Tigers exercise option to keep Trammell for 2006
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The Detroit Tigers exercised their option on manager Alan Trammell&#39;s three-year contract Tuesday, keeping him with the team through the 2006 season.
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The Detroit Tigers know they are playing on Tuesday no matter what happens Sunday. That's why Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn't going to dwell on Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals. He was even able to joke about the Tigers missing a chance to clinch the AL Central.
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LSU will stick with a two-quarterback rotation Saturday at Auburn, according to Tigers coach Nick Saban, who seemed to have some fun telling the media what he will and won&#39;t discuss Monday.
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Frank Thomas&#39; decision to return to the Chicago White Sox wasn&#39;t nearly so dramatic this year. Thomas exercised his $8 million US option Thursday.
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BASEBALL The Tigers placed outfielder Gary Sheffield on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore shoulder that has plagued him the second half of the season. While Sheffield is hitting .279 with 24 homers and 71 RBIs in his first season with Detroit, he is batting just .220 (27 for 123) with three homers and 13 RBIs since the ...
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DETROIT The Detroit Tigers won&#39;t renew the contract of infielder Eric Munson, making him a free agent. The club also says it has agreed to terms on one-year contracts with utility player Brandon Inge and outfielder Alex Sanchez.
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The Detroit Tigers snared the last remaining premier free agent of the offseason, agreeing to a $75 million, five-year contract with outfielder Magglio Ordonez , a baseball source told the Associated Press yesterday. Ordonez's deal could be worth up to $105 million over seven seasons, the source said. Under the complicated deal, Detroit would have the right to void the ...
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Detroit&#39;s signing of closer Troy Percival to a two-year, $12 million contract Wednesday could prompt the Tigers to put Ugueth Urbina on the market.
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A few observations from Sundayâs 5-4 loss to the Tigers: â Melky Cabrera has to stop sliding headfirst into first base. Heâs too important to the Yankees to risk injury with a play that doesnât get him to first base any quicker. We asked Joe Torre how he can stop Cabrera from doing it. âStrangle him, [...].
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The Detroit Tigers made the first splash in baseball's offseason as they addressed a pressing priority.
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An 18-wheeler designed to transport cars pulled up to Comerica Park just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. "Where is the players' lot?" the driver asked. "Just down the street," a reporter replied. No, the Detroit Tigers will not need their luxury rides in the Motor City this October. The defending-champion Cardinals don't need their cars in St. Louis, either.
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The Detroit Tigers snared the last remaining premiere free agent of the offseason, agreeing to a &#36;75 million, five-year contract with outfielder Magglio Ordonez, a baseball source said Saturday.
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The Tigers lost both of their All-Stars, shortstop Carlos Guillen and catcher Ivan Rodriguez, to knee injuries on separate plays in Saturday&#39;s game against the Twins.
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As you might imagine, a leading topic of conversation in the Red Sox bullpen these days is Mike Timlin's imminent return. A roster spot will have to be created after Timlin completes his rehab assignment in Pawtucket and rejoins the ball club this weekend, which is what the Sox are planning at the moment. Another reliever will ...
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The Detroit Tigers invited Dean Palmer and 18 other non-roster players to spring training Wednesday.
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The Detroit Tigers optioned reliever Roberto Novoa to Double-A Erie and called up relief pitcher Craig Dingman from Triple-A Toledo.
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Outfielder Curtis Granderson and the Detroit Tigers agreed Monday to a five-year contract that includes a club option for 2013.