The White Sox could lock up [Tadahito Iguchi] the 32-year-old second baseman with a contract in the range of three years for $15 million.

Daily Herald: Don’t be surprised if Sox sign Iguchi soon

In 2002, he released the brilliant Just Tryin’ Ta Live, wherein “to live” essentially meant “to get as high as humanly possible.” It featured the fluttery “Doobie Ashtray,” a masterful lament about the need for weed in times of personal crisis, and the heartache of having your last puffs poached by greedy friends. (Spoiler alert: After a dry-mouthed scramble, order is restored when he finds a quality bag behind his couch.)

Slate Magazine: “The workmanlike charms of Devin the Dude.” By Hua Hsu

I’ve spent most of my life, all of my adult life, near Lake Michigan. I miss it.

Just a few days ago it sounded like Kenny Rodgers was only going to miss April, being placed on the disabled list with a tired arm. Turns out to be worse than that:

Tigers left-handed starter Kenny Rogers is expected to miss the first half of the season after he underwent surgery on his pitching shoulder today to remove a blood clot and repair arteries.

In making the announcement on Rogers’ surgery and prognosis, Dombrowski said that Rogers would be able to begin throwing in six to eight weeks. “We anticipate he will be out three months,” Dombrowski said.

Not good news for the Detroit.

Detroit Free Press: Rogers to miss first half of season