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October 12 in Tigers and mlb history:

1887: The Detroit Wolverines outlast the St. Louis Browns, 2-1 in 13 innings, in Game 3 of their 15-game World Series.

1905: Hall of Famer Rick Ferrell was born this day in Durham, NC.
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1906: Hall of Famer Joe Cronin was born this day in San Francisco, CA.
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1907: Chicago Cubs pitcher Three Finger Brown shuts down the Detroit Tigers, 2 - 0, to win the World Series. Chicago steals four bases for a total of 18 in the five-game Series, winning four, and the other ending in a tie.

1908: The Tigers finally win their first World Series game, blasting the Cubs, 8-3 in Game Three of the Fall Classic.
Ty Cobb collects four hits and steals two bases in the win.
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1909: George Mullin shuts out the Pirates on five hits as Detroit beats Pittsburgh, 5-0 in Game Four of the World Series at Bennett Park. The victory ties the series at two games apiece.
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1911: Ty Cobb defends his baserunning in an extensive interview.
Cobb avoided contact when he could but demanded the right to the baserunner's path.
Ty Cobb says he never intended to hurt anyone while stealing a base, but people try to stop him and get in his way so they get spiked.
"I hate to be referred to as a brute. It isn't very pleasant for a fellow to be called a rough performer and a deliberate crippler of his fellowmen. I wouldn't intentionally hurt another player for twice my salary. Let's have a little understanding about this thing ... "
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1918: Outfielder Alex Burr is killed in France, becoming the third major leaguer to die in World War I. Eddie Grant and Bun Troy are the others. World War II casualties will be Elmer Gedeon and Harry O'Neill. Bob Neighbors will be listed as missing in action in the Korean War to complete the casualty list.

1920: Hall of Famer Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians wins his third game of the World Series, a 3 - 0 shutout of the Brooklyn Robins. The victory gives the Indians the World Championship, five games to two.

1923: Casey Stengel of NY Giants crosses home plate after hitting HR in Game 3 of 1923 World Series. Casey's 7th inning blast off Yankees' Sad Sam Jones was only run of the game. Also in the photo: High Pockets Kelly (bat in hand) and Yanks catcher Wally Schang.
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1928: New York Yankees legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig have some fun playing cowboys to promote "The World Series of Rodeo" at Dexter Park, NY.
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1929: Trailing the Chicago Cubs, 8 - 0, in Game 4 of the World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics scored 10 runs in the 7th inning to win, 10 - 8.

1948: The New York Yankees name Casey Stengel their manager, replacing Bucky Harris. Stengel, who receives a two-year contract, will lead the Yankees to five consecutive World Championships beginning in 1949.
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1955: The Detroit Tigers purchased Jim Proctor from Indianapolis (American Association).

1961: The Houston Colt .45's purchased Hal Woodeshick from the Detroit Tigers.
1961: The Detroit Tigers released Gerry Staley.

1963: Major League Baseball stage the only Hispanic American All-Star Game in history. The roster of Latino stars includes future Hall of Famers Luis Aparicio, Orlando Cepeda, Roberto Clemente, and Juan Marichal, and other standouts like Felipe Alou and Tony Oliva. A pinch-hit single delivered by Manny Mota helps the National League stars to a 5 - 2 victory over the American League at the Polo Grounds.

1967: Future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson hits a home run and strikes out 10 batters in leading the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Championship over the Boston Red Sox. Gibson allows only three hits as the Cardinals win Game 7, 7 - 2.
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1972: The Tigers lose 2-1 to Oakland in Game Five of the American League Championship Series. Vida Blue pitches four shutout innings of relief to hold down the home team at Tiger Stadium. Woodie Fryman and John Hiller hold the A?s to four hits but an error by shortstop Dick McAuliffe leads to Oakland?s winning run.

1984: San Diego Padres pitchers tie a World Series record by issuing 11 bases on balls in a 5 - 2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game Three. Tigers score 4 runs in the 2nd inning on a Marty Castillo 2-run home run, Alan Trammell RBI double, & Larry Herndon bases loaded walk.
Detroit takes a 2-1 Series lead. Milt Wilcox gets the win and Willie Hern?ndez has the save.
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1987: The Minnesota Twins beats Detroit 9 - 5, in Game Five of the ALCS to wrap up their first American League title since 1965.

1995: The Detroit Tigers released Dwayne Henry.
1995: The Detroit Tigers released Ron Tingley.
1995: The Detroit Tigers released Derrick White.

2005: Travis Dawkins of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.

2011: With a chance to take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in the ALCS, the Tigers lose a heartbreaker to the Rangers, 7-3 in extra innings. Closer Jose Valverde allows four runs in the 11th to take the loss.

2013: Johnny Peralta's RBI single in the 6th scores the only run in Game 1 of the ALCS at Fenway Park.
The Tigers nearly throw the first multi-pitcher no-hitter in postseason history in Game One of the American League Championship Series. Starter Anibal Sanchez and relievers Al Alburquerque, Jose Veras, and Drew Smyly hold the Red Sox hitless through eight innings at Fenway Park. Closer Joaquin Benoit enters in the ninth and records one out but then allows a single to Daniel Nava. Benoit gets the last two outs and secures Detroit?s 1-0 win in the series opener.
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Tigers players and executives birthdays:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Pete_Hill
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Pete Hill Detroit Stars Negro Leagues 1919-1921.

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Al Unser 1942-1944.

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Doc Daugherty 1951.

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Rick Ferrell Coach 1950-1953, General Manager 1959-1962, Assistant GM 1963-1975, Special Assistant to the GM 1975-1978.

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Bobo Osborne 1957-1959, 1961-1962.

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Derrick White 1995.

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Jose Ortega 2012-2014.

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Casey McGehee 2016.

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.

Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s topic:
New President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, laid out the rules for the team during his introductory press conference. Referred to as the ?3 tenets?, they include a requirement of players to proactively pursue education and improvement while also controlling the strike zone.

Harris went on to say that he would be taking an in-depth look at the roster and that significant changes should be expected.

Last week, A. J. Hinch emphasized on back-to-back days that no one on the roster should consider their jobs to be safe.

But given all of this, the Tigers had also made an announcement that Miguel Cabrera would return for the 2023 season. He will be 40 and has been significantly hobbled by chronic injuries to his knee and other body parts.
As a result, his production, especially his ability to hit for power, has been dramatically reduced.

If you dig into the actual quote, it would appear that there is a condition attached to Miggy?s return. Hinch said ?We expect him to do his part in the offseason to prepare himself to be healthy and productive, and the icon that he is.?

Despite this comment that can be construed in several ways, the mainstream media has been reporting that Cabrera?s return is guaranteed. However, no other member of the roster has that promise.

Is it fair for the organization to have what is being perceived as a double standard?

Or does the fact that Cabrera?s outstanding achievements and certain induction into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot make him a legitimate exception?

Are the Tigers doing this as a sign of respect?

Or is this more about avoiding media controversy and riling the fan base?
What do you think about the Tigers? contradictory comments about earning roster spots?

What do you think about the Tigers? contradictory comments about earning roster spots?

1. Unhappy that there are 2 different standards.

2. Resigned to it because this is a unique situation.

3. Approve because Miggy has earned the respect and honor.

VOTE
 
Tigers have designated RHP Drew Hutchison for assignment, according to transactions page. That would be the third time Detroit has DFAed him this year.

Hutchison finished second on team with 18 starts and 105 1/3 innings. He would've been arbitration eligible this winter.

Tigers also claimed infielder Jermaine Palacios off waivers from Twins, according to the transactions page. He made his MLB debut this season and played in 30 games for Minnesota.
 
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Detroit Tigers add shortstop Jermaine Palacios in waiver claim.
MCBTB

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Tigers Claim Jermaine Palacios, Designate Drew Hutchison.
MLBTR

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Tigers DFA Drew Hutchison, claim utility infielder Jermaine Palacios from Twins.
Detnews

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Tigers claim utility player Jermaine Palacios, cut righty Drew Hutchison.
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October 13 in Tigers and mlb history:

1876: Hall of Famer Rube Waddell was born this day in Bradford, PA.
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1887: The 15-game, 10-city World Series between the St. Louis Browns and Detroit Wolverines comes to Pittsburgh. Detroit wins 8-0 on a 2-hitter by Charles "Lady" Baldwin.
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1903: In the eighth game, Boston wins the first modern-day World Series. Bill Dineen pitches a 3 - 0 complete game against Pittsburgh, as Deacon Phillippe hurls his fifth complete game of the Series, but takes the loss. Boston wins the best-of-nine series, five games to three.
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1909: Tigers get home runs from Davy Jones and Sam Crawford but lose 8-4 to Pittsburgh, trail World Series 3-2.
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1914: The Boston Braves complete a remarkable sweep of the Philadelphia Athletics, the first in World Series history. Dick Rudolph pitches a complete game 3 - 1 victory for the Braves, who were in last place 15 games out of first place in early July.
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1915: The Phillies get four runs early off Boston Red Sox pitcher Rube Foster in Game 5 of the World Series. The Red Sox break a tie in the 9th inning for the third time in the Series, as Harry Hooper hits his second home run of the game off reliever Eppa Rixey. Boston wins, 5 - 4, to take the Series in five games.

1921: In the first "Subway Series" ever, the New York Giants defeat the New York Yankees, 1 - 0, to take the World Series, five games to three. The only run of the game scores on a 1st-inning error by Yankees shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh.

1931: Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews was born this day in Texarkana, TX.
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1953: The Detroit Tigers released Billy Hitchcock.
1953: The Detroit Tigers released Fred Hutchinson.
1953: The Detroit Tigers released Jerry Priddy.
1953: The Detroit Tigers released Bob Swift.

1958: The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Maury Wills to the Detroit Tigers as part of a conditional deal.

1959: The Milwaukee Braves release long-time veterans Enos Slaughter and Mickey Vernon, ending their major league careers. A future Hall of Famer who hit .300 even over an 18 year career, Slaughter hit only .171 in the season and Vernon a two time batting champ batted just .220.

1960: Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history.
Maz's leadoff home run in the bottom of the 9th inning against Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees gives Pittsburgh a stunning 10 - 9 win in Game 7.
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1965: Mudcat Grant does it all himself, hitting a three-run home run and pitching a 5 - 1 win at Minnesota to knot the World Series with the Dodgers after six games.

1966: The Detroit Tigers traded a player to be named later, George Smith and George Thomas to the Boston Red Sox for Bill Monbouquette. The Detroit Tigers sent Jackie Moore (October 13, 1966) to the Boston Red Sox to complete the trade.

1967: Happy Birthday to Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman, born this day in Bellflower, CA.
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1970: In the World Series, the Baltimore Orioles win their third straight over the Cincinnati Reds, 9 - 3, with winning pitcher Dave McNally slugging a grand slam. Frank Robinson and Don Buford also hit home runs and third baseman Brooks Robinson continues his excellence on defense as he makes two spectacular grabs in the field.

1971: The Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates play the first night game in World Series history. Roberto Clemente bats three hits and rookie catcher Milt May delivers a game-winning pinch-hit in Pittsburgh's 4 - 3 comeback victory.

1974: Breaking the Color Barrier Frank Robinson, the new Indians manager, appeared on CBSNews Sunday morning show FaceTheNation
He said being named the 1st MLB black manager was "long overdue," but "too much was being made of the whole thing."
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1984: A pair of two-run home runs by Alan Trammell of the Detroit Tigers provide all the scoring as pitcher Jack Morris beats the San Diego Padres, 4 - 2, in Game Four of the World Series. Jack Morris deals a 9 IP complete game 5 hit gem-only blemish a single shot by catcher Terry Kennedy. The Tigers are now just one win away from the title.
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1995: The Detroit Tigers released Brian Bohanon.

2006: The Tigers defeat Oakland, 3 - 0, in Game 3 of the ALCS, with Kenny Rogers picking up the win.
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In the game, Mark Kiger makes his major league debut as a defensive substitute for the A's, becoming the first player to make his debut in the post-season since Bug Holliday in 1885.

2011: The Detroit Tigers turn to their ace, Justin Verlander, to stave off elimination in the ALCS. He limits the Texas Rangers' bats to 2 runs through seven innings, then tires and leaves in the 8th having thrown a career-high 133 pitches. With the Bengals' bullpen aces too tired to pitch, Phil Coke takes over and gets the last five outs, even though the Rangers manage to pull back 3 runs over the last two frames. Still, the Tigers had built a big lead against C.J. Wilson, with four home runs - two by Delmon Young and one each by Alex Avila and Ryan Raburn - and hang on for a 7 - 5 win. The Tigers hit for the cycle on four consecutive hits in the 6th hitting, the first team to do that in the postseason.
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2012: In Game 1 of the ALCS, Raul Ibanez hits a homer to cap a game-tying four-run outburst against Tigers closer Jose Valverde in the 9th inning, but Detroit manages to overcome the psychological blow to win, 6 - 4, in 12 innings. The Yankees' Derek Jeter collects the 200th postseason hit of his career in the game - second place on the all-time list is held by his long-time teammate Bernie Williams with 128 - but he then suffers a broken ankle while fielding a ground ball in the 12th, putting him out for the rest of the postseason. Delmon Young drives in 3 runs for Detroit, including a homer in the 8th and the game-winner with a double off David Phelps, the eighth Yankee pitcher of the game.

2013: the Tigers lose a heartbreaking game at Fenway Park in the second game of the AL Championship Series. Starter Max Scherzer holds the Red Sox hitless through 5 2/3 innings and strikes out 13 in seven innings before leaving the game with a 5-1 lead. But Joaquin Benoit allows a grand slam to David Ortiz in the eight inning on a ball that eludes right fielder Torii Hunter, who falls head-first into the bullpen in pursuit. The Tigers lose in the bottom of the ninth on a single by Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The loss ties the series at one game apiece.

2017: The Detroit Tigers and Al Avila make the worst trade in team history by trading a player to be named later, and greatest Tigers pitcher all-time Justin Verlander and cash to the Houston Astros for Daz Cameron (minors), Franklin Perez (minors) and Jake Rogers. The Detroit Tigers sent Juan Ramirez (minors) (October 13, 2017) to the Houston Astros to complete the trade.

2018: The Astros benefit from some largesse from Boston's pitchers as they issue 10 walks and hit 3 batters to win Game 1 of the 2018 ALCS, 7 - 2. Four of Houston's five hits drive in at least a run, including a pair of 9th-inning homers by Josh Reddick and Yuli Gurriel that provide 4 insurance runs. Justin Verlander also temporarily loses the plate, issuing 3 walks and a wild pitch in the 5th to allow the Red Sox to tie the score at 2, before a hit batsman, an error and a well-timed two-out single by Carlos Correa off Joe Kelly puts Houston ahead to stay in the 6th.

2022: Drew Carlton of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.
2022: Drew Hutchison of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.

Tigers players, coaches, and broadcasters birthdays:

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Wild Bill Donovan 1903-1912, 1918, coach 1918.

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Jack Onslow 1912.

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Fred McMullin 1914.

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Eddie Yost 'The Walking Man' 1959-1960.

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Eddie Mathews 1967-1968.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Jim_Price_(priceji01)
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Jim Price 1967-1971, tv and radio announcer 1993-2022.

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Jerry Robertson 1970.

Tigers players who passed away:

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Gus Hetling 1906.

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Icehouse Wilson 1934.

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The Detroit Tigers DFA'd Drew Hutchison for the 4th time in less than 2 years. This would appear to be the final one given that a new man is in charge.
It's also a testament to how bad things had gotten under Al Avila.

It's not just that Avila kept taking back a player no other team wanted.
It's also that Hutchison started the 2nd most games this year for the team - 18. Tarik Skubal was #1 with 21 GS.
Hutchison benefited from so many pitcher injuries.

But when you have that many injuries, and keep signing DFA'd pitchers, you have to question how all of these injured pitchers were trained and conditioned. Which is why Harris and Hinch are looking at those staffs this week.
Where there's smoke, there's fire.

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October 14 in Tigers and mlb history:

1896: Future Negro Leagues star and Hall of Famer Oscar Charleston is born in Indianapolis.

1905: Christy Mathewson shuts out the Philadelphia Athletics, 2 - 0, to give the New York Giants the World Series in five games. All are shutouts, with Mathewson getting three, Joe McGinnity one, and Chief Bender of Philadelphia one.
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1908: Before the smallest crowd in World Series history (6,210), the host Detroit Tigers are tamed on three hits by Orval Overall, who strikes out 10 in a 2 - 0 triumph. The Chicago Cubs win the World Series in five games. Upset over seating arrangements at the World Series, sports reporters form a professional group that will become the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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1909: George Mullin of the Detroit Tigers outlasts three Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers for a 5 - 4 victory sends the World Series to a seventh game in Detroit. This is the first World Series to go the limit.
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The first player to lead off a post season game with a HR was Detroit Tigers Davy Jones in 1909. He hit it to deep center field and it bounced over the wall for what today would be a ground rule double, but was a HR then.
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1911: The Philadelphia Athletics go into the World Series minus their star rookie first baseman Stuffy McInnis. The veteran Harry Davis replaces him and drives in the first run as Chief Bender tries again to outpitch Christy Mathewson. The New York Giants are dressed in the same black uniforms they wore in their 1905 conquest of the Athletics, and this Series starts as their last meeting ended: Mathewson wins it, 2 - 1. The largest crowd ever to watch a ball game - 38,281 - is at the Polo Grounds. Gate receipts are $77,379.

1927: Walter Johnson retires as a player. "The Big Train retires with a 417 - 279 Won / Lost record, 2.17 ERA, a ML record 110 Shutouts, and at the time held the record for most Strikeouts with 3,509.
He will return to the majors as a manager.

1929: The Philadelphia Athletics rally for three runs in the 9th inning to beat the Chicago Cubs, 3 - 2, and take the World Series in five games. A two-run home run by Mule Haas ties the game and Bing Miller hits a RBI double to get the victory. There won't be another winning rally by a team down two runs in the 9th inning of a Series final game in the 20th century. The Arizona Diamondbacks, in 2001, will do it next.

1929: The Tigers sell one of their greatest hitters away when they send Harry Heilmann to the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Heilmann hit .344 in 1929 but will play only one season with the Reds before retiring.
Playing 15 seasons with Detroit, the right-handed hitting outfielder and future Hall of Famer won four batting titles, with 2,499 hits, 497 doubles, 145 triples, 164 home runs, 1209 runs, 1446 rbi, and batted .342/.410/.518/.927

1956: Lions jump out to a 17-0 lead and hang on to beat the Rams 24-21 & improve to 3-0, in front of over 56,000 fans at Briggs (Tiger) Stadium).
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1963: The Milwaukee Braves traded Bruce Brubaker to the Detroit Tigers for Pat Jarvis.

1965: Sandy Koufax pitches his second shutout to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2 - 0 victory over the Minnesota Twins and the World Series in seven games.
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1965: The New York Mets purchased Jack Hamilton from the Detroit Tigers.

1975: The Cincinnati Reds take a 2-1 lead in the World Series with a controversial 6 - 5, 10-inning victory over the Boston Red Sox in Cincinnati.
In the 10th inning, Reds pinch-hitter Ed Armbrister attempts a sacrifice bunt and bounces the ball in front of the plate. Boston catcher Carlton Fisk, in an attempt to field the ball, collides with Armbrister and throws the ball into center field while trying to force Cesar Ger?nimo at second base. Ger?nimo goes to third base and later scores the game winner, as Armbrister moves to second. Home plate umpire Larry Barnett rules there is no interference despite heated protests by the Red Sox.

1984: Kirk Gibson hits two home runs and Lance Parrish hits the other home run to lead the Detroit Tigers to an 8 - 4 victory and the Tigers 4th World Series Championship in game 5 over the San Diego Padres.
Tigers clinched the pennant, the ALCS, and the World Series at home at Tiger Stadium #Relive84
Alan Trammell named World Series MVP. Trammell went 9-20 with 2 home runs. #Relive84
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1996: The Detroit Tigers selected Dave Hajek off waivers from the Houston Astros.

2002: Erik Sabel of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.

2004: The Detroit Tigers released Joe Vitiello.

2006: Magglio Ordonez hits a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off Oakland closer Huston Street to send the Tigers to the World Series. With two outs and the game tied 3-3, the Tigers get singles from Craig Monroe and Placido Polanco before Ordonez sends a blast into the left field stands, setting off a celebration at Comerica Park.
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2009: Mike Hessman of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.

2012: The Tigers take a two games to none lead in the ALCS with a 3 - 0 shutout of the Yankees at New Yankee Stadium. Anibal Sanchez pitches 7 innings in another strong outing by a Detroit starter. Hiroki Kuroda retires the first 15 Tigers batters but allows a run in the 6th on a botched potential double play grounder. A blown call by second base umpire Jeff Nelson in the 8th leads to two more runs, and results in manager Joe Girardi's ejection.

2015: Josh Wilson of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.

2017: The Astros take a two games to none lead in the ALCS with a 2 - 1 defeat of the Yankees in Game 2. Justin Verlander pitches a masterful complete game and the Astros score the winning run in the bottom of the 9th as Jose Altuve runs all the way from first base on a double to right by Carlos Correa off Aroldis Chapman.

2022: The Detroit Tigers selected Michael Papierski off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

Tigers players birthdays:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Vincent_Maney
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/meanepa01.shtml
Vincent Maney 1912.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sabeler01.shtml
Erik Sabel 2002.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cuevawi01.shtml
William Cuevas 2017.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/delpomi01.shtml
Miguel Del Pozo 2021.

Tigers players who passed away:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/frienow01.shtml
Owen Friend 1953.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Tom_Tresh
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/treshto01.shtml
Tom Tresh 1969.

Baseball Reference
 
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

New PoBO Scott Harris and Manager A. J. Hinch are hard at work now that the season is over and Harris has gone through his orientation. Their to do list, especially Harris?, is impossibly long.

Part of what they need to address is the mess left by former GM, Al Avila. One of the most important tasks will be to reassess players who have been ignored and left on their own, those who received spotty instruction and others who have been off the radar for awhile.

The player development system is almost 1 year old and not fully established by any means. Many players, including all the top draft picks, suffered under the old system for years while only having access to Ryan Garko?s new department for part of one year.

The Tigers need to go in and see what they can salvage before even more talent falls through the cracks. As I blogged about earlier in the week, out of the team?s top 20 draft picks from 2018, only 7 players remain. That is just pitiful. (I?m tempted to say something else but this is a respectful blog?.)

All these years of tanking need to demonstrate as many positive outcomes as possible. The team needs to reclaim and maximize as much talent as possible if they doesn?t want to have to go through yet another rebuild.

So who are the players who are most important to this organization? The ones the team needs if Detroit is going to move forward and show measurable progress?

I?ve got my top 5. But before I list them, here is my rationale.

I am not including Riley Greene. He has adapted well for his first year in the majors. He is the least of my worries.

I am also not considering players who have recently had surgery, like Casey Mize, and will be out for the entire year. I?ll worry about them next season.
 
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