Curtis Granderson

Josh Q. Public: It’s the eye of the Tiger, it’s the cream of the fight. Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival. -Survivor Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go! Bless you boys. There’s a roar in ole’ Motown . The Tigers are back and the word’s going around. Yes sports fans, the Tigers are back. Back because of one Curtis Granderson . Interleague play didn’t hurt, but let’s be clear, the Tigers return to the playoff picture is due part and parcel to Granderson. Jim Leyland will tell you, as goes Curtis Granderson, so go the Tigers. Jim Leyland will say, “He’s ... Read Full Story

Curtis Granderson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, and will now miss Opening Day. The Detroit Tigers center fielder broke a finger after getting nailed on his right hand by a Travis Blackley pitch during the fourth inning of Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies , which was called due to rain. Granderson was hitting .306 with 8 RBIs over 15 games this preseason, which begs the question: is Spring Training too long? [ Detroit Free Press ] | [ Mack Avenue Tigers ] | [ The Detroit Tiger Weblog ] Read Full Story

Pay tribute to your favorite Major League Baseball player with this official youth replica jersey. Made of 100-percent polyester double-knit, the jersey looks and feels just like a real uniform, with authentic decoration and trim around the edges. More significantly, the replica jersey features an authentically applied team name on the front and the player's name and number on the back. And as with every Majestic garment, the jersey carries itself with the same qualities--commitment, tenacity, and persistence--as every Major Leaguer who's ever stolen home, thrown a 100 mph fastball, or batted in the winning run. Made in the U.S., the youth jersey includes ... Read Full Story

This evening, I had the chance to interview outfielder Curtis Granderson of the Tigers. This season, Granderson accomplished the 20-20-20-20 feat joining Willie Mays, Frank Schulte, and now Jimmy Rollins. In his second major league season as a starter, he has established himself as a true competitor and a threat with his bat and glove. Granderson goes out of his way to connect with fans. He has an ESPN Blog and a Myspace page, and does interviews almost weekly with sites and media outlets. I want to thank John Fuller of Full Athlete Marketing for setting this up for me. We first connected on ... Read Full Story

Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here DETROIT TIGERS Ranks Overall – 86 points (2nd MLB, 2nd AL) Starting Rotation – 33 points (7th MLB, 5th AL) Line-Up – 39 points (1st MLB, 1st AL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 14 points (T-18th MLB, T-8th AL) Offseason Additions – Miguel Cabrera, Dontrelle Willis, Edgar Renteria, Jacque Jones Offseason Subtractions – Sean Casey, Chad Durbin, Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller Biggest Strength - Line-up The Tigers sport the best line-up in the majors, and like many Yankees teams of years past, they will likely win 95+ games just by outhitting everyone. 5 of the 9 players in ... Read Full Story