The Detroit Tiger Weblog

Author: billfer

  • Goodbye Rollercoaster
    It’s a shame that Todd Jones tenure in Detroit had to end with one of his worst seasons. It’s also a shame to see a guy who was proud to be a Tiger, and a class guy all around get traded, but the team needs to move forward. Jonesy, had this to say, “”Early in the year, I felt like I had let the whole city down, but now I know that isn’t true. Matty was ready to be the closer, and maybe I can come back next year in a setup role. I just wish I could have brought the Tigers a little more in the deal.”

    In return the Tigers get Mark Redman, a southpaw starter who has been hampered this year by a tricep injury.

    Kevin Tolar was called up from Toledo to take Jones roster spot until Redman completes his rehab assignment.

  • Willie Blair has been given his outright release. Matt Perisho was called up from Toledo to take his spot.

  • The Tigers have now had six losing streaks of 5 games or more this year.

  • NYPOST.COM Sports: ENCARNACION’S HR A SUPER BLAST
    Juan’s homer last night is believed to be the only ball hit into the leftfield bleachers in the 26 years since Yankee stadium was remodeled. Bernie Williams said, “I thought that was Nintendo baseball.” Estimates have it between 470-510 feet.

  • Jayson Stark reports that Chris Holt could be on the trading block. Sounds good to me.

  • Greenberg documentary to be released on DVD/Video October 9th
    I caught part of this when it aired on HBO back in April, and what I saw was excellent

  • In Peter Gammons latest column, he quoted an AL GM who said this about Roger Cedeno:

    “…given his ability to get on base the last three years and his power, I’d rather have him than (Johnny) Damon”

    I’ve got $5 that says the unnamed GM is Randy Smith.

  • Please excuse the cynicism, but now that Bryce Florie has been released, is he the next former Tiger pitcher to be recycled? I can just hear Randy Smith at the press conference now: “Bryce has great stuff, we’re hoping that a change of scenery will help him out.”

  • Detroit Tigers’ greatest moment
    The Free Press is asking readers to vote for their favorite Tiger moment of all time.

  • Do you think that Fox Sports uses Tom Paciorek as a color commentator to make Kirk Gibson seem less annoying?

  • Tigers rank 25th on ESPN Power Alley

  • Proud papa Higginson is week’s best
    Higgy is named AL Player of the Week