Tag: Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers sign Gio Urshela in $1.5M deal

Detroit Tigers sign Gio Urshela in $1.5M deal

Infielder Gio Urshela entered a $1.5 million contract with the Detroit Tigers for one year on Thursday. Scott Harris, Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations, told reporters that Urshela was sought out because “he makes a ton of contact, he hits the ball hard, and he plays above average defense at third base.” The Detroit […]

Colt Keith signs onto the Detroit Tigers

Colt Keith signs onto the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have officially brought on a new member to its team. According to their Sunday press release, the Tigers completed a six-year USD 28.6 million contract with infield prospect Colt Keith. The Tigers had been previously eyeing Keith as a prospective candidate and this contract only cements their eagerness to have him on […]

Baseball Living-Legend Luis Polonia Reflects on his Amazing Career

Baseball Living-Legend Luis Polonia Reflects on his Amazing Career

Luis Polonia is known for his rewarding career of 30 years as a professional baseball player. Playing for five World Series teams, he helped the Atlanta Braves in 1995 and the New York Yankees in 2000 bring home World Series Championships. Polonia was born in Pueblo Nuevo, Dominican Republic. His father wanted to be a baseball player and inspired Polonia to follow his dream of playing baseball.

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