Monthly Archives: June 2007
Kenny Rogers solid in first rehab start
In the first step on his way back to the Major League team Kenny Rogers started for the Toledo Mudhens this evening. The Mudhens faced the Norfolk Tides and there is more detail in the boxscore and log at milb.com. … Continue reading
Mike Rabelo ready for long-term backup role
The recent news of Vance Wilson’s re-aggravation of a pre-season shoulder injury could mean a much longer term role on the big league team for backup catcher Mike Rabelo than envisioned. Vance was a staple of the 2006 team and … Continue reading
Tigers pass on Troy Percival; goes to St. Louis
With the Detroit bullpen issues of late there has been much talk around town about resigning RHP Troy Percival to help with late inning relief. Percival ended his career last year with the Tigers, well.. officially with the Angels, after … Continue reading
Tigers trade talks heating up
I noticed the folks at MLB Trade Rumors picked up on the Detroit Free Press speculations on the Tigers trade possibilities. They suggest Mike Maroth as a possible piece of the puzzle of any significant trade due to his upcoming … Continue reading
Detroit releases Jose Mesa
According to Jason Beck, the Tigers have released reliever Jose Mesa in a move that quite possibly will be the end to his career. This isn’t a surprise other than it took so long with his 12.34 ERA but he … Continue reading
Ramon Colon doing will in rehab outings in Toledo
With the struggles of the Detroit bullpen being a topic of much discussion around town, Roman Colon is silently working to get back on to the big league club. Tonight he made his fourth rehab start with the ‘Hens facing … Continue reading
Words cannot describe tonights loss
When you score 11 runs you are supposed to win the ball game. Tonight the Tigers did not win. I would love to hate on Todd Jones after this his fourth blown save. He didn’t have his good stuff this … Continue reading
Gary Sheffield gets handed three-game suspension
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Gary Sheffield will be getting a three-game suspension for tossing his bat during the 5th inning of last nights game. This could hurt a bit for the Tigers with many folks already hurt … Continue reading