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Detroit Tigers sign catcher Brayan Pena to one-year contract to back up Alex Avila

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

December 10, 2012, 1:17PM
Pena has spent the past four seasons with the Kansas City Royals and has a .248 career batting average. Full story »

Detroit Tigers know Kansas City's an AL Central threat after acquiring top pitcher James Shields

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

December 10, 2012, 11:22AM
Shields had 14 complete games and six shutouts over the past two season for Tampa Bay, while eating up innings at a rate behind only Justin Verlander. Full story »
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Detroit Tigers' Dave Dombrowski on how bullpen stacks up: 'We've got enough arms'

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By Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com

December 08, 2012, 8:42AM
Dombrowski: "I don't know how you would sign somebody with the idea of, 'Well, we're going to keep (Al) Alburquerque off the club.' He deserves to be here, as does (Brayan) Villarreal." Full story »

Detroit Tigers engage in trade talks, reportedly target relievers 'capable of closing'

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 07, 2012, 7:09PM
Without revealing names, an ESPN report early Friday claimed the Detroit Tigers are engaged in trade talks and are targeting relievers "capable of closing."  Full story »

Chatting in the comments with Detroit Tigers writers Chris Iott, James Schmehl -- offseason edition

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 07, 2012, 11:35AM
Join in today's chat at noon and ask away. If you have a question, drop it in the comments section below and I'll join in on the conversation around add my two cents.  Full story »

Detroit Tigers expect Omar Infante to be '100 percent' healthy for spring training

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 07, 2012, 7:03AM
Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante is on track in his recovery from a broken wrist and is expected to enter spring training under no restrictions. Full story »

Oakland Athletics could target Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta should Stephen Drew sign elsewhere

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 06, 2012, 2:20PM
The Oakland Athletics want to bring back Stephen Drew. But if they fall short of re-signing the free-agent shortstop, it appears they have a backup plan in place. Full story »

Detroit Tigers trade for second baseman Jeff Kobernus, left-hander Kyle Lobstein in Rule 5 draft

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 06, 2012, 11:25AM
Detroit has acquired second baseman Jeff Kobernus and left-handed reliever Kyle Lobstein from the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets, respectively, Full story »

Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland prefers to avoid closer-by-committee, will give Bruce Rondon a shot this spring

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 05, 2012, 9:01PM
Tigers manager Jim Leyland would prefer to avoid a closer-by-committee in 2013. In his mind, he's a one-closer kind of guy -- even if that one guy turns out to be a true rookie. Full story »

Detroit Tigers have eye on at least one player they would pick if he is available in Rule 5 draft

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By Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com

December 05, 2012, 7:31PM
Dave Dombrowski: "We are hopeful that we can draft. We have a player or two in mind that if we can draft we will." Full story »

Detroit Tigers trade left-hander Andy Oliver to Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Ramon Cabrera

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By Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com

December 05, 2012, 6:17PM
Cabrera is a 23-year-old switch-hitter who hit .276 with three home runs and 50 RBIs in 112 games with Double-A Altoona during the 2012 season. Full story »

Reed Johnson among several free-agent outfielders who should interest Detroit Tigers this winter

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

December 05, 2012, 2:29PM
Here's a handpicked list of six free-agent outfielders the Detroit Tigers could consider and probably won't consider bringing on board in 2013. Full story »

Customs agents seize shipment of counterfeit Detroit Tigers hats

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By Khalil AlHajal | kalhajal@mlive.com

December 05, 2012, 12:19PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized a shipment of counterfeit Detroit Tigers hats and headbands this week, according to a news release from Homeland Security agency. Full story »
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