Archive for January, 2011

January 13, 2011

Fungo Flash Poll: With Brad Penny signed, where does Armando Galarraga end up?

January 12, 2011

Hall of Fame Leftovers

So after all the Hall of Fame ballots were counted, Tigers fans could only take solace in that Jack Morris saw his percentage of votes jump to 53.5 percent. That could bode well for the future but probably not next year. Anyway, all the debates about whether Morris or Alan Trammell belong in Cooperstown got [...]

January 12, 2011

Today’s Tiger: Steve Kemp

Steve Kemp Born: Aug. 7, 1954 in San Angelo, Texas Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 195 lb. Acquired: Drafted by the Tigers as the first overall pick of the 1976 amateur draft. Seasons in Detroit: 5 (1977-81) Uniform Number: 43, 33 Stats: .284 avg., 89 HR, 422 RBI, .826 OPS Awards: All-Star [...]

January 11, 2011

Today’s Tiger: Warren Morris

Warren Morris Born: Jan. 11, 1974 in Alexandria, La. Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 190 lb. Acquired: Signed as a free agent by the Tigers Dec. 19, 2002. Seasons in Detroit: 1 (97 games in 2003) Uniform Number: 24 Stats: .272 avg., 6 home runs, 37 RBI, .689 OPS If you keep [...]

January 10, 2011

Today’s Tiger: Wayne Krenchicki

Wayne Krenchicki Born: Sept. 17, 1954 in Trenton, N.J. Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 180 lb. Acquired: Traded by the Reds to the Tigers for Pat Underwood on June 30, 1983. Seasons in Detroit: 1 (59 games in 1983) Uniform Number: 15 Stats: .278 avg., 1 home run, 16 RBI The summer [...]

January 9, 2011

Today’s Tiger: Johnny Wockenfuss

Johnny Wockenfuss Born: Feb. 27, 1949 in Welch, W. Va. Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 190 lb. Acquired: Traded by the Cardinals to the Tigers for minor leaguer Larry Elliott on Dec. 3, 1973. Seasons in Detroit: 10 (1974-83) Uniform Number: 45, 14 Stats: .261 avg., 80 HR, 284 RBI, .786 OPS [...]

January 8, 2011

Today’s Tiger: Chris Brown

Chris Brown Born: Aug. 15, 1961 in Jackson, Miss. Died: Dec. 26, 2006 in Houston Acquired: Traded by the Padres with Keith Moreland to the Tigers for Walt Terrell on Oct. 28, 1988. Seasons in Detroit: 1 (1989) Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6′ Weight: 185 lb. Uniform Number: 35 Stats: .193 avg., 0 HR, 4 [...]