Archive for March, 2008
Opening Day results can offer insight and confusion
A lot happened on Opening Day, but it’s hard to say what mattered. Ken Rosenthal takes a look at the day’s event and what they mean.
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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TigsTown News: Minor League Releases Continue
As minor leaguers prepare to head off to their respective new homes to the season, several more hopes were dashed by news of being released. The Tigers have let four more prospects go, further trimming the organizational roster.
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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The $138-million Tigers opened with a thud, losing to Royals 5-4 (AP)
Money can’t buy wins. Just ask the Detroit Tigers. Tony Pena Jr. hit a two-out, tiebreaking single in the 11th inning and the frugal Kansas City Royals held on to beat the big-spending Tigers 5-4 in Monday’s opener and give Trey Hillman a win in his major league debut as manager. Detroit closer Todd Jones [...]
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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Tigers’ Achilles’ heel exposed on opening day (SportingNews.com)
Denny Bautista might be the late-innings savior the Tigers need to shore up their bullpen — but he didn’t look like it on opening day.
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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Royals spoil new-look Tigers’ big day
The $138 million Tigers opened with a thud.
Tony Pena Jr. hit a two-out, tiebreaking single in the 11th inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat Detroit 5-4 in Monday’s opener.
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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Royals 5, Tigers 4(11)
The $138 million Tigers opened with a thud.
Tony Pena Jr. hit a two-out, tiebreaking single in the 11th inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat Detroit 5-4 in Monday’s opener.
The big-spenders had a shot at a dramatic win with Clete Thomas on third base with only one out, but Edgar Renteria struck [...]
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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Royals beat Tigers 5-4, spoiling Detroit’s opener (AP)
The $138 million Tigers opened with a thud. Tony Pena Jr. hit a two-out, tiebreaking single in the 11th inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat Detroit 5-4 in Monday’s opener. The big-spenders had a shot at a dramatic win with Clete Thomas on third base with only one out, but Edgar [...]
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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Inside Pitch: Season Preview
Ready for baseball? Get the complete season preview for the ‘08 Detroit Tigers inside!
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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‘Hey lady, don’t touch that jacket, it’s still March in Detroit!’ (Yahoo! Sports)
Here’s an Opening Day tradition I had no idea existed before just perusing the AP photo wire …
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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BLS ‘08 forecast: Get ready for Red Sox redux (Yahoo! Sports)
I’m not much for season previews or predictions. Yeah, they’re a lot of fun to make, but by the second batter of…
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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