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Jim Leyland Isn't Giving Up Yet
Jim Leyland Isn't Giving Up Yet
Now that we're about a quarter of the way into the season, it's a lot easier to start judging teams based on what we've seen from them and their performance. When the Tigers started the season 0-7, it was easy to say that they sucked, but really, we ...
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Endangered species: Chuck Hernandez?
Endangered species: Chuck Hernandez?
Well, someone has to pay for the lack of pitching in Tiger Town. Popular finger pointing , however, goes past the teflon leader Jim Leyland and, rather, to one of his coaches: pitching coach Chuck Hernandez. Which, you know, isn’t real fair in ...

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Leyland hopes to add Zumaya, Rodney soon
Progress reports from Lakeland on Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney have Tigers manager Jim Leyland anticipating the possibilities. Zumaya (right shoulder surgery recovery) and Rodney (right shoulder tendinitis), the eighth- and seventh-inning setup relievers, could be facing batters soon during their rehabilitation stints. "We're not going to rush them and get greedy," Leyland said ...
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The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers: News: Tigers waiting for Cabrera to bust out
The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers: News: Tigers waiting for Cabrera to bust out
DETROIT -- The Tigers' new $153.3 million man has not lived up to expectations. But that's not to say he won't eventually. Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, a four-time All-Star who was acquired in a December trade with the Marlins, sports a .252 ...
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Leyland joins drills in field with Miguel Cabrera | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Jim Leyland got hands-on Tuesday in trying to make Miguel Cabrera a better first baseman. Leyland supervised a roughly 10-minute pregame drill in which Cabrera, positioned at first, took 35 throws generated by a machine placed at second base. Leyland, ...
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Cabrera's hot, but Tigers' Leyland wants more
Cabrera's hot, but Tigers' Leyland wants more
Miguel Cabrera entered the weekend with a nine-game hitting streak. After driving in just two runs in his first 12 games as a Detroit Tiger, he had 20 RBIs in the next 16 games. Jim Leyland wants more, but only because the Detroit Tigers manager believes that Cabrera can do more. "I'm going to tell him that I want to see him bear down every single at-bat for one week, and show how good ...
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Why skip Galarraga?
According to Leyland, it came down to having off days the next two Mondays. Because of that, Justin Verlander was scheduled to start Wednesday at Kansas City with an extra day of rest, then would've had another extra day of rest before his next start. ...
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A hitting, healthy Sheffield important to Tigers
A hitting, healthy Sheffield important to Tigers
Gary Sheffield looked like Gary Sheffield again Wednesday night. He had three singles and pulled a scorching liner foul. One good night does not a slump-breaker make, but it was a start for a hitter Tigers manager Jim Leyland needs in sync to make his batting order work. Leyland this week decided to move Sheffield from designated hitter to left field in an effort to get his bat going, ...
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Coming full circle after 18 years with the Tigers
Coming full circle after 18 years with the Tigers
The first game was in Boston, and the Detroit Tigers had a new first baseman with incredible power, a new third baseman who would make too many errors and a great old manager who had a way with words. So here we are 18 years later. Cecil Fielder has become Miguel Cabrera. Tony Phillips is now Carlos Guillen. Sparky Anderson morphed into Jim Leyland. And, what do you know, the Red Sox are in ...
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If Sheffield isn't, could Bonds be answer for Tigers?
If Sheffield isn't, could Bonds be answer for Tigers?
Sheffield is struggling at the plate. A bad shoulder has hindered his start, a shoulder that was surgically repaired in October. The swings, however, seem all out and their intensity looks like the Sheffield of old. The numbers, however, are not ...
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Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 5/7
Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 5/7
I am sitting here trying to figure out what the real story of last night’s game Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers game is. Is it Tim Wakefield’s 8 inning, 2-hit 6 strikeout performance? Or is it Big Papi and Manny having back-to-back jacks? Or is it Manny’s 497 home run of his career came on the first pitch of Freddy Pelosi’s MLB career. (
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Demote the whole team
Demote the whole team
Why are the Detroit Tigers so bad? Should they be demoted???? Check out what I have to say.
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Tigers designate Jacque Jones; Sheffield goes to left field
As part of the lineup changes promised by Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, Gary Sheffield will move to left field -- at Sheffield's request. Sheffield takes the spot of Jacque Jones, who was designated for assignment. "I'm a better baseball player than I am a DH, " Sheffield said prior to Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. Sheffield said he never got comfortable in the ...
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Sheffield to play LF, Joyce joins lineup
As part of the lineup and roster shakeup announced today, Sheffield will move to left field, replacing Jacque Jones. Jones was designated for assignment, and Matt Joyce was called up from Triple-A Toledo to take his roster spot. Joyce is in the lineup in right field tonight, with Magglio Ordonez serving as the designated hitter. Ordonez won't be a full-time DH; Jim Leyland will probably use ...
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With Jones out, does Inge now have a role?
The Detroit Tigers decided to designate left fielder Jacque Jones for assignment, effectively ending his time with the team, even with the $3 million still owed to him this season. To replace Jones on the roster, minor league outfielder Matt Joyce was called up from AAA-Toledo. According to manager, Jim Leyland, Joyce will spend time in both left and right. So where does, undefined position
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Jim Leyland Promises More Changes
Jim Leyland Promises More Changes
For the second straight day, Jim Leyland promises to make changes to the Tigers lineup.
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Detroit Tigers Freak Out!
Well not really, but they did drop Jacque Jones. And if we are to believe Jim Leyland's claim that the club is about to make 'drastic' changes, we should expect more.
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Leyland to make drastic change to lineup
Leyland said a drastic change to the line up is coming. What about Sheffield to lead off and Granderson to the middle of the order?
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Tigers cut Jacque Jones; Sheffield to LF | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Editor's note: Story updated at 4:24 p.m. In one change to their everyday lineup, the Tigers announced today that they have cut outfielder Jacque Jones and purchased the contract of Matt Joyce from Triple-A Toledo. Jones, who was designated for ...
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Manager Jim Leyland angry with Tigers' offense, set to alter lineup | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second straight night, the inconsistent Tigers offense scored one run -- on a solo homer -- in a loss to the Twins. After Saturday night's 4-1 defeat, manager Jim Leyland for the first time talked about shaking up the lineup -- ...

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