Majors: Organization Reports: Detroit Tigers: 2008
Eyes On The Prize
May. 11, 2008
Jeff Larish has had the same batting stance for years. A lefthanded hitter, Larish turns his chin to the mound in order to keep both eyes on the pitcher. He holds his bat up and tilts it forward, if only slightly, and his hands stay absolutely still—until it's time to swing. [...] Continue Reading »
Count On Clete
May. 1, 2008
At first, outfielder Clete Thomas was expected to start the season at Triple-A Toledo. Then an injury to center fielder Curtis Granderson at the end of spring training opened the competition for Detroit's final roster spot—which Thomas won. Ultimately, his role became even greater than anticipated. [...] Continue Reading »
Worthwhile Opportunities
Apr. 10, 2008
The Tigers invited two of their 2007 draft picks to big league camp this spring. One was Rick Porcello, the prized pitching prospect who signed a $7 million major league contract as a first-round pick. The other was Danny Worth, whose steady play at shortstop has enabled him to rise quickly through Detroit's farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Setback For Ramirez
Apr. 1, 2008
For eight games, Wilkin Ramirez and his impressive tools were on display—right alongside Gary Sheffield, Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera. [...] Continue Reading »
Lambert Starts Over
Mar. 19, 2008
Chris Lambert takes advantage of being the player to be named in a Tigers-Cardinals deal. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
A couple days after Tigers director of player development Glenn Ezell called Clete Thomas with the good news—he had been invited to big league camp—Thomas sent text messages to Jeff Larish, Matt Joyce and Michael Hollimon. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Perhaps even before the Tigers selected him with the 60th overall pick last year, Brandon Hamilton had made up his mind. He was going to sign. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Two of Justin Henry's attributes tend to help minor leaguers rise through the ranks: He bats lefthanded and is a versatile defensive player. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Cale Iorg spent the last two years in Portugal before being drafted in 2007. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Jan. 4, 2008
After signing for an above-slot bonus in the fifth round, lefthander Casey Crosby will likely miss the entire 2008 season after having Tommy John surgery. [...] Continue Reading »
Eyes On The Prize
May. 11, 2008
Jeff Larish has had the same batting stance for years. A lefthanded hitter, Larish turns his chin to the mound in order to keep both eyes on the pitcher. He holds his bat up and tilts it forward, if only slightly, and his hands stay absolutely still—until it's time to swing. [...] Continue Reading »
Count On Clete
May. 1, 2008
At first, outfielder Clete Thomas was expected to start the season at Triple-A Toledo. Then an injury to center fielder Curtis Granderson at the end of spring training opened the competition for Detroit's final roster spot—which Thomas won. Ultimately, his role became even greater than anticipated. [...] Continue Reading »
Worthwhile Opportunities
Apr. 10, 2008
The Tigers invited two of their 2007 draft picks to big league camp this spring. One was Rick Porcello, the prized pitching prospect who signed a $7 million major league contract as a first-round pick. The other was Danny Worth, whose steady play at shortstop has enabled him to rise quickly through Detroit's farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Setback For Ramirez
Apr. 1, 2008
For eight games, Wilkin Ramirez and his impressive tools were on display—right alongside Gary Sheffield, Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera. [...] Continue Reading »
Lambert Starts Over
Mar. 19, 2008
Chris Lambert takes advantage of being the player to be named in a Tigers-Cardinals deal. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
A couple days after Tigers director of player development Glenn Ezell called Clete Thomas with the good news—he had been invited to big league camp—Thomas sent text messages to Jeff Larish, Matt Joyce and Michael Hollimon. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Perhaps even before the Tigers selected him with the 60th overall pick last year, Brandon Hamilton had made up his mind. He was going to sign. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Two of Justin Henry's attributes tend to help minor leaguers rise through the ranks: He bats lefthanded and is a versatile defensive player. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Cale Iorg spent the last two years in Portugal before being drafted in 2007. [...] Continue Reading »
Tigers Organization Report
Jan. 4, 2008
After signing for an above-slot bonus in the fifth round, lefthander Casey Crosby will likely miss the entire 2008 season after having Tommy John surgery. [...] Continue Reading »
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