Many fans say they hate Bryce Harper. Many baseball people said that, too, at least until they watched Harper play. "I wanted to hate him," one said. "But I couldn't." Harper's hard work and passion for the game has made fans of teammates and rivals alike. And he's only 20. ...more

The top of the lineup looks great, and so does the top of the rotation. But the back of the bullpen could be a problem. ...more

The Tigers went to the World Series last season, but when they looked at their team they thought that it might have been just a little too quiet. That was going to change in 2013 with Victor Martinez coming back after missing a full season recovering from knee surgery, but the Tigers wanted even more. So they signed Torii Hunter, too. ...more

Torii Hunter says he knew during last season that he'd sign with the Tigers when he became a free agent. Maybe that's why his first day in Tigers spring training felt so natural. ...more

The Angels and Tigers are both headed into the trade market after the signings of Josh Hamilton and Anibal Sanchez created a surplus for each team. Could a Peter Bourjos-for-Anibal Sanchez deal address both teams' needs? It could, but that doesn't mean it necessarily will happen. ...more

The Tigers just committed $26 million over the next two years to Torii Hunter. They still hope to re-sign Anibal Sanchez as well. They seem unlikely to meet his current asking price, but with Mike Ilitch as owner, you never know. ...more

Torii Hunter went on a recruiting visit to Detroit on Tuesday, sources confirmed to CBSSports.com. The Tigers have emerged as the clear favorite to sign the free-agent outfielder, and a source who has spoken to Hunter said, "He wants to play there." ...more

As a 37-year-old free agent who has yet to play in a World Series, Torii Hunter is looking for a team that can win. He'll have at least two very good options, because sources say the Tigers and Rangers both have strong interest. The Rangers played in (and lost) the World Series in 2010-11, while the Tigers played in (and lost) in 2012. The Braves have also shown interest in signing Hunter. ...more

The Angels decided against making a $13.3-million qualifying offer to Torii Hunter by Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline. Although Hunter could still re-sign, Friday's decision makes it more likely that he's done in Anaheim. It also makes him more attractive as a free agent, since a signing team now won't give up a draft pick. ...more