Tigers sign Brad Thomas, trade Clay Rapada
The Tigers today announced the signing of southpaw Brad Thomas, and that they traded Clay Rapada to the the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later. Furthermore, they outrighted Zach Simons.
Search Results for: Clay Rapada
Bazardo out, Rapada in
After a miserable performance last night Yorman Bazardo has been designated for assignment. He is out of options but I anticipate that after his first 2 outings he’ll have no trouble clearing waivers. The Tigers also have the option of trying to work out a trade over the next 10 days. Taking his place will … Continue reading Bazardo out, Rapada in
Wrapping up the trade
After some extensive reflection I’ve come to the conclusion that this deal will never really sit well with me. By never I don’t actually mean for eternity, but at least until the fruits of the trade bear some sort of championship or something. That isn’t a reflection on the players the Tigers received, more on the circumstances and the players they let go. Still, there are ends to tie up and dots to connect and other miscellany in need of blogging.
Winter Meetings Day 2
The first day of the Winter Meetings has come to an end and the sun is coming up on a snowy second day. For Tigers fans there was no shortage of news and drama. The recap follows.
Roster Cutting
With the end of the 2009 season looming, the Tigers have some roster cutting to do. They currently have 44 protected players between the 40 man roster and disabled lists. They have to get that number down to 40 in the short term and well under 40 eventually to protect minor leaguers.
Game 2009.160: White Sox at Tigers
The buffet featured prime rib which delicious and marbled beautifully. Next to the prime rib was a personal favorite of mine, chicken oscar. You put asparagus and crab with anything and I’ll try it. Unfortunately the first batch was a little dry, I think it had been sitting under the lamp too long and the crab dried out. Fortunately they put out more that was delicious.
Is it time for Ni-Lyon?
Bobby Seay, the Tigers primary lefty out of the pen is hurting. Gerald Laird called for trainer Kevin Rand to visit the mound after he saw something amiss in one of Seay’s pitches last night. Seay didn’t immediately leave the game, but he did after allowing a single to Travis Hafner. Now Seay is on his way to the MRI machine.
Game 2009.137: Tigers at Royals
PREGAME: Sorry for the lack of blogging this weekend. I went up north for a few days and my internet connectivity was severely limited. I was able to get the game posts up, and that was about it. I didn’t miss much did I? Rick Porcello gets his chance to keep the winning streak alive … Continue reading Game 2009.137: Tigers at Royals
Tigers Minor League Wrap 8/14/09
Toledo 0 Louisville 4 Don Kelly, Jeff Frazier, and Brent Dlugach had the only hits. Brooks Brown allowed 2 runs in 6 innings on 7 hits, 3 walks, and 2 K’s. Clay Rapada allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in his 2 innings. Erie 5 Connecticut 6 Ryan Strieby had 3 doubles. Danny Worth singled … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 8/14/09
The Weekend Trade Rumor Roundup
It’s that time of year when trade rumor talk is through the roof. Combined with the Tigers recent struggles, I know this is top of mind stuff for many. I don’t do a lot of trade speculation here, mostly because I’m too lazy to conjure up potential deals. However, I do know this is a … Continue reading The Weekend Trade Rumor Roundup
Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/25/09
Durham 2 Toledo 4 Clete Thomas went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles. I ask you this, Clete Thomas or Josh Anderson? Brent Clevlen also went 3 for 4. And Dane Sardhina homered. Yep. Scot Drucker allowed 1 run on 3 hits and 3 walks in 5.1 innings. Clay Rapada fanned 3 in 1.1 innings … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/25/09
Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/23/09
Durham 10 Toledo 11 (13 inn) Jeff Larish went 5 for 6 with 2 doubles and a walk. Clete Thomas had a 4 for 5 night with 2 walks. Eddie Bonine started and allowed 4 runs on 6 hits in 4 innings. Clay Rapada game up a run on a walk and 3 hits in … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/23/09