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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with third base coach Gene Lamont #22 as Jackson scored on his solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Tigers Agree On 2013 Contracts With Six Players

The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to 2013 contracts with righthanded pitchers Doug Fister and Rick Porcello, lefthanded pitcher Phil Coke, catcher Alex Avila and outfielders Brennan Boesch and Austin Jackson.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/18

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 02: Mike Trout #27 (L) of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim heads back to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on October 2, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Caputo: Three Major League Baseball Players Who Would Make Excellent NFL Players

Mike Trout, running back – There isn’t anything in Trout’s background suggesting he played football, but it looks like he could run the 40-yard dash in sub 4.4 seconds.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/12/14

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 23: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers answers questions during World Series Media Day at AT&T Park on October 23, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Tigers play the San Francisco Giants tomorrow in game one of the World Series. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Giants, Tigers Will Need All Seven Games To Decide World Series

It looks like the World Series will go the distance and seven games for the second straight year.

2012/10/24

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 11: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by manager Jim Leyland #10 for hitting a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on August 11, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Tigers Win Ajax for Grandy Trade (Finally)

Maybe you already thought the Tigers won in the Curtis Granderson for Austin Jackson (and others) trade.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/17

When outfielder Austin Jackson tracks down a deep fly or Detroit Tigers teammate Phil Coke throws a scoreless inning of relief, New York general manager Brian Cashman doesn't fret about the fact that both players could still be Yankees.

Familiar Faces: Tigers, Yankees Recall 2009 Trade

When outfielder Austin Jackson tracks down a deep fly or Detroit Tigers teammate Phil Coke throws a scoreless inning of relief, New York general manager Brian Cashman doesn’t fret about the fact that both players could still be Yankees.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/17

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 1: Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers and Jose Valverde #46 celebrate a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals to win the AL Central at Kauffman Stadium on October 1, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Three Degrees Of Pat Caputo: Three Key Players For The Tigers In The Playoffs

Jose Valverde – He pitched a lot better the second half than during the first, but there was still a dropoff from last season.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/02

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 11: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by manager Jim Leyland #10 for hitting a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on August 11, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Three Degrees Of Pat Caputo: Three Reasons Austin Jackson Is The Detroit Tigers MIP (Most Important Player)

Jackson is not only by far the Tigers’ best fielder, but he plays a premier position, center field.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/13

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 23: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers makes a diving catch in the tenth inning during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on August 23, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 3-2 in extar innings. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Jackson’s Diving Grab Saves The Day

It wasn’t “The Catch,” but it certainly was “A Catch,” and a very important one at that.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/24

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 11: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by manager Jim Leyland #10 for hitting a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on August 11, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Austin Jackson Has Been Taken For Granted

It’s not a ‘dis.’ Not dropping hate. Not smack talking.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/17

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Dan Dickerson Recaps The Tigers 10-8 Win Over The Indians

There are comebacks, there are great comebacks, and then there’s Sunday’s Tigers comeback against the Indians.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/06

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