mlive.com - 4/2/2009
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LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nate Robertson said this morning he is going to work hard in the bullpen, but admitted being "disappointed" in not starting and added: "The cycle of a player's time in an organization comes and goes, and maybe my time is nearing its end." Robertson came to the Tigers in 2003, ...
mlb.mlb.com - 3/31/2009
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With that decision from the Detroit Tigers, Sheffield's
potential Hall of Fame career has a stunning new...
first. His 500th career home run will have to come somewhere else, if it comes at all. For now, he remains at 499. Team president/general ...
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Tigers release Sheffield | MLB.com: News
mvn.com - 4/3/2009
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When I say Detroit, you will probably turn
and run, as fast as you can, and that's...
a common reaction these days to arguably the most downtrodden city in America. The faults of Motown have been well documented, but if there is ever a city that can use your support, and a franchise that can ...
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Tigers are a club you can root for
detroit.tigers.mlb.com - 3/31/2009
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LAKELAND, Fla. -- Gary Sheffield didn't make the
team. Not since his Major League career began, in...
1988, has he had to ponder that. But given his unparalleled ability to make news over his career, it was fitting that he was the one left to deliver ...
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Tigers release Sheffield | tigers.com: News
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The Curious Case Of Nate Robertson
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Upon learning that he'll begin the 2009 season in the bullpen, Nate Robertson wondered aloud Thursday whether his time has run out in Detroit: "The cycle of a player's time in an organization comes and goes, and maybe my time is nearing its end." (Quote is courtesy of Steve Kornacki of MLive.com). ...
Bunt Singles: Larish makes the team?
Detroit Tigers blog —
... to Double-A Erie. Brown was the 2006 first round supplemental draft pick (34th overall) over the D-Backs. A sinkerballer, the 23-year-old has a 3.67 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine inning in his minor league career. He’s regressed with each promotion, and Scouts.com reports he’s lost velocity on his fast ball. (MLive) (Scouts) (Snakepit)
While I’m at it, Kornacki had a different take on the Robertson situation discussed here. (MLive)
Sports Illustrated’s baseball preview edition came out this week. ...
Might as well keep Robertson in rotation
ESPN Feed: neyer rob —
... wondered aloud Thursday whether his time has run out in Detroit: "The cycle of a player's time in an organization comes and goes, and maybe my time is nearing its end." (Quote is courtesy of Steve Kornacki of MLive.com ). Robertson, 31, has gone 49-65 with a 4.90 ERA since showing up on the scene in 2003. His '08 season was a disaster, however, and probably nullified any trade value that he once had. (He finished with a 7-11 record and a 6.35 ERA). Tigers manager Jim Leyland spoke briefly about his Nate's fall from grace on Thursday morning: "If someone had told me in 2006 ...
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The Curious Case Of Nate Robertson
mlbtraderumors.com 4/2/2009 — Upon learning that he'll begin the 2009 season in the bullpen, Nate Robertson wondered aloud Thursday whether his time has run out in Detroit: " The cycle of a player's time in an organization comes and goes, and maybe my time is nearing its end ." ...
Porcello in, Robertson out?
hardballtimes.com 4/1/2009 — The Tigers have handed the fifth starter's job to Rick Porcello :
The Tigers told rookie right-handed pitcher Rick Porcello on Wednesday that he has earned a spot in the starting rotation. The news follows an impressive outing Tuesday by Porcello, 20, who allowed two hits over five innings ...
Robertson would welcome a trade
beck.mlblogs.com 4/2/2009 — Just had a long conversation this morning with Nate Robertson, who made no secret of his desire to be a starting pitcher somewhere else rather than a relief pitcher here. "I think the cycle of a player's time in certain places, it comes and it goes," ...
Dealing with the Nate Robertson problem
apps.detnews.com 4/2/2009 — Among their many thorny decisions this week, the Tigers had to decide what to do with Nate Robertson.
Apart from one outing -- two if you want to go with a scoreless stint that wasn't otherwise impressive -- he has not pitched in Florida with any ...
What do the Tigers do if Robertson-Willis can't cut it?
apps.detnews.com 3/10/2009 — How long can the Tigers put up with what they have seen so far from Nate Robertson and Dontrelle Willis?
Here's how bad it is:
The post-game discussion of their pitching performances sometimes focuses on one or two batters, or on one inning. That's ...
Can you throw a baseball? The Tigers need YOU!
ballhouse.blogspot.com 4/1/2009 — Here's one job that's still up for grabs in Detroit. Well, actually, there are several. And all of them can be found in the Tiger's bullpen. I wouldn't trust any of the current staff in my backyard. In the 9th inning to hold down a one run lead? Not a chance.
Tigers are a club you can root for
community.foxsports.com 4/3/2009 — When I say Detroit, you will
probably turn and run, as fast as you can, and that’s a common reaction these
days to arguably the most downtrodden city in America.
The faults of Motown have
been well documented, but if there is ever a city that can use your support,
and a franchise that can ...
Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson ready to return
mlive.com 5/20/2009 — AP File PhotoDetroit reliever Nate Robertson's back problems have subsided, and he is scheduled to come off the disabled list Thursday. DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers reliever Nate Robertson returned to the clubhouse from playing long toss and throwing ...
2009 Player Profile: Nate Robertson
dailyfungo.com 2/23/2009 — The results of our most recent poll indicate that loyal Daily Fungo readers would prefer Dontrelle Willis (43%), Zach Miner (38%) or perhaps even Felipe Lira as the Tigers’ fifth starter. Nevertheless, we want to continue our series of player ...
The Detroit Tigers Are Screwed —
Bleacher Report - MLB 4/2/2009
The 2009 Detroit Tigers are screwed. It's as simple as that.
Dontrelle Willis has an "anxiety disorder," Gary Sheffield is gone, and Zach Miner made the rotation. There aren't many, if at all, bright spots on Detroit's 2009 lineup. I mean, think ...
D-backs trade to keep Skelton —
Major League Baseball News 4/2/2009
James Skelton will not make Arizona's Opening Day roster, but he will be staying in the organization. The D-backs on Thursday reached an agreement with the Tigers on a deal that allowed them to keep the Rule 5 Draft pick.
