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Tigers’ Austin Jackson should be AL’s top rookie
While Feliz has had an impressive season, Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson should be named the AL’s best rookie, barring a total collapse in the final weeks of the regular season. Continue reading
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Tigers not done yet
It’s too early to wave the white flag on the season. Sure the Tigers have struggled recently, but they still have a chance. With two months and 58 games remaining in the season, there is plenty of time to make up ground in the Central. Continue reading
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Tigers should be buyers at deadline
When you are in striking distance and in a winnable division — both of which the Tigers are — you need to go for it all and do the necessary things to give your team the best shot to win. That is why Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski should be a buyer and get the necessary pieces before next Saturday’s non-waiver trade deadline. Continue reading
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Ernie Harwell helped pique interest in baseball
Interest in baseball has been declining among African-Americans for some time now as sports like football and basketball have become more appealing.
For myself that has never been the case, and that’s in part because of Ernie Harwell. Continue reading
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Early results of trade look favorable to Tigers
It was a trade that outraged fans when it went down, but the early results appear to look favorable for the Detroit Tigers.
The early December three-team blockbuster trade the Tigers orchestrated with the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks had many fans scratching their heads and left many questions at the time. Continue reading
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Working hard and improving are main focuses for Tigers catcher Alex Avila
As the Tigers get set for spring training next month, Avila will be trying to earn a spot on Detroit’s 25-man Opening Day roster. Avila, who turns 23 on Friday, will likely compete with offseason acquisition Robinzon Diaz for a spot in the majors as the second catcher.
“Really what I’m thinking is just to continue and work hard and improve,” Avila said on Thursday during the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan stop at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. “As far as being on the team or wherever I’ll be, that’s obviously out of my control.” Continue reading
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New addition Schlereth happy to be a Tiger
While Schlereth didn’t have a choice in his destination, he is more than satisfied with being acquired by the Tigers. The 23-year old hard-throwing pitcher has ties to Michigan with his fiancee having graduated from Grand Ledge High School and his future in-laws residing in Ionia.
“It’s very exciting and an unique situation,” said Schlereth on Thursday afternoon during the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan stop at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. “I’m really happy to be a part of Detroit.” Continue reading
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Britton retires Below’s uniform
By Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor BRITTON, Mich. — Since graduating from Britton High School in 2004, Duane Below has experienced plenty of success in baseball. The 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher excelled at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, where … Continue reading
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Below recognized for strong season
Britton graduate Duane Below was named the Tigers’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Continue reading
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