Darin Downs

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Making A Case For Darin Downs

The Tigers, and more importantly manager Jim Leyland, can’t seem to decide who their closer is going to be for the 2013 season. What looked like a lot of options to begin the season, is beginning…Read More

Minnesota Twins 3-2 Detroit Tigers: Phil Coke Probably Shouldn’t Close

I had 239 words already written about the Tigers’ 2-1 win ready to go. I just need four words now. Phil Coke sucked today. Bullets OK, but seriously. This game was pretty ho-hum until Phil Coke…Read More

Bruce Rondon Optioned To Toledo, Darin Downs Wins Final Bullpen Spot

According to Tigers beat writer Jason Beck (and every other beat writer as well), the Tigers have optioned Bruce Rondon to the minor leagues. Rondon optioned to Toledo. Tigers will go with closer by committee,…Read More

Detroit Tigers’ Final Bullpen Spot May Come Down To Kyle Lobstein

As Chris wrote just the other day, the Detroit Tigers appear to be answering their bullpen questions so that really only one question remains. Bruce Rondon hasn’t been completely dominant this spring,…Read More

Tigers Sign Minor Leaguer Darin Downs

According to a MLBTraderumors post, the Tigers made their first move of the off-season today when they signed minor league free agent Darin Downs from the Florida Marlin organization. Now, this isn’t…Read More