Toledo 4 Scranton 3 Mike Hessman doubled. Freddy Guzman singled and walked. Virgil Vasquez allowed 7 hits, but no walks and he fanned 5 in 5 innings. Aquilino Lopez pitched two scoreless innings. Erie 2 Binghamton 3 Kody Kirkland homered and singled. Dusty Ryan added a homer as well. Andrew Kown went 8.1 innings and … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap – 6-19-08
The Tigers optioned the struggling Dontrelle Willis to Lakeland. This is something that had to happen after what happened on Monday night. Willis had the right to refuse an assignment to the minors. I give him credit for swallowing some pride and doing what ultimately is best for himself and the team. I’d guess he’s … Continue reading Tigers option Dontrelle Willis to Lakeland
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
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.
PREGAME: Ah, Fox Sports and national TV means most of you will be blacked out. That’s too bad because the pitching match-up of Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez could be a good one. Hernandez has a 3.60 ERA and is fanning 7.4 per nine innings. He’s had some control issues allowing 5 walks in 2 … Continue reading Game 55: Tigers at Mariners
PREGAME: It’s sports heaven in Detroit today with the Pistons in the Conference Finals and the Wings in the Stanley Cup finals, and the Tigers trying to not be eliminated from future finals consideration. It will be Boof Bonser and Nate Robertson tonight. The Tigers scored 6 off of Bonser in their last game against … Continue reading Game 49: Twins at Tigers
PREGAME: Well, it’s already been an interesting night at the ballpark. As for the game itself it will pit Justin Verlander against Carlos Silva. Silva has a 4.17 ERA. In typical Silva fashion he’s allowing his share of hits, and not striking out many, but walking even fewer. The Tigers will have the following lineup: … Continue reading Game 45: Mariners at Tigers
PREGAME: Armando Galarraga makes his 3rd start in Dontrelle Willis’s spot in the rotation. In the first two he has allowed 4 hits, 4 walks, and only 2 runs in 12 innings. For the Angels it will be Dustin Moseley. Moseley allowed 7 homers in 92 innings last year, but he’s already at 4 in … Continue reading Game 25: Angels at Tigers
PREGAME: For those anxious to see the Tigers new defensive alignment, you’ll have to wait. Gary Sheffield and Placido Polanco miss tonight’s game so Miguel Cabrera DH’s and Carlos Guillen plays first. Here’s your lineup: Granderson CF Rodriguez C Guillen 1B Ordonez RF Cabrera DH Jones LF Renteria SS Inge 3B Santiago 2B That line … Continue reading Game 22: Rangers at Tigers
PREGAME: You know that both Kenny Rogers and Toronto starter David Purcey have received the exact same run support so far this season? The difference is tonight will be Purcey’s first start and it will be Kenny’s 4th. That’s right, the Tigers have been shut out in all 3 of his starts. Of course Rogers … Continue reading Game 17: Tigers at Blue Jays
PREGAME: Last night’s win was great and dramatic and uplifting. It reminded me in some respects of a dramatic come from behind victory against the Blue Jays last September. The win was supposed to propel the team back into the playoff hunt. Instead Chad Durbin came out and gave up 5 runs without making it … Continue reading Game 14: Twins at Tigers
PREGAME: Jose Contreras and Dontrelle Willis. I’d put the over/under on pitches thrown tonight at 400. The Tigers trade one set of Sox for another one. They arrived in the Windy City around 3:30 this morning. They will send out Willis who’s spring training control issues carried over into his first start. He walked 7 … Continue reading Game 10: Tigers at White Sox