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
The Yankees didn't just lose. They seemed to fall apart. They didn't just fail to get to the World Series, but they failed loudly and spectacularly. They looked like the Red Sox of last September or the Rangers of two weeks back. It wasn't pretty. ...more
