Jeremy Bonderman out for season

Jeremy Bonderman is officially out for the season due to circulatory problems in his shoulder. Bonderman was examined yesterday at the Detroit Medical Center and it was determined he has a blood clot of the axillary vein due to thoracic outlet compression syndrome. Bonderman underwent a thromblysis last night, followed by an angioplasty this morning … Continue reading Jeremy Bonderman out for season

Staging Bonderman, Thames Rehab, Guillen’s MRI

Once again it is time to wrap-up some injury news. Jeremy Bonderman Bonderman is set to make another rehab start for the Mud Hens on Tuesday night. It seems clear that while he has some things working, he is still building up arm strength. He was quite good for 5 innings before faltering his last … Continue reading Staging Bonderman, Thames Rehab, Guillen’s MRI

Bonderman, Maggs, and Guillen updates

A big chunk of the Tigers payroll was making some noise today for a variety of reasons. Let’s recap it: Jeremy Bonderman Jeremy Bonderman made his first rehab start for the West Michigan Whitecaps tonight. He lasted 7 innings and 94 pitches and posted an encouraging line (4 K’s, 1 walk, 6 hits, 2 runs). … Continue reading Bonderman, Maggs, and Guillen updates

Bad Boding for Bonderman

Rocky performances from Dontrelle Willis and Fernando Rodney in their first appearances didn’t worry me too much. But Jeremy Bonderman being handed over to the training staff already has me greatly concerned. Bonderman had already been scratched from his regular turn today in favor of a simulated session. Jim Leyland said they were just being … Continue reading Bad Boding for Bonderman

Bonderman headed for DL?

Danny Knobler, now of national baseball writing fame, reports that Jeremy Bonderman is experiencing shoulder pain. After reporting some discomfort around his right shoulder, Bonderman went to see a doctor this afternoon. The Tigers weren’t sure what’s wrong, but two club sources said he would be checked for a possible circulation problem in the shoulder. … Continue reading Bonderman headed for DL?

Pitch f/x: Bonderman 4-3-08

From time to time this year (as time permits), I’ll delve in to MLB.com’s pitch f/x data to analyze a starters outing. Tonight we look at Jeremy Bonderman’s start against the Kansas City Royals on April 3rd. Pitch Mix This season MLB.com started classifying pitches. This seems pretty convenient, but from what I’ve seen so … Continue reading Pitch f/x: Bonderman 4-3-08

Do Bonderman’s pitches fool umpires?

An article at the Wall Street Journal delved into Jeremy Bonderman’s first inning struggles. Former pitching coach Bob Cluck wondered whether or not Bonderman’s struggles are attributable to umpires needing an inning to adjust to the movement on Bonderman’s pitches. The stats seem to support this theory. The last seven times Mr. Bonderman faced an … Continue reading Do Bonderman’s pitches fool umpires?