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Clearing up some roster confusion
Clearing up some roster confusion
T he Tigers have some roster decisions looming with the imminent return of Jeremy Bonderman and Marcus Thames. In both cases there aren’t clear cut performance based decisions on who gets sent down so things like options come into play. There has been some confusion about the option ...
A.J. Pierzynski Being a Douche... Again
A.J. Pierzynski Being a Douche... Again
detroit4lyfe.com — The funny thing about A.J. Pierzynski and my hatred for him is I get text messages from... my few Chicago White Sox fan friends all the time asking me, "What did A.J. ever do to deserve your hate toward him?" My response is always, "he's a douche," because I don't have all the time in the world ... (more) A.J. Pierzynski Being a Douche... Again
D-Train Disaster: Red Sox 6, Tigers 3
D-Train Disaster: Red Sox 6, Tigers 3
blessyouboys.com — More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Take a good look at this picture of Dontrelle... Willis in a Detroit Tigers uniform, because it could be one of the last times ... (more) D-Train Disaster: Red Sox 6, Tigers 3
The changes the Tigers need
The changes the Tigers need
mackavenuetigers.com — For The Daily Fungo’s podcast today, Mike McClary spoke with the Detroit News’ Tigers beat writer/analyst Lynn... Henning about this confounding team we call the Detroit Tigers. Somehow, this team is in first place by 2-1/2 games, despite ... (more) The changes the Tigers need
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The Spot Starters — ... Billfer does a bang-up job over at the Detroit Tigers Weblog of figuring out this whole “option thing” that needs to be considered and Jeremy Bonderman and Marcus Thames near their return.  Even though Billfer only chimes in here when he disagrees with me, this post is a must read.  I kid. ...

Cabrera, Bonderman and Thames
Tiger Tales: A Detroit Tigers Blog — ... compiled the numbers and Billfer did the analysis. In short, we can expect one of Clete Thomas, Jeff Larish or Ryan Raburn to be removed from the 25 man roster. I'm guessing Raburn but I wouldn't put a lot of money on it given all the lefty starters next week.

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