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Leyland to Verlander: Admit mistakes | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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The Tigers are not going to the playoffs. They may not even finish with a winning record. But manager Jim Leyland has resolved to achieve some objectives before the season is over. Perhaps more than anything else, it appears that Leyland wants to eliminate the rationalizations and excuses that have followed some losses this year. The latest indication of that came Tuesday, when Leyland was not ...

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The Hardball Times — ... thought Rogers is fighting some nagging pain but didn't think the pitcher would admit it. 'He won't make excuses. He's a professional,' Leyland said." In light of recent events , it's quite obvious that those comments were not truly aimed at praising Rogers' professionalism as much as they were aimed at ...

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ShysterBall — ... : Kenny Rogers got knocked around, and after the game said that he felt fine, but that he just couldn't get the job done. From the game story: "Tigers manager Jim Leyland thought Rogers is fighting some nagging pain but didn't think the pitcher would admit it. 'He won't make excuses. He's a professional,' Leyland said." In light of recent events, it's quite obvious that those comments were not truly aimed at praising Rogers' professionalism as much as they were aimed at Justin Verlander's perceived lack thereof. ...