Interesting post from a former pitcher, and current Minor League writer for scout.com about how organizations are refining their methods for new pitch development in the minors.

Just a reminder about Blogger Night. I still have 8 tickets available, email me/use the contact form if you are interestetd.

I’m still on the fence on this one. The rusting hulk isn’t too much to look at, but is a vacant lot any better?

Nemo’s ranks 4th. Always a Detroit favorite, but I’m partial to the lesser known Casey’s – but they don’t have a shuttle.

Yes, but not significantly more

Awards for Gorkys Hernandez, James Skelton, and Tom Brookens

More minor league awards

To Pudge or not to Pudge…that is the question

Old news now, but the AFL participants were named. I had guessed Hollimon, Larish, and Gerbe and had expected Maybin prior to the call up. Thought that Wilkin Ramirez might have been given a look also.

Bobby Seay is amongst the best at stranding runners and Tim Byrdak is amongst the worst

Kurt uses the THT metrics to summarize the Tigers D.

Craig Monroe on moving on

Curtis thanks the fans for toughing it out Friday night in a special Saturday bonus blog

Learning to live at 95mph

Wilkin Ramirez stays healthy, and it shows. Article also mentioned he’ll be headed to the Instructional League after the season. I was thinking he’d be an excellent Arizona Fall League candidate. Sub req’d

Rogers is a Tiger or retired in 2008. MIght not be a bad gamble at a reasonable price and with the understanding he’s not a lock for the rotation. A one year deal could be worthwhile.

Article on Curtis in the New York Times

Rates Porcello as best mechanics and the Tigers draft as 2nd best.

The Ordonez for MVP movement has a blog

Experts, both national and local weigh in on each team’s “face of the franchise.” Some of the local Tigers flavor comes from Ian Casselberry of blessyouboys.com. Way to go Ian! I love it when local blogger does good.

Andrew Miller will start Friday and Chad Durbin goes back to the pen. So a reliever will be heading out on Friday. Any guesses as to who? My money’s on Miner.

If anyone can save the stadium, it’s Harwell.

MIke Maroth knows how to bake.

Monroe’s greatest hits

Tom Tango is looking for people to participate in the fans scouting report. Let’s make sure he has enough Tigers data.

He was throwing strikes and came up with 5 K’s in 3 innings. At 34 pitches he doesn’t need full rest to join the rotation later this week.

This just here for the sake of completeness. And Aquilino Lopez was optioned out

Breaking down Jurrjens first start with enhanced gameday.

And Rogers could be back next week.

“I can’t explain it,” said Inge, batting .242 with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs. “I’m getting pitched like I’m Babe Ruth. Everything is on the corner. I haven’t seen a ball in the middle of the plate for a week.” Ummm, yeah.

Gary Sheffield is the oldest player with a 20 homer, 20 stolen base season beating Paul O’Neil by a couple months

I was a little surprised to see the names Damion Easley and Chad Curtis on the list

Not a good time to be Jason Grilli

Why spend so much money on the draft? Dombrowski says it is, “an area where we have a lot of good people making recommendations.”