Zander's News and Notes Thread

[LionsFan..LOL]

You can post all minor updates/whatever via twitter, rotoworld, where ever else here. Any big stories will get their own thread though.

[Zander 77]

Oh....this isn't what I wanted at all

[LionsFan..LOL]

You get what you get and you'll like it!!

[MotownWebGuy]

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[ahoda]

so anything Peralta gets it's own thread....right?

[lizardking13]

so anything Peralta gets it's own thread....right?

You mean Don Kelly.

[LionsFan..LOL]

Essentially anything that isn't thread worthy goes here.

Example"

Octavio Dotel wasn't available Saturday and won't pitch Sunday, either, due to what he referred to as "a little inflammation in the area my elbow."
"Where did it come from? I don't know. Hopefully in the next couple of days, it goes away," Dotel added. The reliever will be re-evaluated on Monday's off day, at which point he could either be cleared to return or possibly be prescribed more rest.

or

Tigers manager Jim Leyland reiterated Wednesday that Joaquin Benoit will be the primary ninth-inning man.
But Leyland also left open the possibility that Phil Coke, Octavio Dotel and Al Alburquerque could still see random save opportunities. "On a lot of the days, if it's doable, I think Benoit is the most experienced and versatile enough against righties and lefties to pitch the ninth," Leyland told reporters. "But it's not going to be doable every day. You're liable to see anybody at any time."

[ahoda]

From Rotoworld:

Jose Valverde will begin pitching for High-A Lakeland later this week if Wednesday's bullpen session goes fine.
Valverde is reportedly throwing in the low- to mid-90s with a good splitter, though he's yet to face hitters other than a few extended spring training innings. He doesn't figure to be in the minors long before the Tigers add him to their bullpen. He's worthy of stashing in fantasy leagues if you're looking for saves.

[T $$$]

From Rotoworld:

Jose Valverde will begin pitching for High-A Lakeland later this week if Wednesday's bullpen session goes fine.
Valverde is reportedly throwing in the low- to mid-90s with a good splitter, though he's yet to face hitters other than a few extended spring training innings. He doesn't figure to be in the minors long before the Tigers add him to their bullpen. He's worthy of stashing in fantasy leagues if you're looking for saves.

I think that Rotoworld is in a fantasy world if they think that Valverde can be counted on for consistent saves in any league...real or virtual...

[LionsFan..LOL]

Jose Valverde tossed another scoreless inning Wednesday in an extended spring training game.
Valverde is expected to report to High-A Lakeland at some point this weekend and could be promoted to Triple-A Toledo by the middle of next week. The 35-year-old righty signed a minor league contract with the Tigers on April 4 and might eventually become a ninth-inning option in Detroit. He's worth a stash in deep leagues.

It's only a matter of time now

[ahoda]

Not sure if this goes here or not, but I'm posting it here anyways.

Rockies waived 2B Chris Nelson and he's a guy that I want the Tigers to pick up. Take the roster spot of Santiago. He plays mainly 2B, but can also play 3B and SS. He has a decent bat and could be a stater if Infante or Peralta get hurt.

[T $$$]

Despite the $4M you thought that Santiago was being paid???

[sc8581]

Not sure if this goes here or not, but I'm posting it here anyways.

Rockies waived 2B Chris Nelson and he's a guy that I want the Tigers to pick up. Take the roster spot of Santiago. He plays mainly 2B, but can also play 3B and SS. He has a decent bat and could be a stater if Infante or Peralta get hurt.

He definitely has some nice extra-base power but it looks like his defense is awful. That being said i'll take him over Santiago.

[ahoda]

From Rotoworld:

Tigers activated OF Avisail Garcia from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.
Garcia, who began the season on the disabled list with a right heel contusion, hit .417 (10-for-24) with one home run, two triples and four RBI in six rehab games with High-A Lakeland. The 22-year-old should contribute at the major league level at some point this summer.

Tigers placed LHP Phil Coke on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 26, with a left groin strain.
Coke attempted to throw Tuesday, but apparently didn't feel much in the way of improvement. He'll now get some extended rest while the Tigers will add right-hander Jose Ortega to their bullpen.

Tigers recalled RHP Jose Ortega from Triple-A Toledo.
Ortega will take Phil Coke's place on the active roster. The 24-year-old has tossed 14 scoreless innings at the Triple-A level this season to go along with a 19/7 K/BB ratio. He'll pitch in middle relief.

[T $$$]

Ortega Taco Sauce!!!