Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Avisail Garcia - not Don Kelly - needs more time in Toledo
Detroit Free Press — We know that Jim Leyland is very good at keeping all his players involved throughout the season. But with Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter and Andy Dirks manning the three outfield positions on a regular basis, Garcia would be nothing more than a spot starter. That doesn't work for him and it doesn't make any sense for the Tigers.
Detroit Tigers May 22, 2013
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander on mound; Brayan Pena, Don Kelly to start in series finale
Grand Rapids Press — What do you expect to see from Verlander tonight? Do you think he'll be back to his old self? Are you concerned about how he is pitching? GAME INFORMATIONWho: Detroit Tigers (24-19) at Cleveland Indians (26-18).Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland.First pitch: 7:05 p.m.Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by Gillian Van Stratt on MLive.com about an hour before first pitch. STARTING PITCHERSDetroit Tiger...
Detroit Tigers May 22, 2013Don Kelly hits first home run
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers outfielder Don Kelly got the scoring started Thursday, as he tied the game, 1-1, with a solo home run in the third inning. That would be the extent of his contributions, as he went 1 for 4 with a run scored and one RBI, in a 10-4 loss. It was his first home run of the season, in 52 at-bats.
May 17, 2013
Three stars: Detroit Tigers' Don Kelly makes most of extra playing time, Jhonny Peralta hits fourth homer
Grand Rapids Press — Jhonny Peralta is a man on a mission. The 30-year-old hit his fourth home run this season, a shot to straightaway center off Yu Darvish in the fourth that landed in the grassy field beyond the center-field wall. DETROIT -- Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 10-4 series-opening loss to the Texas Rangers on Thursday night: Don Kelly FIRST STAR: DON KELLY Don Kelly's first home run this season came against arguably one of the best starters in the American League, Texas' Yu Darvish. Kelly took a knee-high breaking ball and sen...
Detroit Tigers May 17, 2013
Snap reaction: It's far too early to panic over Justin Verlander
Bless You Boys — The Detroit Tigers lost 10-4 to Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers. But the loss, Darvish's late dominance or even Don Kelly going yard is not on anyone's radar in Detroit What is on the radar is Justin Verlander getting shelled in what was his second straight sub par start. Verlander has not been his normal, near lights out self in his last two starts. When the best pitcher in baseball over the past few seasons is walking in runs, it catches your attention. Prior to this past week, Verlander had issued bases-loaded BBs twice (Aug. 31, 2007 and Aug. 31, 2012). Has now done it back-to-b...
Detroit Tigers May 16, 2013
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Don Kelly in center field; pitching matchup highlights series opener
Grand Rapids Press — Justin Verlander is 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in four regular-season starts at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Yu Darvish went 3-0 against the Tigers as a rookie in 2012. GAME INFORMATIONWho: Detroit Tigers (22-16) at Texas Rangers (26-14).Where: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.First pitch: 8:05 p.m.Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit and the MLB Network.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by James Schmehl on MLive.com about an hour before first...
Detroit Tigers May 16, 2013
Detroit Tigers Links: Tigers have excellent starting pitching & Don Kelly is being overused
Bless You Boys — Starters prove to be an asset for heavy-hitting TigersThe Detroit News, Rod BeardThe starters have 19 of the Tigers' 22 wins so far, but only nine of their 16 losses. Oh Donnie BoyRyan CalleryI don't mind Don Kelly being on the team (it's a toss up between him and Quintin Berry that nobody really wins), but Jim Leyland's overuse of him is becoming very frustrating. Astros' Lucas Harrell critical of use of shift vs. TigersDetroit Free Press, George SippleSomehow, manager Bo Porter refrained from just telling Harrell to pitch better. Around the AL Central: MLB Final Score: Cleveland Indi...
Detroit Tigers May 16, 2013
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Don Kelly starts in center again, Ramon Santiago spells Jhonny Peralta at short
Grand Rapids Press — Right now, it appears Tigers manager Jim Leyland will go with a hodgepodge of players to fill in for Austin Jackson, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. GAME INFORMATION Who: Houston Astros (10-29) at Detroit Tigers (21-15). Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. First pitch: 7:08 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by Chris Iott at 7 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS Detroit Tigers Doug Fister, RHP (4-1, 3.14) ...
Detroit Tigers May 14, 2013With Tigers' Austin Jackson on DL, Avisail Garcia, Don Kelly, Andy Dirks could play CF
Detroit Free Press — Jim Leyland said Matt Tuiasosopo likely would play in left against lefties, and Avisail Garcia would play center. Leyland said rightfielder Torii Hunter would not be used in center while Jackson is on the DL.
Detroit Tigers May 14, 2013Tigers try to replace Austin Jackson in lineup
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Monday that outfielders Don Kelly, Andy Dirks and Avisail Garcia could all see playing time in center field with Austin Jackson on the disabled list. Although, Leyland hinted Garcia could see the majority of starts in center field. "He’s going to play," Leyland told MLive.com. "I’ll put him in center against a right-hander. I’ll play him in center against left-handers. I don’t know how it’s going to work out. It could be Dirks, it could be Kelly. But I’m not going to move Torii over." As for the leadoff spot in Jackson's absence, Leyland added Dirks would likel...
May 13, 2013Don Kelly replaces injured center fielder in lineup
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers outfielder Don Kelly drew the start in center field Monday against the Astros after the team placed starting center fielder Austin Jackson on the disabled list with a pulled hamstring. Kelly is the only other player to start in center field for Detroit this season. Kelly entered play Monday batting .190 and mired in a 1-for-13 slump in his last seven games.
May 13, 2013
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Don Kelly batting eighth, starting in center with Austin Jackson on 15-day DL
Grand Rapids Press — With Austin Jackson sidelined, Don Kelly is batting eighth and will make his second straight start in center. Andy Dirks will spell Jackson at the leadoff spot. GAME INFORMATION Who: Houston Astros (10-28) at Detroit Tigers (20-15). Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. First pitch: 7:08 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by Gillian Van Stratt at 7 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS Detroit Tigers Anibal Sanchez, RHP (3-3, 1.97...
Detroit Tigers May 13, 2013Terry Foster: Jim Leyland knows value of keeping every Tiger involved
Detroit News — Utility man Don Kelly does not have compromising photos of Tigers manager Jim Leyland. Neither did Brandon Inge and Ryan Raburn when fans questioned why Leyland rested productive starters for less than productive backups.
Detroit Tigers May 7, 2013
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander on mound as Tigers go for four-game sweep of Houston Astros
Grand Rapids Press — Brayan Pena, Ramon Santiago and Don Kelly are in the starting lineup today against Astros right-hander Philip Humber. GAME INFORMATIONWho: Detroit Tigers (18-11) at Houston Astros (8-23).Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston.First pitch: 4:10 p.m.Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by Chris Iott on MLive.com about an hour before first pitch. STARTING PITCHERSDetroit TigersJustin Verlander (3-2, 1.83 ERA)Lifetim...
Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013Jose Veras blows second save
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Astros reliever Jose Veras blew his second save Friday night against the Tigers. Veras came on in the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead and issued a leadoff walk to Don Kelly. He did get Jhonny Peralta to fly out for the first out before allowing a two-run home run to Alex Avila, which put Detroit up for good. Veras was able to finish out the inning but saw his ERA balloon to 5.25 from 4.09 after his outing. He is 2 for 4 in save chances.
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