21 November 2008, 1:24 pm
The possibility of the Tigers acquiring Julio Lugo from the Red Sox appears far from dead, but it hasn't advanced toward a deal, either. At this point, it's one of Detroit's options as its search for a shortstop likely continues on until Thanksgiving and beyond.... Read More »
20 November 2008, 3:25 pm
The Tigers set their 40-man roster on Thursday, ahead of next month's Rule 5 Draft, by purchasing the contracts of five Minor League prospects.... Read More »
19 November 2008, 5:40 pm
The Tigers continue to show interest in Darren Oliver, and they're now among a handful of clubs in an active mix for the free-agent left-handed reliever. However, Oliver's agent, Mike McCann, said on Wednesday that he doesn't expect a deal with any club to be struck soon.... Read More »
19 November 2008, 2:22 pm
Joel Zumaya gave the Tigers a triple-digit fastball route to respectability when he went from the Minor Leagues to the back end of Detroit's bullpen at age 21. Now, as Zumaya makes steady progress back from injury, the Tigers are hoping for the best and preparing for worse.... Read More »
18 November 2008, 4:40 pm
Add Joe Beimel to the list of left-handed relievers the Tigers have explored. The club has been in touch with his agent and shown interest, according to the Detroit Free Press.... Read More »
18 November 2008, 3:50 pm
The Tigers paid a visit to Japanese amateur right-hander Junichi Tazawa on Monday, sending a scout to meet with the hard-throwing 22-year-old.... Read More »
18 November 2008, 10:55 am
If Miguel Cabrera can garner American League MVP votes in what ended up as a last-place season for the Tigers, imagine what honors he could earn in a Tigers turnaround.... Read More »
17 November 2008, 9:45 am
Is Jason Varitek a catching option for the Tigers? If Kenny Rogers retires, could Zach Miner take his place? Jason Beck answers in the latest mailbag.... Read More »
16 November 2008, 4:58 pm
The long-lingering possibility of a match between the Red Sox and Tigers on two extra players still seems to have some life. A potential swap could send shortstop Julio Lugo to Detroit in exchange for one of the Tigers' back-end starters, reportedly either Dontrelle Willis or Nate Robertson.... Read More »