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April 1 in Tigers and mlb history :

1942 - Major league owners decide not to allow furloughed players in the military to play for their clubs if based near a game site.

1962 - The Detroit Tigers sign University of Detroit basketball star Dave DeBusschere. He will pitch effectively in 1962 and 1963 with the Chicago White Sox, but will gain much more notoriety as a key member of the New York Knicks' NBA championship teams of 1970 and 1973.

Tigers players and executives birthdays :

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Bo_Schembechler
Bo Schembechler president 1990-1992.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Ron_Perranoski
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/perraro01.shtml
Ron Perranoski 1971-1972.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Rusty_Staub
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/staubru01.shtml
Rusty Staub 1976-1979.

from baseball reference

 

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"What I'm telling you is that we don't definitely have any trades in place," said Tigers manager Jim Leyland to MLB.com's Jason Beck. Detroit appears to be taking as much time as possible before announcing their final roster moves.

 

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Tigers name LHP Drew Smyly fifth starter. He will make his MLB debut on April 12 against the Rays.
Drew Smyly was just told by Tigers officials that he has won fifth starter job.
"I am speechless," Smyly said.

Duane Below, Smyly's final competitor for the fifth spot, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo this morning. So was reliever Brayan Villarreal.

Tigers don't need fifth starter immediately. Smyly was told he will make one start in minors before big-league debut.

Tigers will start the season with one extra position player until Smyly called up.
So just one of Worth, Inge, Thomas, Dirks will be cut.

http://www.freep.com/article/2012040...ot-in-rotation
Detroit Tigers' Drew Smyly wins open spot in rotation.
from the freep

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ss...rew_smyly.html
Detroit Tigers name Drew Smyly fifth starter; Luis Marte to be on Opening Day roster.
from Mlive

http://beck.mlblogs.com/2012/04/01/smyly-fifth-starter-marte-last-reliever/
Smyly fifth starter, Marte last reliever.
from Jason Beck's Tigers blog

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2012/4/1...apparently-set
Drew Smyly named Tigers' fifth starter, pitching staff apparently set.
from blessyouboystigersblog

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/a...s_det&c_id=det
Smyly, Marte make Opening Day roster.
from the Tigers official site

http://www.detroittigertales.com/2012/04/smyly-is-5th-starter-villareal-and.html
Drew Smyly is 5th Starter, Villareal and Below Optioned.
from DetroitTigerTales

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...-Smyly-wins-job-fifth-starter-Tigers-rotation
Drew Smyly wins job as fifth starter in Tigers' rotation.
from the detnews

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...final-two-detroit-tigers-pitching-spots/15311
Drew Smyly and Luis Marte Win Final Two Detroit Tigers Pitching Spots.
from the detroitsportssite

http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/s...efty-drew-smyly-22-earns-spot-tigers-rotation
Drew Smyly in Detroit's rotation.
from espn

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/04/detroit_tigers_starters.html
Detroit Tigers starting pitchers: Rick Porcello could be in for breakout season.
from Mlive

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...-innings-Notes-from-Saturday-s-exhibition-win
Notes from Saturday's exhibition win.
from the freep

 

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Tigers coach Tom Brookens has felt this feeling before.
"It feels kind of like '84. A team that came close the year before, a great vibe in the clubhouse, a real sense of purpose."
Tigers first base coach Tom Brookens, describing the current team in the Monday edition of ESPN The Magazine.

 

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On deck for the Tigers:

Mud Hens
NOON WEDNESDAY
The Tigers get a rare chance to face their Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. In the exhibition finale, the Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens square off in Ohio a day before Opening Day, just to make sure everything is all set for the start of the 2012 season.

Red Sox
1:05 THURSDAY
Opening Day should have as much buzz as any in recent memory. The expectations are sky-high and everyone will be curious to see what Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder produce in their first game hitting back to back. Oh, and the defending AL MVP and Cy Young winner -- Justin Verlander -- will be taking the mound.

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...won-t-see-these-guys-in-Tigers-gear-this-year
You won't see these guys in Tigers gear this year.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/SPORTS02/204010581/Fun-ballpark-Promotions-Comerica-Park
Fun at the ballpark: Promotions at Comerica Park.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/SPORTS02/204010585/Say-hello-to-the-new-Detroit-Tigers
Say hello to the new Detroit Tigers.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/SPORTS02/204010583/Tigers-vs-Five-big-series-to-watch
Tigers vs. ... : Five big series to watch.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...What-they-re-saying-about-the-AL-Central-race
What they're saying about the AL Central race.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/SPORTS02/204010643/Tigers-3-up-3-down
Tigers: 3 up, 3 down.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/SPORTS02/204010591/Previewing-the-AL-Central-Division
Previewing the AL Central Division.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...-Miguel-Cabrera-remains-a-Triple-Crown-threat
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera remains a Triple Crown threat.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...tral-World-Series-Free-Press-writers-check-in
Will Tigers win AL Central? World Series? Free Press writers check in.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...rs-ace-Justin-Verlander-ready-for-Opening-Day
Tigers ace Justin Verlander ready for Opening Day.
He shows off his velocity, change-up in his final start of spring training.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/SPORTS02/204010611/Bold-predictions-2012-baseball-season
Bold predictions for 2012 baseball season.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...rs-likely-to-decide-on-Brandon-Inge-by-Monday
Tigers likely to decide on Brandon Inge by Monday.
Good report on Laird's knee injury.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201204...-three-down-with-Tigers-beat-writer-John-Lowe
Three up, three down with Tigers beat writer John Lowe.
from the freep