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Over the years, it has become one of the best conversations that can and eventually does occur among baseball fans. Who deserves to be on their respective All-Time teams? The more passionate the fan is, the better the discussion gets. Fans of the Texas Rangers are particularly sentimental when it comes to their All-Time greats. The […] READ MORE
The Detroit Tigers have a long history of trades. In the past, the Tigers have traded for a reigning AL batting champion for a reigning home run champion in 1960. Then, in 2015, they managed to make three trades in two-days around the non-waiver trade deadline. But that’s not all. Detroit has operated with its eye […] READ MORE
The Nine Branches of the Baseball Menorah The Hanukkah Menorah Hanukkah is here and the Menorah or the Hanukkiah has been dusted off and put in a place of importance. On each of the eight nights of Hanukkah a new candle is lit by the ninth candle, the Shamash. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of […] READ MORE
Warstic Bat Company An Equation of Sorts What do you get when you add two erstwhile professional baseball players (one a former major league All-Star), a rock star, and a bunch of money? Any guesses? No? Just try. Still no? Okay, okay, here’s the answer: a bat company. Yes, that’s right, a baseball bat company […] READ MORE
Welcome to Week Seven of Ejection Inspection! Before getting into the main part of today’s edition, it’s soapbox time. Hunter Wendelstedt and Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire do not get along. On Saturday, Wendelstedt ejected Gardenhire for the sixth time. Because of their history, it is likely that Gardenhire has less patience with Wendelstedt than […] READ MORE
The San Diego Padres have reportedly added to their infield, agreeing to terms with veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler on a two-year deal. READ MORE
The Boston Red Sox have traded to acquire Ian Kinsler from the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers. The #RedSox today acquired 2B Ian Kinsler and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league RHP Ty Buttrey and minor league LHP Williams Jerez. — Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 31, […] READ MORE
The MLB offseason is starting to heat up in a big way. As it was announced today, the Los Angeles Angels acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitcher Wilkel Hernandez and center fielder Troy Montgomery. The teams have both confirmed the trade. The #Tigers have acquired RHP Wilkel Hernandez […] READ MORE
The Detroit Tigers have been hanging on to the last vestiges of their run of AL Central dominance for the last few years. Every season looks to be the one where everything falls apart and, for the most part, their rickety machine has held together quite nicely. They managed to come a few games away […] READ MORE
The man in the middle of the infield plays a key role for their franchise. These guys can flash the leather and turn, or start, the double play with ease, while also being a force to reckon with at the plate. Top-end teams build up, the middle and these five players have been key pieces […] READ MORE