Yardbarker: Detroit Tigers

There’s Nothing Better To Cure What Ail’s Ya’ Than A Series With The Royals

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:16:47 -0500

Every time I think the Tigers have proven they have no chance of making a postseason run they come out with a stellar performance that makes them look like a championship contender. Sure, their latest superb performance may have come against the lowly Royals, but a three-game sweep in which you outscore your opponents 33-6 [...]

The Market for Sherrill Heats Up

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:06:03 -0500

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Cards and Brewers are in hot pursuit of George Sherrill. The Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers, Reds, Marlins and Tigers have also scouted him lately but the Orioles are said to be looking for "two,if not three" prospects in return.

Will They be Buyers or Sellers

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:06:01 -0500

-The Tigers, 5.5 games behind division leading White Sox are trying to decide whether they will be buyers or sellers next week. While they sent scouts to look at O's George Sherrill Wednesday night, Dave Dombrowksi would not acknowledge if catcher Pudge Rodriquez might be available, after the Miami Herald reported Marlins interest. He would not say one way or the other which side of the market they planned to be on. He said, " We'll see what happens over the next week".
-The Atlanta Braves, with a 48-53 record and 6.5 games back must also decide in the next few days if they have much of a chance at a run this year or if they should give up some talent and look ahead to next year. There is interest in Mark Teixeira and pitcher Will Ohman. I guess the level of interestin those players and the team's play over this weekend will help management decide which side to be on.

Hull signs seventh player

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:13:24 -0500

Hull City has been the busiest of three promoted teams. Tigers' boss Phil Brown has already stated that he desires to bring in about ten new players - almost a new team. He is well on his way to achieving such having already signed midfielders George Boateng, Peter Halmosi and Geovanni, forward Craig Fagan, defender Bernard [...]

Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-24-08: Ryan Perry Debut

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:42:15 -0500

Toledo 1 Rochester 6This one only went 5 due to rain. Mike Hollimon homered and Jeff Larish and Timo Perez doubled. Chris Lambert allowed 6 runs on 6 hits in 5 innings despite only 1 walk and 7 K's Binghamton 11 Erie 0Danny Worth and Lou Ott both went 2 for 3. Lauren [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-24-08: Ryan Perry Debut", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/tigers-minor-league-wrap-7-24-08-ryan-perry-debut/" });

As the Trade Winds Blow

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:42:15 -0500

With a week before the non-waiver trade deadline, rumors are flying everywhere. A quick round-up of Tigers items of note so far: It appears that the Tigers had scouts at the Orioles/Blue Jays game when A.J. Burnett started. Whether they were scouting Burnett or lefty reliever George Sherrill is unclear. The Tigers could [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "As the Trade Winds Blow", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/as-the-trade-winds-blow/" });

Rick Porcello, Detroit Tigers prospect

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:02:59 -0500

Check out the bullpen shots i was able to get. More at, http://rotoexperts.com/content/view/294/108/

Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-23-08

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:38 -0500

Toledo 6 Rochester 9Freddy Guzman went 3 for 5. Timo Perez had 2 doubles. Mike Hollimon went 2 for 4 with a walk. Anastacio Martinez was knocked around for 9 runs on 11 hits, including 3 homers. Francis Beltran struck out the side in one inning of work. Erie - PPD Lakeland 11 [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-23-08", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/tigers-minor-league-wrap-7-23-08/" });

Game 101: Tigers at Royals

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:09:45 -0500

PREGAME: The Tigers have now scored 500 runs on the season - exactly. That's only 19 games later than expected by many. The Tigers also come into today's game at 2 games over .500. That's been their highwater mark for the season. It's a mark they first reached on July 2nd, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Game 101: Tigers at Royals", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/game-101-tigers-at-royals/" });

Da Meat is Off Da Hook!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:20:52 -0500

Photographer: "Ok, Dmitri, for this shot just look like a silly bastard. Perfect."

Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-22-08

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:50:42 -0500

Toledo 0 Rochester 13The Mud Hens faced Francisco Liriano, and it didn't go well. Erick Almonte doubled. Brent Clevlen walked twice and singled. Virgil Vasquez was hammered for 9 runs (5 earned) in 3.2 innings. Binghamton 2 Erie 8Ryan Roberson homered. Deik Scram, Jeff Frazier, and Wil Rhymes all had [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-22-08", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/tigers-minor-league-wrap-7-22-08/" });

Game 100: Tigers at Royals

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:12:11 -0500

PREGAME: The Tigers will try and score some more runs, providing they aren't too tired from circling the bases last night. They won't have Jimmy Gobble to beat up because he's now on the DL. The Tigers are facing Kyle Davies who they have a tangential relationship with. The Royals decided [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Game 100: Tigers at Royals", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/game-100-tigers-at-royals/" });

links for 2008-07-22

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:12:11 -0500

Dontrelle Willis pitching in Lakeland 7/17/08 (video) | Lakeland Flying Tigers Blog Video from Dontrelle's last start. The delivery still looks very much Dontrelle like, but maybe with a dimmer switch so it isn't as intense Detroit Tigers Thoughts: Pudge Will Be a Type A Free Agent Eddie appears to be on the verge of cracking the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "links for 2008-07-22", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/links-for-2008-07-22/" });

Jimmy Goble's disastrous inning

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:54:14 -0500

I usually don't like to recap games. I'm not good at it and I prefer to show some T & A. That said, the Royals-Tigers game last night was absolutely hilarious. Jimmy Goble, who pitched in relief for the Royals endured one of the worst innings in Major League History. Goble 1.0 IP 7H 10R 10ER 4BB I'm no Bill James but I'm pretty sure that makes his ERA something around 115. Right? To make matters worse, the Royals brought infielder Tony Pena in to close the ninth. And he pitched a perfect inning and even struck out Pudge Rodriguez. I'm guessing when an infielder has a better pitching performance than you, its time to reconsider your occupation. Jimmy, if I were you, I wouldn't even bother answering your phone in the morning. Just wake up, go to the nearest bus stop and head back to your AAA affiliate.

Overhyped: Andy Marte and John Van Benschoten

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:24:47 -0500

The following young men have been hyped as "Can't Miss Prospects", but they've obviously been overhyped and they surely are missing. The Suspects- Andy Marte and John Van Benschoten. Marte has been hyped by the Braves, Red Sox, and Indians but he's quickly falling off the map batting .198 with an ugly .594 OPS over 4 seasons. He's been linked to Edgar Renteria, Kelly Shoppach, Guillermo Mota, Coco Crisp, David Riske, and Josh Bard, but doesn't hold a candle to any of them. Van Benschoten is a former 1st round pick but has this horrific carrer line- 2-12, 8.66 era, 2.07 whip, and more walks than strikeouts...ouch! For the full article about these two flubs click on URL.