There is some scuttlebutt that Ryan Raburn has gotten the call. At least that is what he told reporters after the Mud Hens game tonight. I’m not sure who he’s replacing. While Craig Monroe has been struggling a ton, I can’t imagine him being out except for injury – of which there’s been no indication. … Continue reading Ryan Raburn to the Tigers?
That didn’t take long. The Tigers are already raiding the Mud Hens bullpen promoting reliever Francis Beltran. Beltran was a non roster invitee this spring and one of the last cuts. He should be your basic replacement level type arm in the pen. But I don’t understand the corresponding roster move at all. To make … Continue reading The odd Beltran-Raburn move
The Tigers outrighted the contract of Ryan Raburn to Toledo. I can’t help but wonder if this is a precursor to a signing or trade.
Ryan Raburn is back, Zach Miner is looking for answers, Brennan Boesch is swinging, and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell are good at everything in today’s links.
Max Scherzer stars but check out what Charlie Furbush is doing. Ryan Raburn and Scott Sizemore are producing for the Mud Hens.
Enrique Gonzalez spins a gem, Ryan Raburn continues to rake and Alden Carrithers and Rawley Bishop stay hot.
Outstanding starting pitching from Luke Putkonen, Brooks Brown, and Jacob Turner headline the day while Ryan Raburn is adjusting to life at AAA.
Trevor Feeney spins a complete game, Wilkin Ramirez mashes, and Ryan Raburn comes up big.
While the Ryan Raburn error was terribly frustrating. And the Scott Sizemore error made you think, “c’mon, they’re not even in that God forsaken dome and this stuff keeps happening.” This game was all about Francisco Liriano.
One more cut took place today with outfield bench candidate Freddy Guzman being passed through waivers and outrighted to Erie. That leaves two players competing for the last bench spot (assuming that Ryan Raburn and Ramon Santiago make the team). Will it be back-up catcher Dane Sardinha or will Clete Thomas make the jump from AA Erie?
The Tigers are fortunate to not have any positions really up in the air when they head to spring training. At least not for the starters. The bench on the other hand has a number of candidates competing for limited spots. Marcus Thames, Brandon Inge, Ryan Raburn, Freddy Guzman, Mike Hessman, and Ramon Santiago are all gunning for what amounts to 3 bench positions. How will it shake out?
Detroit Tigers: 78-56, 1st Place (6.5 ahead of Cleveland). The last time I did a post, the Tigers were 5.5 games ahead of Cleveland. After going 4-4 in the meantime, they have somehow increased their lead to 6.5 games. The Tigers of course, as we know–and if you don’t know, well then, good for your … Continue reading Game 2013.135: Indians at Tigers