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Deaths of well-known Tigers fans touch Leyland.
DETROIT -- Most Tigers players likely never had a chance to meet James Van Horn or Michael Alston. Though the two became well-known to fans at Comerica Park, hanging around before or after games, players and coaches usually arrive at the ballpark earlier and leave later.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland, however, said he met Alston, a wheelchair-bound man known to some fans as "Dreadlock Mike," leaving the park after a game. He was stunned to read news reports that the two were killed early Saturday morning in a hit-and-run incident crossing Gratiot Avenue near Detroit's Eastern Market.

"I loved that guy," Leyland said. "He was a good guy."

Detroit Police have not confirmed the identities of the two victims, but multiple reports have stated those were the two.

Max Scherzer hadn't met either of them, but through friends and relatives knew of Van Horn, best known for chanting "Eat 'Em Up Tigers" as fans made their way to the ballpark before games and again at the games' end.

"He died in such a tragic way," Scherzer said. "He was kind of a part of the Detroit baseball culture, as well."

Fans have paid their respects through a makeshift memorial along Montcalm Street between Witherell and Woodward Avenue, placing flowers alongside an "Eat 'Em Up" t-shirt. A few fans picked up the chant at times before and during Saturday night's win against the Phillies.

Detroit Police are inviting anyone with information about the accident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
from the Tigers official site
 
Scherzer joins rare company with 15 wins.
DETROIT -- Max Scherzer's win Saturday made him the fifth Major League pitcher since 1978 to go 15-1 to begin a season, according to research from Elias Sports Bureau. Three of those 15-1 marks have come in the past four years, with Scherzer following the footsteps of Jered Weaver from last year and Ubaldo Jimenez from 2010.

The others were both New York Yankees: Roger Clemens in 2001 and Ron Guidry in 1978.

Baltimore's Dave McNally, whose 15-0 mark Scherzer threatened to match before the Rangers beat him two weeks ago, stood 15-1 following his first loss in 1969. The same goes for Cleveland's Johnny Allen, who won his first 15 decisions in '37 before losing his final start of the year in Detroit.

Of that group, McNally is the only one to go 16-1, a mark Scherzer will have the chance to match when he makes his next scheduled start Saturday against the White Sox at Comerica Park.
from the Tigers official site
 
Tigers get encouraging news on rehabbing Dotel.
DETROIT -- The Tigers had just about written off the season for Octavio Dotel, who has been on the disabled list since mid-April with repeated bouts of right elbow inflammation. Finally, however, they might have a return for him in sight.

"Dotel is feeling good," manager Jim Leyland said Sunday morning. "He's throwing off a mound."
Dotel is back throwing in workouts at the Tigers' Spring Training complex in Lakeland, Fla. Leyland didn't have much more information than that, but the reports he has received have been positive.
"I know I always sound cold, but it sounds like it's very encouraging," Leyland said.

For a manager who's usually skeptical about recovery timetables, for Leyland to even acknowledge encouragement is a pretty decent sign. Leyland was upbeat enough to acknowledge the possibility that Dotel could come back and act like a late-season trade acquisition.

"If he could come back like the Dotel of the second half of last year, that would be a nice trade at the deadline that you didn't have to make," Leyland said. "But I can't predict that, and I'm not saying that's going to happen."

Dotel's absence this year has had a cascade effect through Detroit's bullpen, from added workload on Al Alburquerque to a Major League role for Bruce Rondon.
from the Tigers official site
 
Leyland wants Alburquerque to throw multiple innings.
DETROIT -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland tried stretching out Al Alburquerque to a multi-inning reliever in April with mixed results. Though Alburquerque tossed five scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts over a three-game stretch on the West Coast, his struggles with walks after that eventually led him to Triple-A Toledo.

When the Tigers finally brought Alburquerque back last month, Leyland made it clear they saw him as a one-inning reliever. After an up-and-down July, however, Leyland is open to the possibility of stretching out the high-strikeout, lower-command right-hander again.

"If everything was perfect, I think you'd go two," Leyland said. "You'd like to see that. But that all depends on the results you get."

On Saturday, Leyland used a 10-0 cushion on the Phillies to give Alburquerque a second inning with good results.

"If you're only going to get one real good [inning] and he doesn't handle the second inning very good, then you don't do it," Leyland said. "But I would like for him to be able to pitch two innings."

Leyland wasn't sure if Alburquerque's struggles while stretching out were due to him sitting down and getting back up between innings. There have been times when his second inning looked like a completely different game than the first.

Opponents entered Sunday having gone 24-for-95 (.253) with 18 walks and 38 strikeouts in Alburquerque's first inning of work. Beyond that, they're 1-for-13 with seven walks, six strikeouts and a hit batter.
from the Tigers official site

idk for a reliever like Al Al with the amount of pressure he exerts on his forearm with his slider.....2 innings, would rather see Smyly do 2 innings, but that's just me.
 
http://www.freep.com/article/201307...oit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-jim-leyland-ejected
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, Jim Leyland ejected against Phillies.
from the freep

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_tigers_miguel_cabrera_69.html
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera ejected for arguing balls and strikes; manager Jim Leyland tossed, too.
from Mlive

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/mlb...rera-Leyland-tosse?blockID=924237&feedID=3701
Bad blood with ump? Cabrera, Leyland tossed. Miggy in webvideo.
from DetroitFox

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...the-third-inning-of-detroit-tigers-game/36705
Miguel Cabrera Ejected by Chad Fairchild in The Third Inning of Detroit Tigers game.
from the detroitsportssite

http://opoutofleftfield.blogspot.com/2013/07/chad-fairchild-strikes-again-without.html
Chad Fairchild strikes again, without warning, ejecting Miguel Cabrera mid at-bat.
from the OaklandPress

Cabrera, Leyland get ejected after strike-call dispute.
DETROIT -- For the second time this month, the Tigers had an issue with home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild. This time it cost them American League batting leader and reigning Triple Crown champion Miguel Cabrera, who was ejected from Sunday's game against the Phillies for arguing strikes. Manager Jim Leyland was also tossed.

Cabrera stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in the third inning against Philadelphia starter Jonathan Pettibone, who threw a first-pitch strike that drew some sort of remark from Cabrera after Fairchild's call. Cabrera said something again once Pettibone got a strike call on the next pitch.

Cabrera didn't make a motion to show up the call, nor did he step out of the box to pick up the dispute, but whatever he said in reaction was enough for Fairchild to immediately eject Cabrera.
Prince Fielder, who was on deck, stepped between the two as Cabrera yelled at Fairchild until Leyland came out and took over the case.

Leyland had a heated argument with Fairchild at Comerica Park on July 11, when Fairchild ejected Luke Putkonen for throwing a pitch behind White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez. That call drew Leyland's temper high enough that players on both sides, who had cleared the benches, stopped to watch him argue.

Sunday's argument wasn't nearly as much of a scene, but it was still contentious. Leyland was soon ejected, then followed Fairchild down the first-base line and took issue when another umpire seemed to place his hands on him.

The two ejections from Fairchild are the only ones Leyland, who now has 70 for his career, has drawn this season. Bench coach Gene Lamont took over managerial duties for the rest of the game.

Matt Tuiasosopo replaced Cabrera, eventually taking a called third strike from Fairchild to end the at-bat. Tuiasosopo was credited as a pinch-hitter, but because he entered with a two-strike count, the strikeout was charged to Cabrera.
from the Tigers official site

and a hearty and loud FU to chad fairchild.........
 
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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_tigers_rick_porcello_p_1.html
Jhonny Peralta belts grand slam, Detroit Tigers use eight-run sixth inning to complete sweep of Phillies.
from Mlive

-- The Tigers saw 12 plate appearances with the bases loaded. They batted around the order in the sixth, which included three errors and two walks in a seven-batter span.

-- Lost in all the middle-inning chaos was the performance of Rick Porcello (8-6), who gave up three runs, all earned, and seven hits in six innings to pick up his fourth straight win. He struck out three and walked two.

-- The Tigers put at least two runners on base in all but one inning. They drew nine walks and went 6-for-20 with runners in scoring position. They stranded six.

-- Prince Fielder came to the plate three times with the bases loaded, but could only drive in one RBI. He finished 1-for-5 and grounded into two double plays, stranding 13 base runners.

-- Alex/Alice Avila hit a ground-rule double in the third inning, but was hitless in his next four at-bats with a pair of strikeouts. He has hit .250 (15-for-60) since being reinstated from the 15-day disabled list in early July.
 
http://wapc.mlb.com/det/play/search/?game_pk=348311&tagName=More From This Game
Tigers webvideo highlights from todays Win.

including the webvideo of the asshole fairchild throwing Miggy out.
Unbelievable what did he say 2/3 words?? Even after getting tossed he just talked, nothing demonstrative or animated anger. If this ump doesn't have it out for the Tigers idk. Maybe he got an STD from some broad at a hotel in Detroit the umps stayed at.
 
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2...-out-through-2014/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
Biogenesis suspensions likely to be announced this week. Arod might be out through 2014.
from nbchardballtalk

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/ey...d-lifetime-ban
Report: A-Rod offered deal to sit out '13-'14, avoid lifetime ban.
from cbssports

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2013/7/2...lta-biogenesis
MLB PED suspensions could come this week, per report.
from bybtb

http://tracking.si.com/2013/07/28/mlb-biogenesis-suspensions-alex-rodriguez/?sct=mlb_t2_a3
Report: MLB to announce Biogenesis-related suspensions this week. wow.
from sportsillustrated

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/i...-historic-ban-article-1.1411133#ixzz2aNocoGJb
If Alex Rodriguez refuses deal from MLB, Bud Selig is expected to pursue lifetime suspension.
According to a source, if A-Rod accepted a settlement that would call for him to be suspended for the rest of this year and the entire 2014 season without pay, he would still have a chance to collect the $60 million the Yankees would owe him from 2015 to 2017.
double wow.
from the newyorkdailynews

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...ation-biogenesis-founder-anthony-bosch-072813
Has baseball set bad precedent?
from foxsports
 
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AL RSAA Runs Saved Above Average

LEADERS
1 Felix Hernandez 25
2 Chris Sale 23
T3 Hiroki Kuroda 22
T3 Clay Buchholz 22
T3 Bartolo Colon 22
6 Max Scherzer 21
7 Yu Darvish 20
8 Anibal Sanchez 19
T9 Derek Holland 17
T9 Drew Smyly 17

WORST
1 Joe Blanton -23
T2 Philip Humber -22
T2 Justin Grimm -22
4 Wade Davis -18
T5 Brandon Maurer -17
T5 Vance Worley -17
T5 Carlos Carrasco -17
8 Allen Webster -16
9 Josh Johnson -15
T10 Lucas Harrell -13
T10 Scott Diamond -13
T10 Brad Peacock -13
T10 Jason Hammel -13

TEAM TOTALS
1 Tigers 58
2 Rangers 46
3 Athletics 38
T4 Yankees 28
T4 Royals 28
6 Red Sox 23
7 White Sox 22
8 Rays 19
9 Orioles -11
10 Blue Jays -12
11 Twins -17
12 Indians -25
13 Mariners -38
14 Angels -44
15 Astros -84

TIGERS
Max Scherzer 21
Anibal Sanchez 19
Drew Smyly 17
Joaquin Benoit 13
Doug Fister 9
Justin Verlander 5
Luke Putkonen 3
Evan Reed 2
Jose Ortega 1
Rick Porcello -2
Bruce Rondon -2
Al Alburquerque -2
Jose Alvarez -2
Jose Valverde -3
Darin Downs -3
Phil Coke -5
Octavio Dotel -5
Brayan Villarreal -8

from leesininsatmreports.
through July 27.
 
AL RCAA Runs Created Above Average

LEADERS
1 Miguel Cabrera 68
2 Chris Davis 52
3 Mike Trout 51
4 David Ortiz 33
5 Joe Mauer 29
6 Jason Kipnis 28
7 Robinson Cano 25
T8 Kyle Seager 24
T8 Edwin Encarnacion 24
10 Josh Donaldson 23

WORST
1 Jeff Keppinger -24
T2 Alcides Escobar -19
T2 Elvis Andrus -19
T4 Brendan Ryan -17
T4 Emilio Bonifacio -17
T4 Matt Dominguez -17
T7 Will Middlebrooks -15
T7 J.P. Arencibia -15
T7 Maicer Izturis -15
T7 David Murphy -15

TEAM TOTALS
1 Red Sox 88
2 Tigers 62
3 Indians 53
4 Rays 48
5 Angels 41
6 Orioles 28
7 Athletics -1
8 Mariners -2
9 Blue Jays -12
10 Rangers -15
11 Royals -42
12 Twins -47
13 Yankees -57
14 White Sox -76
15 Astros -103

TIGERS
Miguel Cabrera 68
Torii Hunter 14
Matt Tuiasosopo 12
Jhonny Peralta 10
Prince Fielder 6
Omar Infante 5
Don Kelly 1
Austin Jackson 0
Bryan Holaday -1
Hernan Perez -1
Avisail Garcia -5
Brayan Pena -6
Victor Martinez -9
Andy Dirks -9
Ramon Santiago -9
Alex Avila -14

from leesininsatmreports.
through July 27.
 
AL FRAA Fielding Runs Above Average

LEADERS
1 Manny Machado 27
T2 Pedro Florimon 18
T2 Nick Franklin 18
T4 Brian Dozier 16
T4 Shane Victorino 16
6 Matt Dominguez 15
T7 Lorenzo Cain 14
T7 Nick Swisher 14
T9 Chris Young 11
T9 Andy Dirks 11

WORST
1 Chris Carter -18
T2 Trevor Plouffe -16
T2 Adam Jones -16
T4 J.D. Martinez -15
T4 Miguel Cabrera -15
T6 Eduardo Nunez -14
T6 Chris Davis -14
8 Elvis Andrus -13
T9 Jose Bautista -12
T9 Erick Aybar -12

TEAM TOTALS
1 Mariners 24
2 Indians 16
3 Royals 14
4 Athletics 12
5 Rays 8
6 Twins 2
7 White Sox 0
8 Yankees -2
9 Red Sox -3
10 Rangers -4
11 Tigers -5
12 Blue Jays -7
13 Orioles -9
14 Angels -19
15 Astros -30

TIGERS
Andy Dirks 11
Omar Infante 6
Torii Hunter 4
Victor Martinez 2
Matt Tuiasosopo 1
Avisail Garcia 1
Jhonny Peralta 1
Brayan Pena 1
Bryan Holaday 0
Austin Jackson -1
Prince Fielder -2
Ramon Santiago -3
Don Kelly -3
Hernan Perez -3
Alex Avila -5
Miguel Cabrera -15

from leesininsatmreports.
through July 27.
 
AL TRAA Total Runs Above Average -- RCAA plus/minus FRAA = TRAA

LEADERS
1 Miguel Cabrera 53
2 Mike Trout 47
3 Chris Davis 38
4 Jason Kipnis 35
5 David Ortiz 33
6 Edwin Encarnacion 32
7 Manny Machado 30
8 Joe Mauer 29
T9 James Loney 27
T9 Evan Longoria 27

WORST
1 Elvis Andrus -32
2 Maicer Izturis -26
3 J.D. Martinez -24
4 Jeff Keppinger -23
5 Eduardo Nunez -21
T6 David Murphy -20
T6 Alcides Escobar -20
T8 Alex Avila -19
T8 Jamey Carroll -19
T10 Erick Aybar -18
T10 Trevor Plouffe -18

TEAM TOTALS
1 Red Sox 85
2 Indians 69
3 Tigers 57
4 Rays 56
T5 Mariners 22
T5 Angels 22
7 Orioles 19
8 Athletics 11
T9 Rangers -19
T9 Blue Jays -19
11 Royals -28
12 Twins -45
13 Yankees -59
14 White Sox -76
15 Astros -133

TIGERS
Miguel Cabrera 53
Torii Hunter 18
Matt Tuiasosopo 13
Jhonny Peralta 11
Omar Infante 11
Prince Fielder 4
Andy Dirks 2
Austin Jackson -1
Bryan Holaday -1
Don Kelly -2
Hernan Perez -4
Avisail Garcia -4
Brayan Pena -5
Victor Martinez -7
Ramon Santiago -12
Alex Avila -19

from leesininsatmreports.
through July 27.
 
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