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You also have to remember that Mike Illitch is probably saving around $60 million this year with the hockey lockout/impending cancellation of the season. It appears he had that cash just burning a hole in his pocket.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 12:44 PM) Seems a bit of an overpay. Do you really think a billionaire owner who's damn near on his death bed gives two $#!!$ about an overpaid 2 year deal? I doubt it.

Andy Dirks coming off the injured list is a huge addition to the Tigers. He was uncharacteristically hitting the ball like a batting champion before he injured his achilles and he hasn't missed a beat since his return. The additions of Dirks and Infante go a long way towards plugging the few holes they had in that lineup.

Tigers sign Verlander to an extension. 5 years $80 mill.

TIFWIW but ESPN's Cy Young predictor has Verlander as the only pitcher ranked ahead of Grienke. Apparently, largely because of the VB bonus (ie. victory bonus...leading your team to a division title). http://espn.go.com/mlb/features/cyyoung

QUOTE (scenario @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 12:22 PM) How many rosters full of players under 30 are currently competing for the playoffs? 27 of the Tigers 40 man roster are under the age of 30.

The Tigers acquire Aubrey Huff.

Peavy's numbers... 10:$15M, 11:$16M, 12:$17M, 13:$22M club option ($4M buyout)

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 03:38 PM) WIth the status of their payroll and finances I'll bet the last thing they want is to be in that race. They are going to lose so much money up there, they have got to want to shed payroll, but they can't do it while in first place. Is Illitch really losing that much money? Aren't they still top 5 in attendance in the AL? IIRC Illitch recently gave the Tiger's GM a call to do "whatever it takes" to make the Tigers a winner this season. Now he's obviously not going to go all George Steinbrenner on anyone but Illitch has deeper pocketbooks and a more intense desire to win a title than most realize. If Detroit benches Magglio enough so he doesn't reach his extension clauses, it's not because of the money (well not entirely) but more so because he's become an awful power hitter and the Tigers are probably better off with a different player in rightfield, this season and beyond.

Verlander...98 mph on his 122nd and final pitch of the game. WOW.

The Tigers take the rubber match 8-3 against the Royals and in so doing...

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 23, 2009 -> 05:45 PM) well, i don't think a guy who was in single A last year is going to be able to stay strong for the duration of the season. Same goes for Perry, he's going to hit some bumps. Gallaraga is coming down to earth but Jackson and Verlander look very stout. That will keep them in the running. I also doubt Miggy is going to hit .380 this season, so he's due for an adjustment. But I've always liked Inge and to think they almost gave up on him. Oh...and zoom will get hurt again this season. And Gallaraga, Polanco, Guillen, and Ordonez are all going to stay sh**** all season?

QUOTE (scenario @ Apr 2, 2009 -> 11:16 AM) Frankly, I think their staff is the weakest in the division. And there is no way in **** that I would take theirs over ours. Not a chance. lol. Still think so?

Regarding the Tigers hottest pitcher coming into this series. Most would say that it's Armando Galarraga after looking at his numbers as well as his 6 innings of perfect baseball in his last start...but Verlander has been the Tigers best pitcher for about the last two months. In July... Galarraga=> 1-2, 2.84 ERA, .222 BAA Verlander=> 4-0, 2.20 ERA, .168 BAA

Which makes it all the more impressive that the Tigers just locked up Granderson for 5 more years at $30.25 million. He gets $1 million this year, $3.5 million in 2009, $5.5 million in 2010, $8.25 million in 2011 and $10 million in 2012. The Tigers have a $13 million option for 2013 with a $2 million buyout. That contract's a bargain for a player of Granderson's caliber.