Things I wish I could have blogged about on time and I wish I had the time to blog more about:

• Miguel Cabrera signed for 2008 for $11.3M.

Just paperwork on that one. Not eligible for free agency, he was going to get a deal done before the season and he was going to get one aaround the one he got. It doesn’t mean the Tigers can’t or won’t lock him up for longer this offseason. I’m still guessing he won’t get a longterm deal in Detroit until after 2008, but I hope I’m wrong.

• And Thames signed.

Thames got a 1 year, 1.25 million deal. For a guy who made around 400k last year, and who has never really gotten his due as a powerful hitter and capable fielder, Thames finally gets some financial security. Not much mind you. Brandon Inge is still paying for dinner. But it’s a step forward. I think he’s deserving.

• Bobby Seay signed, too.

Well good. I like Seay. Nothing super special, but you know, he’s ours. Not much to mention there.

• And then we have Carlos Pena striking gold in Tampa.

Pena signed a $24M deal. I remember when people claimed he could make it in business or anything he tried, but he didn’t have what it takes to be a baseball player. But I always rooted for Pena to finally reach his potential. Too bad it didn’t happen in Detroit. But good for him. In a year’s time he went from a AAA first baseman from a bad Tampa franchise to a guaranteed $24M.

… Hmm. Wonder if Thames is watching and wondering.

• Rick Porcello is the top Tigers prospect

That’s from the duh department. I’d like to comment more on the whole list but I’m afraid I’m out of time for blogging now and probably Saturday. Hopefully Sunday I can add to the discussion.

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