Detroit Tigers news, rumors and injuries
Tigers | Nick Castellanos working on defense
Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:08:35 -0800
Detroit Tigers 3B Nick Castellanos is working with defensive coordinator Matt Martin in Texas this offseason. "Last year was (about) the actual groundball catching," Castellanos said. "This year is a lot more (about) quickness, working on my range, lateral movement." Ten of his 15 errors last season were on fielding attempts, but four of his five throwing errors came after Aug. 17.
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Tigers | Steven Moya unlikely to make roster
Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:09:50 -0800
Detroit Tigers OF Steven Moya will be given a chance to earn a spot on the 25-man roster during spring training, but he is considered a longshot to make the roster, according to manager Brad Ausmus.
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Tigers | Alex Avila pegged for two hole?
Sun, 25 Jan 2015 06:33:34 -0800
Detroit Tigers C Alex Avila could see a fair amount of time batting second in the lineup, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ausmus noted few Tigers get on base as much as Avila against right-handed pitchers.
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Tigers | Al Alburquerque avoids arbitration
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:52:43 -0800
Detroit Tigers RP Al Alburquerque avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $1.725 million deal Saturday, Jan. 24. He can earn $12,500 in incentives for making 75 appearances.
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Tigers | Alan Trammell serving as guest instructor
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:04:06 -0800
Former Detroit Tigers SS Alan Trammell will report to the club's spring training camp when position players arrive and remain there until camp is over. He is expected to spend much of his time working with SS Jose Iglesias and 2B Ian Kinsler.
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Tigers | Yoenis Cespedes in heart of order
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:57:04 -0800
Detroit Tigers OF Yoenis Cespedes will hit in the heart of the batting order, according to manager Brad Ausmus.
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Tigers | Detroit wanted to keep Don Kelly
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:54:10 -0800
Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said the team wanted to re-sign INF/OF Don Kelly this offseason. However, he decided to sign with the Miami Marlins instead because he felt he had a better chance of making their 25-man roster.
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Tigers | Hernan Perez, Andrew Romine to play OF
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:48:01 -0800
Detroit Tigers INFs Hernan Perez and Andrew Romine will both gain experience playing the outfield during spring training, as they compete for a super-utility job on the team's bench, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski.
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Tigers | Victor Martinez, Alex Avila could see time at first base
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:23:27 -0800
Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martinez and C Alex Avila could see playing time at first base if 1B Miguel Cabrera (ankle) is unable to play at the beginning of the regular season, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski.
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Tigers | Alex Avila cleared for all activities
Sat, 24 Jan 2015 08:23:26 -0800
Detroit Tigers C Alex Avila (concussion) said he has been cleared for all physical activities and will not have any restrictions during spring training. Avila said he did not consider retirement even though he suffered what is believed to be at least three concussions last season.
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Tigers | Manager confident in Jose Iglesias
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:17:21 -0800
Detroit Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (shin) appears to have the confidence of manager Brad Ausmus and the organization. He is expected to be ready for spring training and reclaim the everyday shortstop role, as the Tigers have not made any offseason moves to address the shortstop position.
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Tigers | Alfredo Simon wants to start
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:28:56 -0800
Detroit Tigers SP Alfredo Simon said he wants to be in starting rotation and is not interested in pitching out of the bullpen.
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Tigers | Justin Verlander working on new pitch
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:22:49 -0800
Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander said he has been working on a new pitch but would not disclose the type of pitch.
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Tigers | David Price open to long-term deal
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:19:45 -0800
Detroit Tigers SP David Price said he would consider signing a long-term extension with the team.
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Tigers | Jose Iglesias expects to be ready for spring
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:18:59 -0800
Detroit Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (shin) said he expects to be 100% for the start of training camp.
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