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Galarraga: Reunion With Ump 'No Big Deal'

Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga is downplaying a reunion with umpire Jim Joyce.

"It will be no big deal," Galarraga said.

Galarraga is the probable pitcher and Joyce is scheduled to be behind the plate Friday night when Detroit hosts the Orioles.

"Apprehensive, but also kind of excited about it," Joyce said.

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Tigers May Convert Phil Coke Into Starter

Jim Leyland said he's considering moving LHP Phil Coke from a reliever to a starter next season.

Leyland was acquired by the Tigers in an offseason trade with the Yankees.

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Joyce To Umpire Galarraga's Next Start

When Armando Galarraga steps onto the mound to face Baltimore on Friday night, the Tigers pitcher will see a familiar face behind home plate in umpire Jim Joyce.

Joyce, widely considered one of the majors? top umpires, cost the Tigers right-hander a perfect game on June 2 when he incorrectly called the Indians? Jason Donald safe at first on what should have been a game-ending grounder.

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