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Jim Leyland - March 2009

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Injury Vultures Still Circle Bonderman
Injury Vultures Still Circle Bonderman
blessyouboys.com — Sorry, Jim Leyland - we're raising a red flag .  The Detroit Tigers manager tried his best... to manage expectations on Thursday, when Jeremy Bonderman was scratched from his Saturday start because of a stiff shoulder.  Remain calm, Leyland ... (more) Injury Vultures Still Circle Bonderman
Afternoon Links: Gunmen attack Sri Lankan cricket team, Jim Leyland's hot seat and  Barry Bonds and the Bill of Rights
Afternoon Links: Gunmen attack Sri Lankan cricket team, Jim Leyland's hot seat and Barry Bonds ...
blog.mlive.com — (Mmmmmm ... yum. LeBron v. Wade. Delicious) Basketball-Reference: What if Grant Hill never got injured? CNNSI: Michigan... is not projected to be in the NCAA tournament ... not yet at least. Bless You Boys: How hot is Jim Leyland's... (more) Afternoon Links: Gunmen attack Sri Lankan cricket team, ...
Ugly hat or ugliest hats?
Ugly hat or ugliest hats?
theropolitans.com — All MLB teams are wearing special St. Patrick's Day hats today. Unfortunately for whoever designed the Mets... hats, they left the blue and orange brim for no apparent reason. Check out Jerry Manuel sporting the cap... Ugly. And now, for reference, a much smarter design of the hat, sported by Jim ... (more) Ugly hat or ugliest hats?
WBC: Cupcakes and Kenny Landreaux
WBC: Cupcakes and Kenny Landreaux
bugsandcranks.com — Miguel Cabrera and cupcakes go well together. Cabrera and baseball gloves don't seem to mingle quite so... well. Cabrera typically demonstrates the type of footwork that only Mark Madsen could appreciate and is out of position more than a virgin on prom night. Here's a step-by-step guide to recovery. (more) WBC: Cupcakes and Kenny Landreaux
Bonderman feels 'great' after playing catch | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Tigers open the regular season in four and a half weeks. And manager... Jim Leyland remains hopeful that Jeremy Bonderman will be on the active roster then. Bonderman played catch today and reported to Leyland that he “felt great.” ... (more) Bonderman feels 'great' after playing catch | Freep.com ...
Leyland: Players decide who wins jobs
beck.mlblogs.com — The best quote from manager Jim Leyland on the performance was his first: "That's an ugly Spring... Training game. Real ugly." Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE  ... (more) Leyland: Players decide who wins jobs
Termi-Nated
designaterobertson.blogspot.com — Our hero's latest attempt at revenge for 2008? 2 innings pitched, 3 runs, and 4 more walks.... (more) Termi-Nated
Leyland losing patience with walks | tigers.com: News
Leyland losing patience with walks | tigers.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jim Leyland gave his gut feeling soon after Spring Training began, that the Tigers... would emerge from Spring Training with either too much pitching or too little. Detroit's manager is still evaluating the pitching and his pitchers. ... (more) Leyland losing patience with walks | tigers.com: News
How dramatic could Leyland's roster decisions become?
apps.detnews.com — Jim Leyland made an interesting remark Monday, which, on the surface, was fairly basic and non-revelatory. But... it was the way he said it that struck me as being a sign that an earthquake is likely to shake the Tigers roster when a final 25-man group ... (more) How dramatic could Leyland's roster decisions become?
Tuesday happenings
beck.mlblogs.com — JUPITER, Fla. -- Here are some quick pregame notes that came out before the Tigers-Cardinals game at... Roger Dean Stadium: * Joel Zumaya (shoulder) played catch in Lakeland, Fla., today. Manager Jim Leyland said he's more than likely going to go ahead ... (more) Tuesday happenings
Offensive woes continue as Tigers lose again
beck.mlblogs.com — JUPITER, Fla. -- The Tigers failed to get anything going offensively again, mustering just six hits in... a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium on Tuesday. Yes, the potential Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5 hitters in the order are playing in the World ... (more) Offensive woes continue as Tigers lose again
Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up
Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up
msn.foxsports.com — Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming... big decision. (more) Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up
Tigers' Marcus Thames (abdomen) to miss a week | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — LAKELAND, Fla. – Tigers outfielder Marcus Thames is expected to miss roughly one week because of a... strained abdominal muscle, manager Jim Leyland said today. Thames sustained the injury while making a catch during Detroit's loss to the St. Louis ... (more) Tigers' Marcus Thames (abdomen) to miss a week | ...
Time running out to prep Bonderman for season | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland said today it will be clear soon if right-hander Jeremy... Bonderman has a chance to pitch for the Tigers when the season begins. If Bonderman can't, rookie right-hander Rick Porcello's chances of making the ... (more) Time running out to prep Bonderman for season | ...
Porcello scratched; Figaro to start | tigers.com: News
Porcello scratched; Figaro to start | tigers.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Porcello finally found an opponent who could slow down his dominant Spring Training:... He ran into pitchers' fielding practice. A ground ball during workouts earlier this week cut the nail on Porcello's right index finger, and ... (more) Porcello scratched; Figaro to start | tigers.com: News
Tigers' Bonderman feels 'no pain' in return to mound
detnews.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jeremy Bonderman's first game-variety mound appearance since last spring was what Bonderman, and his... manager, had hoped to see Saturday. (more) Tigers' Bonderman feels 'no pain' in return to mound
Zumaya questionable for Opening Day | tigers.com: News
Zumaya questionable for Opening Day | tigers.com: News
detroit.tigers.mlb.com — VIERA, Fla. -- The good news on Joel Zumaya is that the Tigers' medical staff has put... him on a medication pack that it hopes will ease the muscle cramp that has sidelined him for the past several days. The bad news is that after he misses the next ... (more) Zumaya questionable for Opening Day | tigers.com: News
Robertson on Friday, Porcello Saturday
beck.mlblogs.com — The cut on Rick Porcello's right index finger continues to bleed when he tries to throw, so... his next outing has been pushed back from Friday to Saturday, when the Tigers visit the Yankees. It's possible, Jim Leyland said, that they'll need to push him ... (more) Robertson on Friday, Porcello Saturday
Who Will Be The Tiger’s 5th Starter?
Who Will Be The Tiger’s 5th Starter?
baseballreflections.com — Image via Wikipedia Is Rick Porcello ready to be in a major league rotation? That is the... big question right now at the Tigers’ spring headquarters in Lakeland, Fla., bigger than worries about the health of Jeremy Bonderman and Joel Zumaya , bigger than the hole in the ... (more) Who Will Be The Tiger’s 5th Starter?
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