One of the more impressive aspects of the Tigers leading the AL Central and being a half game off an MLB leading pace is that they have had to battle injuries. However, the Tigers may have actually been lucky in this regard, sort of. Taking a look at the Tigers team stats one will see … Continue reading 5 million down the drain and other adversity
PREGAME: Both the Tigers and Red Sox spent yesterday thumping their opponents. The Sox are coming off a sweep of the Devil Rays and carry a 4 game winning streak into tonight’s tilt. The Tigers managed to take only 1 of the 4 games the two teams played in Boston, and will hope to head … Continue reading Game 84: Red Sox at Tigers
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?
Rod and Mario kept talking about Jim Leyland mentioning that changes were a-comin’ with the pitching staff. I’m sure that much of that has to do with injuries – or recovery from injuries – but a fraction has to do with performance. We know that Kenny Rogers is back on Friday night. We now know … Continue reading Pitching news – rotation set for Atlanta
Syracuse 2 Toledo 5 Cory Hamman started for a depleted Mud Hens rotation. He allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, 3 walks, and 3 K’s over 4 innings. Eulogio De La Cruz pitched 2 scoreless innings with a walk and a hit. Ramon Santiago and Timo Perez each had 2 hits. Vance Wilson, batting 2nd … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap 6/7/07
Toledo 3 Buffalo 9 Jordan Tata started and was rocked 3 homers leading to 6 runs in only 2 1/3 innings. Eulogio De La Cruz who was recently promoted came on in relief and walked 5 batters and lasted only an inning. Ryan Raburn hit his 12th homer. Erie – DNP St. Lucie 2 Lakeland … Continue reading Tigers Minor League Wrap – 6/4/07
If a pitcher pitches a brilliant game is he likely to be a good pitcher Fun with simulation and probability MPR: The Bleacher Bums: Off Day News: Tigers send champagne to Greinke for beaning Hunter 🙂 Mesa could return Friday – MLive.com blog: Tigers Insider Mesa doing a DL appearance on Tuesday. Vance Wilson plays … Continue reading links for 2007-05-01
The Tigers Opening Day roster has been officially set. It has been practically set since Monday, or course with adjustments for the Kenny Rogers and Vance Wilson injuries. I bring this up because the disabled list assignments are now finalized. Tony Giarratano has been placed on the 60 day disabled list. Bobby Seay took his … Continue reading Tigers finalize 2007 Opening Day Roster
Another link round-up while I watch Lost and work on my Tiger preview… Ticket snafu Things are kinda hectic for the Tigers ticket department about now. A problem with the printer has season ticket shipments coming at the last minute. Tickets are just starting to arrive today, but the club expects everybody to have their … Continue reading Ticket hiccups, injuries, and more previews
While not a formal announcement because there are still 28 players in camp, the Tigers trimmed 11 and cleared up who would be traveling North. The battle for the last bench spot went to Neifi Perez over Ramon Santiago and Chris Shelton. The last spot in the bullpen went to Chad Durbin. As for everyone … Continue reading Tigers announce 2007 roster
The Tigers announced today that TigerFest 2007 is a sell out. Expected attendance is in excess of 12,000 fans. Unfortunately I waited too long so my son and I won’t be part of the throng. If you were planning on seeing one of the 30 players at TigerFest your other option includes trying to catch … Continue reading TigerFest Sells Out
While I dispelled some of my issues with the Tigers and first pitch swinging, I still had some questions. I think many Tiger fans can remember what seemed like all those times there were runners on base only to see Magglio Ordonez (or any host of other Tiger hitters) take a swing at the first … Continue reading More on first pitch swinging – runners on base