Minor League Chew

Minor League Chew announces major merger with Cutoff Man

2008-12-05T22:08:54Z

AP File PhotoHey, we're not closing our doors -- we're simply refinancing. OK -- the headline is a little exaggerated, but there is big news, nonetheless. Sadly, this will be Minor League Chew's last entry -- but don't worry, the...

'Who's your Tiger?' campaign comes to a close

2008-12-04T20:40:43Z

Have a suggestion for what Detroit's new slogan should be? This isn't a contest, but we'd certainly like to hear it, nonetheless. Send us a comment and share the wealth. If you had a Tiger, you can't have him anymore....

Baseball America snubs Whitecaps prospects

2008-09-24T22:27:17Z

Jon Kibler The Tigers took a gamble and sold the farm to acquire their disappointing star-studded roster this season, and according to Baseball America's most recent prospect list, it shows. No Detroit prospects were included in Baseball America's Midwest League...

Tigers' prospects fight for roster spot next year

2008-09-18T02:28:12Z

Matt Joyce, Jeff Larish and Dusty Ryan have loads of potential. Unfortunately for the trio of Detroit prospects, potential won't guarantee a major league roster spot next season.

Garcia set for debut, signs major league contract

2008-09-11T01:41:37Z

Less than a year ago, Freddy Garcia was pondering the future of his major league career after surgery on his right shoulder last August left him scrambling as a free agent looking for a team to take a gamble on...

Willis likely to receive start for Tigers this month

2008-09-07T05:32:31Z

After spending three months with Class A Lakeland, Dontrelle Willis will indeed make another mound appearance for the Tigers before the season is over.

Two Detroit minor leaguers suspended for drug use

2008-09-06T01:03:05Z

Eduardo Gonzalez and Wilsen Palacios - both pitchers on Detroit's Latin American team in the Venezuelan Summer League - were two of twelve minor league players suspended Friday after testing positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs under baseball's minor league program....

Willis to be promoted; Garcia impresses in Toledo

2008-08-29T23:39:05Z

DETROIT -- Might Dontrelle Willis and or Freddy Garcia pitch for the Detroit Tigers in September? Willis has returned to the Tigers, and is working out with pitching coach Chuck Hernandez. He will be promoted Sept. 1, after spending three...

Freddy Garcia tosses two scoreless innings in debut

2008-08-25T03:19:14Z

AP File PhotoFreddy Garcia allowed no runs on three hits in two innings in his debut Saturday with the Class A Lakeland Tigers. Freddy Garcia took a big step forward towards a much-anticipated return to the big leagues after the...

Neal, Hessman's Olympic experience not so golden

2008-08-22T20:08:17Z

Blaine Neal's Beijing experience hasn't been a golden one - and after his most recent outing on Friday, the color of his medal will clearly reflect that.

Double-A Erie's Ramirez named to All-Star team, again

2008-08-22T20:07:59Z

AP File PhotoDouble-A Erie's Wilkin Ramirez set career-highs in doubles, home runs and RBI this season. Wilkin Ramirez's mid-season selection to the Eastern League All-Star Game must have been no mistake as the Tigers' highly touted prospect has, yet again,...

Willis tweaks windup to keep comeback hopes alive

2008-08-21T21:46:30Z

Dontrelle Willis has modified his movement on the mound and, until his most recent outing, it seemed like he was making some progress towards a September return.

Tough to adjust to minors after taste of majors

2008-08-18T04:42:33Z

Clete Thomas. Brent Clevlen. Jeff Larish. Tigers skipper Jim Leyland has called'em up from the minors, then sent'em down. So what's life on a roller coaster like?

Glover receives call from Tigers, Jones shelved until September

2008-08-18T04:09:59Z

Triple-A Toledo pitcher Gary Glover's contract was purchased by the Tigers on Sunday - less than a week after the right-hander was signed as a minor league free agent on Aug. 9. Glover pitched four scoreless innings and struck out...

Hessman not in Team USA's lineup for second straight game

2008-08-16T01:34:19Z

AP PhotoUSA infielder, from left, are third baseman Mike Hessman, second baseman Jayson Nix,and shortstop Brian Barden wait out a pitching change in the team's 8-7 loss to South Korea during the baseball competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in...

Tigers option Dolsi to Toledo

2008-08-15T02:32:15Z

AP File PhotoReliever Freddy Dolsi was 1-4 with a 3.96 ERA and two saves for Detroit this season. DETROIT -- Reliever Freddy Dolsi (1-4, 3.96 ERA, 2 saves) was optioned back to Toledo after today's game, and reliever Todd Jones...

Larish hones skills at third; Renteria could be out

2008-08-13T23:02:24Z

If Jeff Larish can hone his defense at third, don't be surprised if Carlos Guillen - a shortstop for most of his career - returns to his familiar position and Edgar Renteria finds a new home.

Detroit's First-Year Player Draft assignments

2008-08-13T21:37:53Z

2008 First-Year Player Draft DETROIT TIGERS ASSIGNMENT RND. PICK NAME POS. SCHOOL Lakeland 1 21 Ryan Perry RHP U Arizona GCL Tigers 3 67 Cody Satterwhite RHP U Mississippi West Michigan499Scott GreenRHPU Kentucky West Michigan6133Brett JacobsonRHPVanderbilt U West Michigan7163Alexander AvilaCU Alabama Tuscaloosa Oneonta8193Tyler StohrRHPU North...

Teams scramble as Draft signing deadline nears

2008-08-13T19:44:18Z

The deadline to sign players selected in June's First-Year Player Draft is midnight Friday. Fortunately for the Tigers, their first 17 draft picks are locked up and have already been assigned. MiLB, August 13: As of Wednesday morning, 11 first-round...

Toledo's Willis set to pitch Friday

2008-08-13T19:24:15Z

AP PhotoWillis is 0-1 with a 10.32 ERA and 21 walks in 11 1/3 innings for the Tigers this year. Triple-A Toledo's Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to pitch Friday night in Richmond. Willis, who is 0-1 with a 10.32 ERA...