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Jim Leyland's Gut Fails in Tigers First Game at Boston
Jim Leyland's Gut Fails in Tigers First Game at Boston
detroit4lyfe.com — Leyland should probably pinch hit for scuffling Everett, but instead he stuck with Everett and forced fans... to see one of the worst at bats of all time in the given situation. (more) Jim Leyland's Gut Fails in Tigers First Game at Boston
Uh-Oh: It looks like Magglio Ordonez could reach his contract incentives
Uh-Oh: It looks like Magglio Ordonez could reach his contract incentives
blog.mlive.com — AP PhotoMagglio Ordonez could be a very costly .260 hitter next season. Bookmark It's Just Sports or... subscribe to our RSS feed. A few weeks ago, when Jim Leyland announced Magglio Ordonez would be a platoon player the rest of... (more) Uh-Oh: It looks like Magglio Ordonez could reach his ...

Jim Leyland Latest Blog Posts

"He'll knock in 90 runs, for sure."
5 hours ago at Bless You Boys
It's a Walk Off: Clete Gives Tigers Walk Off Win
It's a Walk Off: Clete Gives Tigers Walk Off Win
detroit4lyfe.com — For the second day in a row, I think I'll say what I need to say with... a picture. Above you see Clete and a sign in the background that says "Tigers win!" That's exactly how it went down. First you see Clete, then you see a Tigers win. The RBI single in the ninth capped Detroit's come from ... (more) It's a Walk Off: Clete Gives Tigers Walk Off Win
Come On Guy...Let 'Em Pitch! By 31-6 Denny McLain
inplaymagtigers.blogspot.com — Mickey and I may not have been the best of pals (never were for some reason as... only he would know) but folks when you see a great pitcher you know it. Can you imagine the Tiger pitchers in the sixties allowing the manager to remove them with a lead? Shucks, down right ridiculous! Even Jim ... (more) Come On Guy...Let 'Em Pitch! By 31-6 Denny McLain
The mystery of Armando Galarraga
apps.detnews.com — I'd be surprised if Jim Leyland starts Armando Galarraga in Wednesday's game at Fenway Park. Leyland likes... to feel, genuinely, that his starting pitcher can give him a chance to win. And no longer does Galarraga qualify there. How he was able to put ... (more) The mystery of Armando Galarraga
Jim Leyland on Tigers rookie Rick Porcello: 'We couldn't have asked for anything more from him'
Jim Leyland on Tigers rookie Rick Porcello: 'We couldn't have asked for anything more from him'
mlive.com — AP File PhotoDetroit's Rick Porcello has a 1.98 ERA over his last three stars. BOSTON -- Detroit... Tigers rookie Rick Porcello enters tonight's start coming off two good starts and posting a 1.98 ERA in those games. He's 10-7 with... (more) Jim Leyland on Tigers rookie Rick Porcello: 'We couldn't ...
Leyland says Tigers didn’t swing at enough first pitches
Leyland says Tigers didn’t swing at enough first pitches
detroittigersweblog.com — During Jim Leyland’s post game presser, he made some interesting comments regarding the Tigers approach against Josh... Beckett. Leyland thought the Tigers weren’t aggressive enough on first pitches and settled for too many first pitch ... (more) Leyland says Tigers didn’t swing at enough first pitches
Verlander shrugs off flareup with Laird | MLB.com: News
Verlander shrugs off flareup with Laird | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — By Jason Beck / MLB.com 08/25/09 3:21 AM ET ANAHEIM -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland called Monday... a learning experience for his young ace, Justin Verlander. Keeping disagreements out of public view might've been part of the lesson for Verlander and ... (more) Verlander shrugs off flareup with Laird | MLB.com: News
The Tigers’ $18,000,000 Question
The Tigers’ $18,000,000 Question
tigers.gearupforsports.com — One of the biggest mysteries so far in the 2009 Detroit Tigers season has been the lackluster... offensive performance of Magglio Ordonez, who just two seasons ago won a Silver Slugger Award with a .363 average 139 RBIs and 28 home runs. After a strong 2008 season, Magglio’s offensive ... (more) The Tigers’ $18,000,000 Question
Nothing like two middle-aged men fighting
Nothing like two middle-aged men fighting
sportscracklepop.com — Let us hope that Canada has taught MLB managers and coaches a lesson on how to handle... batters being thrown at. Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Doug Simunic decided to throw some haymakers at Winnipeg Goldeyes coach Tom Vaeth after Ace Walker threw behind RedHawks hitter Nic Jackson in the ... (more) Nothing like two middle-aged men fighting
Tigers add Washburn, get sized for championship rings
Tigers add Washburn, get sized for championship rings
thesportsbank.net — By H. Jose Bosch On this here site I argued the Tigers should try to acquire Roy... Halladay. Unlike my Tigers exchange partner, I wasn’t antsy about mortgaging the future for potential glory in the present. Even yesterday morning I would’ve green lit a deal for Halladay involving Rick ... (more) Tigers add Washburn, get sized for championship rings
Tigers Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson to pitch in Toledo on Tuesday | Freep.com | Detroit Free ...
freep.com — Quick hits from Tigers clubhouse: Pitchers Jeremy Bonderman and Nate Robertson will pitch in rehab assignments Tuesday... at Toledo. Robertson will pitch two to three innings or 30-40 pitches as a starter and Bonderman will throw one inning or 25 pitches ... (more) Tigers Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson to pitch in ...
Tigers call up Alex Avila to spell Gerald Laird | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — The Tigers on Tuesday night called up Alex Avila, their left-handed-hitting catcher from Double-A Erie. Manager Jim... Leyland said Avila will play more than the other backup catchers this season. That means reduced playing time for No. 1 catcher Gerald ... (more) Tigers call up Alex Avila to spell Gerald Laird | ...
Leyland is correct: Fans don't care for steroids talk
Leyland is correct: Fans don't care for steroids talk
mackavenuetigers.com — Alex Rodriguez's name was on a list ... and the fans cheered on. Manny Ramriez's name was... on the list ... and the fans cheered on. David Ortiz's name is on that list ... and the fans cheer on. It's about time somebody inside baseball what most fans are thinking: Past use of PEDs is just ... (more) Leyland is correct: Fans don't care for steroids talk
Tigers manager Jim Leyland 'tired' of steroid talk
Tigers manager Jim Leyland 'tired' of steroid talk
mlive.com — Leyland doesn't condone use but "could care less"; he also thinks fans don't care, either.... (more) Tigers manager Jim Leyland 'tired' of steroid talk
Leyland: Fans don't care about steroids issue | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — Editor's note: Story updated at 2:30 p.m. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has avoided publicly discussing baseball's... steroid controversy. Until today when the issue was broached in light of Red Sox slugger David Ortiz's public denial of using ... (more) Leyland: Fans don't care about steroids issue | ...
Defending Jim Leyland
Defending Jim Leyland
designaterobertson.blogspot.com — Read this piece from the Freep's site, then come back to me. Welcome back. Take a seat.... I'm about to support Mr. Jim Leyland. This doesn't happen often nowadays. Let's go over "Special Writer", Jamie Samuelsen's piece, little by little. Jim ... (more) Defending Jim Leyland
Five Minutes with Jim Leyland
baseballprospectus.com — One of the most highly-respected managers in the game, Jim Leyland can be both deadly serious and... tongue-in-cheek funny, sometimes in the same setting. The Detroit skipper shared each quality when addressing the media prior to a game at Fenway Park ... (more) Five Minutes with Jim Leyland
Tigers keep Ryan Raburn up, go with 11 pitchers
mlive.com — OAKLAND, Calif. -- Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland decided to come west with 11 pitchers. "To be... honest with you, I really don't have anyone to send down," Leyland said. "We'll pray for innings from our starters and we'll try."... (more) Tigers keep Ryan Raburn up, go with 11 pitchers
Game Picks - Sunday: August 23, 2009
Game Picks - Sunday: August 23, 2009
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — Yesterday could have been a disaster. The Yankees lost big time. The Angels beat the Blue Jays... (what was this picker thinking on that one?). The Dodgers beat the Cubs (ditto). And the Pirates beat the Reds. So before this picker could blink, he was down 0-5. But the later games rallied and the ... (more) Game Picks - Sunday: August 23, 2009
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