Maggs has the highest zone rating amongst right fielders. I know, who knew? The Hardball Times now has zone rating data from Baseball info Solutiions.

Craig on Craig: “Check the season over the long haul and see how many runs Craig saves. See how many plays Craig makes and how much of an asset Craig is on defense. Then we’ll start talking about the other stuff.” But what would Rickey think?

A favorable review of Detroit and Comerica from an out of towner

Craig Monroe and Curtis Granderson bring the outfield D

Bonderman and Verlander also merit some consideration.

Eric graphs Inge’s rising stats

Will Carroll riffs on Verlander, and that while he may be an injury risk still, he may also be a freak. Let’ hope for freak (sub req)

Using Win Shares Above Bench to look at the best and worst at each position. Tigers position players are 34 WSAB. The pen ranks the worst in the AL. And the best ranking 1B is Carlos Pena

Curtis reflects on Verlander’s no-no

The pitch limit looks to be 75 pitches – so if things go well expect Rogers in the rotation next week

I’ve neglect the minor league wrap the last few days. Matt always does a great job so I’ll point you there for last night’s wrap.

Lengthy profile on Maggs

It was those moths that brought the gulls in. Turns out they had the same problem in Cleveland last night.

Scott Warheit is urging people to vote for Polanco over Robinson Cano for the All Star game. There is a case for Polanco, but Upton might be most deserving. But with Polly only 8K back, this could have an impact. And write in Grandy!

Sheffield is co-player of the week.

Includes some analysis of Jeff Larish

Looks like the Tigers have their 13th round pick signed.

Lee takes a defense independent look at the rotation.

More Gameday stuff. I’ll always link to this.

Phil Rogers on the Tigers stepping up

Sounds like a deal is almost near to sign him. Now I really like the first day.

Insider only, but Keith Law says the Tigers made the best pick of the draft.

Hopefully it works. Nate has struggled his last few times out.

Henning says the Tigers have to have more production from first, even if Sean Casey is a nice guy. Even the traditional stats point out Casey’s flaws. RBI is a flawed stat, but when you’re a regular with 11 at the end of May, something is amiss.

At the end of the article it notes that Omar Infante will start at 3B if his knee is okay. That’ll be 3 straight starts at 3 different positions.

Joe Posanski ranks the 25 most exciting players in baseball. This is 11-25. Carlos Guillen checks in at 20.

Jeff Jones notes a sharper breaking ball and Seay credits better conditioning for his success

Seriously. This is long, but read it. And look at the pictures. Seriously. Seriously

Rosenthal on Verlander responding to last year’s workload

Lee Panas gets some exposure in the Denver Post. Go Lee!

Reflecting on the awesomeness of Ernir Harwell

Two reliever notes here. Jones plans to pitch in 08, and really he’s been quite effective this year. Also Rodney’s shoulder stiffness/tendinitis appears to be clearing and he’s available tonight.

A blogging legend, if such things exist, steps aside…

Tiger Tales looks back on Indians-Tigers through the years

I haven’t heard this elsewhere so don’t treat it as gospel, but a pretty good deal if it’s true. (And spring for the upgrade, the deep dish is worth $2 more)

A little about David Chadd

Remember, to check Tigerblog throughout the day to see when the next trivia challenge gets posted. And if you mention DTW and are the ultimate winner, I’ll win $50 which I will donate to the Brian Bluhm memorial

Kurt rounds up Big Al, Scott Warheit, and Matt Watson to talk Tigers

I’ve wondered what/if the Tigers are doing about this issue. (hat tip baseballmusings.com)