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Detroit Tigers Are MLB's Least Efficient Team, While Atlanta Braves Are On Top
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 12:45pm | 287Read More...Major League Baseball kicked off its 2016 season this week, and fans are hopeful this year will be a championship year for their favorite teams. But while fans are counting wins and losses, team owners are counting dollars and cents. The University of Detroit Mercy Marketing Professor Michael...
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The Highest-Paid Athletes In The World
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 8:24am | 486Read More...The Washington Nationals signed former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Max Scherzer to an astounding $210 million, seven-year contract last week. After a record-setting $50 million signing bonus is included, Scherzer’s contract is worth an average of $30 million per year. Incredibly,...
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What You Might Have Missed About The Max Scherzer-Washington Nationals Deal
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 5:11pm | 539Read More...It appears Scott Boras has once again created value for one of his clients. Max Scherzer on Wednesday signed a $210 million, seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals, the largest ever for a right-handed pitcher. Half of the contact's amount ($105 million) will be deferred to 2022-2028...
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Judge Keith, Tigers' Leyland honored at 'Detroit Legacies' Event
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 4:29pm | 743Read More...Mitch Albom and U.S. 6th Circuit Court Judge Damon J. Keith took the stage Monday evening, welcoming the more than 3,000 attendees to Detroit's Fox Theater. "Detroit Legacies: In Black and White" was to be a night of communal feelings between the city's famous faces and the everyday people....
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Mitch Albom Helping Bring Detroit Together With Star-Studded Charity Event
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 8:23am | 914Read More...Mitch Albom has made quite a name for himself in his 25 years as a Detroit sports writer. Honorable Judge Damon J. Keith, the 91-year old African-American that has not only endured, but exceeded the burdens and expectations placed on his shoulders. Together, they and many others will join hands...
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A Closer Look At The Familiar Faces Battling for MLB's Crown
Monday, October 14, 2013 - 2:35pm | 645Read More...The 2013 MLB season has produced memorable games for many and dismal seasons by some. New stars emerged as if from nowhere, while established names only added to their aura. As the season comes to a close in October, four familiar faces are back, looking for that sometimes elusive World Series...
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Detroit Making The Spotlight on National TV Once Again, But This Time Its Positive
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 4:00pm | 146Read More..."Morning Joe," MSNBC's morning program, will be focused on Detroit for its show Thursday, as it broadcasts from Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) assembly line in Flat Rock, Michigan. In pursuit of its Detroit focus, the program will feature Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, real estate...
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Fun Facts About The World Series
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 5:44pm | 402Read More...The World Series, also known as the Fall Classic, gets underway on Wednesday when the American League champion Detroit Tigers head to the city by the bay to take on the National League champion San Francisco Giants. Most fans will be focusing on what looks to be an exciting match-up between two...
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In Detroit, the Lions and Tigers are Roaring Along with the Engines
Monday, October 10, 2011 - 11:39am | 549Read More...Whisper it. Do not jinx it. But it appears as if the long-suffering residents of Detroit and, in fact, Michigan, have reason to be hopeful for a far, far brighter future. There still plenty of problems in the D, despite the oft-misguided efforts of well meaning Governor Rick Snyder. But over the...
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Social Media Day 2011 Rocks Detroit, Brings the Community Together
Friday, July 1, 2011 - 12:10pm | 995Read More...I updated my “status” last night. Not by tweeting 140 characters or by writing a few words on Facebook, but by attending the 2011 Social Media Day in Detroit, MI. It was an event for people to get together, network, and rejoice in tables of free food. Most of all it was a chance to chat, chill, and...
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Tigers To Re-sign Magglio Ordonez
Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 2:35pm | 51Read More...According to Jon Heyman, the Detroit Tigers have resigned Magglio Ordonez to a 1 year, $10 million deal. Ordonez turned down 2 year offers elsewhere, as he is particularly loyal to owner Mike Illitch. Last year, Ordonez hit .303 with 12 homeruns and 59 RBI for the Tigers.
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Mike Illitch Purchases The Detroit Pistons
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 10:55am | 268Read More...Mike Illitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers has just purchased the Detroit Pistons from owner Karen Davidson. Mike Illitch is known for his Little Caesar's pizza empire which he started in 1959. He has expressed interest in the Detroit Pistons for the past few months as owner...
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Mike Illitch Buys Detroit Pistons
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 10:28am | 21Read More...Mike Illitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers has just purchased the Detroit Pistons. The purchase amount was undisclosed.
