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Baseball managers on the hot seat
msn.foxsports.com - 4/3/2009
Baseball managers on the hot seat
— msn.foxsports.com — New York isn't the only place where the pressure's on. Ken Rosenthal tells you which managers are... on the hot seat this season. (more) Baseball managers on the hot seat

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Five Baseball Managers on the Hot Seat in 2009
moondogsports.com - 4/13/2009
Five Baseball Managers on the Hot Seat in 2009
— moondogsports.com — Though the 2009 season started this week, there are several baseball managers on the hot seat. These... five mangers will need more than luck if they have any hope of managing their baseball team at the end of the season. (more) Five Baseball Managers on the Hot Seat in 2009

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Blue Jays Fans Punished for Unruly Behavior
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 4/8/2009
Blue Jays Fans Punished for Unruly Behavior
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — One thing we know about Canada is they love to drink up there. Well for a little... while they won’t be enjoying any Molson Canadians at Blue Jay games, due to some crazy fan antics at various events. First Drew Carey, owner of the MLS team in Seattle, got a beer dumped on him as his ... (more) Blue Jays Fans Punished for Unruly Behavior

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Double-Barrled 'Boros
zonersports.com - 4/1/2009
Double-Barrled 'Boros
— zonersports.com — Leyland on the decision to put Sheffield on the bus.... (more) Double-Barrled 'Boros

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What's a Tough Late Night Decision Without Some Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk?
detroit4lyfe.blogspot.com - 4/1/2009
What's a Tough Late Night Decision Without Some Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk?
— detroit4lyfe.blogspot.com — When Jim Leyland was asked about the tough decision he faced in releasing Gary Sheffield he gave... what I originally perceived was a very bizarre answer: "It was a gut-wrencher," said manager Jim Leyland, who stayed up late thinking about the decision to release a likely Hall of Famer. "It's not ... (more) What's a Tough Late Night Decision Without Some ...

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freep.com - 4/1/2009
Rookies Porcello, Perry make Tigers' Opening Day roster | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
— freep.com — LAKELAND, Fla. — At around 9 this morning, Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry walked into manager Jim... Leyland's office. Together. When they emerged a few minutes later, the right-handers were met with curious stares. Their teammates, familiar with cut-day ... (more) Rookies Porcello, Perry make Tigers' Opening Day roster ...

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freep.com - 4/1/2009
Leyland names Rodney as Tigers' closer, for now | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
— freep.com — LAKELAND, Fla. — In his meeting with reporters this morning, Tigers manager Jim Leyland was asked the... following question: If the Tigers have a one-run lead in the ninth inning on Opening Day, who will close the game? His answer: Fernando Rodney. ... (more) Leyland names Rodney as Tigers' closer, for now | ...

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Sheffield Update
zozone.mlblogs.com - 4/2/2009
Sheffield Update
— zozone.mlblogs.com — Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters yesterday that three teams have expressed interest in Gary Sheffield. We... know the Phillies are one of them, and the fact Ruben Amaro Jr. has acknowledged that interest publicly tells me the Phillies... (more) Sheffield Update

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Blue Jays Games At Rogers Centre To Be Alcohol-Free
FanIQ.com - 4/8/2009
Blue Jays Games At Rogers Centre To Be Alcohol-Free
— FanIQ.com — I've been looking for video of this ever since it happened, and it finally surfaced . During... Monday's Opening Day game between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays in the Rogers Centre, Blue Jays fans got a little unruly, to the point that Jim ... (more) Blue Jays Games At Rogers Centre To Be Alcohol-Free

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Jim Leyland Really Struggled With This Gary Sheffield Decision [Mlb]
deadspin.com - 4/1/2009
Jim Leyland Really Struggled With This Gary Sheffield Decision [Mlb]
— deadspin.com — "It's not good when you light up two Marlboro's at the same time at 3 a.m., washing... it down with a glass of chocolate milk." Amen.[ DetNews ] (more) Jim Leyland Really Struggled With This Gary Sheffield ...

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slowbreaker.com - 4/1/2009
Proof that Jim Leyland is awesome
— slowbreaker.com — Found this over at Baseball Musings and their Quote of the Day. I commented that it is... more like quote of the year. Jim Leyland on the release of Gary Sheffield (more) Proof that Jim Leyland is awesome

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Quote of the Day
baseballmusings.com - 4/1/2009
Quote of the Day
— baseballmusings.com — Via Deadspin , Jim Leyland speaks on the decision to release Gary Sheffield : “It was a... gut-wrencher,” said manager Jim Leyland, who stayed up late thinking about the decision to release a likely Hall of Famer. “It’s not good when you light up two Marlboro’s at ... (more) Quote of the Day

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Anderson gets opening assignment | tigers.com: News
detroit.tigers.mlb.com - 4/6/2009
Anderson gets opening assignment | tigers.com: News
— detroit.tigers.mlb.com — By Jason Beck / MLB.com 04/05/09 5:21 PM ET TORONTO -- The Tigers have had less than... a week to try to define Josh Anderson's role on the club. For Opening Day, at least, his role will be in the starting lineup. Manager Jim Leyland's order for Opening ... (more) Anderson gets opening assignment | tigers.com: News

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google.com - 4/7/2009
The Canadian Press: Tigers manager Leyland takes actions of rowdy Jays fans in stride
— google.com — 1 day ago TORONTO Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland did not want to make a fuss after... his team's season-opening 12-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays was delayed nine minutes when two baseballs were thrown from the stands and landed near Tigers ... (more) The Canadian Press: Tigers manager Leyland takes actions ...

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Sober Win
baseballmusings.com - 4/8/2009
Sober Win
— baseballmusings.com — Bradon Lyon, after blowing the save in the 8th , loses the game in the ninth. With... one out he walks Lind and gives up a single to Rolen to put the winning run on third. Leyland has him walk the bases loaded, but Barajas launches a deep sacrifice fly that wins the game. The Lyon won’t ... (more) Sober Win

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Tigers Blue Jays Atltercation. Jim Leyland Pulls the Tigers off the field. (video)
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youtube.com - 4/8/2009
Tigers Blue Jays Atltercation. Jim Leyland Pulls the Tigers off the field. (video)
— youtube.com — April 6, 2009 During the game fans were throwing things like paper airplane's baseballs etc.. Forfiet Will... happen to the Blue Jays If The Fans Dont Stop (more) Tigers Blue Jays Atltercation. Jim Leyland Pulls the ...

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statlinereport.com - 4/9/2009
4/9/2008 Rick Porcello (Live Update)
— statlinereport.com — Rick Porcello 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 3.60... ERA Porcello is making his MLB debut and doing fairly well to start. He allowed a HR to Aaron Hill in the bottom of the 4th. Otherwise he’d be in line for the win. He’s currently at 76 pitches, so we’ll see if ... (more) 4/9/2008 Rick Porcello (Live Update)

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freep.com - 4/16/2009
A young Leyland pops up in an old Fidrych photo | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
— freep.com — When we plunged into our archives for photographs of Mark Fidrych following the beloved right-hander's death Monday,... we stumbled into some history. Even if we didn't know it right away. The main photo on the front page of our Tuesday sports section ... (more) A young Leyland pops up in an old Fidrych photo | ...

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Where in Seattle is Ugueth Urbina?
mvn.com - 4/21/2009
Where in Seattle is Ugueth Urbina?
— mvn.com — So much to say about the baseball I saw in Seattle. Verlander, PERFECT through four, then disaster!... Edwin Jackson ascendant! The bullpen!(!!) Miguel Cabrera's hardest-hit singles imaginable! Jim Leyland's reactions to pregame ceremonies! So VERY many ... (more) Where in Seattle is Ugueth Urbina?

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beck.mlblogs.com - 4/23/2009
Thames is going to be out a while
— beck.mlblogs.com — The follow-up news on Marcus Thames is not good. Head athletic trainer Kevin Rand called it a... "fairly significant left rib cage muscle strain," severe enough that the muscle, cartilage and rib all got pulled. That's why Thames felt a pop when he ... (more) Thames is going to be out a while

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