The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't http://www.foxsports.com
Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-09 MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-09 Looks like Detroit will have a three-man closer rotation for at least the next week. Manager Jim Leyland reiterated Friday he won't be using Joel Zumaya in back-to-back games, at least until he puts up a track record of no soreness or tightness in his rig... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09 --LHP Kenny Rogers threw a season-high 111 pitches Friday night but struggled in one inning and it cost him a defeat. Rogers had control trouble in the fifth and gave up three runs with just one base hit leaving the infield. An error by 2B Placido Polanco... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-09 MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-09 Looks like Detroit will have a three-man closer rotation for at least the next week. Manager Jim Leyland reiterated Friday he won't be using Joel Zumaya in back-to-back games, at least until he puts up a track record of no soreness or tightness in his rig... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Athletics-Tigers Preview 2008-08-09 Behind one of their best pitching performances of the second half of the season, the Oakland Athletics were able to end their longest losing streak in 14 years.The Athletics look to win their sixth straight over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday when the tea... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Ziegler extends streak as A's get win Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler helped the Oakland Athletics end a losing streak, and set a team record along the way.Ziegler tied the Athletics' mark for consecutive scoreless innings and Oakland snapped its 10-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Detr... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Tigers' Guillen leaves game with lower back spasms Tigers' third baseman Carlos Guillen left the game against the Oakland Athletics after seven innings Friday night because of lower back spasms.Guillen came into the game hitting .286 with nine homers and 53 RBIs. The 11-year veteran is a career .290 hitte... more Submitted on 2008-08-09
Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-08 MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su... more Submitted on 2008-08-08
Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-08 --RHP Zach Miner turned in another solid performance through five innings Thursday night, allowing the Chicago White Sox just one run. Miner is making a strong bid to remain in the rotation rather than moving to long relief even though he's topping out at... more Submitted on 2008-08-08
