Category Archives: Tigers Farm System
Chris Shelton DFA’d by Rangers
Ex-Tiger Chris Shelton was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers today: The Texas Rangers added right-hander Kazuo Fukumori to their 40-man roster Monday after finalizing his $3 million, two-year contract agreed to last month. To make room on the … Continue reading
Ex-Tigers make a dent on Marlins top 20 prospect list
If you were curious as to where the prospects the Tigers gave up for D-Train and Miguel Cabrera would place within the Marlins organization, John Sickels released the Marlins top 20 prospect list. He released the Tiger prospect list last … Continue reading
John Sickels tackles the Tiger farm system
Wow, what a difference a month makes. A month ago the Tigers had a number of strong players in the farm system including Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Jair Jurrjens, Gorkys Hernandez and Dallas Trahern, among others. Now the system is … Continue reading
Who did the Tigers give up?
With what is being regarded as a blockbuster deal to gain LHP Dontrelle Willis and 3B Miguel Cabrera, the Tigers pretty much cashed in their farm system. With the exception of Rick Porcello, all the top Tiger prospects are no … Continue reading
Tigers trade Miller, Maybin for Cabrera and D-Train
Wow. I heard the rumors this morning and kept up with them most of the day. I must say that when I first heard the possibility of a trade involving Andrew Miller and Cameron Maybin I pretty much rejected it … Continue reading
Michael Hollimon gets shot at shotstop for Mud Hens
With Mud Hens infielder, Kevin Hooper, signing a minor league contract with the Houston Astros, an opportunity has risen for Michael Hollimon to continue his quick rise through the Tiger farm system. Hooper, who was a minor league free agent, … Continue reading
Casey Crosby likely due for elbow surgery
Matt Wallace at Take 75 North has pointed out an article in today’s Chicago Sun-Times about the Tiger prospect Casey Crosby and his need for Tommy John surgery. Crosby was selected by the Tigers in the 5th round (181 overall) … Continue reading
Why does Detroit continue to protect Giarratano?
The Tigers announced yesterday that they will not be making any further roster moves in anticipation for the Rule 5 draft during the Winter Meetings. What this ultimately means is that any player who isn’t currently on the Detroit 40-Man … Continue reading
Jair Jurrjens is a key piece of the Tigers future
I had the opportunity to watch Jair Jurrjens pitch a bullpen session today which, besides being fun, was rather impressive. I was surprised when Jurrjens got the call to make a start straight from Double-A Erie though at the same … Continue reading
Toledo Mud Hens lock up International League Western Division
Congrats to the Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, for clinching the Western Division of the International League for the 3rd year in a row. Virgil Vasquez pitched the team to a win against the Indianapolis Indians. Vasquez … Continue reading
Tigers sign Rick Porcello; 2007 Draft Update
The Detroit Tigers signed a few notable draft picks today and didn’t have a problem opening up their pocket books while doing it. Starting off the day it was announced that first round draft pick Rick Porcello was signed to … Continue reading