Minor League Chew tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/minorleaguechew//4286 2009-03-10T21:35:49Z Detroit Tigers Farm System News Movable Type Enterprise 1.52 Minor League Chew announces major merger with Cutoff Man tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.2353865 2008-12-05T22:08:54Z 2009-03-10T21:35:49Z 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... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/HqrpcBeiGY8" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/12/minor_league_chew_announces_ma.html 'Who's your Tiger?' campaign comes to a close tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1859517 2008-12-04T20:40:43Z 2008-12-05T05:43:13Z 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.... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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.... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/wnFcUYRhN5A" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/12/whos_your_tiger_campaign_comes.html Baseball America snubs Whitecaps prospects tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1509444 2008-09-24T22:27:17Z 2008-09-24T22:42:10Z 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... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/nzS9NfP0g3I" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/baseball_america_snubs_whiteca.html Tigers' prospects fight for roster spot next year tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1478336 2008-09-18T02:28:12Z 2008-09-24T22:40:44Z 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. James Schmehl | MLive.com <img src="http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/091708-a-dusty-ryan-action.jpg">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. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/6LMfgPJOC9E" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/tigers_prospects_vying_for_ros.html Garcia set for debut, signs major league contract tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1440423 2008-09-11T01:41:37Z 2008-09-11T01:53:46Z 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... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/fCr3St6B5SQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/garcia_set_for_debut_signs_maj.html Willis likely to receive start for Tigers this month tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1409015 2008-09-07T05:32:31Z 2008-09-11T01:54:59Z After spending three months with Class A Lakeland, Dontrelle Willis will indeed make another mound appearance for the Tigers before the season is over. James Schmehl | MLive.com <img src="http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/ni-080302a-dontrelle-willis-pitches.jpg">After spending three months with Class A Lakeland, Dontrelle Willis will indeed make another mound appearance for the Tigers before the season is over. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/ybFFn2okEK0" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/willis_likely_to_receive_start.html Two Detroit minor leaguers suspended for drug use tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1404611 2008-09-06T01:03:05Z 2008-09-06T01:28:12Z 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.... James Schmehl; The Associated Press 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.... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/OPexadmx818" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/09/two_detroit_minor_leaguers_sus.html Willis to be promoted; Garcia impresses in Toledo tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1360360 2008-08-29T23:39:05Z 2008-08-29T23:41:11Z 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... Steve Kornacki 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/MG4spSu0wkk" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/willis_to_be_promoted_garcia_i.html Freddy Garcia tosses two scoreless innings in debut tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1331119 2008-08-25T03:19:14Z 2008-08-25T03:27:32Z 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... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/R3iE2Ev25js" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/freddy_garcia_tosses_two_score.html Neal, Hessman's Olympic experience not so golden tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1323435 2008-08-22T20:08:17Z 2008-08-22T21:40:31Z 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. James Schmehl | MLive.com <img src="http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/082208-a-neal-action.jpg">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. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/OpU1zmQVBUI" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/neal_hessmans_olympic_experien.html Double-A Erie's Ramirez named to All-Star team, again tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1323768 2008-08-22T20:07:59Z 2008-08-22T22:44:09Z 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,... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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,... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/lm8NYO10llg" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/doublea_eries_ramirez_named_to.html Willis tweaks windup to keep comeback hopes alive tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1319413 2008-08-21T21:46:30Z 2008-08-22T02:09:54Z 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. James Schmehl | MLive.com <img src="http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/082008-a-willis-action.jpg">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. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/r8dfnCjAXkk" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/willis_tweaks_windup_to_keep_c.html Tough to adjust to minors after taste of majors tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1302546 2008-08-18T04:42:33Z 2008-08-19T13:10:12Z 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? James Schmehl | MLive.com 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? <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/zqHL_0Sk34o" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/minor_leaguers_find_difficulty.html Glover receives call from Tigers, Jones shelved until September tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1302513 2008-08-18T04:09:59Z 2008-08-18T04:15:27Z 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... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/_5LFQll9GZQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/glover_receives_call_from_tige.html Hessman not in Team USA's lineup for second straight game tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/minorleaguechew//4286.1297760 2008-08-16T01:34:19Z 2008-08-23T03:03:48Z 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... James Schmehl | MLive.com 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... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/minorleaguechew/~4/MhBEdO_doXo" height="1" width="1"/> http://blog.mlive.com/minorleaguechew/2008/08/ap_photousa_infielder_from_lef.html