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Tigers Still Talking With Pittsburgh On Jack Wilson

Jul 31, 2007 1:43 PM EST

One executive with knowledge of the talks indicated this morning that the Tigers and Pirates were still discussing a deal that would send shortstop Jack Wilson to Detroit.

Detroit has also expressed interest in Houston?s Eric Bruntlett and Colorado?s Clint Barmes, but the Tigers are not believed to be in serious talks with either club.

Via Detroit Free-Press

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Sheffield: "Why Doesn't Selig Tell The Truth?"

Jul 28, 2007 1:02 PM EST

Gary Sheffield spoke out in Bob Nightengale's story about Barry Bonds and Bud Selig in USA Today.

"I'm sick of Bud Selig and Major League Baseball on the way they've been grandstanding on the steroid issue," Sheffield told Nightengale. "Barry Bonds should be the face of baseball. Instead, Bud Selig is making him the face of the steroid issue. It's the most ridiculous thing ever.

"Why doesn't Bud Selig tell the truth? Why does he keep lying and saying he doesn't know nothing about nothing? It's a bunch of hogwash. It's a cop out. He knew everything (about steroids) we knew."

It was when asked if he stands behind those comments Friday that Sheffield said he wouldn't comment. For the good of his team, in other words, he said, "I'm not talking about it anymore."

Via Detroit News

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City Council OKs Plan To Dismantle Tiger Stadium

Jul 28, 2007 11:00 AM EST

Tiger Stadium, the site of some of the city's greatest victories as well as a symbol of decay and decline, was called out Friday.

After an eight-year debate, the Detroit City Council voted to demolish the beloved old ballpark as early as this year.

"I was hoping they'd save it. I had a lot of memories there," said Detroit firefighter Darnell McLaurin, 39. "When I'd drive up (Interstate) 75 and point out Tiger Stadium, that's when you knew you were in Detroit.

"Now, wow, you see Tiger Stadium," he said, pausing during a dart game at Hoot's on the Avenue near the old ballpark, "and you know you're in Detroit. It's an eyesore."

Via Detroit News

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Tigers Jul 2007 Archive

  • Yankees Very Motivated To Trade Farnsworth?

    Star-Ledger | Jul 27, 2007

    The Tigers and Devil Rays are both interested in Kyle Farnsworth.

  • Sources: Tigers Interested In Farnsworth

    New York Post | Jul 26, 2007

    According to multiple sources, the Tigers are looking to make a deal that would bring Kyle Farnsworth back to the team he pitched 46 games for in 2005.

  • Sheffield Denies Knowing Chemist

    Detroit News | Jul 26, 2007

    Gary Sheffield was accused in an HBO interview of using an anabolic steroid, "the clear," by Bay Area chemist Patrick Arnold, who is credited with inventing the substance.

  • MLB Fines Sheffield For Criticizing Umpires

    ESPN.com | Jul 19, 2007

    Gary Sheffield was fined an undisclosed amount Wednesday by Major League Baseball for recently criticizing umpires.

  • Tigers' Rodriguez Suspended One Game

    Yahoo.com | Jul 14, 2007

    MLB on Saturday suspended Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his inappropriate actions during the Tigers' game against the Mariners at Safeco Field on Thursday.

  • Tigers Trade Roman Colon To Kansas City

    AP | Jul 13, 2007

    The Tigers traded pitcher Roman Colon, recently charged in a locker room scuffle with a Triple-A teammate, to the Royals on Friday for a player to be named.

  • Zumaya Plays Catch In Bullpen

    Detroit News | Jul 13, 2007

    The Tigers resumed their season Thursday.

  • Detroit's Perez Suspended 25 Games

    MLB.com | Jul 6, 2007

    Neifi Perez has been suspended by MLB for testing positive for a banned stimulant.