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Tigers Minor League Wrap 4-4-08

by billfer on April 4, 2008 · 1 comment

in 2008 Season, Minors

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Jeff Larish went deep and added a single. Brent Clevlen was 1 for 3 with a walk and 2 [...]

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Clete Thomas needs a tailor

by billfer on March 27, 2008 · 6 comments

in 2008 Season, Roster Management, Spring Training

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?

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Another wild day in Lakeland

by billfer on March 26, 2008 · 19 comments

in 2008 Season, Injuries, Roster Management, Spring Training

News has been flying out of the Tigers camp fast and furious lately. Today the main topics of discussion are Dontrelle Willis, Clete Thomas, and Tim Byrdak.
Dontrelle Willis
Willis is struggling. He’s having a heck of a time finding the plate. His problem last year was control, and that had to do with [...]

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Granderson to DL - Arghhh

by billfer on March 23, 2008 · 11 comments

in 2008 Season, Injuries, Spring Training

Remember when the Tigers made the Edgar Renteria trade and everyone was so happy? Meanwhile Joel Zumaya was being evaluated from having his shoulder crushed and the news he’d be out put a big damper on the euphoria. Well, now Curtis Granderson’s finger (middle no less) is sticking it to Tigers fans basking [...]

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Back-up plans

by billfer on January 21, 2008 · 48 comments

in 2008 Season, Roster Management

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?

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Chris Shelton era ends

by billfer on December 5, 2007 · 16 comments

in 2008 Season, Trades

Chris Shelton is now a Texas Ranger. The Tigers continued their active winter by dealing Shelton, who was DFA’d last week, for centerfielder Freddy Guzman.
Guzman is a burner who led the PCL with 56 stolen bases last year. He’s about to turn 27 and he’s only amassed 37 big league [...]

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