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With Gary Sheffield beginning his rehab assignment I’ve heard quite a bit from Tigers fans that are actually concerned that Sheffield is coming back. Sheffield and his struggles have been received a considerable portion of the blame for the Tigers struggles. Now that the team is playing better and Sheffield isn’t around, people [...]

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Editors note: This post has nothing resembling well reasoned analysis. This is simply the author’s enthusiastic response to two recent plate appearances. The views and opinions expressed below do not represent those of the more logically based billfer that normally resides in this corner of the internet. He’ll be back tomorrow.

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The Tigers announced a ton of roster moves today:

Clete Thomas and Ramon Santiago hit the 15 day DL
Mike Hollimon and Brent Clevlen were brought up to take their places.
Aquilino Lopez was placed on the bereavement list and Denny Bautista was reinstated from the DL.

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Notes from the conference call with David Chadd:

He identified Ryan as a top priority in the Cape Cod league. They liked he carried the high velocity throughout the course of the spring. It’s a player they were targeting all along.
He could be used either way (as a starter or reliever).
He needs [...]

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I’m a pretty patient guy. My thing is to be pretty measured in my analysis. I try to consider all the angles. While I have the emotional response, I usually put that aside when it comes time to blog. But enough is enough. In a season full of disappointment, frustration, [...]

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PREGAME: Good old game 54. The one-third mark of the season. Yeah.
The Tigers journey to Seattle to take on the Mariners. Seattle snapped a 7 game losing streak when they took the last 2 games against Boston.
Detroit will face Carlos Silva who they bludgeoned to the tune of 7 runs in [...]

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The Detroit Tigers Podcast #48: Talking Tigers with Dan Dickerson : The Daily Fungo | A Detroit Tigers Blogazine
Very interesting interview with radio PBP man Dickerson. An interesting perspective from someone very close to the team and players.

Roar of the Tigers | MVN - a Detroit Tigers blog » Blog Archive » From the [...]

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Starting at 12:45 today we’ll try something new. I’ll do a live chat. Ask your questions and we’ll see how it goes.

POST CHAT COMMENTS: Thanks to everyone who participated. There were some great questions, and fortunately I think I was able to keep up pretty good. Please let me know [...]

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Scout.com: TigsTown Q&A: Schuyler Williamson
A great interview with a former Tigers draftee from West Point. He’s given up baseball and has served 15 mos in Iraq

tigers one sixty two: Prospect Profile: Alfredo Figaro

Ex-Tiger Morris plays doctor
Jack Morris says Verlander’s shoulder is bothering him because Verlander isn’t extending like he used to. While there’s [...]

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Well that was quick. I almost sensed that Leyland was giving him every imaginable chance and there was a hope he’d do something against his old team. Instead it was feeble offense and bad defense. The Tigers are a better team now.
Matt Joyce gets the call.
I’ll have more later.

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Your Input: Joel Zumaya (Part Two) | Driveline Mechanics
Looking at Joel Zumaya’s mechanics. Good info on evaluating mechanics in general as well.
(tags: joel-zumaya)

ESPN.com - Blogs - Curtis Granderson Blog
Grandy blogs about the great fans of Detroit.

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Todd [...]

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