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Jim Leyland - February 2009

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Leyland: Willis looks 'tremendous'
Leyland: Willis looks 'tremendous'
mlb.mlb.com — Lefty hits his spots while letting it fly in second BP session. "I knew what I wanted... to do today: Get there and continue to throw quality pitches throughout the 12 minutes today," Willis said. (more) Leyland: Willis looks 'tremendous'
Tigers' Future Star: Cale Iorg
Tigers' Future Star: Cale Iorg
mopupduty.com — About a year ago I checked in on the Baby Jays and mentioned Cale Iorg, the son... of Garth Iorg. The youngest of Iorg’s three sons, Cale didn’t play an official baseball game from when he left for Portugal on a Mormon mission in July of 2005 until August of 2007. Garth said Cale had stayed in ... (more) Tigers' Future Star: Cale Iorg
Did Jim Leyland impact Pudge Rodriguez's market value?
Did Jim Leyland impact Pudge Rodriguez's market value?
blog.mlive.com — Jon Heyman (via MLB Rumors): Former Tiger Pudge Rodriquez is still a serviceable catcher. MLB-wide, there isn't... a ton of catching depth. Rodriguez has drawn little interest as a free agent. Why? "I-Rod played well at times for Detroit but... (more) Did Jim Leyland impact Pudge Rodriguez's market value?
2009 Tigers Fantasy Baseball Preview
2009 Tigers Fantasy Baseball Preview
razzball.com — We at Razzball realize that exporting our views across the country has damaging consequences on the blogosphere.... So we're reaching out to local blogs for 'greener' information. The 2009 Tigers Fantasy Baseball Preview comes courtesy of Bill Ferris @ The Detroit Tigers Weblog. (more) 2009 Tigers Fantasy Baseball Preview
Bonderman a scratch for Saturday
Bonderman a scratch for Saturday
mlb.mlb.com — Righty dealing with arm stiffness, to pitch simulated game.... (more) Bonderman a scratch for Saturday
Girardi Should Take a Page Out of Leyland’s Book
Girardi Should Take a Page Out of Leyland’s Book
nybaseballdigest.com — Peter Abraham wrote about Nick Swisher and the flexibility he can provide by playing first base, right,... left, and center. This years Yankees team has a good problem - too many productive starting outfielders and not enough places to play. Swisher, ... (more) Girardi Should Take a Page Out of Leyland’s Book
The Best of Kris Liakos, February through July - A Listicle
The Best of Kris Liakos, February through July - A Listicle
walkoffwalk.com — In honor of Walkoff Walk's first year anniversary, we thought we'd take the opportunity to pat ourselves... on our backs and present to you some of our best work over the past twelve months. Because what's the point of blogging if you can't take a ... (more) The Best of Kris Liakos, February through July - A Listicle
Leyland checks in
beck.mlblogs.com — Manager Jim Leyland arrived at the spring training complex around late afternoon and talked with a few... reporters who were waiting around for him. From the get-go, there was the sense that he had been waiting anxiously for camp to start, which he ... (more) Leyland checks in
Leyland on Willis' BP session: 'Best I've seen him' | detnews.com | The Detroit News
detnews.com — Tom Gage / The Detroit News LAKELAND, Fla. -- One small step for Dontrelle, one giant leap... if he's really back. Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis didn't just look strong while throwing batting practice Saturday at spring training. Strength wasn't ... (more) Leyland on Willis' BP session: 'Best I've seen him' | ...
Rick Porcello session draws crowd, raves in camp | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Al Kaline leaned on the batting cage, his navy windbreaker protecting him from the... uncommon morning chill. Dave Dombrowski and Al Avila, the Tigers' top baseball executives, stood nearby. Manager Jim Leyland and pitching coach Rick ... (more) Rick Porcello session draws crowd, raves in camp | ...
Ni strong in American debut for Tigers | tigers.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers relief hopeful Fu-Te Ni received a nice little traveling gift Wednesday. Before he... leaves Thursday to join the Chinese Taipei team in preparation for the World Baseball Classic, he picked up a win in his first appearance in ... (more) Ni strong in American debut for Tigers | tigers.com: News
We Will Recover: Detroit Tigers in 2009
We Will Recover: Detroit Tigers in 2009
detroit4lyfe.blogspot.com — Spring Training is in the air. The aroma of sticky pine tar on fresh maple lumber; shiny... white pearls blurred as they fly through the air; that distinct leather popping noise, akin to the sound of fresh kernels popping in the microwave. It's a smile ... (more) We Will Recover: Detroit Tigers in 2009
Bonderman scratched for Saturday
beck.mlblogs.com — Jeremy Bonderman will still pitch on Saturday, but he'll do so in a simulated game on the... back fields rather than in the Tigers' game against the Mets at Joker Marchant Stadium. He still has some lingering soreness in his shoulder, manager Jim Leyland ... (more) Bonderman scratched for Saturday
Tigers' Jim Leyland headlines MLB managers on the hot seat - Jon Heyman - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — LAKELAND -- Jim Leyland , the legendary Tigers manager who's practically never been on the hot seat,... may be on the hottest seat of all this season. Leyland, easily one of the game's best managers over the past couple of decades and the special leader ... (more) Tigers' Jim Leyland headlines MLB managers on the hot ...
Good session for Dontrelle
beck.mlblogs.com — Say what you want about pitchers being ahead of hitters at this point in camp, but the... fact that Dontrelle Willis was pounding the strike zone means something. After his turn in live batting practice this morning, both Jim Leyland and Brandon Inge ... (more) Good session for Dontrelle
Verlander likely to start spring opener
beck.mlblogs.com — Jim Leyland didn't set it in stone Sunday, but he said that Justin Verlander will probably start... Wednesday's Spring Training opener against the Braves. Leyland has also said over the last few days that he and pitching coach Rick Knapp would make ... (more) Verlander likely to start spring opener