29 Aug
In 2006, he was a bulldog. Gum Time was at the top of his game. The lefty made it a habit of carving up opposing lefties with his hard biting slider. In 2008, when Nate Robertson signed his extension, he was part of a nucleus that was the future on the mound for the Detroit [...]
Posted in MCB Top 30, Minor League News, Tigers by: Joe Dexter
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16 Jul
With the trade deadline looming already, and the mid season past us, it is time to look at how the minor league system is producing. So far, it has been a successful run for many prospects. Wilkin Ramirez made his first appearence in the major leagues. Luke French has shown that he can be a [...]
Posted in 2009 Season, MCB Top 30, Prospects on the Prowl by: Joe Dexter
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11 Jul
This Week In Detroit Tigers Baseball is back with a brand new episode, despite the struggles at the MCB Headquarters. In this week’s installment, Greg Eno, J. Ellet Lambie, and John Brunn join me to talk about this week’s action and the news surrounding our Tigers squad.
Matt Wallace was also kind enough to join us [...]
Posted in 2009 Season, MCB Top 30, TWIDTB, podcast by: Joe Dexter
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01 Jul
A brand new edition of This Week in Detroit Tigers Baseball is here! In episode number three, we cover the first half of the season.
Our Guests on the opening panel in this episode:
Greg Eno- Where are you now, Johnny Grubb?
Ian Casselberry- Bless You Boys
John Brunn- Tiger Geist
J. Ellet Lambie- Eye of the Tigers
Topics of the [...]
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11 May
Proper Name: Zachary M. Simons
Born: May 23, 1985 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho
High School: Glenns Ferry (Idaho) HS
College: Everett (Wash.) CC
Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 200
Bats: L Throws: R
When Zach Simons was traded to the Detroit Tigers from the Colorado Rockies, he was not among one of the top relieving prospects in the Colorado system. So when the [...]
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19 Feb
Proper Name: William Daniel Rhymes
Born: April 1, 1983 in Williamsburg, Va.
High School:
College: William & Mary
Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 155
Bats: L Throws: R
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16 Feb
Proper Name: Kyle J. Bloom
Born: Feb. 21, 1983 in Schaumburg, Ill.
College: Illinois State
Ht.: 6-4 Wt.: 185
Bats: R Throws: L
In five pro seasons, Kyle Bloom has yet to breach the Double-A level, but that didn’t stop the Tigers from selecting him in the first round of the Rule V draft. At 25 years old, the Tigers [...]
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05 Jan
Proper Name: Tyler S. Stohr
Born: Sept. 19, 1986 in Newburgh, N.Y.
High School: Melbourne (Fla.) Central HS
College: North Florida
Ht.: 6-2 Wt.: 210
Bats: L Throws: R
150,000 dollars later, and with one season now under his belt, 2008 sixth round pick Tyler Stohr has developed into a true relief and closer prospect. A product of the [...]
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