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 11/18/09 10:38 AM EST PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies see Mark DeRosa as a potential replacement at third base for Pedro Feliz. DeRosa sees the Phillies as a fit, too. FOXSports.com reported early Wednesday morning that the Phillies are the favorite to land DeRosa, ...

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Placido Polanco wins Gold Glove

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:37 +0000

Although several Tigers were deserving of Gold Gloves this year, only Placido Polanco actually was recognized by the league's managers and coaches for his work with the glove. No, I'm not surprised. The award is always as much about reputation and being a hitter who can field as it is about ...

MackAveKurt posted 13 days ago from mackavenuetigers.com

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Are Phillies really considering Placido Polanco?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:30:03 +0000

Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that the Phillies have Placido Polanco on their wishlist to play third base. While Salisbury doesn't comment on whether Polanco is actually coveted ahead of Adrian Beltre or Mark DeRosa or simply a fallback, I remain horrified that this ...

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Jeter, Tex, Take Home Gold Glove

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Today the AL Gold Glove Award Winners were announced, among them Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira. Here's the full AL List: C- Joe Mauer, Twins 1B- Mark Teixeira, Yankees 2B- Placido Polanco, Tigers SS- Derek Jeter, Yankees 3B- Evan Longoria, Rays OF- Torii Hunter, Angels OF- Ichiro, Mariners OF- ...

Greg C. posted 13 days ago from slidingintohome.blogspot.com

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Fits Like a Glove: Placido Polanco

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:28:04 +0000

TwinsTarget examines why Placido Polanco would be a perfect fit in the Minnesota infield. An excerpt: "Without considering Polanco's defense, speed, or power, the potential acquisition already makes a lot of sense, even though some in Minnesota are tired of stop-gap solutions in the infield."

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