Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-01
Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make... more
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Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01
--DH Gary Sheffield was released by the Tigers on March 31, leaving the nine-time All-Star with 499 career home runs and no team. It's likely Sheffield will find another job quickly, however, as he can be signed for the $400,000 minimum salary with the Ti... more
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Nationals 7, Tigers 2
Marcus Thames got a big opportunity when the Detroit Tigers released Gary Sheffield on Tuesday, and the slugger was stunned."I never saw this coming," said Thames, who was crowded out of the Tigers outfield by Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen and Curtis Gr... more
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Tigers release Sheffield, who's 1 HR away from 500
Gary Sheffield's next home run will be his 500th in the major leagues.The question is: What uniform will he be wearing when he hits it?The Detroit Tigers released the nine-time All-Star on Tuesday, leaving him without a team as he closes in on becoming th... more
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One HR from 500, Sheffield dropped by Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have released nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield, who is one home run away from 500 for his career.Detroit parted ways with the designated hitter Tuesday after a disappointing stay with the Tigers. The team was hopeful Sheffield would be... more
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2009-03-30
2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White... more
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2009-03-30
2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White... more
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Tigers 3, Nationals 2
Armando Galarraga struck out nine in five innings, Clete Thomas and Ryan Raburn homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Monday.Galarraga allowed two runs and two hits while walking one."I thought he was very sharp," Tigers mang... more
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Atlanta sends OF Josh Anderson to Detroit
Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.Schafer, who is hitting .373 this spring, appears to have the edge over Gregor Blanco, who w... more
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