Mar 31, 2009 10:13 AM EST
In a surprise move, the Tigers released slugger Gary Sheffield, who has 499 career home runs, on Tuesday morning.
Sheffield said he was told by manager Jim Leyland and general manager Dave Dombrowski that Detroit wanted to go with a more versatile lineup.
"I never really thought about it, to be honest with you," Sheffield said, admitting that the move took him by surprise.
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The Tigers filled their outfield vacancy on Monday by acquiring Josh Anderson from the Braves in return for minor league pitcher Rudy Darrow.
"He is a legitimate burner," Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski said.
Last season, Anderson stole a total of 52 bases between the minor leagues and Atlanta.
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The Tigers and Mets were close to a trade involving reliever Brian Stokes and utilityman Ryan Raburn, but talks fell apart when New York determined Stokes will likely be a part of their starting rotation.
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Tigers Mar 2009 Archive
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MLB.com | Mar 29, 2009
The Tigers have placed starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis on the disabled list with an anxiety disorder.
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Detroit News | Mar 29, 2009
Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya could miss another month of action because of a muscle cramp that has set him back in his recovery from discomfort in his shoulder.
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San Jose Mercury News | Mar 27, 2009
The Tigers have experienced a steep decline in their season-ticket sales, which could prompt the team to hold a midseason fire sale.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 27, 2009
Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordo?ez admitted on Thursday that he was hurt by the booing he heard from some Venezuelan-American fans during the World Baseball Classic.
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Yahoo! | Mar 26, 2009
The economic recession could lead to teams looking to shed salary.
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ESPN | Mar 25, 2009
Some Roman Catholics are upset with the Tigers, who's home opener is scheduled during holy hours on Good Friday.
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MLB.com | Mar 22, 2009
Florida's Ricky Nolasco and a pair of relievers combined to no-hit the Tigers in a spring game on Sunday afternoon.
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Detroit News | Mar 21, 2009
Tigers manager Jim Leyland said on Saturday that after having a conversation with pitcher Zach Miner he is almost positive that he won't be the team's fifth starter.
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MLB.com | Mar 20, 2009
Dontrelle Willis is still trying to find his old form, but he has somehow gotten to his old delivery.
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Detroit News | Mar 16, 2009
Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day because of a neck cramp that could keep him from throwing until later this week.
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ESPN | Mar 15, 2009
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez defended Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez on Sunday, slamming baseball fans who booed the major leaguer at the World Baseball Classic.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 11, 2009
Tigers manager Jim Leyland wants to see his team produce this spring, regardless of whether or not his regular players are in the lineup.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 8, 2009
When manager Joe Maddon arrived in Tampa Bay three years ago he saw a lot of the legendary Bob Gibson in young starting pitcher Edwin Jackson.
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Detroit News | Mar 3, 2009
Tigers manager Jim Leyland says that pitcher Jeremy Bonderman's right shoulder looks fine after an examination following soreness.
