Category Archives: Pitching
Who did the Tigers give up?
With what is being regarded as a blockbuster deal to gain LHP Dontrelle Willis and 3B Miguel Cabrera, the Tigers pretty much cashed in their farm system. With the exception of Rick Porcello, all the top Tiger prospects are no … Continue reading
Cruceta is hard to get too excited about
Tigers signed RHP reliever Francisco Cruceta today with GM Dave Dombrowski stating: “Cruceta has pitched very well this winter in the Dominican Republic,” Dombrowski said. “He is a quality prospect and we expect him to compete for a spot in … Continue reading
Welcome Back Kenny!
It was only a matter of time, but the Tigers and Kenny Rogers got the deal done today. The deal is believe to be around a $8M one-year deal with incentives based on appearances and performance. Kenny suggests that he … Continue reading
Casey Crosby likely due for elbow surgery
Matt Wallace at Take 75 North has pointed out an article in today’s Chicago Sun-Times about the Tiger prospect Casey Crosby and his need for Tommy John surgery. Crosby was selected by the Tigers in the 5th round (181 overall) … Continue reading
Bobby Seay: Coming out of left field
Bobby Seay has had a good year for any pitcher but an even better one for a pitcher that didn’t make the team coming out of spring training. Having been beat out for a spot on the club by Chad … Continue reading
Tiger Trades: Where are they now?
With the season wrapping up I thought it would be interesting to look back at some of the moves that the team made earlier this season and how they fared. With a minor league system filled with talent, Detroit did … Continue reading
Jair Jurrjens is a key piece of the Tigers future
I had the opportunity to watch Jair Jurrjens pitch a bullpen session today which, besides being fun, was rather impressive. I was surprised when Jurrjens got the call to make a start straight from Double-A Erie though at the same … Continue reading
Zumaya pitches first rehab outing in Norfolk
Joel Zumaya made his first appearance on the mound today since May 1st. This was a previously scheduled outing with the Toledo Mudhens against the Norfolk Tides. He was limited to 18 pitches (11 of which were strikes) and appeared … Continue reading
Jair Jurrjens gets first MLB start for Detroit on Wednesday
The Free Press is reporting that Jair Jurrjens will get the start Wednesday against the Indians. Jurrjens has spent the year with the Tigers Double-A affiliate the Erie Seawolves and lately been pretty dominant and has not pitched at the … Continue reading
Andrew Miller & Joel Zumaya set for possible Aug 21st return
This is a big week for the healing Tigers as Joel Zumaya and Andrew Miller are set to make rehab appearances in Toledo. Their rejoining the team could be key with a tough schedule where 13 of the next 14 … Continue reading
Tigers shake up bullpen after getting pounded
After getting beaten up pretty bad by one of the more anemic offenses out of Oakland the Tigers made numerous roster moves to patch up a shaken bullpen. The team optioned Jordan Tata and Macay McBride to Toledo replacing them … Continue reading