Rogers to the DL, Jordan Tata’s back
Harrumph. Kenny Rogers hits the DL with elbow inflammation. Jordan Tata starts in his stead tomorrow. I’m actually working on a post about Rogers using enhanced gameday data as we speak. Beck’s Blog: Rogers to DL
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Jordan Tata Takes Jones spot
Jordan Tata who was set to open the season with Erie will be the beneficiary of Todd Jones’s hamstring injury according to Danny Knobler. Tata had an excellent season for Lakeland last year (2.79 ERA, 3.27 K/BB ratio) as well as a solid spring. The move surprises me. Tata hasn’t pitched above A ball, and … Continue reading Jordan Tata Takes Jones spot
Tata down, Colon up
Danny Knobler reports that after last night’s game, Jordan Tata was optioned to Toledo, with Roman Colon getting his spot in the pen. This is probably the best scenario for a demotion, in that it isn’t a confidence shaking, failed performance, situation. Tata was solid, and not just for someone who had never pitched above … Continue reading Tata down, Colon up
Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-21-08
Toledo 6 Rochester 4Brent Clevlen had 2 more homers to push his total to 19. He’s hitting .305 and while it took a few turns at AAA, he’s regained prospect status. Jeff Larish, Freddy Guzman, and Clete Thomas all had 2 hits. Eddie Bonine went 7 innings allowing 4 runs, 2 of which were earned, … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-21-08
Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-16-08
PCL 6 INT 2The Tigers sent a few reps to the AAA All Star game with not so good results. Mike Hessman went 0 for 4. Brent Clevlen managed a single and a stole base. But Blaine Neal allowed all 6 runs in the 9th inning. South 3 North 5Ryan Roberson represented with a homered … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-16-08
Tigers Minor League Wrap 6-30-08
Toledo 6 Columbus 4 Erick Almonte was the star tonight with a 3 for 4 night including 2 doubles. Timo Perez added a homer and a walk. Lauren Gagnier fanned 6 and walked 2 allowing 2 runs in 6 innings. Francisco Cruceta allowed an unearned run in 1.2 innings fanning 2. Akron 6 Erie 5 … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 6-30-08
Tigers Minor League Wrap 5-31-08
Toledo 3 Indianapolis 4Matt Joyce homered and drove in 2. Brent Clevlen doubled, singled, and walked twice and is now sporting a 320/405/572 line. Chris Lambert allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, a walk, and 5 K’s in 6 innings. Altoona 3 Erie 8Max St. Pierre homered twice. Justin Justice, Ryan Roberson, Wil Rhymes, and … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 5-31-08
Tigers Minor League Wrap 4-22-0
Columbus 5 Toledo 3 It’s amazing what a big story Francisco Cruceta has become. I’m certainly intrigued but you’d think he’s the second coming of Mariano Rivera. Well, in his AAA debut he certainly impressed, even if he may have been tipping his pitches. Striking out the side on 10 pitches is a nice debut. … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 4-22-0
Tigers Minor Leauge Wrap 4-19-08
Louisville 5 Toledo 0 Curtis Granderson doubled and singled, and like the night before in Grand Rapids that was it for the highlights. Virgil Vasquez allowed 5 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks with only 1 K in 5.1 innings. Cassey Fossum went 2.2 innings allowing one hit while fanning 3. Jason Beck was … Continue reading Tigers Minor Leauge Wrap 4-19-08
Game 4: White Sox at Tigers
PREGAME:: A win, a win, my kingdom for a win. After having no luck with the Royals the Tigers turn their attention to the White Sox. For those worried that the Tigers have already dug themselves an insurmountable hole, fear not. Jamie Samuelson of WDFN and the Freep did some research and found that way … Continue reading Game 4: White Sox at Tigers
Tigers set 2008 Opening Day Roster
It’s done. After 6 weeks of simmering, the Tigers now know who will be heading North. Clete Thomas gets the last position player spot. Yorman Bazardo and Aquilino Lopez round out the bullpen. The additions of Thomas and Lopez require both to be added to the 40 man roster which now stands at 37. It … Continue reading Tigers set 2008 Opening Day Roster
Roster and injury news
With less than two weeks to Opening Day, the Tigers are freeing up some room in the clubhouse. They trimmed nine more from the Major League camp today leaving 37 players still officially in camp. Gone are Virgil Vasquez and outfielder Brent Clevlen to Triple A Toledo. Additionally, the club assigned righthanded pitchers Freddy Dolsi, … Continue reading Roster and injury news