Tigers sign Prince and immediately seek federal government bailout
“We’re pleased as punch to have Prince here!” said an elated Dombrowski. “However, I do want him to know he may be taking cold showers in our clubhouse, and riding a rented 1987 Greyhound bus when we travel to Tampa--at least until Uncle Sam pulls through!"
MLB Trade Rumors folds after never once suggesting Fielder would sign with Tigers
Visitors to MLBTradeRumors.com will be disappointed to find the popular blog has shuttered after completely missing any scoop that Prince Fielder might sign with the Tigers, despite more than 400 posts over the last year speculating on where the hefty slugger might wind up.
Tigers sign 285-pound albatross
"Anytime you can get a talent like Prince, you go out and do it," said Tigers manager Jim Leyland. "Sure, his rotund frame might break down in three or four years, but I'll be long retired by then anyway."
Verlander ejected from annual Tiger Wiffle ball game for ‘whipping it’
"Everyone knows 'that guy,'" said the guest, who was not in the game at the time but could see what was happening from Inge's grilling area. "Wiffle ball is supposed to be a hitter's game with pitchers throwing junk to get outs. Then one guy starts firing it and the game falls apart."
Pistons plane forced to make emergency landing due to Frank’s flatulence
It was widely reported that the Pistons plane Roundball One's emergency landing in Houston Monday night was due to a mechanical issue. It came out Tuesday, however, that the plane was actually forced to land prematurely due to coach Lawrence Frank's uncontrollable flatulence.
Pistons, seven other teams mercifully only playing 50-game schedules
NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver said fan reaction to the shortened season has been mostly positive.
