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Jim Leyland - September 2008

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Dombrowski: Leyland to return as Tigers' manager | The Detroit News
detnews.com — Lynn Henning / The Detroit News Jim Leyland will return to the Tigers as manager in 2009.... Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president and general manager, today squelched any speculation that Leyland might be fired after three seasons in Detroit. The Tigers ... (more) Dombrowski: Leyland to return as Tigers' manager | The ...
Leyland to Verlander: Admit mistakes | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — The Tigers are not going to the playoffs. They may not even finish with a winning record.... But manager Jim Leyland has resolved to achieve some objectives before the season is over. Perhaps more than anything else, it appears that Leyland wants to ... (more) Leyland to Verlander: Admit mistakes | Freep.com | ...

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Angels' Sean Rodriguez whiffed but should have walked - Los Angeles Times
Angels' Sean Rodriguez whiffed but should have walked - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — "That's a new trick of ours," Detroit Manager Jim Leyland said. Welke apologized to Rodriguez during his... next at-bat. "I told him don't worry about it," Rodriguez said. "It was more my fault than his. I struck out on a 4-2 pitch. How many guys do ... (more) Angels' Sean Rodriguez whiffed but should have walked - ...
Verlander and Leyland do lots of talking, and Hernandez chimes in
Verlander and Leyland do lots of talking, and Hernandez chimes in
detroittigersweblog.com — As the Tigers season has slid out of control, Jim Leyland has taken to reading and the... newspapers and responding to what his players say in the newspapers. The latest was with Justin Verlander . Verlander mentioned a tight strike zone as a reason for his Labor Day labors. Leyland didn’t like the exc (more) Verlander and Leyland do lots of talking, and Hernandez ...
Willis returns and Rogers goes for Tigers
detnews.com — Rangers 11, Tigers 8 Willis returns and Rogers goes for Tigers Left-hander goes five innings and gets... no decision; veteran might be finished in Detroit. Tom Gage / The Detroit News ARLINGTON, Texas -- A second look at Dontrelle Willis, a last glance ... (more) Willis returns and Rogers goes for Tigers
Kenny Rogers wanted to leave rotation for club's good | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kenny Rogers said Tuesday it was his suggestion to come out of the rotation... for the rest of the season so the Tigers could evaluate other starting pitchers. "I told Skip (Jim Leyland) that I didn't want him to feel like he had to ... (more) Kenny Rogers wanted to leave rotation for club's good | ...
Dearborn's Derek Lowe would be nice fit via free agency in 2009 | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — ARLINGTON, Texas -- As Freddy Garcia made his Tigers debut Wednesday night, perhaps it was time to... also think about a right-hander who, like Garcia, can be a free agent after this season: Dearborn's Derek Lowe. Lowe, 35, is in his fourth season with ... (more) Dearborn's Derek Lowe would be nice fit via free agency ...
Freddy Garcia hopes to be a part of Tiger rotation next season | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — Right-hander Freddy Garcia, a pending free agent, sounds like he wants to sign with the Tigers and... bolster their unsettled rotation next season. “I like the guys here,” Garcia said. “I like the manager and pitching coach and staff. They want to win. ... (more) Freddy Garcia hopes to be a part of Tiger rotation next ...
Tigers coaches Hernandez and Jones fired
Tigers coaches Hernandez and Jones fired
mlive.com — Tigers pitching coach Chuck Hernandez and bullpen coach Jeff Jones both will be relieved of their duties... after Monday's game in Chicago with the White Sox. "It's just one of those unfortunate things," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said, "but you know somebody's going to pay. Next year, it will ... (more) Tigers coaches Hernandez and Jones fired
Inge will be Tigers' third baseman in '09; Guillen will move to left field
freep.com — Brandon Inge will be the Tigers’ everyday third baseman next season, and Carlos Guillen will move from... third base to left field, manager Jim Leyland said Saturday. The moves appear to have been triggered by one inescapable conclusion: With his range, arm and reflexes, Inge is a brilliant ... (more) Inge will be Tigers' third baseman in '09; Guillen will ...
'Freak of nature' Miguel Cabrera drives Tigers home | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — In his first game as a Tiger, when pundits and fans figured the Tigers were bound for... the World Series, Miguel Cabrera smashed a pitch from Gil Meche over the leftfield wall at Comerica Park. The sellout crowd loved it. Cabrera had signed a contract ... (more) 'Freak of nature' Miguel Cabrera drives Tigers home | ...
Leyland to Verlander: Admit mistakes | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — The Tigers are not going to the playoffs. They may not even finish with a winning record.... But manager Jim Leyland has resolved to achieve some objectives before the season is over. Perhaps more than anything else, it appears that Leyland wants to ... (more) Leyland to Verlander: Admit mistakes | Freep.com | ...
Angels' Sean Rodriguez whiffed but should have walked - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — "That's a new trick of ours," Detroit Manager Jim Leyland said. Welke apologized to Rodriguez during his... next at-bat. "I told him don't worry about it," Rodriguez said. "It was more my fault than his. I struck out on a 4-2 pitch. How many guys do ... (more) Angels' Sean Rodriguez whiffed but should have walked - ...
Kenny Rogers will miss next scheduled start | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — MINNEAPOLIS -- After talking to Kenny Rogers on Friday, manager Jim Leyland said the left-hander will skip... his next start, then return to the rotation a week from today in Chicago. Leyland suspects Rogers has a painful hip. "It's not his arm -- I ... (more) Kenny Rogers will miss next scheduled start | Freep.com ...
 Tigers starter Verlander works on mechanics - Detroit Tigers Baseball: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats
Tigers starter Verlander works on mechanics - Detroit Tigers Baseball: News, Blogs, Photos, ...
mlive.com — MINNEAPOLIS -- Justin Verlander realizes that numbers don't lie. He was 35-15 with a 3.64 ERA for... the Tigers in 2006 and 2007, and is 10-15 with a 4.74 ERA going into today's start here against the Twins. "But being able to fight through negatives is ... (more) Tigers starter Verlander works on mechanics - Detroit ...
Willis might start again for Tigers in 2008, Leyland says
detnews.com — Tigers: Notebook Willis might start again for Tigers in 2008, Leyland says Tom Gage / The Detroit... News MINNEAPOLIS -- It looks like Dontrelle Willis will get another start for the Tigers this season, after all. They don't yet know when, though. ... (more) Willis might start again for Tigers in 2008, Leyland says
Tigers' Rogers won't pitch again this season
detnews.com — Pitcher Kenny Rogers' career with the Tigers is apparently over. Manager Jim Leyland announced Monday that Rogers,... 43, would not pitch again this season. Rogers has been ineffective. His record is 9-13, with a 5.70 ERA. He will become a free agent at the end of the season, but he might ... (more) Tigers' Rogers won't pitch again this season
Time to fold ‘em
Time to fold ‘em
detroittigersweblog.com — Kenny Rogers career as a Tiger appears to be over. Jim Leyland announced that Rogers will be... shut down for the rest of the season. Rogers has been getting hammered with regularity, and it looks like this is the end of the line. The move will cost ... (more) Time to fold ‘em
 Tigers' Leyland, Rogers agree on no more starts - Detroit Tigers Baseball: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats
Tigers' Leyland, Rogers agree on no more starts - Detroit Tigers Baseball: News, Blogs, Photos, ...
mlive.com — ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kenny Rogers very likely made his last appearance as a Detroit Tiger on Sunday... night in Chicago. "I'm not going to pitch Kenny," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said Monday. "I'm going to shut Kenny down for the rest of the season. We ... (more) Tigers' Leyland, Rogers agree on no more starts ...
the Tigers have a problem and that problem’s name is BULLPEN
mvn.com — Aside from, you know, all the many other problems the Detroit Tigers have right now. We were... leading 4-2 going into the bottom of the 9th inning. I know that two runs is not a huge, wildly safe lead, but CATDAMN FERNANDO, ARE WE CALLING YOU A ... (more) the Tigers have a problem and that problem’s name is BULLPEN
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