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Inge Expresses Anger Over Cabrera Trade

Detroit third baseman Brandon Inge is angry that the Tigers traded for Miguel Cabrera, according to the Associated Press.

He asked the Tigers to trade him following the acquisition of Cabrera, but a deal was never made and doesn't seem to be in the future.

"They're still trying to trade me, but I need to get ready for the possibility that I'm going to spring training with the Tigers," Inge told the AP Monday. "People have said or written, 'Take your $6 million and be happy sitting on the bench.' But money doesn't make me happy - playing baseball does."

Via ESPN


Tigers' Granderson Could Get Long-Term Deal

The Detroit Free Press has reported that the Tigers have initiated talks with outfielder Curtis Granderson on a long-term contract extension.

Granderson won't be a free agent until after the 2011 season, but Detroit traded all of their centerfielder prospects this summer, increasing their need to keep Granderson around.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Report: FBI Alerted To Canseco 'Offer' To Ordonez

Jose Canseco offered to keep Tigers' slugger Magglio Ordonez "clear" in his upcoming book on steroid use in Major League League if the outfielder invested in one of Canseco's projects, the New York Times reported Wednesday night.

The Times cited several sources within the game in a report on its website and revealed that the matter was discussed with the FBI.

Ordonez opted not to press charges against Canseco.

Via RealGM Staff Report


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