Tigers unable to meet high expectations
Before the Tigers took the field in 2008, many in the game penciled them in the World Series. But injuries and inconsistency led to a last-place finish.
Robertson stresses spirit of giving
This year, he and his family will spend Christmas in Michigan for the first time, welcoming relatives and friends from other parts of the country. It will also be the first Christmas as parents for Nate and Kristin following the birth of their son, Wyatt, in February. He shared his holiday memories and his hopes for the future with MLB.com.
APNewsBreak: Yanks have $26.9 million luxury tax (AP)
The New York Yankees not only failed to make the playoffs, they were hit with their highest luxury tax in three years. The Yankees were assessed a $26.9 million tax by the commissioner's office on Monday, up from $23.9 million last year and their biggest bill since paying nearly $34 million for 2005.
Yankees, Tigers hit with luxury tax
The Yankees' disappointing 2008 season came with a price tag: a $26.9 million luxury tax bill they were handed on Monday by the Commissioner's Office.
Mailbag: Is the Tigers’ rotation set?
With Edwin Jackson in the fold, is the rotation set? And did the Tigers give up too much for him? Beat reporter Jason Beck answers these questions and more in this week's mailbag.
