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Just got an email from the Detroit Insider saying Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers may be sidelined for 3 months!

Follow updates in the link below…

Read Kenny Rogers will be out three months at MotownSports.com

Norm the Detroit Insider just emailed me 20 minutes ago…

Sheffield for Humberto Sanchez and two pitching prospects. Tigers extend his contract.

Read Tigers deal three pitchers to Yankees for Sheffield at ESPN

My View: WOW! I thought this might be possible, just didn’t think it would happen. The Tigers basically are trading Sanchez straight up for Sheffield at the moment. You never know what the other two prospects Kevin Whelan and Anthony Claggett will do, but for now they are at AA and A. This will be a steal for the Tigers and it gives them the big bat they need in the middle of their lineup. Sheffield hits for average and power, drives in runs, and doesn’t strike out alot. Just what the doctor ordered!

As always with the Tigers big free agent signings lately, health, will be an issue. Before last season’s injuries, Sheffield had played in 154 games each of the previous two seasons. 140 games would be great.

Now we just have to wait and see which pitcher they end up with? Barry Zito perhaps?

This just in…

Tiger game moved to 4:30 tomorrow due to inclement weather scheduled to arrive in the Detroit area tomorrow.

The Detroit Insider is actually trekking “Up North” to visit the Sports Guy. Should be fun! Watch out for that snow!

Here’s another…

No Lie. It is confirmed that Dominik Hasek will sign with the Red Wings for a 1 year deal.

Read Red Wings bring back Hasek for third time at ESPN.com

Norm the Detroit Insider just emailed me with the breaking news…

Tigers receive Sean Casey from the Pirates for a minor leaguer (pitcher Brian Rogers AA) and option Chris Shelton to Toledo.

Is this the first of many trades today?

Read Tigers get Pirates 1B Casey, send Shelton to minors at ESPN

Opinions on four current sports topics and one random topic from Norm the Detroit Insider…

1. Joel Zumaya – Love’em but shut your mouth. Said this week Tigers are going to the WS.

2. Tigers Trade Rumors – Prospects are there to make a big deal. Soriano, No……………Abreu……………………..No………….Shawn Green……………..Yes.

3. Nazr and Flip – Flip Mohammed give more than Ben Wallace. Plus, they obviously didn’t sign for the money.

4. Mike Williams – Glad I’m not fined because of my weight.

5. Steve Nash’s Hair – Looks good. Done for a good cause.

If you want to let the Detroit Insider know what you think, you can always send him an email at norm@sportspig.com or post a comment!

Insider writes:

Sportsnet in Canada reports that Yzerman is retiring today @ 1 pm.

The Wings have announced a press conference at 1 pm today, and this was the speculation, stay tuned for more details…

Read Wings call news conference about Yzerman at Yahoo! Sports

IT’S OFFICIAL!

Thanks for the great memories Steve!

The Detroit Insider just email me this…

Maroth out until late July with bone chips in his elbow.

Just what the Tigers didn’t need, a major injury to one of their starters.

Read Maroth to undergo elbow surgery at MLB.com

Just got this from the Insider…

“Marcus Bell and James Hall were the two Lions who blew the whistle on Marinelli and filed the greivance.”

Ooops! Glad I am not in their shoes…

Updated at 11:44 AM: From the Insider –

“James Hall is the Lions player rep and the report was filed on behalf of Marcus Bell and possibly Shaun Rogers.”

– Here’s a link from Killer on the subject! and another.

The Detroit Insider sent me an email…

Read Harrington will be traded to Dolphins today at MLive

My View: It will be nice to have this distraction out of the Lions way. They even managed to get a draft pick, after it looked like they might have screwed that up. Maybe things are looking up for the Lions!

Another article…

Read Deal is reached for Dolphins QB in the Miami Herald

Thanks to FootballGuys.com for the link to the article.

The Detroit Insider put together a little contest that I couldn’t help but enter. Sure I won’t win and will owe him a DVD, but hey, it will still be fun.

So without further ado, here’s my 2006 NFL Draft 1st Round predictions…

1. Houston – Reggie Bush
2. New Orleans – D’Brickashaw Ferguson
3. Tennessee – Vince Young
4. New York Jets – Mario Williams
5. Green Bay – Vernon Davis
6. San Francisco – A.J. Hawk
7. Oakland – Matt Leinart
8. Buffalo – Haloti Ngata
9. 1957 World Champions – Michael Huff
10. Arizona – Jay Cutler
11. St. Louis – Brodrick Bunkley
12. Cleveland – Kamerion Wimbley
13. Baltimore – Winston Justice
14. Philadelphia – Chad Jackson
15. Denver – Santonio Holmes
16. Miami – Ernie Sims
17. Minnesota – Bobby Carpenter
18. Dallas – Manny Lawson
19. San Diego – Jimmy Williams
20. Kansas City – Antonio Cromartie
21. New England – DeMeco Ryans
22. Denver – Laurence Maroney
23. Tampa Bay – Mathias Kiwanuka
24. Cincinnati – Nick Mangold
25. New York Giants – Chad Greenway
26. Chicago – Tye Hill
27. Carolina – LenDale White
28. Jacksonville – Sinorice Moss
29. New York Jets – Tamba Hali
30. Indianapolis – DeAngelo Williams
31. Seattle – Jason Allen
32. Pittsburgh – Davin Joseph

There you have it, just goes to show why I am not an NFL GM!

Opinions on four current sports topics and one random topic from Norm the Detroit Insider…

1. Rod Marinelli – There seems to be rave reviews so far based on the first mini-camp. Millen says he sees Paul Brown on the sidelines in Marinelli. Personally, I see Tom Coughlin and he sure does have a great track record with his players, doesn’t he?

2. Ben Wallace – I think there is more to this “blow-up” than what is being led on. He should have been discplined for one game just to send a statement.

3. Chris Shelton – Unbelievable start for the Tigers. Can he pitch too?

4. President’s Trophy – Doesn’t mean a thing. Look at the last 10 President’s Cup winners and see how well they have done in the playoffs. Plus, I’m burnt out on the Wings, even after a year off.

5. Favorite Easter Candy – Chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate. I personally hate jelly beans though!

If you want to let the Detroit Insider know what you think, you can always send him an email at norm@sportspig.com or post a comment!

Just got this email from the Insider…

“Don’t Know If You Heard But…………………………..

Jerome Bettis is from Detroit. Just in case you didn’t know.”

My View: This is awesome news! He is from Detroit and playing in his last game at the Super Bowl in Detroit! WOW!

Check this out: Jerome Bettis Ate Detroit at Absolute Michigan

This just in from the Detroit Insider…

“Joe Har will be starting QB for Saturday’s game. Orlovsky 2nd string, Garcia 3rd string.”

My View: He does give them the best chance to win in my opinion. I know Jauron thought Garcia did, but he was wrong and alot of people thought so. Joey now has a two game audition to win a couple of games and show he has what it takes to compete for a starting job next season.

I just got a message from my Detroit Insider and he said, “Mike McMahon to get more reps in practice this week”. Stay tuned……….