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Inge, Pudge to alternate at catcher
Brandon Inge is in the lineup today behind the plate, and according to Jim Leyland, he's going to be there every other game. He wants to get more rest for Pudge, he said, but he also alluded to need to catch Inge some more. "Inge needs to catch," Leyland said. "He needs to catch some. We need to find out if he can do it." Leyland did not say how long he'd be going with this setup. And when ...
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Inge to catch more, Pudge to catch less
The Detroit Tiger Weblog — ... In today’s edition of what’s up Jimmy’s sleeve, we find an alternating catcher. The announcement came down today that Pudge isn’t the regular catcher any more. He and Brandon Inge will rotate behind the plate. ...

A Starting Catcher Rotation?
Bless You Boys — ... Maybe we can start a recurring series of posts here, titled "What Will Jim Try Today?"  (I reserve the right to think about it.  And also to consider wristband merchandising opportunities.)  Yesterday's installment of "WWJTT?" concerned the Tigers' catching situation, as Leyland announced that Pudge Rodriguez would now be getting every other day off, alternating behind the plate with Brandon Inge.  ...

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Inge to catch more, Pudge to catch less
detroittigersweblog.com 6/10/2008 — In today’s edition of what’s up Jimmy’s sleeve, we find an alternating catcher. The announcement came down today that Pudge isn’t the regular catcher any more. He and Brandon Inge will rotate behind the plate. Neither are ...
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