Tigers unleash projected Opening Day roster, beat Astros 11-4

 
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland unleashed the full fury of his hitting mac... (link)

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Matsui Sidelined Due To Butthole Troubles

Kaz Matsui’s anus is acting up. The Houston Chronicle reported that he is expected to miss 4 or 5 days due to an anal fissure, an apparent condition caused by severe constipation, chronic diarrhea or anal intercourse. Either Kaz has a severe case of gut rot or he’s into some crazy shit. (For the record Matsui is a switch hitter. I’m just saying…) Regardless, the Astros will be without his ...
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First round of cuts

Armando Galarraga and Macay McBride were optioned to Toledo. Rick Porcello was optioned to Lakeland. Non-roster invitees Jeff Gerbe, Rob Bowen, Dusty Ryan, James Skelton, Jeff Larish, Danny Worth, Matt Joyce, Wilkin Ramirez and Clete Thomas ...
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Crazy talk from Pudge

The talk of the game today was Ivan Rodriguez and his home-run total so far this spring, but the talk from Pudge was about patience at the plate. Yes, that Pudge. Here's a sampling of quotes from the man who drew just nine walks last season and ...
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Lee not a fan of batting in five-hole

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Before the start of Spring Training, Astros manager Cecil Cooper projected the Opening Day lineup to include Miguel Tejada hitting third, Lance Berkman fourth and Carlos Lee fifth. Cooper also warned anyone who asked that the lineup ...
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SI.com - Astros right-hander Felipe Paulino out for at least a month with pinched nerve in throwing arm

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -Houston Astros right-hander Felipe Paulino will miss at least a month because of a pinched nerve in his upper right arm. Paulino traveled to Houston on Monday to be examined by team physician Dr. David Lintner. X-rays showed no ...
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Woody Williams VS Kenny Rogers, or Old Guy VS Old Guy. Houston Bourn, CF Loretta, 2B   Tejada, SS   Berkman, 1B Lee, LF Erstad, RF Wigginton, 3B Cruz, DH Ausmus, C Paulino has a pinched nerve in his arm, looks like he'll be out for ...
Mack Avenue TigersLeyland unveils regular lineup
For the first game this spring, Jim Leyland opened up the Tigers’ run-scoring spigot by playing his regular lineup. And now, coming off a 3.65 ERA season with the San Diego Padres, unfortunate Houston starter Woody Williams is probably going to ...
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Pudge's two homers pace Tigers
Playing with their projected Opening Day lineup for the first time this spring, the Tigers smacked four home runs and four doubles over the first four innings, cruising to an 11-4 win over the Astros on Wednesday.
Williams left to wonder what's wrong
Woody Williams said his outing on Wednesday against the Tigers "left me scratching my head," but confusion could turn to panic if the veteran right-hander doesn't start producing better numbers during the Grapefruit League season.
Sheffield breaks out with first spring hit
Gary Sheffield turned on the first pitch he saw from Houston starter Woody Williams on Wednesday and pulled it down the left-field line for a double, notching his first hit of the spring and snapping an 0-for-14 slump.
Rogers works five solid innings
Kenny Rogers became the first Tigers pitcher to go five innings in a game this spring, scattering three hits while walking none and striking out two Wednesday.
James ready for Grapefruit League debut
Chuck James' recovery process has run its course, and he'll make his Grapefruit League season debut on Thursday, when he starts against the Tigers in Lakeland. The 26-year-old left-hander is scheduled to complete two innings.