http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:54:52 GMT 10 http://i87.servimg.com/u/f87/11/87/52/76/aat_ba11.gif http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/feed/? http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/lions-matthew-stafford-honored-as-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week-t1115.htm TigersForever Lions' Matthew Stafford honored as NFC Offensive Player of the Week By Tom Kowalski November 24, 2009, 2:45PM ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 422 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-37 win against the Cleveland Browns last week, was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Stafford threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brandon Pettigrew on the final, untimed play of the game to secure the victory. "I just got that news. ... Favorite Sports And Teams Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:54:52 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/lions-matthew-stafford-honored-as-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week-t1115.htm#6828 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/lions-matthew-stafford-honored-as-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week-t1115.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/jokes-f91/funny-tech-support-calls-t1113.htm TigersForever Will and Guy's - Tech Support Jokes Best Tech support jokes We have selected the best ten Tech Support Jokes. They were take by advisors at BT, HP and Dell. 1) Customer: 'My disk ran out of space when trying to save my Word document, so I changed it from double spaced to single spaced and it still wouldn't fit!' ___________________ 2) Advisor: 'Press any key to continue. Customer: I can't find the 'Any' key. ___________________ 3) Great Vision 3a) Tech Support: 'Ok, in the ... Jokes Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:18:17 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/jokes-f91/funny-tech-support-calls-t1113.htm#6812 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/jokes-f91/funny-tech-support-calls-t1113.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-cable-network-f36/harwell-relives-career-on-mlb-network-t1084.htm TigersForever Harwell relives career on MLB Network Hall of Fame announcer reflects while dealing with cancer By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com 11/12/09 2:51 PM EST For decades, legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell impacted millions through the airwaves with his soothing voice -- especially Tigers fans who hung on his every word. Now he sees it all coming to an end. "This will be my last World Series, I think," Harwell recently said to Bob Costas in an interview that will air on MLB ... MLB Cable Network Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:11:59 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-cable-network-f36/harwell-relives-career-on-mlb-network-t1084.htm#6701 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-cable-network-f36/harwell-relives-career-on-mlb-network-t1084.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/ernie-harwell-on-mlb-network-s-studio-42-show-with-bob-costas-t1102.htm RememberTheBird 11.17.09: Former Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell recites his famous Hall of Fame speech in MLB Network's Studio 42 show with Bob Costas 11.17.09: Ernie Harwell talks about Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier with Bob Costas on MLB Network's Studio 42 Tiger's Video Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:51:14 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/ernie-harwell-on-mlb-network-s-studio-42-show-with-bob-costas-t1102.htm#6758 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/ernie-harwell-on-mlb-network-s-studio-42-show-with-bob-costas-t1102.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/canadian-company-s-583000-bid-wins-auction-for-silverdome-t1095.htm TigersForever Last Updated: November 16. 2009 3:27PM Canadian company's $583,000 bid wins auction for Silverdome Mike Martindale / The Detroit News Pontiac -- The city will sell the Pontiac Silverdome for $583,000 to a Canadian company that hopes to maintain it as a sports venue, city officials announced this afternoon. The company's name is not being released until final details are being worked out, said Fred Leeb, the city's emergency financial manager. The company hopes to bring a soccer ... Favorite Sports And Teams Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:08:08 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/canadian-company-s-583000-bid-wins-auction-for-silverdome-t1095.htm#6732 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/canadian-company-s-583000-bid-wins-auction-for-silverdome-t1095.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/agent-uggla-would-resist-move-to-third-base-or-outfield-if-traded-t1101.htm TigersForever Agent: Uggla Would Resist Move to Third Base or Outfield if Traded Fish Bytes All Florida Marlins All the Time The Miami Herald Dan Uggla's agent has launched a warning flare, going on record as saying the All-Star second baseman would balk at being moved to another position if traded. Even though Uggla would have no real leverage, that revelation could have a chilling effect on teams interested in trading for Uggla and turning him into either a third baseman or outfielder. "Danny ... Florida Marlins Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:33:40 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/agent-uggla-would-resist-move-to-third-base-or-outfield-if-traded-t1101.htm#6755 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/agent-uggla-would-resist-move-to-third-base-or-outfield-if-traded-t1101.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/allen-iverson-grizzlies-mutually-part-ways-t1099.htm TigersForever Posted: 5:35 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009 Allen Iverson, Grizzlies mutually part ways FREE PRESS NEWS SERVICES MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Allen Iverson experiment with the Memphis Grizzlies is over. The Grizzlies announced today in a released statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a mutual agreement. Iverson, a Detroit Piston most of last season, began an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 7 to deal with a personal ... Favorite Sports And Teams Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/allen-iverson-grizzlies-mutually-part-ways-t1099.htm#6751 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/allen-iverson-grizzlies-mutually-part-ways-t1099.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/starting-11-16-09-biggest-awards-up-for-grabs-t1092.htm TigersForever Baseball's biggest honors up for grabs Starting Monday, awards to roll out for top performances By John Schlegel / MLB.com 11/14/09 5:40 PM EST Already, dozens of pieces of hardware have been shipped out to baseball's best, with 18 Gold Gloves and 18 Silver Sluggers being distributed to the players voted as the top fielders and batters in each league. But now it's a whole new ballgame. Now it's about the Big Eight. Starting Monday, the annual awards presented by the Baseball ... MLB BREAKING NEWS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:09:12 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/starting-11-16-09-biggest-awards-up-for-grabs-t1092.htm#6724 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/starting-11-16-09-biggest-awards-up-for-grabs-t1092.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/1984-detroit-tigers-remember-on-sept-28-2009-t1087.htm TigersForever On Sept. 28, 2009, the 25th Anniversary of the Detroit Tigers World Championship was celebrated at Comerica Park. 1984 Detroit Tigers Remember, part 1 Tiger's Video Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:01:52 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/1984-detroit-tigers-remember-on-sept-28-2009-t1087.htm#6707 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/1984-detroit-tigers-remember-on-sept-28-2009-t1087.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/tigers-twins-double-brawl-1982-t1086.htm TigersForever The infamous Twins and Tigers brawl in May of 1982. These old Minneapolis newscasts show a Detroit pitcher (Dave Rozema) throwing a career ending flying leg kick on John Castino. Tiger's Video Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:54:33 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/tigers-twins-double-brawl-1982-t1086.htm#6706 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tiger-s-video-f22/tigers-twins-double-brawl-1982-t1086.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f74/riggleman-hired-as-nationals-manager-t1081.htm TigersForever Riggleman hired as Nationals manager Team showed improvement under interim skipper in '09 By Bill Ladson / MLB.com 11/11/09 11:35 PM EST WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have selected Jim Riggleman as their manager, according to a baseball source. The news comes five months after Riggleman was named the interim skipper, replacing Manny Acta. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday at Nationals Park. Riggleman, who was not available for comment on Wednesday, became interim ... Washington Nationals Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:46:49 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f74/riggleman-hired-as-nationals-manager-t1081.htm#6691 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/washington-nationals-f74/riggleman-hired-as-nationals-manager-t1081.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/pittsburgh-pirates-f69/bucs-fsl-purchase-move-approved-t1080.htm TigersForever Bucs' FSL purchase, move approved Pirates will move Class A team to Bradenton, Fla. By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/10/09 6:15 PM EST PITTSBURGH -- Florida State League owners have approved the Pirates' bid to purchase Cincinnati's high-A club, the final step in Pittsburgh's pursuit to move a Minor League affiliate to Bradenton, Fla. With this approval, the Pirates have assumed control of the Reds' Class A team in Sarasota, Fla., and are relocating that club to Bradenton, ... Pittsburgh Pirates Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:02 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/pittsburgh-pirates-f69/bucs-fsl-purchase-move-approved-t1080.htm#6687 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/pittsburgh-pirates-f69/bucs-fsl-purchase-move-approved-t1080.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/fsl-approves-sale-of-sarasota-reds-t1079.htm TigersForever FSL approves sale of Sarasota Reds Cincinnati's Class A team to be taken over by Pirates By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/10/09 5:57 PM EST PITTSBURGH -- The Florida State League owners have approved Cincinnati's sale of its Class A club to the Pirates, which was the final step in the Reds' pursuit to move all of the organization's operations out of Sarasota, Fla. With this approval from the FSL, the Pirates have assumed control of the Reds' Class A team in Sarasota and are relocating ... Cincinnati Reds Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:08:01 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/fsl-approves-sale-of-sarasota-reds-t1079.htm#6686 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/fsl-approves-sale-of-sarasota-reds-t1079.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/minor-leaguer-marmolejo-suspended-t1078.htm TigersForever Minor Leaguer Marmolejo suspended Pitcher used performance-enhancing substance By Jason Beck / MLB.com 11/06/09 6:22 PM EST Reds Minor League pitcher Jose Marmolejo will serve a 40-game suspension next year after Major League Baseball disciplined him for what it called the use and possession of a prohibited performance-enhancing substance. The violation actually occurred over the summer but was under review at season's end. The Reds suspended Marmolejo from their Dominican Summer ... Cincinnati Reds Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:49 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/minor-leaguer-marmolejo-suspended-t1078.htm#6685 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/minor-leaguer-marmolejo-suspended-t1078.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/major-league-baseball-s-general-managers-meeting-news-t1077.htm TigersForever GMs discuss ideas for tweaking Draft Change would better reflect previous season's standings By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com 11/10/09 7:21 PM EST CHICAGO -- Major League Baseball's collective general managers floated the idea of changing the order teams pick in the First-Year Player Draft to better reflect their success during the previous season. The topic came up at Tuesday morning's meeting. As of now, the 30 teams pick in order of their regular-season finish. The new concept includes ... MLB BREAKING NEWS Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:15 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/major-league-baseball-s-general-managers-meeting-news-t1077.htm#6682 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/major-league-baseball-s-general-managers-meeting-news-t1077.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/maybin-s-shoulder-surgery-a-success-11-09-09-t1076.htm TigersForever Maybin's shoulder surgery a success Center fielder expected to be ready by Spring Training By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 11/09/09 5:13 PM EST MIAMI -- Down the stretch, Cameron Maybin was hindered by a sore left shoulder. The Marlins center fielder addressed the issue on Monday. Maybin, 22, underwent surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. The team announced everything went well, and the speedster is expected to be ready when Spring Training opens in February. Maybin ... Florida Marlins Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:38:55 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/maybin-s-shoulder-surgery-a-success-11-09-09-t1076.htm#6674 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/maybin-s-shoulder-surgery-a-success-11-09-09-t1076.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arizona-diamondbacks-f75/kirk-gibson-has-the-tools-to-be-a-manager-t1070.htm TigersForever Posted: Nov. 8, 2009 Kirk Gibson has the tools to be a manager Spent six years as bench coach BY JOHN LOWE FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Kirk Gibson wants to be a major league manager. "I love challenges," said Gibson, 52. "It seems like the ultimate challenge." Gibson, bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has six years of major league coaching experience: his Tigers homecoming in 2003-05 under manager Alan Trammell and the past three seasons in Arizona under ... Arizona Diamondbacks Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:14:56 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arizona-diamondbacks-f75/kirk-gibson-has-the-tools-to-be-a-manager-t1070.htm#6654 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arizona-diamondbacks-f75/kirk-gibson-has-the-tools-to-be-a-manager-t1070.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/toronto-blue-jays-f30/dealing-halladay-could-fit-in-with-gm-anthopoulos-vision-t1069.htm TigersForever Jays may consider trading Halladay Dealing ace could fit in with GM Anthopoulos' vision By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com 11/07/09 8:55 PM EST TORONTO -- Alex Anthopoulos finally did away with the suspense and agreed on Saturday afternoon to discuss the immediate and long-term direction of the Blue Jays. It was a topic the new general manager wanted to address when the time was right. With the General Managers' Meetings set to kick off in Chicago on Monday, Anthopoulos felt the time had ... Toronto Blue Jays Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:07:33 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/toronto-blue-jays-f30/dealing-halladay-could-fit-in-with-gm-anthopoulos-vision-t1069.htm#6653 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/toronto-blue-jays-f30/dealing-halladay-could-fit-in-with-gm-anthopoulos-vision-t1069.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f31/rangers-notes-vizquel-byrd-rodriguez-t1060.htm TigersForever Rangers Notes: Vizquel, Byrd, Rodriguez By Mark Polishuk [November 5, 2009 at 7:01pm CST] MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan examined what some of the Rangers' plans might be this winter, and here are some of the highlights... A right-handed bat is at the top of the Texas wish list for the off-season, with Sullivan singling out Jermaine Dye as perhaps the best fit for the Rangers amongst the veteran hitters on the free agent market. There is a good chance that veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel ... Texas Rangers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:20:40 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f31/rangers-notes-vizquel-byrd-rodriguez-t1060.htm#6619 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f31/rangers-notes-vizquel-byrd-rodriguez-t1060.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/lions-news-t1058.htm TigersForever Posted: Nov. 5, 2009 Ex-New Orleans DB joins Lions David is rusty, but could see action Sunday vs. Seahawks BY NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Another day, another DB. The Lions continue to shuffle their secondary, signing cornerback Jason David and putting Demarcus Faggins (groin) on injured reserve. Coach Jim Schwartz and his staff could play David as soon as Sunday at Seattle. "We get a new guy every week, it seems like," defensive coordinator ... Favorite Sports And Teams Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:21:50 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/lions-news-t1058.htm#6617 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/lions-news-t1058.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/new-york-yankees-f51/world-champions-in-the-bronxxvii-t1057.htm TigersForever World Champions in the BronXXVII Matsui ties World Series record with six RBIs in clincher By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com 11/05/09 12:18 AM EST Box > NEW YORK -- This was the ultimate dream that the Yankees waited so long to achieve, as they clustered at the center of their magnificent new cathedral and celebrated the perfect ending to the inaugural season of Yankee Stadium. Finally -- and forever -- a 27th World Series title is now theirs. In what may have been his final game ... New York Yankees Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:11 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/new-york-yankees-f51/world-champions-in-the-bronxxvii-t1057.htm#6613 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/new-york-yankees-f51/world-champions-in-the-bronxxvii-t1057.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tampa-bay-rays-f73/rays-land-chavez-bid-farewell-to-iwamura-11-09-t1056.htm TigersForever Rays land Chavez, bid farewell to Iwamura Club passes on infielder's '10 option, gains Bucs righty By Bill Chastain / MLB.com 11/03/09 8:26 PM EST ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have traded Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. The deal was finalized Tuesday morning, but the announcement wasn't made until Tuesday night to give the Rays a chance to contact Iwamura in Japan once the sun had risen. The Rays actually traded Iwamura prior to exercising ... Tampa Bay Rays Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:12:14 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tampa-bay-rays-f73/rays-land-chavez-bid-farewell-to-iwamura-11-09-t1056.htm#6612 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tampa-bay-rays-f73/rays-land-chavez-bid-farewell-to-iwamura-11-09-t1056.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/pittsburgh-pirates-f69/bucs-acquire-rays-iwamura-for-chavez-11-09-t1055.htm TigersForever Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez Second baseman addresses one of club's biggest needs By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/03/09 10:35 PM EST Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wasted no time addressing one of the team's most critical offseason needs, doing so before the Hot Stove season even officially began. On Tuesday, the Pirates acquired second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Rays in exchange for right-hander Jesse Chavez. The Pirates will take on Iwamura's $4.85 ... Pittsburgh Pirates Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:08:34 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/pittsburgh-pirates-f69/bucs-acquire-rays-iwamura-for-chavez-11-09-t1055.htm#6611 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/pittsburgh-pirates-f69/bucs-acquire-rays-iwamura-for-chavez-11-09-t1055.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arcade-games-f88/presidential-paintball-t1050.htm TigersForever Presidential PaintballHillary, Obama, Giuliani & more play paintball for the USA Presidency! Play this free game now!! Arcade Games Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:42:44 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arcade-games-f88/presidential-paintball-t1050.htm#6599 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arcade-games-f88/presidential-paintball-t1050.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arcade-games-f88/8-ball-quick-fire-pool-t1049.htm TigersForever 8 Ball Quick Fire PoolPocket as many pool balls as you can before the time runs out! Play this free game now!! 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Arcade Games Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:22:52 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arcade-games-f88/monkey-kick-off-t1045.htm#6594 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arcade-games-f88/monkey-kick-off-t1045.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/stafford-on-his-critics-they-re-not-gonna-run-me-out-of-town-t1042.htm TigersForever Posted by John Niyo (The Detroit News) on Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 9:33 PM Stafford on his critics: 'They're not gonna run me out of town' If Matthew Stafford is Clifford Peache, then Dominic Raiola is Linderman. Call it "My Bodyguard 2: The Sequel," and give the Lions' offensive captain credit for defending his rookie quarterback, even if you want to question Raiola's short-tempered (and foul-mouthed) methods. Stafford got his first official taste of the Joey Harrington treatment ... Favorite Sports And Teams Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:45:44 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/stafford-on-his-critics-they-re-not-gonna-run-me-out-of-town-t1042.htm#6588 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/favorite-sports-and-teams-f28/stafford-on-his-critics-they-re-not-gonna-run-me-out-of-town-t1042.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/miller-headed-to-arizona-fall-league-2009-t995.htm TigersForever Miller headed to Arizona Fall League Rangy left-hander to work out kinks after rough '09 with Marlins By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 10/12/09 11:23 AM ET MIAMI -- Relying so heavily on youth, the Marlins understand the importance of patience. Not every player is a finished product when they take the field for the first time. Granted, the organization has been spoiled when it has seen immediate success out of players like Hanley Ramirez and Josh Johnson. In the case of Andrew Miller, ... Florida Marlins Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:30:30 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/miller-headed-to-arizona-fall-league-2009-t995.htm#6427 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/florida-marlins-f52/miller-headed-to-arizona-fall-league-2009-t995.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/mlbtraderumors-week-in-review-10-25-09-10-31-09-t1041.htm TigersForever Week In Review: 10/25/09 - 10/31-09 By Tim Dierkes [November 1 at 6 CST] Baseball's hot stove season begins after the World Series, but we still had action during the last week of October. Manny Acta was hired to manage the Indians, which led to the Astros hiring Brad Mills. Tony La Russa's extension with the Cardinals was announced; it's a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2011. La Russa is bringing Mark McGwire with him as the Cards' new hitting coach. Jed Hoyer was announced ... MLB BREAKING NEWS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:46:43 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/mlbtraderumors-week-in-review-10-25-09-10-31-09-t1041.htm#6583 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/mlbtraderumors-week-in-review-10-25-09-10-31-09-t1041.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/historic-information-f53/tiger-stadium-news-t415.htm TigersForever Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Board votes to demolish Tiger Stadium louis aguilar / The Detroit News DETROIT -- All of Tiger Stadium should be demolished, the board of the Economic Development Corp. voted this morning. The EDC, a branch of the quasi-public Detroit Economic Growth Corp., voted today to request Detroit City Council approval to demolish the entire stadium after finding that preserving a portion of the ballpark would not be feasible. The letter to be sent to the council ... Historic Information Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:30:49 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/historic-information-f53/tiger-stadium-news-t415.htm#2638 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/historic-information-f53/tiger-stadium-news-t415.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f63/mills-named-astros-manager-t1029.htm TigersForever Mills named Astros manager Red Sox bench coach was skipper in Minors for 11 years By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 10/27/09 7:13 PM ET HOUSTON -- Astros general manager Ed Wade's respect for Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona runs deep, so it wasn't surprising that the club leaned on Francona heavily for advice and wound up tabbing someone from his staff to lead the Astros into the future. After Francona gave Astros owner Drayton McLane a strong endorsement during a telephone conversation ... Houston Astros Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:06:50 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f63/mills-named-astros-manager-t1029.htm#6513 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f63/mills-named-astros-manager-t1029.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/umpire-news-t1007.htm Admin Umps save their worst for last Billy Witz / New York Times News Service Anaheim, Calif. -- Who's on third? That question seemed to flummox the umpire Tim McClelland on Tuesday night when two Yankees -- Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano -- arrived at the base, but not exactly on it. The 2009 playoffs have at times been one big slapstick routine for Major League Baseball's umpires, who have executed some calls with all the clarity of Abbott and Costello. McClelland and his crew provided ... MLB BREAKING NEWS Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:20:36 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/umpire-news-t1007.htm#6464 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/mlb-breaking-news-f19/umpire-news-t1007.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/anaheim-angels-f56/halos-offseason-holds-big-decisions-t1025.htm TigersForever Halos' offseason holds big decisions Key players to ALCS run eligible for free agency By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com 10/26/09 6:00 PM ET ANAHEIM -- When it comes to revealing where they stand on personnel matters, the Angels' decision-makers don't play it close to the vest. They play it inside the vest. That's where you'll find their hands and cards. An offseason of intrigue is on the horizon, with six of the 25 men who formed the postseason roster for manager Mike Scioscia's American ... Anaheim Angels Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:05:35 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/anaheim-angels-f56/halos-offseason-holds-big-decisions-t1025.htm#6501 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/anaheim-angels-f56/halos-offseason-holds-big-decisions-t1025.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f50/acta-tribe-brass-discuss-coaching-staff-t1024.htm TigersForever Acta, Tribe brass discuss coaching staff Decisions likely to be announced in November By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com 10/26/09 8:00 PM ET CLEVELAND -- Before he met with the press Monday at Progressive Field, newly appointed Indians manager Manny Acta spent his first morning on the job sitting down with general manager Mark Shapiro and assistant general manager Chris Antonetti to discuss potential options, both internal and external, for his coaching staff. Acta didn't name names, ... Cleveland Indians Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:51:49 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f50/acta-tribe-brass-discuss-coaching-staff-t1024.htm#6500 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f50/acta-tribe-brass-discuss-coaching-staff-t1024.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f50/tribe-tabs-acta-to-be-new-manager-t1023.htm TigersForever Tribe tabs Acta to be new manager Veteran becomes 40th skipper in franchise's history By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com 10/25/09 4:23 PM ET NEW YORK -- The Indians hoped to select and announce their new manager after the World Series. Manny Acta sped up their timetable. Acta was the first candidate the Indians brought to Cleveland for a formal interview for their managerial vacancy last week, and he must have left a lasting impression. The Indians named Acta their 40th manager ... Cleveland Indians Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:10:50 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f50/tribe-tabs-acta-to-be-new-manager-t1023.htm#6498 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f50/tribe-tabs-acta-to-be-new-manager-t1023.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arizona-diamondbacks-f75/offseason-outlook-arizona-diamondbacks-9-23-09-t1017.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Arizona Diamondbacks By Tim Dierkes [September 23, 2009 at 11:20am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Diamondbacks. Their commitments for 2010: C - Miguel Montero - $425K C - Chris Snyder - $4.75MM 1B - Brandon Allen - $400K 2B - Ryan Roberts - $400K SS - Stephen Drew - $1.5MM 3B - Mark Reynolds - $423K IF - Augie Ojeda - $713K LF - Conor Jackson - $2.4MM CF - Chris Young - $3.25MM RF - Justin Upton ... Arizona Diamondbacks Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:32:15 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arizona-diamondbacks-f75/offseason-outlook-arizona-diamondbacks-9-23-09-t1017.htm#6478 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/arizona-diamondbacks-f75/offseason-outlook-arizona-diamondbacks-9-23-09-t1017.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/san-diego-padres-f70/offseason-outlook-san-diego-padres-9-30-09-t1016.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres By Tim Dierkes [September 30, 2009 at 1:39pm CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Padres. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Nick Hundley - $404K C - Eliezer Alfonzo - $400K 1B - Adrian Gonzalez - $4.75MM 2B - David Eckstein - $1MM SS - Everth Cabrera - $400K 3B - Kevin Kouzmanoff - $432K IF - Luis Rodriguez - $675K IF - Edgar Gonzalez - $407K LF - Kyle Blanks - $400K CF - Tony Gwynn ... San Diego Padres Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:24:51 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/san-diego-padres-f70/offseason-outlook-san-diego-padres-9-30-09-t1016.htm#6477 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/san-diego-padres-f70/offseason-outlook-san-diego-padres-9-30-09-t1016.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f63/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-10-7-09-t1015.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros By Tim Dierkes [October 7, 2009 at 10:49am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Astros. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Humberto Quintero - $610K C - J.R. Towles - $402K 1B - Lance Berkman - $14.5MM 2B - Kaz Matsui - $5MM SS - Tommy Manzella - $400K 3B - Chris Johnson - $400K IF - Jeff Keppinger - $428K IF - Edwin Maysonet - $400K LF - Carlos Lee - $18.5MM CF - Michael Bourn - $435K ... Houston Astros Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:16:27 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f63/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-10-7-09-t1015.htm#6476 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/houston-astros-f63/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-10-7-09-t1015.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/toronto-blue-jays-f30/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-10-12-09-t1014.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays By Tim Dierkes [October 12, 2009 at 11:28am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Blue Jays. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - C - Raul Chavez - $500K 1B - Lyle Overbay - $7MM 2B - Aaron Hill - $4MM SS - 3B - Edwin Encarnacion - $4.75MM IF - Joe Inglett - $411K LF - Adam Lind - $412K CF - Vernon Wells - $12.5MM RF - Travis Snider - $401K OF - DH - Randy Ruiz - $400K ? - SP ... Toronto Blue Jays Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:08:13 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/toronto-blue-jays-f30/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-10-12-09-t1014.htm#6475 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/toronto-blue-jays-f30/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-10-12-09-t1014.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/oakland-athletics-f67/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-10-13-09-t1013.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics By Tim Dierkes [October 13, 2009 at 11:10am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Athletics. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Kurt Suzuki - $410K C - Landon Powell - $400K 1B - Daric Barton - $410K 2B - Mark Ellis - $5.5MM SS - Cliff Pennington - $400K 3B - Eric Chavez - $12MM IF - Gregorio Petit - $405K LF - Scott Hairston - $1.25MM CF - Rajai Davis - $410K RF - Ryan Sweeney - $410K OF ... Oakland Athletics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:00:01 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/oakland-athletics-f67/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-10-13-09-t1013.htm#6474 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/oakland-athletics-f67/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-10-13-09-t1013.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/offseason-outlook-cincinnati-reds-10-14-09-t1012.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds By Tim Dierkes [October 14, 2009 at 12:14pm CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Reds. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Ryan Hanigan - $400K C - Corky Miller - $450K 1B - Joey Votto - $438K 2B - Brandon Phillips - $6.75MM SS - Paul Janish - $400K 3B - Scott Rolen - $11MM IF - Drew Sutton - $400K LF - Jonny Gomes - $600K CF - Drew Stubbs - $400K RF - Jay Bruce - $418K OF - ... Cincinnati Reds Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:51:35 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/offseason-outlook-cincinnati-reds-10-14-09-t1012.htm#6473 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/cincinnati-reds-f61/offseason-outlook-cincinnati-reds-10-14-09-t1012.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/chicago-white-sox-f54/offseason-outlook-chicago-white-sox-10-19-09-t1011.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox By Tim Dierkes [October 19, 2009 at 11:27am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the White Sox. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - A.J. Pierzynski - $6.25MM C/DH - Tyler Flowers - $400K 1B - Paul Konerko - $12MM 2B - Chris Getz - $401K SS - Alexei Ramirez - $1.1MM 3B - Gordon Beckham - $400K IF/OF - Brent Lillibridge - $403K IF - Jayson Nix - $400K LF - CF - Alex Rios - $9.7MM RF - Carlos ... Chicago White Sox Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:43:14 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/chicago-white-sox-f54/offseason-outlook-chicago-white-sox-10-19-09-t1011.htm#6472 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/chicago-white-sox-f54/offseason-outlook-chicago-white-sox-10-19-09-t1011.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/milwaukee-brewers-f65/offseason-outlook-milwaukee-brewers-10-20-09-t1010.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers By Tim Dierkes [October 20, 2009 at 11:30am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Brewers. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - C - Mike Rivera - $415K 1B - Prince Fielder - $10.5MM 2B - Rickie Weeks - $2.45MM SS - Alcides Escobar - $400K 3B - Casey McGehee - $400K IF - J.J. Hardy - $4.65MM IF - Mat Gamel - $400K LF - Ryan Braun - $1MM CF - Jody Gerut - $1.775MM RF - Corey Hart - $3.25MM ... Milwaukee Brewers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:36:45 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/milwaukee-brewers-f65/offseason-outlook-milwaukee-brewers-10-20-09-t1010.htm#6471 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/milwaukee-brewers-f65/offseason-outlook-milwaukee-brewers-10-20-09-t1010.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/chicago-cubs-f60/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-10-21-09-t1009.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs By Tim Dierkes [October 21, 2009 at 11:32am CST] Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Cubs. Their likely 2010 commitments: C - Geovany Soto - $575K C - Koyie Hill - $475K 1B - Derrek Lee - $13MM 2B - Jeff Baker - $415K SS - Ryan Theriot - $500K 3B - Aramis Ramirez - $15.75MM IF - Aaron Miles - $2.7MM IF - Andres Blanco - $400K LF - Alfonso Soriano - $18MM CF - Kosuke Fukudome - $13MM RF - Milton ... Chicago Cubs Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:26:18 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/chicago-cubs-f60/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-10-21-09-t1009.htm#6470 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/chicago-cubs-f60/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-10-21-09-t1009.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tampa-bay-rays-f73/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-10-22-09-t1008.htm Admin Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays By Tim Dierkes [October 22, 2009 at 1:14pm CST] The Rays are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Gregg Zaun - $2MM (club option, Zaun can void) C - Shawn Riggans - $414K 1B - Carlos Pena - $10.125MM 2B - Ben Zobrist - $416K SS - Jason Bartlett - $1.98MM 3B - Evan Longoria - $950K IF - Willy Aybar - $1.35MM IF - Reid Brignac - $400K LF - Carl Crawford - $10MM (club ... Tampa Bay Rays Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:18:03 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tampa-bay-rays-f73/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-10-22-09-t1008.htm#6469 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/tampa-bay-rays-f73/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-10-22-09-t1008.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/los-angeles-dodgers-f64/dodgers-run-ends-in-game-5-of-nlcs-t1006.htm TigersForever Dodgers' run ends in Game 5 of NLCS Padilla struggles as Phillies ride four homers past LA By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com 10/21/09 11:49 PM ET Box > PHILADELPHIA -- The Dodgers came to town for three huge games with the Phillies and their biggest score was Springsteen tickets. Not to knock Springsteen tickets, but for two years running the Dodgers have been shooting for real-time glory days in the promised land of a World Series, only to be sent home for the winter by the Phillies, ... Los Angeles Dodgers Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:39:15 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/los-angeles-dodgers-f64/dodgers-run-ends-in-game-5-of-nlcs-t1006.htm#6461 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/los-angeles-dodgers-f64/dodgers-run-ends-in-game-5-of-nlcs-t1006.htm http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/philadelphia-phillies-f68/phils-oust-dodgers-return-to-fall-classic-t1005.htm TigersForever Phils oust Dodgers, return to Fall Classic Werth hits two homers as Philly gets chance to defend title By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 10/21/09 11:48 PM ET Box > PHILADELPHIA -- A little more than eight months ago, when the Phillies gathered for Spring Training in Florida, they talked about creating something special in Philadelphia. They talked about creating a legacy. They set their goal on becoming the first National League team to win back-to-back World Series since the 1975-76 ... Philadelphia Phillies Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:42 GMT http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/philadelphia-phillies-f68/phils-oust-dodgers-return-to-fall-classic-t1005.htm#6460 http://alwaysatiger.forumotion.com/philadelphia-phillies-f68/phils-oust-dodgers-return-to-fall-classic-t1005.htm