Rodney takes over closing duties | Tigers.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 7/27/2008 — DETROIT -- While the Tigers continue to look for bullpen help, they made a major internal change in the relief corps on Sunday. Fernando Rodney has replaced Todd Jones as Detroit's closer for the time being. Manager Jim Leyland revealed the move ...
Tigers look at Giants' Taschner
trades.mlblogs.com 7/27/2008 — The Tigers have had a scout in San Francisco this weekend watching the Giants against the Diamondbacks. It's believed that the target of observation is lefty reliever Jack Taschner, whom the Giants could potentially deal. The Tigers have been linked...
Sox end up 2-for-3 —
Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago White Sox :: 7/28/2008
Knowing what was coming, pitcher Mark Buehrle gave the media what they wanted Sunday after the White Sox' 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in front of a sellout crowd at Comerica Park. ''Yes, it's the biggest game of my entire life,'' Buehrle said ...
Todd Jones Removed From Ninth-Inning Duties —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/28/2008
And all the Tiger fans breathe a sigh of relief...for now.
After a painful season for the former closer Todd Jones, and Detroit Tiger fans, Jim Leyland announced on Sunday (July 27) that Fernando Rodney will be the closer for the time being. Jones ...