Twitter Talk: Is Avisail Garcia with Detroit Tigers to stay? Will Jose Valverde stick around all season?
Grand Rapids Press — If everyone is healthy when Austin Jackson returns, the Tigers will pick between Garcia and Matt Tuiasosopo. It seems likely that they'll keep Tuiasosopo and send Garcia back to Toledo. But a lot could change between now and then. Will the bubble burst for Avisail Garcia when Austin Jackson returns from the disabled list? And when was the last time you read such a stupid caption?AP File Photo Confession time. The first version of "Twitter Talk" was published simply so I could entertain myself. I realized that the emptiness in my life as a sports writ...
Detroit Tigers May 17, 2013
Detroit Tigers Links: Matt Tuiasosopo's value & are the Tigers looking for bullpen help?
Bless You Boys — Tigers links: Long shot Matt Tuiasosopo proving his value to Tigers The Detroit News, Terry FosterProving his value until all of a sudden he's not. Which seems to happen a lot with these kinds of guys. Also, yes, I'm super cynical. The Tigers put me in a bad mood last night. Are Tigers already looking for more bullpen help? Beck's Blog, Jason BeckI'm not even sure Jose Valverde is what I'm concerned about anymore. Which is actually a quite terrifying thought. Rod Allen Meets the New Ace Employee TigerSnarkWe all need a little laughter after last night. Are Detroit Tigers Uniforms MLB's...
Detroit Tigers May 17, 2013Terry Foster: Long shot Matt Tuiasosopo proving his value to Tigers
Detroit News — How good has reserve outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo been for the Tigers? Minutes after the Tigers' 7-5 loss to the Astros Thursday, angry Tiger fans were complaining about Don Kelly pinch hitting for Tuiasosopo in the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers May 16, 2013Matt Tuiasosopo records three hits
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo led Detroit in hits Wednesday afternoon during a loss to Houston. With no other Tigers batter reaching two hits, Tuiasosopo picked up three in the defeat. Tuiasosopo went 3 for 3 with three singles. He scored on Avisail Garcia's homer in the second inning and drove in a run in the sixth with an RBI single to shallow left field. Tuiasosopo is batting .375 after 40 at-bats. Wednesday was the first time Tuiasosopo saw more than one at-bat in a game since picking up two RBI on May 2 in Houston.
May 16, 2013
Three stars: Avisail Garcia hits three-run home run; Matt Tuiasosopo goes 3-for-3 with RBI, run scored
Grand Rapids Press — Garcia hit his first career home run, and it was a big one. His three-run blast in the second inning gave the Tigers a 4-1 lead. DETROIT -- Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon from their 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros: Avisail Garcia FIRST STARAvisail Garcia had just one at-bat for the Tigers prior to stepping into the batter's box in the second inning. He had 15 hits for the Tigers during the 2012 season, but they were all singles. He had one double in the playoffs last year, but he had never hit a home run for the Tigers. H...
Detroit Tigers May 15, 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, 2013Cody Allen gets one-out save in extra innings
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Indians reliever Cody Allen got a one-out save Sunday against Detroit.The right-hander entered to face right-hander Matt Tuiasosopo with two outs in the 10th and struck him out to end the game. Indians closer Chris Perez was unavailable due to right shoulder stiffness.
May 12, 2013Matt Tuiasosopo joins elite Tigers home run club
Detroit Free Press — Matt Tuiasosopo hasn't done it in the stunning way that two Tigers did in 1955.
Detroit Tigers May 10, 2013
Matt Tuiasosopo hits pinch-hit three-run home run in 5-4 loss; Detroit Tigers swept by Nationals
Grand Rapids Press — The Nationals scored five runs in the first two innings against Tigers starter Doug Fister and held on from there. Matt Tuiasosopo celebrates Thursday afternoon after hitting a three-run home run against the Washington Nationals.AP Photo WASHINGTON -- Matt Tuiasosopo had a huge hit for the Detroit Tigres. But one big hit was not enough for the Tigers to avoid a sweep. Tuiasosopo hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in the sixth inning Thursday afternoon, but it wasn't enough to help the Tigers overcome an early deficit in their 5-4 loss to the Washington Nat...
Detroit Tigers May 9, 2013
Three stars: Detroit Tigers' bullpen shines in loss, Matt Tuiasosopo continues to deliver off bench
Grand Rapids Press — The Detroit Tigers offered Matt Tuiasosopo a bench spot this spring largely because of his ability to change the complexion of a game with one swing of the bat. Like he did Thursday. DETROIT -- Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 5-4 series-sweeping loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday: Matt Tuiasosopo FIRST STAR: MATT TUIASOSOPO The Tigers offered Matt Tuiasosopo a bench spot this spring largely because of his ability to change the complexion of a game with one swing of the bat. Like he did Thursday. Tuiasosopo hit ...
Detroit Tigers May 9, 2013Dan Haren wins third straight start
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Despite running into a bit of trouble at the end of his start, Nationals pitcher Dan Haren won his third start in a row Thursday against the Tigers. Haren held the Tigers to just one run in his first five innings of work, and the Nationals jumped out to a 5-1 lead after two. He hit a rough spot in the sixth inning, allowing two runners with two outs and pinch hitter Matt Tuiasosopo's three-run home run, which cut the lead to 5-4. However, the bullpen held on to give him his fourth win of the season. Haren allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk in six innings, with three strikeouts. His ERA ...
May 9, 2013
Overanalysis: Rick Ankiel throws out Matt Tuiasosopo at home plate
Bless You Boys — Did Tom Brookens make the right call? Is he Gene Lamont reincarnated? Let's take a look. Situation: top of the 11th inning, runners on first and third, two outs. Brayan Pena lines a single to right field, straight at right fielder Rick Ankiel. Before we get to the GIFs, let's clear something up: Ankiel has done this before. So often, in fact, that other teams have learned. With that out of the way, let's get to the GIFs. As you can see in that last view, Tuiasosopo wasn't even close to scoring. Catcher Jason Castro has the ball before Tuiasosopo even sniffs home plate. However, th...
Detroit Tigers May 3, 2013
Minnesota Twins batter Bruce Rondon, Darin Downs and prevent Detroit Tigers from series sweep
Grand Rapids Press — Making his second appearance in the majors, Bruce Rondon lasted one-third of an inning after the Twins roughed him up for two key runs in a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau scores as Detroit Tigers catcher Brayan Pena misplays the throw from left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo during the first inning in Detroit.AP Photo DETROIT -- Bruce Rondon showed off his triple-digit fastball Wednesday. The Minnesota Twins showed him that they can hit it. Making his third appearance in the majors, Rondon lasted just one-third of an inning ...
Detroit Tigers May 1, 2013Matt Tuiasosopo accepting of role
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo has started three of the last five games, including two straight, in left field for Detroit. While he's batting .320 through 15 games, Tuiasosopo usually starts against left-handed starters, which is a role he's accepted. "I want to be in there and play, but I know my role, I know what it is," Tuiasosopo said, per MLive.com. "Skip makes the moves he's going to make and I just try to do my best job whenever I'm in there -- whether they bring in a righty and let me hit, or when I'm facing lefties."
April 29, 2013
Matt Tuiasosopo has career day with Detroit Tigers, continues to take advantage of limited action
Grand Rapids Press — With a big game Friday and with Andy Dirks nursing a sore knee, Matt Tuiasopoo earned himself a second straight start in left field Saturday against another right-handed starter. Detroit Tigers' Matt Tuiasosopo, right, celebrates his three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves with Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez in the fourth inning in Detroit on Friday. AP Photo DETROIT -- Matt Tuiasosopo won the part-time job in left field this spring largely because he showed that he could hit left-handed pitching. He's proved the past couple days that he can rou...
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