Detroit Tigers Wiretap
April 2008 Archives
Tigers Trade Grilli To Colorado
The Tigers traded Jason Grilli to the Rockies on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Zachary Simons, as reported by the Associated Press.

Leyland: Sheffield Will Stay At No. 3
Despite his early struggles, Gary Sheffield will remain in the third spot in the lineup for the Tigers, according to the Detroit News.

Gary Sheffield Is Worried About Shoulder
Tigers' designated hitter Gary Sheffield is worried about his shoulder, according to the Detroit News.

Leyland Won't Explain Cabrera-Guillen Switch
Tigers' Manager Jim Leyland will not explain why he switched the team's defensive alignment, swapping Carlos Guillen and third baseman Miguel Cabrera, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Cabrera And Guillen Trade Positions
Jim Leyland announced on Tuesday that Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen are swapping positions.

Leyland: 'The Big Boys Gotta Step It Up'
The Tigers have had their fair share of injuries this season, but Manager Jim Leyland thinks that the big guns need to step up in order for the team to turn things around, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Granderson Isn't In 'Baseball' Shape
Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson's broken hand is improving, but he isn't in 'baseball' shape, according to the Detroit News.

Sheffield Sits With Sore Shoulder
Gary Sheffield was held out of the Tigers' lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays because of soreness in his right shoulder, reported the Associated Press.

Detroit's Granderson Returning Next Week?
Curtis Granderson could return for the Tigers next week after missing the opening portion of the season with a broken bone in his right hand, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Tigers, Jays And Mariners Best Options For Bonds?
If Barry Bonds is going to play baseball this season, it'll likely be for either the Tigers, Blue Jays or Mariners, according to the New York Times.

Leyland Lays Into Tigers After 11-0 Loss
Tigers' Manager Jim Leyland finally exploded following the team's 11-0 loss to the White Sox on Sunday, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Tigers Place D-Train On 15-Day DL
Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday after an MRI confirmed that he has a hyper-extended right knee, according to an Associated Press report.

Ex-Tiger McLain Arrested
Former Tigers' pitcher Denny McLain is back in jail for failing to appear in court in a civil matter, according to a report in the Ann Arbor News on Friday.

Tigers End Winless Start
The Tigers finally showed the offense that earned them preseason raves, and ended their winless start.

Sheffield's Injury Won't Land Him On DL
The injury to Gary Sheffield's left ring finger isn't as severe as the team originally thought, according to the Detroit News.

Cabrera, Sheffield Hurting For Winless Tigers
Both Miguel Cabrera and Gary Sheffield are hurting for the winless Tigers, according to ESPN.

Royals Complete Opening Sweep Of Tigers
The Kansas City Royals completed an opening sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday with a 4-1 win in Motown, according to the Associated Press.

Granderson To Have X-Rays Saturday
Tigers' outfielder Curtis Granderson will have X-rays taken on his broken right hand this Saturday, according to MLB.

Could Tigers Deal For Nats' Cordero?
The Tigers are reportedly tracking Nationals' closer Chad Cordero this season as they look to shore up their bullpen, according to the Examiner (Hartford).

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