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Five Numbers To Avoid When Evaluating Starting Pitchers
They are: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Invariably, with the offseason, people start making their fantasy teams, which contain a lineup and a 1-5 starting rotation. During the long winter, these teams find thems...
Figaro Gets the Start on Saturday
With Monday's rainout pushing Rick Porcello's start to yesterday, there was some question as to who would pitch for the Tigers on Saturday. Start Porcello on short rest? Move Justin Verlan...
Not Exactly Breaking News: Washburn's Season Likely Over
The Detroit Tigers' playoff train kept moving long ago without Jarrod Washburn. (Has it really been only two weeks since he could only pitch one inning against the Royals?) And though he's...
Was Edwin Jackson Tipping His Pitches?
So maybe fatigue wasn't the reason behind Edwin Jackson giving up 10 runs combined in his last two starts. And is it that he's not throwing his slider well or that hitters know it's coming? Acco...
Nate Robertson is Sunday's Starting Pitcher
The mystery of Sunday's starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers has been solved. At least for now. Nate Robertson threw a bullpen session this morning, and according to Jason Beck's report...
The Return of Figaro
The Detroit Tigers are near the point where they just need warm bodies on their pitching staff, after Jarrod Washburn's latest setback with his left knee. As a result, Alfredo Figaro has been ac...
Washburn Washed Out For the Season?
Considering that Jarrod Washburn couldn't pitch more than one inning last night because of his damaged left knee, it's not much of a surprise that FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi is reporting that Was...
Your Latest Fifth Starter: Eddie Bonine
Nate Robertson's groin is aching. (Or his pelvis is inflamed, if you'd prefer to put it that way.) Armando Galarraga's elbow is still sore. So who's going to be the Detroit Tigers' f...
Injury Update on Nate Robertson's Groin
Following up on Nate Robertson's groin injury (adductor strain) suffered in last night's game, Jason Beck reports on Twitter that Robertson has been diagnosed with "pelvic inflammation." Boy, that sou...
Morning Prowl: Guillen's Switch-Hitting, Porcello Watch, the Double Play Monster, and Crosby's Blister
Carlos Guillen has given up on switch-hitting for the year, according to Jason Beck. Batting right-handed is still uncomfortable for him, and Guillen is worried that if he pushes it, he c...
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