As the fury of articles explaining why writers voted for who for the Hall of Fame is released today, Detroit Tigers fans wait patiently for 2022 as that is when the Modern Era Committee will meet and decide who was missed to give them their opportunity to enter the hallowed halls in Cooperstown. The last […] Detroit Tigers: Waiting another year to get it right for Lou Whitaker … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Waiting another year to get it right for Lou Whitaker
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Patrick Mahomes: Detroit Tigers Legend
Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes was once drafted by the Detroit Tigers. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance right now, but in an alternate universe he might be joining his Detroit Tigers teammates for the annual winter caravan. Is it a bit disingenuous to claim […] Patrick Mahomes: Detroit Tigers … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes: Detroit Tigers Legend
The Best Free Agent Signings in Detroit Tigers History
There’s a surprising name atop the list of the best Detroit Tigers free agent signings. It has now been 45 years since the advent of MLB free agency, and 44 years since the Detroit Tigers signed their first ever free agent, the flashy and loquacious Tito Fuentes. A few days ago Mike Petriello of MLB.com […] The Best Free Agent Signings in Detroit Tigers History - Motor City … [Read more...] about The Best Free Agent Signings in Detroit Tigers History
Detroit Tigers Rivalry Review: Shane Bieber
We are starting a series of articles reviewing the Detroit Tigers’ biggest foes who will be in 2021. We start with Shane Bieber, the 2020 Cy Young Award winner. During the shortened 2020 season Shane Bieber outperformed everyone’s expectations as he unanimously won the American League Cy Young Award while being the second player in […] Detroit Tigers Rivalry Review: Shane … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Rivalry Review: Shane Bieber
Detroit Tigers Trade Target Idea: Catcher Austin Allen
The Detroit Tigers could use a left-handed catcher. The Oakland A’s have one in Austin Allen. Does it make sense? Let’s discuss. Since the off-season has begun, we here at Motor City Bengals have tried to come up with trade ideas that realistically, may not ever happen but would make sense for the Detroit Tigers […] Detroit Tigers Trade Target Idea: Catcher Austin Allen - Motor … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Trade Target Idea: Catcher Austin Allen
Detroit Tigers Minor League Report: Pitching depth signings continue
The Detroit Tigers in the last month have added 14 players through minor league contacts, with a few getting minor league invites to spring training. We highlighted a few of the signings earlier in the month so let’s breakdown the most recent ones who posses something that pitching Chris Fetter could work with including the […] Detroit Tigers Minor League Report: Pitching depth … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Minor League Report: Pitching depth signings continue
Detroit Tigers: Five Years of Al Avila Drafts
What Al Avila’s five drafts tell us about the future of the Detroit Tigers. Barring any stunning developments over the next five weeks, it seems likely the Detroit Tigers are content to go through at least one more season of bad baseball to secure another high draft pick. So now seems like a good time […] Detroit Tigers: Five Years of Al Avila Drafts - Motor City Bengals - … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Five Years of Al Avila Drafts
Detroit Tigers: Marwin González is one utility player too many
For Detroit Tigers fans, this latest rumor that popped up on Twitter about free agent Marwin González had a few fans scratching their heads with the follow up question of “why?” The #Tigers have been in touch with Marwin González's camp, sources say, for some of the same reasons they pursued Jason Castro. A.J. Hinch […] Detroit Tigers: Marwin González is one utility player too … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Marwin González is one utility player too many
Detroit Tigers Free Agent Target: Tyler Flowers
Tyler Flowers makes a lot of sense for the Detroit Tigers. Catcher Tyler Flowers turns 35 in a few days, but his mix of power, patience, and framing skills make him an ideal choice to guide the the Detroit Tigers’ stable of young arms. So far the only catching addition the team has made this […] Detroit Tigers Free Agent Target: Tyler Flowers - Motor City Bengals - Motor City … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Free Agent Target: Tyler Flowers