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The Links: Could Allen Iverson sign in Cleveland and could the Tigers trade Edwin Jackson?
The Links: Could Allen Iverson sign in Cleveland and could the Tigers trade Edwin Jackson?
blog.mlive.com — Your morning look at what's going on around the Internets. E-mail tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com. (more) The Links: Could Allen Iverson sign in Cleveland and ...
Free Agent Tracker: 2B
Free Agent Tracker: 2B
baseballreflections.com — The market for second baseman in the offseason is one of the few that have significantly more supply than demand. Last season, players like Orlando Hudson entered the offseason expecting a major pay raise, and didn’t get it because the economy caused several free agents to remain unsigned ... (more) Free Agent Tracker: 2B
Tigers add 4 to the roster
Tigers add 4 to the roster
detroittigersweblog.com — 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 ... (more) Tigers add 4 to the roster
DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third
DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third
mlb.mlb.com — 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 ... (more) DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third
Arbitration dos and don'ts
Arbitration dos and don'ts
mackavenuetigers.com — Over the next couple of weeks, the Tigers have some decisions to make: which free agents should they offer arbitration to, and which should they let walk. The free agents: 2B Placido Polanco , SS Adam Everett , DH Aubrey Huff , SP Jarrod Washburn , RP Brandon Lyon and RP Fernando Rodney .  ... (more) Arbitration dos and don'ts
Phillies Favorites for DeRosa?
Phillies Favorites for DeRosa?
zozone.mlblogs.com — 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 ... (more) Phillies Favorites for DeRosa?
What can the Tigers do about second base?
What can the Tigers do about second base?
mackavenuetigers.com — With Placido Polanco set to become a free agent as soon as the World Series ends, Scott Sizemore is presumed to be the Tigers' second baseman in waiting. Some Tigers fans -- not this one -- are feeling a bit nervous at this point, because he has no days of major league experience under his ... (more) What can the Tigers do about second base?
Tigers prospect Scott Sizemore needs surgery
freep.com — Detroit Tigers rookie second baseman Scott Sizemore will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair tendon damage in his broken ankle. Sizemore relayed the details of the surgery today after he underwent an MRI exam on the ankle in Detroit. Sizemore said he ... (more) Tigers prospect Scott Sizemore needs surgery
UPDATE: Sizemore's Ankle Needs Surgery, After All
UPDATE: Sizemore's Ankle Needs Surgery, After All
blessyouboys.com — Scrap today's earlier post that said Scott Sizemore would need six weeks to recover from a fractured ankle.  As mentioned in that post, Sizemore was flown to Detroit to be examined by the Tigers ' doctors today.  A MRI exam turned up ... (more) UPDATE: Sizemore's Ankle Needs Surgery, After All
Anatomy of a Player: Placido Polanco
fireleyland.blogspot.com — Given the slow amount of news that trickles out at this time of the baseball season for non-playoff teams, I figured that it'd be the best time to take a break from toying around in Excel and posting about the Tigers. But, I'm back now and here to ... (more) Anatomy of a Player: Placido Polanco
Five Tigers file for free agency
beck.mlblogs.com — As the veteran Tigers scribe Jim Hawkins likes to say, no sense waiting (yes, I recycled that line from my Twitter account, @beckjason ). Five Tigers -- Adam Everett, Aubrey Huff, Placido Polanco, Fernando Rodney and Jarrod Washburn -- filed for free ... (more) Five Tigers file for free agency
Placido Polanco can wear Gold Gloves on both hands now
Placido Polanco can wear Gold Gloves on both hands now
tigers.gearupforsports.com — 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 ... (more) Placido Polanco can wear Gold Gloves on both hands now
Are Phillies really considering Placido Polanco?
Are Phillies really considering Placido Polanco?
hardballtimes.com — 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 ... (more) Are Phillies really considering Placido Polanco?
Yes, there's still free agency for Tigers
beck.mlblogs.com — 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 ... (more) Yes, there's still free agency for Tigers
Phillies consider Figgins' asking price too high
sportingnews.com — 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 ... (more) Phillies consider Figgins' asking price too high
Linktastic
twinkietalk.com — I forgot to do this last week. Please forgive me. Aaron Crow makes his professional debut. (Kings of Kauffman) Some interesting discrepancies involving the value of Ricky Nolasco (Marlin Maniac) Wanting to play Young over Gomez? Wanting Placido Polanco? I’m a huge fan of the blog, but this ... (more) Linktastic
Polanco Wins Gold Glove
detroittigertales.com — 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 ... (more) Polanco Wins Gold Glove
Fits Like a Glove: Placido Polanco
twinstarget.com — 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." (more) Fits Like a Glove: Placido Polanco
Broken ankle doesn't mean shattered dreams for Tigers hopeful Scott Sizemore
mlive.com — Scott Sizemore, the expected replacement of second baseman Placido Polanco, broke his ankle Thursday. (more) Broken ankle doesn't mean shattered dreams for Tigers ...
The Polanco Crush
The Polanco Crush
twinsgeek.blogspot.com — One of the more interesting things about writing the TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook was the internal debates that raged. The obvious ones are about Twins players. For instance, Nick Nelson and I have never seen eye-to-eye on whether Carlos Gomez ... (more) The Polanco Crush
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