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Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera named 'King Tiger' for third time in five years

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By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com

January 07, 2013, 12:46PM
For the third time in five years, Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera has been named King Tiger by the Mayo Smith Society. Full story »

Report: Detroit Tigers shut down reliever Brayan Villarreal until spring training

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

January 04, 2013, 3:25PM
The Tigers and Villarreal are playing it safe after inflammation was discovered again with the right-hander's elbow. Full story »

ESPN: Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder not enough to give Detroit Tigers one of baseball's best lineups

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

January 03, 2013, 2:29PM
ESPN.com's Buster Olney put together the top 10 lineups in baseball, and Detroit didn't make the cut. Full story »

If Detroit Tigers want a veteran closer, Brian Wilson an option, ESPN.com's Jim Bowden says

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

January 02, 2013, 3:33PM
Wilson had four consecutive seasons of at least 36 saves with the Giants before missing almost all of the 2012 season due to injury. Full story »
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Detroit Tigers' new batting-practice hats revealed, reviewed and ridiculed

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By Gillian Van Stratt | gvanstratt@mlive.com

December 27, 2012, 11:10AM
All 30 teams - including the Detroit Tigers - will be sporting the new hats in the upcoming season, which according to Uni Watch, happens every three to four years. But while the overall assessment of the design change was positive, the reviews of the Tigers hat was dismal.  Full story »
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Michigan's top sports stories of 2012: From worst to first and back again

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By Gillian Van Stratt | gvanstratt@mlive.com

December 26, 2012, 7:30AM
In putting together our top sports stories of 2012, we saw this state's biggest programs and franchises experience the full gamut in 12 short months. From their first playoff berth in over a decade to a return to the league's basement, from a win over the SEC to a 6-6 season, Michigan sports teams - and their fans - experienced it all over the last year.  Full story »
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Alan Trammell-Lou Whitaker possibly best double-play combo ever, CBSSports.com writer says

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

December 22, 2012, 11:30AM
By using Wins Above Replacement, Trammell and Whitaker clearly are in front of combinations that shared their longevity. Full story »

Jeremy Bonderman chooses Seattle Mariners for comeback attempt: 'It was just the best fit'

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By Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com

December 21, 2012, 7:48PM
Bonderman said he is getting close to 100 percent after having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May. Full story »

Rick Porcello inquiries reportedly continue; Detroit Tigers could target Orioles' J.J. Hardy

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

December 21, 2012, 6:03PM
If Baltimore wants to move Manny Machado to shortstop, Hardy could be the defensive upgrade the Tigers reportedly are seeking in place of Jhonny Peralta. Full story »

Report: Miami Marlins contacted Detroit Tigers about top prospect Nick Castellanos

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

December 20, 2012, 12:55PM
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark says the Marlins made unsuccessful trade attempts for young third basemen before signing Placido Polanco. Full story »

Adam Wilk looks forward to pitching in Korea, is open to return to Detroit Tigers in future

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By Chris Iott | ciott@mlive.com

December 19, 2012, 6:59PM
Wilk: "This is not to say that the door to the Tigers is closed. In the future, there may always be opportunities to come back." Full story »

Detroit Tigers third in ESPN offseason power rankings after Torii Hunter, Anibal Sanchez deals

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By Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.com

December 19, 2012, 10:41AM
Buser Olney: "They could roll through the AL Central in a way that everybody expected last year." Full story »

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