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June 2009

The Tigers take Jacob Turner 1st

09.06.2009 4 comments

The Tigers went with high school right hander Jacob Turner. Turner went to Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis and Baseball America has him ranked as the top high school right hander in the draft. He is advised by Scott Boras and is said to be seeking Porcello money and he’s got that commitment to [...]

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The 3rd inning – 2009

09.06.2009

Sam Hoff has completed his 3rd inning report (this is actually through Saturday’s game but I’m late getting to it. The Tigers were .500 over the latest period. The pitching held the opposition to a remarkable 65 runs over the 18 games. Unfortunately the offense only managed to score 67. Patti Engineering Insight » The [...]

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Baseball Amateur Draft – Tigers Mock Draft Roundup

09.06.2009 22 comments

5:03pm Jim Callis has locked in the first 8 picks and says the Tigers will have their choice between Tyler Matzek, Jacob Turner, Shelby Miller, and Michael Leake depending on how much they want to spend. The Tigers will have the 9th pick in the draft today. I can’t speak with much authority about the [...]

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Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/8/09

08.06.2009 2 comments

Toledo 1 Norfolk 5 Wilkin Ramirez went 2 for 4. Ruddy Lugo went 6 innings and allowed 4 runs, but only 1 was earned on 4 hits and 3 walks in 6 innings. Erie – DNP Lakeland – PPD West Michigan – PPD

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Game 2009.057: Tigers at White Sox

08.06.2009 69 comments

PREGAME: The nice thing about winning the first game of a doubleheader is that there is no pressure of being swept. But, a sweep sure would be nice. The Tigers welcome back Jeremy Bonderman who will be throwing his first big league pitch in over a year. He’s still looking for all of his fastball [...]

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Ryan Perry optioned to Toledo

08.06.2009 13 comments

The move to make room for Jeremy Bonderman was the optioning of Ryan Perry to Toledo. I don’t think this is a bad move at all and it could be for no more than the minimum 10 days. The Tigers can’t continue with 6 starters and I think a decision on the rotation will be [...]

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Game 2009.056: Tigers at White Sox

08.06.2009 119 comments

PREGAME: It’s the start of a 5 game series, which just seems kind of crazy. I guess the nice thing is that for the team that loses the first game they have 4 more chances to avoide the sweep. Armando Galarraga gets the day shift in the double header today. He’s coming off of back-to-back [...]

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Perusing the AL Central

07.06.2009 9 comments

The Tigers are welcoming back Jeremy Bonderman, but they aren’t the only team in the AL Central to be making some significant roster changes. Here’s a brief look at some intra-divisional goings on: Fausto Carmona dominated the Tigers earlier this season. The Tigers have the distinction of being one of the few teams he’s dominated. [...]

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Game 2009.050: Angels at Tigers

07.06.2009 35 comments

POSTGAME: As bad as the homestand was for the first 4 games, taking the last 2 and a series win make things a little brighter as Detroit hits the road. Rick Porcello was victimized by a couple home run balls, but by and large the kept the ball on the ground.

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This whole release Ordonez business

07.06.2009 33 comments

There has been a growing sentiment that the Tigers need to release Magglio Ordonez. Ordonez has a very expensive $18 million option for 2010 that will automatically vest if Ordonez notches 249 more plate appearances this season. He also has a $15 million option for 2011 that vests if he has 270 starts or 1080 plate appearances between 2009 and 2010 (info from Cot’s Contracts). I think it is clear to everyone that Ordonez is a very long shot produce like a “$15 million player.” But if the Tigers cut him, it won’t be as simple as walking away from money owed.

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Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/6/09

06.06.2009

Toledo 1 Norfolk 0 Brent Dlugach’s homered proved to be all the offense. Ryan Roberson did pick up 3 hits. Scott Drucker fanned 4 and walked 1 with 3 hits in 6 innings. Clay Rapada pitched the final 2 innings for the save. Erie 6 Bowie 10 Scott Sizemore singled, doubled, and walked. Brennan Boesch [...]

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Thames to start Sunday

06.06.2009 7 comments

In his postgame press conference Jim Leyland announced that Marcus Thames will start on Sunday. With his activation from the DL, Jeff Larish will be optioned to Toledo. I’m a little surprised to see Larish sent out over Raburn. The Tigers are flush with outfielders and with Cabrera’s hamstring hurting they are thin at first [...]

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