http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/A Detroit Tigers blog highlighting the latest news, rumors and opinionsenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noA Detroit Tigers blog highlighting the latest news, rumors and opinionscutoffmanhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/044nYNYObHM/mlivecom_calls_up_rookie_blogg.htmlJames Schmehl | MLive.comFri, 30 Jul 2010 07:56:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4815071 ]]>Much like the changes the Detroit Tigers have made to their roster this season, MLive.com has made similar alterations to its team pages by calling up a couple highly touted rookies, too. http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/mlivecom_calls_up_rookie_blogg.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/8xFImd74ogI/minnesota_twins_chicago_white.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewideScott Warheit | MLive.com ContributorFri, 30 Jul 2010 07:58:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4821471 ]]>The Minnesota Twins have traded for an All-Star closer, and the Chicago White Sox are "closing in" on former Detroit Tiger Edwin Jackson as the trade deadline approaches.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/minnesota_twins_chicago_white.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/NmkOHUg-6HA/detroit_tigers_acquire_infield.htmlScott Warheit | MLive.com ContributorWed, 28 Jul 2010 16:05:59 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4815770 ]]>The Tigers have filled their desperate infield need with Cleveland's Jhonny Peralta, but at the cost of a young and promising pitcher, Giovanni Soto.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/detroit_tigers_acquire_infield.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/75hwXg-sREI/past_10_days_have_left_tigers.htmlBrandon IngeCarlos GuillenDave DombrowskiMagglio OrdoñezMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide691531784Ian Casselberry | MLive.com ContributorWed, 28 Jul 2010 07:26:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4812823 ]]>Has any other Tigers team suffered through more during such a short period of time? It defies any attempt at reference or comparison. At least in baseball. Maybe even in reality. http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/past_10_days_have_left_tigers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/__av5U5Flvw/tigers_can_use_mind_tricks_to.htmlMatt Sussman | MLive.com ContributorFri, 23 Jul 2010 07:57:41 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4792277 ]]>The Tigers play nearly .700 ball at home, but just .355 on the road. What if they pretend they're always playing at home? Problem solved.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/tigers_can_use_mind_tricks_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/cVbx62x8auU/reports_detroit_tigers_still_t.html926491485796Scott Warheit | MLive.com ContributorFri, 23 Jul 2010 07:26:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4796805 ]]>The Detroit Tigers remain committed to improving their pitching staff with reports having the team targeting Arizona's Dan Haren and Chicago's Ted Lilly.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/reports_detroit_tigers_still_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/DeRk8TZ8l6I/live_blog_toronto_blue_jays_at.htmlChatMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide21784James Schmehl | MLive.comThu, 22 Jul 2010 13:24:17 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4790975.20100722162417 ]]>Join the Cutoff Man James Schmehl's live chat at 1 p.m. today for live play-by-play analysis and up-to-the-minute updates as right-handed ace Justin Verlander squares off against Ricky Romero in the first game of Detroit's four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/live_blog_toronto_blue_jays_at.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/iTDWXkCZNZg/are_tigers_truly_contenders_da.htmlDave DombrowskiJim LeylandMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide9264916915317849660Ian Casselberry | MLive.com ContributorWed, 21 Jul 2010 11:40:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4789862 ]]>Is Detroit's 2010 season over, from a competitive standpoint? Just like that? The standings say no. And the fact that a possible first-place finish is still within reach might compel an obligation to fight for it. http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/are_tigers_truly_contenders_da.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/PYcf1QEW41g/nate_robertson_designated_for.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide6343435812Scott Warheit | MLive.com ContributorWed, 21 Jul 2010 11:45:59 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4790064 ]]>Given that the Tigers are paying left-handed pitcher Nate Robertson's 2010 salary, the club should consider re-acquiring him to bolster their struggling rotation.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/nate_robertson_designated_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/Bk526OpJeQ4/tigers_shut_down_prospect_case.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide781749James Schmehl | MLive.comTue, 20 Jul 2010 07:34:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4785121 ]]>Detroit's highly touted pitching prospect Casey Crosby was shut down for the rest of the season with recurring swelling in his left elbowhttp://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/tigers_shut_down_prospect_case.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/JDHY3_qzm0M/detroit_tigers_links_rookie_re.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide58388865036453663James Schmehl | MLive.comMon, 19 Jul 2010 13:12:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4782986 ]]>Baseball Prospectus' Will Carroll reports left-handed rookie reliever Daniel Schlereth might be trying to cope with a sore pitching elbow.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/detroit_tigers_links_rookie_re.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/yiHBlGHXqNc/should_tigers_take_gamble_on_a.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide583888926491James Schmehl | MLive.comMon, 19 Jul 2010 09:49:26 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4782008 ]]>It's understandable as to why the Tigers might be on the hunt for a starting pitcher around the non-waiver trade deadline, namely Arizona's Dan Haren and Oakland's Ben Sheets.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/should_tigers_take_gamble_on_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/zn3ND4xo-Jk/report_help_on_the_way_for_det.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide926491Scott Warheit | MLive.com ContributorMon, 19 Jul 2010 07:26:38 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4781131 ]]>The Detroit Tigers are scouting help to both their bullpen and starting rotation, with Arizona starter Dan Haren and Oakland reliever Craig Breslow reportedly at the top of the team's shopping list.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/report_help_on_the_way_for_det.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/faL5Wo4466U/detroit_tigers_links_orioles_t.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide8727James Schmehl | MLive.comFri, 16 Jul 2010 13:38:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4775211 ]]>Orioles utility infielder Ty Wigginton could receive plenty of interest this offseason if the Tigers and third baseman Brandon Inge still haven't agreed to a contract extension.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/detroit_tigers_links_orioles_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/qlfwW6nM26g/detroit_tigers_links_5.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide58388840528931076James Schmehl | MLive.comFri, 16 Jul 2010 12:24:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4772189 ]]>The Tigers have plenty of positions to address, but starting pitching could be general manager Dave Dombrowski's first priority and Oakland's Ben Sheets could fill that need.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/detroit_tigers_links_5.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/9Ji3rhPsbGg/analyzing_the_tigers_second-ha.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewideMatt Sussman | MLive.com ContributorFri, 16 Jul 2010 06:40:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4773379 ]]>With no West coast trips and some oddly-placed off days, is 41 wins in 76 games within reach for the Tigers?http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/analyzing_the_tigers_second-ha.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/QQqhRWAO9e0/tigers_armando_galarraga_umpir.htmlMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide135596873606James Schmehl | MLive.comThu, 15 Jul 2010 09:42:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4770349 ]]>It only makes sense that Armando Galarraga and umpire Jim Joyce would be asked to present the winner of the Best Moment ESPY during ESPN's annual sports awards ceremony Wednesday.http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/tigers_armando_galarraga_umpir.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/oiXg0eacfOA/as_major_league_teams_begin_to.htmlDave DombrowskiMlive.com - Home Page - Sports6915317849660Ian Casselberry | MLive.com ContributorThu, 15 Jul 2010 06:39:01 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4769451 ]]>Major league teams are beginning to make trades for starting pitching and shortstops. Will the Tigers be the next to make a deal for a pitcher or infielder?http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/as_major_league_teams_begin_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/dAKxiPJbn4c/detroit_tigers_links_who_is_th.html1370853663145834James Schmehl | MLive.comWed, 14 Jul 2010 14:54:49 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4768079 ]]>MLB.com's Jason Beck handed out his midseason Tigers awards, naming Miguel Cabrera the team's MVP and Brennan Boesch the top rookie. But, who is the team's best first-half reliever?http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/detroit_tigers_links_who_is_th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cutoffman/~3/BeGNmhB9W4M/cutoff_man_podcast_tigers_shou_3.htmlBrandon IngeMlive.com - Home Page - SportsStatewide8727James Schmehl | MLive.comTue, 13 Jul 2010 14:39:41 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/cutoffman//1556.4763883 ]]>Brandon Inge’s first-half offensive output is smack dab in the middle of where he was projected to finish. But is it enough to warrant a contract extension this offseason?http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010/07/cutoff_man_podcast_tigers_shou_3.htmlnonadult