Justin Verlander News

The Tigers did the right thing cutting ticket prices for 2010. They're responding to the challenges of their respective market.

Maybe Justin Verlander really is a long shot to beat out Zack Greinke, Felix Hernandez and others for the American League Cy Young award.

Detroit's Rick Porcello, considered a favorite for AL Rookie of Year, finished third behind Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus and Oakland reliever Andrew Bailey.

Who would you trade to improve the Detroit Tigers? And who would you not trade? The latter actually is the more pertinent question.

Brandon Lyon and the Detroit Tigers have a mutual interest in his returning as a vital bullpen component in 2010.

Day 2 of the general managers' meetings in Chicago produces its share of trade rumors.

The Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America isn't the only association in town that hands out annual Tigers awards.

Right-hander Justin Verlander, who struck out more batters than anyone in baseball and nearly won 20 games for the first time, has won the Tiger of the Year Award in voting by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

What are the chances of Rick Porcello winning the Rookie of the Year Award or Justin Verlander taking the Cy Young Award? Their pitching statistics suggest both could finish first.

I understand the economics around here, and I understand the nature of baseball.

Are the Tigers trying to purge payroll? Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said they're not having a fire sale.

After he had shaken hands, kibitzed with cohorts and at least mulled trade thoughts during three days in Chicago, Dave Dombrowski conceded Wednesday the general manager meetings had been beyond routine.

With Justin Verlander, 27 next season, Rick Porcello, 21, and Edwin Jackson, 26, Tigers fans probably thought their team would have the nucleus of a dominant rotation for years to come.

The Tigers have had a month to think about what went wrong with their season. Finally, awards season gives them a chance to think about what went right.

Editor's note: Our reporting team will have periodic updates from Minneapolis leading up to the Tigers-Twins one-game playoff at 5 p.m. today.

Add the Tigers to the meeting list for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman as he talks with Major League teams.

Horrible calls all over the place. You agree? Personally, I think Major League Baseball should get rid of home plate umpires, too, or at least take away the balls and strikes part of their job.

For me, it's the most intriguing two-part question of the current baseball season.

Veteran left-hander Kenny Rogers has agreed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, the team said on Friday.

Ita s time to wrap up our early 2010 rankings with the starting pitchers. A Therea s an extremely fine line between many of these pitchers, so look for things to really move around as we get closer and closer to draft day.