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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/03/justin_verlander_andy_oliver_t.html
Justin Verlander, Andy Oliver among top pitchers on what has been impressive staff so far.
from Mlive

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/03/detroit_tigers_owner_mike_ilit_1.html
Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch says team is built to succeed for years to come.
from Mlive

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=20184513&c_id=mlb
Webvideo Around the Majors: Tigers.
MLB.com's Hal Bodley talks about how the Tigers are looking this spring and their chances against the other AL contenders.

 

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March 16 in Tigers and mlb history :

1900 - At an American League meeting in Chicago, Ban Johnson announces that an A.L. team will be placed in the Windy City to ensure the stability of the league. Other franchises are in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo.

1907 - In a trade of legendary outfielders, the Detroit Tigers send Ty Cobb to the Cleveland Naps in exchange for Elmer Flick. But Cleveland's manager, Nap Lajoie, rejects the trade of future Hall of Famerd. Flick will bat .302 this year, while Cobb will lead the American League with a .350 mark.

1985 - Denny McLain, winner of the American League Cy Young Award in 1968, is convicted of racketeering, extortion, and cocaine possession in Tampa, Florida. McLain will serve 29 months of a 23-year sentence before an appeals court overturns the decision.

Tigers players birthdays :

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Curtis_Granderson
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/grandcu01.shtml
Curtis Granderson 2004-2009.

Tigers players who passed away :

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Dick_Radatz
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/radatdi01.shtml
Dick Radatz 1969.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Billy_Hoeft
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoeftbi01.shtml
Billy Hoeft 1952-1959.

from baseball reference

 

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http://mlbdirt.com/2012/03/16/2012-mlb-predictions/
2012 MLB Predictions.
from mlbdirt

 

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http://www.highheatstats.com/?p=1121#more-1121
The Graying of Batteries.
(combined age of batter and pitcher over 80 years) since 1919.
from highheatstats

 

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http://beck.mlblogs.com/2012/03/15/thursday-verlander-rounding-into-shape/
Thursday: Verlander rounding into shape.
from Jason Beck's Tigers blog

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/03/detroit_tigers_brennan_boesch_4.html
Detroit Tigers' Brennan Boesch recovers from back spasms, says he's OK.
from Mlive

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120316/SPORTS02/203160410/Tigers-4-Orioles-2-Notes-quotes-from-Thursday-s-win
Notes, quotes from Thursday's Tigers win over orioles.
from the freep

http://www.freep.com/article/20120316/SPORTS02/203160412/Detroit-Tigers-4-Baltimore-2-Justin-Verlander-better-vs-Orioles-seeks-rhythm
Justin Verlander 'better' vs. Orioles, seeks rhythm.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120316/SPORTS01/203160374/Best-Detroit-sports-pitchmen-connect-with-fans
Best Detroit sports pitchmen connect with fans.
Players must be skilled at sport and at staking their brand.
from the freep

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120....s-Casey-Cros by
Expectations high for Tigers' Casey Crosby.
from the detnews

 

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Turner shut down with sore shoulder.
Just two days ago we noted that Andrew Oliver (LHP, DET) appeared to have taken the lead over prospect Jacob Turner (RHP, DET) for Detroit's fifth starter. With the announcement that Turner is being shut down with shoulder tendonitis, it seems even more likely that Oliver will open the season in the rotation. Let's take a closer look at the skills that Oliver brings to the table.
On the plus side, Oliver has displayed excellent dominance throughout his career, and he led the International League in strikeouts last season. According to the 2012 Minor League Baseball Analyst, he "uses electric FB to set up hitters before wiping out with sharp-biting, hard CB." His BPV's at AAA Toledo the past two seasons show excellent potential. He was able to maintain his high Dom rate in a 2010 promotion to Detroit.

On the down side, Oliver has struggled with his fast ball location, and that has led to control problems at both AAA Toledo and in his brief time in Detroit. An excellent control ratio at AA Erie in 2010 gives us hope. This spring he has walked three in seven innings. Clearly, control is the key. If he can reach our 2.0 Cmd benchmark at the major league level, Oliver might have some value on a fantasy roster. At the moment, however, that's a big if.
As for Jacob, the Tigers are downplaying his current injury and blame the drop in velocity during his last spring start on the tendonitis. However, some rival executives claim that the velocity drop goes back to the end of last season. If that is the case, Turner's shoulder problem might be more serious. Stay tuned.
from Baseball HQ

 

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http://www.blessyouboys.com/2012/3/16/2876143/austin-jackson-strikeouts
Previewing the Tigers: Austin Jackson hopes to cut down strikeouts.
from blessyouboystigersblog

 

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http://motorcitybengals.com/2012/03/16/justin-verlander-is-never-good-enough/
Justin Verlander Is Never Good Enough.
from motorcitybengals-tigersblog

 

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http://blog.detroitathletic.com/2012/03/16/leyland-helped-shape-tigers-of-the-1970s-and-1980s/
Leyland helped shape Tigers of the 1970's and 1980's.
from Detroit Athletic

 

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http://walkoffwoodward.com/?p=1377
Random Roster Thoughts.
from walkoffwoodwardtigersblog

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/03/detroit_tigers_over-under_how_14.html
Detroit Tigers over-under: How many starts at catcher will Alex Avila make?
from Mlive

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/03/detroit_tigers_jim_leyland_jac.html
Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland: Jacob Turner 'very unlikely' to win final spot in rotation.
from Mlive

http://www.freep.com/article/20120316/SPORTS02/120316034/detroit-tigers-andy-oliver-drew-smyly
Tigers' No. 5-spot candidates, Adam Wilk, Andy Oliver, Drew Smyly, to pitch Saturday.
from the freep

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/03/rick_porcello_tosses_four_shut.html
Rick Porcello tosses four shutout innings, Detroit Tigers improve unbeaten streak to seven.
from Mlive

http://www.freep.com/article/20120316/SPORTS02/120316031/detroit-tigers-new-york-mets
Detroit 9 - N.Y. Mets 0: Rick Porcello leads Tigers' shutout.
from the freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120316/SPORTS0104/203160441/1129/Delmon-Young-stars-again-Tigers-shut-out-Mets
Tigers 9 - mets 0 : Delmon Young stars again, Tigers shut out Mets.
from the detnews

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/artic....k_d et&c_id=det
Leyland has many roster choices ahead of him.
from the Tigers official site