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Jim Leyland - October 2008

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Is Jim Leyland the right manager for this Tigers team?
Is Jim Leyland the right manager for this Tigers team?
blog.mlive.com — Jim Leyland was great for the Tigers when Craig Monroe and Alexis Gomez would frequently hit in... the top of their order. But on a veteran team with a lot of offensive talent, is Leyland still the best fit for this team? (more) Is Jim Leyland the right manager for this Tigers team?
Leyland wants more time, but he'll have to earn it | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — Jim Leyland wanted a vote of confidence. He didn't get it. He had a talk with his... boss, Dave Dombrowski, but when it was done, Leyland had the same one-year left on his contract that he had when it started. After Monday's loss in rainy Chicago, ... (more) Leyland wants more time, but he'll have to earn it | ...
Tigers not planning interview with pitching coach Leo Mazzone | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — Leo Mazzone is one of the best-known and most accomplished pitching coaches in baseball. He is a... free agent, now that his contract with the Baltimore Orioles has expired. The Tigers are currently looking for a new pitching coach. Mazzone has interest ... (more) Tigers not planning interview with pitching coach Leo ...
More candid talk from the top, Leyland speaks
More candid talk from the top, Leyland speaks
detroittigersweblog.com — Manager Jim Leyland was on Mitch Albom’s show and the Free Press has the transcript in 3... parts. The links to all follow, but here are some highlights and my comments. If I was looking at the two major culprits and without pointing fingers and ... (more) More candid talk from the top, Leyland speaks
 Back on Topps - Episode 2 - Avant Cards (video)
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Back on Topps - Episode 2 - Avant Cards (video)
youtube.com — In an effort to create crossover appeal in their beloved cards, Leyland and Leif Topps suggest that... an Avant Garde photographer take the player photos. The q... (more) Back on Topps - Episode 2 - Avant Cards (video)
Tigers ready to start interviews for new pitching coach | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — The Tigers will begin conducting interviews Tuesday for their pitching-coach vacancy, manager Jim Leyland said today. Neither... Leyland nor general manager Dave Dombrowski has announced the names of any of the candidates. “We will talk to four ... (more) Tigers ready to start interviews for new pitching coach ...
Rick Knapp named Tigers pitching coach | tigers.com: Official Info
mlb.mlb.com — DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers today announced the organization has hired Rick Knapp as the club's pitching... coach. Knapp joins the Tigers Major League coaching staff after spending the previous 12 seasons as the Minor League pitching coordinator for ... (more) Rick Knapp named Tigers pitching coach | tigers.com: ...
Give Leyland His Extension
Give Leyland His Extension
dailyfungo.com — I know I’m in the extreme minority on this one but I think the Tigers should extend... Jim Leyland ’s contract to 2010 or ‘11. In the most recent Fungo Pulse Check poll , 67 percent of respondents said Leyland should not get an ... (more) Give Leyland His Extension
Meet the new bullpen coach, same as ...
beck.mlblogs.com — Jeff Jones is back as bullpen coach. The Tigers announced his re-hiring Thursday. Detroit let him go... at season's end as part of a package with pitching coach Chuck Hernandez's dismissal. Manager Jim Leyland kept saying at the time that the new ... (more) Meet the new bullpen coach, same as ...
Leyland Can't Smoke in the Dugout for Three Games
Leyland Can't Smoke in the Dugout for Three Games
detroit4lyfe.blogspot.com — Leyland was suspended 3 games for his conduct in Texas...... (more) Leyland Can't Smoke in the Dugout for Three Games