Mike Fiers may not be ready for start of regular season due to back issue Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports that Tigers starter Mike Fiers is dealing with a back issue and may not be ready for the start of the season. Manager Ron Gardenhire characterized the injury as a “stiff back” and added, “Maybe a little bit of a bulging disk or something like that.” Fiers, 32, signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Tigers in December. He has had a forgettable spring, yielding 12 runs on 10 hits and eight walks with seven strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings. Fiers had a rotation spot locked up along with Michael Fulmer, Jordan Zimmermann, and Francisco Liriano. Matt Boyd and Daniel Norris were battling it out for the No. 5 spot. If Fiers opens the regular season on the 10-day disabled list, both could have spots in the rotation. (HBT)
Tigers need to make some quick decisions... Tigers Detroit is still sorting out the back end of its rotation; Jordan Zimmermann, Michael Fulmer and Francisco Liriano have locked up the first three spots. Matthew Boyd and Daniel Norris could be competing for one spot, but would both make it if manager Ron Gardenhire starts Mike Fiers in the bullpen after a tough spring.
March 25, 2018 5:26 pm Tigers' Michael Fulmer: Dominates Sunday by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Fulmer picked up the win in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Braves by tossing seven scoreless innings. He allowed just two hits and a walk while striking out three. The strong performance brought Fulmer's spring training ERA down to 2.12 across 17 innings. The 25-year-old took a slight step back in 2017 compared to his 2016 Rookie of the Year campaign, as his ERA climbed from 3.03 to 3.83 and his K/9 dropped from 7.5 to 6.2. Fulmer underwent surgery on his throwing elbow in September, and if he's now fully healthy, a return to his 2016-level production could be in store if the early returns are any indication. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/page/DET/detroit-tigers
Spring Training 2018 is now in the books. Time to "PLAY BALL" for real. Detroit opens up the 2018 campaign at Comerica Park versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.
http://scores.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...y-commemorative-patch-every-color-change-more The 2018 Uni Watch MLB preview Side-by-side comparison of 2017 (left) and 2018 Tigers home uniforms, showing new jersey logo (which now matches cap logo) and larger cap logo. Side-by-side comparison of 2017 and 2018 Tigers caps, showing larger logos. Old versions on left, new on right.
http://scores.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...morative-patch-every-color-change-more#tigers Also: Two members of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class are former Tigers, and the team is retiring both of their numbers. Jack Morris' No. 47 will be retired Aug. 12, and Alan Trammell's No. 3 will receive the honor Aug. 26. Also-also: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Tigers' 1968 World Series title, so the team turned to ace graphic designer Todd Radom to celebrate the '68 squad on this year's season tickets. Spectacular Tigers season ticket designs, celebrating 50th anniversary of 1968 championship team, by @ToddRadom. Additional info: https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/3/20/17136354/detroit-tigers-season-tickets-todd-radom-vintage-1968
I like the 'new look' uni's and the larger D... cool stuff, gotta get a new cap now. Nice tickets for sure...
Opening Day's are sure special, I just hope the rain doesn't ruin this one. Why are they even opening the season in Detroit?
