Magglio Ordonez

Everyone's favorite Boras client snagged his third American League MVP Award (his second MVP in Yankee pinstripes) from the Baseball Writers Association of America yesterday, winning in a landslide over the other candidates. Alex Rodriguez is just the fifth AL player to win the award three times. But the voting wasn't unanimous- A-Rod only garnered 26 of 28 first place votes. It seems that two rogue (hero?) writers out of the Detroit area managed to throw a little rain on A-Rod's parade by voting the Tigers' Magglio Ordonez in first place. Tom Gage of the Detroit News and Tim Hawkins of the Oakland Press ... Read Full Story

Magglio Ordonez hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 9-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Detroit scored just five runs while being swept in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium last weekend, but matched that total before making their first out against Seattle. Rookie Rick Porcello (9-6) got the win despite allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk in five innings. Tigers closer Fernando Rodney allowed the first two batters to reach in the ninth before retiring the next three for his 20th save in 20 tries. Seattle starter ... Read Full Story

Magglio Ordonez received a mix of boos and cheers from Venezuela fans Monday night at the World Baseball Classic. The Detroit Tigers slugger, one of his country's biggest baseball stars, infuriated many Venezuelans recently by backing a constitutional amendment to end term limits for President Hugo Chavez. Ordonez was booed repeatedly by anti-Chavez Venezuela fans during Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Netherlands. Many in the crowd cheered loudly when he struck out in the fourth inning. He was booed again Monday during pregame introductions and his first at-bat against Puerto Rico, though this time there were shouts of support as well. "I don't regret ... Read Full Story

We were able to catch up with Detroit Tigers right fielder Magglio Ordonez after the marathon last night to ask him a few burning questions and to see if we couldn't find a way to touch his luxurious locks. Lizzy : "Maggs! Thanks for making the time to speak with us. I'm sure you're exhausted." Magglio Ordonez : "Magglio doesn't get tired." Sooze : "First thing's first. You're batting .357 with 25 homers and 115 RBIs this season. How does it feel to be in the running with Ichiro Suzuki for the American League batting title?" Magglio Ordonez : "It feels fabulous." Sooze : ... Read Full Story

Wow, just when I was quasi-praising Jose Canseco for his expose of drugs in baseball while also fulfilling his own self-absorbed prophecies, he's at it again. This time, well, he's become self-serving again for the good of his bank account. Well, the author of "Juiced", according to the New York Times, offered to keep Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordóñez “clear” in his next book in exchange for a financial investment, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Damn, get James Gandolfini on the phone stat! From the New York Times: Four people in baseball confirmed that referrals were made from Major League ... Read Full Story