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Yankees-Tigers game rained out; no makeup set
The finale of the weekend series between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers was postponed by rain on Sunday. A makeup date wasn't immediately announced.

Tigers report: Notes, quotes
--RHP Francisco Cruceta has been just about what the Tigers thought he would be when they signed him

Tigers report: Inside pitch
The solution is going to have to come mostly from within.

Tigers report: Roster

Stuff guy Verlander hard-luck stuff guy right now
Justin Verlander sports a 1-5 record along with a 6.28 ERA for the season. While the stats dictate the Tigers ace is struggling out of the gates, there's plenty of evidence that shows he's not nearly as bad as he appears, Scott Miller says.

Sheff stirs up changes for Tigers with request to play left
What's this? Gary Sheffield in left field? That's only part of a major lineup shakeup for Detroit on Monday. Scott Miller says the Tinkering Tigers are at it again as they try to snap out of their first-month funk.

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Injuries

RP	Fernando Rodney	Shoulder	DL
RP	Denny Bautista	Shoulder	DL
SP	Dontrelle Willis	Knee	DL
C	Vance Wilson	Elbow, foot	DL
RP	Joel Zumaya	Shoulder	DL
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Transactions

5/13	Jacque Jones	LF	Released
5/5	Matt Joyce	LF	Purchased From Minors
5/5	Jacque Jones	LF	Designated for Assignment
5/3	Denny Bautista	P	Placed on 15-Day DL
5/2	Dontrelle Willis	P	Sent to Minors
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Employee of the Month

Who is the Tiger employee of the month?

A strange question, you may say. I think not. The Tigers have assembled some impressive pieces of talent, throwing them together on the field and told to win games for us. Sounds like any business without a good plan, or with constant turnover. Like a grocery store ...(more)

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Barry Bonds

Has anyone else heard the rumor that Detroit may go after Bonds to bring some left handed power to the lineup and reunite Leyland and Bonds from their Pirate Days? I think it could be a good move as Bonds can easily reach base with walks and hits still. It doesn't bring much speed to the lineup but we don't run alot anyway. How do other Tiger fans feel about this?

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Jacque Jones out

Jacque Jones designated for assignment and Matt Joyce called up. Jones wasn't hitting so no big surprise. Joyce is supposed to be a decent hitter and an outstanding outfielder. Joyce bats left-handed, so Leyland still has same amount of left-handed sticks to choose from. Also, Sheffield is playing left tonight.

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Brandon Inge

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What is Brandon Inge's best position?

He hasn't committed an error in any of the 4 positions (Center field 10 games, Left field 1 game, Third base 15 games, Catcher 8 games) he has played in so far.

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Hot Air

I dont think I have ever seen so much in one place. Iffy your head must be the size of a a parade float. To be able to get that much hot air to come out all in one palce.

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Scoreboard

	W-L
Detroit	(16-22)
Kansas City	(16-21)
DET: Robertson (1-4, 6.64) KC: Greinke (4-1, 1.80)
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Two Week Schedule

MAY
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
4 @Min L6-7	5 Bos L3-6	6 Bos L0-5	7 Bos W10-9	8 Bos L1-5	9 NYY W6-5	10 NYY L2-5
11 NYY	12	13 @KC	14 @KC	15 @KC	16 @Ariz	17 @Ariz
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AL Central Standings
Team	W	L	Pct.	GB	Home	Road
Minnesota	20	17	.541	-	14-7	6-10
Cleveland	19	19	.500	1½	11-12	8-7
Chi. White Sox	18	19	.486	2	9-7	9-12
Kansas City	16	21	.432	4	7-12	9-9
Detroit	16	22	.421	4½	8-12	8-10

Player Stats

Batting
Player	P	GP	HR	RBI	AVG
M. Ordonez	RF	38	6	25	.315
C. Guillen	1B	33	3	15	.295
P. Polanco	2B	30	2	13	.277
I. Rodriguez	C	32	1	16	.270
E. Renteria	SS	36	3	18	.266
Complete Detroit Batting Stats
Pitching
Player	GP	W	L	SV	ERA
J. Bonderman	8	2	4	0	4.80
K. Rogers	8	3	3	0	5.82
J. Verlander	8	1	6	0	6.43
N. Robertson	7	1	4	0	6.64
Complete Detroit Pitching Stats
Fielding
Player	P	GP	AST	TC	E
M. Cabrera	1B	33	45	218	5
I. Rodriguez	C	32	14	198	1
C. Guillen	1B	30	37	184	6
E. Renteria	SS	36	109	164	3
P. Polanco	2B	30	70	146	2
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Minor League Affiliates

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AA	Eastern	Erie SeaWolves
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A	Midwest	West Michigan Whitecaps
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Rookie	Gulf Coast	Tigers
Rookie	Venezuelan Summer	Tigers
Rookie	Dominican Summer	Tigers

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