TODD JONES NEWS
Todd Jones to the DL?
July 31, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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Hey, what do you know? Another injured Tiger. This time it looks like Todd Jones, who has been bothered by a sore shoulder for 6 weeks, may hit the disabled list. I'd guess that the move would be calling someone up from the minors.
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Game 102: Postgame and Overflow
July 26, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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With the original post at 500 comments, let's roll things to a new post. It's also where I'll hit my postgame.
The Todd Jones Experience
Todd Jones blew it. Todd Jones lost this game. Todd Jones has not been pitching well. The management (Jim Leyland and Dave Dombrowski...
Top 10 American League Closers
February 01, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Take a look at the pre-season closer rankings for the American League.
WHO'S IN, WHO'S OUT: DETROIT TIGERS BULLPEN
April 11, 2008 by
The World of Isaac
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Everybody on the Tigers is struggling but today, we look at four guys in the bullpen and decide if they are worthy of wearing the Olde English D.
Top 10 Fantasy Closers
April 17, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Here's a look at the top 10 closers in fantasy baseball through Wednesday night's games.
Todd Jones Impersonates Magglio Ordonez in Rain Delay
June 27, 2008 by
Larry Brown
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Rain delays are always good for fun times in baseball. Over the weekend, it was Jonathan Papelbon and Manny Delcarmen doing a Milli Villi music video that brought entertainment to Fenway Park. Before that, it was the Texas Rangers using the tarp at Shea Stadium as a slip and slide. But of [...]
Fantasy Bullpen Breakdowns - AL Central Closers, Setup Men & Sleeper Middle Relievers
March 13, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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In the second installment of our Bullpen Breakdowns series, we take a look at the AL Central teams focusing on who will be filling the roles of closer and setup man come opening day as well as sleeper middle relievers to keep an eye on.
Todd Jones Cries About Yanks Spending
December 29, 2008 by
Sliding Into Home
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Retired Tigers closer Todd Jones writes a blog on SportingNews.com. Today he had this rant (hat tip to Scott Proctor's Arm) about the Yankees, their spending, and us fan. (I think Jones is just bitter about his 1-3 record with a 5.59 ERA against the Yanks in his career. Or maybe...
Morning Update: Shapiro Turns Situation into a Positive One
August 01, 2008 by
The Tribe Daily
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Mark Shapiro on turning the Cleveland Indians' lost season into a positive situation and Kelly Shoppach on his exciting night that upset Todd Jones.
Todd Jones cries and hugs men; teammates say it was "really gay"
August 29, 2008 by
Serious Sports News Network
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DETROIT, MI — Many members of the Detroit Tigers report that during Todd Jones‘ emotional farewell from the team, in which he hugged many of his teammates and cried, there was a real “air of gayness” about the event.
“For someone who hates gays as much...
Todd Jones Retires, Gets Busy
November 06, 2008 by
Sports Collectors Daily
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After 20 years in pro ball, some guys are content to sit back and do nothing. Todd Jones has been busy organizing a pretty nice sports memorabilia auction.
Todd Jones Notes
September 25, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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Todd Jones made his official retirement announcement today. While the news broke yesterday, it was obscured by the long overdue Matt Millen firing. Today, we have some notes and links of interest:
Jason Beck covered the presser today, and it sounds like Jones got emotional, as he&...
Todd Jones retires
September 24, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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It's really not all that surprising, but Todd Jones has announced his retirement. This was likely to be Jones last season regardless, but the injury and resulting ineffectiveness likely sealed the deal.
Jones is the Tigers all time saves leader and his 319 career saves places him...
Mariano the Tiger
July 01, 2009 by
The Hardball Times
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Inspired by my post about Mariano's potential trade to the Tigers, Grand Cards investigates exactly what such a thing would have meant:
Let's say that trade goes through and Rivera becomes a Tiger in 1995. Other than altering the course of NY Yankees history, what does it...
The Legacy of the Closer
June 27, 2008 by
JoeSportsFan
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[From the JSF Vault...]
It's often said throughout baseball circles that it takes a certain type of personality to be a closer. "Normal" players might not be able to handle the pressure associated with being entrusted to lock down the most difficult three outs of...
Mike Cameron to the Brewers: The Fantasy Impact
January 19, 2008 by
FantasyFanatics.com
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In a surprise move, the Brewers signed centerfielder Mike Cameron to what is essentially a one year deal. I say "essentially" because it's essentially a one year, $6.22 million contract (including the buyout) since there's no way the Brewers exercise that 2009 option...
The Detroit Tigers are Dead to Me
August 06, 2008 by
The World of Isaac
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The Tigers season was hanging by a thread last night. Most, including myself, had already dug their grave and admitted that the 2008 Season was a colossal disappointment.
But there was that small chance. That 1 in a million shot that the Twins and White Sox would both blow up and...
Joel Zumaya Laying Claim to Tigers Closer Role
February 12, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Manager Jim Leyland has probably all but pencilled in Brandon Lyon to replace retiring Tigers closer Todd Jones, but that's not stopping fireballer Joel Zumaya from laying claim to the job. Zumaya -- coming back from a career threatening fracture -- has been cleared to resume play...
This World Series matchup should match up with the best
October 28, 2009 by
SportingNews.com
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Todd Jones, Sporting News
This might be the greatest World Series since the 1991 matchup between the Twins and Braves. How weird is it that Cleveland played in the opener at new Yankee Stadium this season, and Cliff Lee started against CC Sabathia that day? The World Series...
My Morning in Exile
June 04, 2009 by
The Hardball Times
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Two blogs? Why not? If you can't ride two horses at once, you shouldn't be in the circus . . .
An old player's career comes to an end. I suppose it has to be messy. It's not like we do viking funerals anymore.
I want to see Randy Johnson win his 300th game. I'...
The Top 177 Devil Rays Ever: #120
April 15, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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In our continuing efforts to preserve and protect the full, proud history of our proud, great and dominant franchise, and to hagiographize the many, many valiant warriors who have contributed to that proud history, every Monday through Thursday we’ll be counting down The Top...
Believe in WHAT?
July 23, 2008 by
SideLion Reporter
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Joel Zumaya to the DL
August 13, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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Not surprisingly, Joel Zumaya has been placed on the disabled list. His shoulder is the culprit but the diagnosis on the press release was limited to "sore."
Francis Beltran gets called up to take his spot. Why not Casey Fien or Francisco Cruceta, or someone else? This is...
Kings of the Hill: A Look at the Detroit Tigers
March 08, 2008 by
FantasyFanatics.com
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Not too long ago, the Tigers were in the World Series thanks to some sensational young pitching mixed with veteran leadership. While the younger hurlers have added some experience, the Tigers also bring in former All-Star Dontrelle Willis for 2008. A favorite to once again reach the...
Todd Jones back to the DL
August 17, 2008 by
Tigers Weblog
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Todd Jones is back on the disabled list. After 1 outing. Makes you wonder why he was brought off the DL in the first place doesn't it? Of course it did take him a half hour to get out of that inning so that may explain it. Or perhaps Todd is [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "...
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