BRAYAN VILLARREAL RUMORS
Detroit Tigers Option Pitcher Brayan Villarreal, Jose Valverde Coming?
MLB News: The Detroit Tigers optioned right hander Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. Don’t be shocked if this news is followed by the announcement that Jose Valverde is back with the club. Villarreal has talent, but has struggled terribly this year, with an earned run average over 20.
Fantasy Ramifications: Villarreal holds no real fantasy baseball for the 2013 season...
Diagnosing Brayan Villarreal's Issues
After four games, the Tigers bullpen has displayed an array of troubles, but none more so than the struggles of Brayan Villarreal. Taking a close look, it becomes readily apparent why Villarreal is struggling (it’s not just bad luck), and why he needs time in the minors to address his issues. FREE PREVIEW OF PREMIUM CONTENT
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April 14, 2013
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TDSS Tigers Recap, Game 8: Brayan Villarreal’s Meltdown Sends Detroit to Defeat
The Detroit Tigers jumped out to a 6-1 lead on the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday afternoon, only to see their bullpen implode late en route to a disappointing 8-6 loss.
Brayan Villarreal made a bad situation worse after he came on with one on, one out and Detroit up 6-4 in the seventh. Villarreal proceeded to walk three consecutive batters (with a wild pitch included), all on full...
Tiger Bats Remain Silent; Villarreal Roughed Up In 8-2 Loss To Twins
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – For the third straight game, the Tigers offense fails to put up runs, and yet again, the bullpen was hit hard. This time it was Brayan Villarreal’s turn to act as the punching bag. Villarreal allowed 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, extending the Twins lead to [...]
Tigers' Villarreal glad family safe after robbery
Brayan Villarreal was sitting at a Red Lobster restaurant when he was texted by his mother that there was danger at his home in Venezuela.
Villarreal was stunned to find out that his father, mother, and 14-year-old brother had been robbed at gunpoint in their own home and held captive last Friday. None of them were harmed, but his father and brother were tied up.
Villarreal was...
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March 04, 2013
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Villarreal's family unharmed in kidnapping attempt
Adds background The Detroit Tigers say reliever Brayan Villarreal is not expected to leave spring training after his family escaped unharmed from a kidnapping attempt in Venezuela on Friday night.
Villarreal has remained with the team. Manager Jim Leyland did not want to comment further about the matter, saying Sunday: ''The less said, the better.''
Villarreal went...
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March 03, 2013
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Family of Tigers' Brayan Villarreal escapes armed kidnapping
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Brayan Villareal is breathing a bit easier today after his family was unharmed after an armed kidnapping attempt in his native Venezuela.
The Tigers confirmed Sunday that the family of relief pitcher Brayan Villarreal was the target of an unsuccessful armed kidnapping on Friday night in Venezuela.
No members of Villarreal's family were harmed...
Family Of Detroit Tigers Pitcher Brayan Villarreal Targeted By Kidnappers
Sadly for many Venezuelan MLB players the issue of kidnapping attempts has been a constant concern, and now the family of Tigers pitcher Brayan Villarreal was the latest targets.
Tigers president and GM Dave Dombrowki issued the following statement via ESPN
“Everybody is unharmed, and Villarreal is in camp,”
The kidnapping attempt took place last Friday night and no one...
Family of Tigers reliever attacked in Venezuela
The family of Detroit Tigers reliever Bwas attacked by three armed robbers in Venezuela. The robbers threatened to return and kidnap Brayan Villarreal’s relatives in the future. Police were alerted by a neighbor of the situation. According to police reports the robbers assaulted Villarreal’s father and threat
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Tigers Shut Brayan Villarreal Down for the Winter
The Detroit Tigers have shut down Brayan Villarreal after giving him permission this winter to pitch in Venezuela. Villarreal is a native of Venezuela, and he wanted to pitch in his home country during the winter in an effort to stay sharp for the 2013 season. However, Villarreall experienced elbow soreness this winter, and the Tigers do not want to take any risks.
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