Fernando Rodney

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David Price Gets Undeserved Cy Young

You might assume, since this is a Tigers site, that I am going to be ranting about how Justin Verlander got robbed. After all, he was the clear leader in WAR among American League pitchers (and David Price…Read More

Justin Verlander Back in Cy Young Hunt

We have noted for most of the season that Justin Verlander has led the American League in WAR and hence ought to be getting consideration for the Cy Young. WAR may be the most perfect stat to most statheads…Read More

Jhonny Peralta And His Roller Coaster Career

One thing the Detroit Tigers fans really know about is being taken on some wild roller coaster rides. It’s not just because of the proximity to Sandusky Ohio’s amusement park Cedar Point either.…Read More

Ex-Tiger Rodney To Sign With Tampa

Ex-Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney, according to MLB Trade Rumors has signed a one year deal with the Tampa Rays. One of the more exciting pitchers the Tigers have had in recent history, both good and bad,…Read More

So, Does Last Night Affect Your Feeling About Closers?

I will admit, when I started thinking about this post it was going to talk about how valuable Jose Valverde is to the Tigers in light of what Jonathan Paplebon (Blown Save, Loss) and Craig Kimbrel…Read More

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The Fan that will miss Fernando

When Fernando Rodney signed on the dotted line, not only did he receive two years and 11 million dollars.…Read More

Arbitration Offers to Lyon, Rodney

According to MLB.com’s Jason Beck (via twitter), the Tigers have extended salary arbitration offers…Read More

Several Tigers Could Be Making Final Appearance

The names are familiar, ones we have all cheered (and probably jeered) for most of the season.  Some…Read More

Tigers Split with Twins, Magic Number to 4

Minnesota 3, Detroit 2 (10 inn.) (box) Minnesota 5, Detroit 6 (box) Magic Number 4   By this point,…Read More

Time for One Final Push

The job is a simple one for the Detroit Tigers as they embark on the final two weeks of the season: Finish…Read More

Leyland Names Bonine Fifth Starter

Toronto 2, Detroit 7 (box) Magic Number 15   Rick Porcello and Ricky Romero had squared off once before. …Read More

Tigers Snatch Defeat From Jaws of Victory

Toronto 8, Detroit 6 (box) Magic Number 16   This is getting ridiculous.  The Tigers found yet another…Read More

Sleepwalking in Kansas City

Detroit 1, Kansas City 5 (box) Magic Number 19   Justin Verlander suffered just his second career loss…Read More

Rodney Suspended for Post-Game Heave

Just when I thought it was safe to step away from my computer, there’s this.    I knew it when…Read More

Tigers Power Past Indians

Cleveland 5, Detroit 8 (box)   The Indians unveiled a couple of their promising young players last night. …Read More

El Martillo Drives in 5, Tigers Hold Off Angels

Detroit 10, Los Angeles of Anaheim 7 (box)   Miguel Cabrera has a history of strong finishes.  From…Read More

Rodney Nearly Blows Lead, Steals Headline

Minnesota 8, Detroit 10 (box)   I was all ready to write this great recap about a fun night for Tigers…Read More

Cabrera, Ordonez Lead Tigers to Win

It certainly had the feeling of one of those games.  Too many times to count over the past several seasons…Read More

I Don't Know, I Don't Get It

There was a reason Fernando Rodney began to warm up in the eighth inning of last night’s 5-1 win…Read More

Offense, Bullpen Blows it for Armando

Armando Galarraga announced his presence with authority last night. Unfortunately, so did Joel Zumaya. With…Read More