I used to think Kid Rock was a joke, but I grow to love him and his smarts more and more every day, and I love that he’s trying to lift the spirits of his beleagured hometown … He announced today in a press release and on his website that he has acquired the naming rights to the Detroit Tigers’ ballpark, formerly known as Comerica Park. That’s right, the Tigers will now be playing in Kid Rock Field. On top of that, the Motor City’s coolest madman also announced that he will be selling a new brand of beer named after himself at the park.

Says Mr. Rock, “This has been a dream of mine for a long time, and with the banks in trouble it seemed like the right time for me to reach out to the fine people at Comerica Bank.  Since they relocated to Dallas after opening the stadium here, they were very open to the idea of making this deal.  I’ve never been more excited for opening day, and I’m proud to be able to add my name to the legacy of my favorite baseball team.”

(This big announcement arrived today, April 1, btw.)

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