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WHAT: Alex Avila Appearance at Verizon Store in Livonia
WHEN: Tuesday, August 30 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
WHERE: Verizon Store (Inside Walmart)
29555 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI
WHY: Detroit Tigers catcher and 2011 All-Star Alex Avila is scheduled to greet fans and sign photo cards tomorrow, August 30, at the Verizon Store inside Walmart in Livonia.
Only complimentary photo cards will be signed. Limit one per person, while supplies last. No other items will be signed.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
SUNDAY'S GAME TIME MOVED FROM 1:05 P.M. TO 8:09 P.M.
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TIGERS TO BE FEATURED ON ESPN SUNDAY NIGHT
BASEBALL ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced today that their Sunday, September 4 contest against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, originally scheduled for 1:05 p.m. will be moved to 8:09 p.m. and be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 as part of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
All tickets already purchased for the scheduled 1:05 p.m. start time will be honored. No ticket exchange is necessary.
TIGERS TO BE FEATURED ON ESPN SUNDAY NIGHT
BASEBALL ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced today that their Sunday, September 4 contest against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, originally scheduled for 1:05 p.m. will be moved to 8:09 p.m. and be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 as part of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
All tickets already purchased for the scheduled 1:05 p.m. start time will be honored. No ticket exchange is necessary.
Tigers to Sign Autgraphs at ABC Warehouse Saturday
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AL ALBURQUERQUE AND PHIL COKE TO SIGN
AUTOGRAPHS SATURDAY AT ABC WAREHOUSE
IN DEARBORN AS PART OF
GLOVES FOR KIDS PROGRAM
WHAT: Gloves for Kids Autograph Signing
WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2011 (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
WHERE: ABC Warehouse
15253 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
WHY: Gloves for Kids is a program designed to provide Detroit’s youth with the sporting equipment necessary to participate in organized baseball and softball. During select dates in May, June and July, Detroit Tigers players made appearances along with representatives from WXYT and WWJ AM (CBS Radio) at various Metro Detroit ABC Warehouse locations. Similar to past visits, Tigers players will sign autographs in exchange for donations of new or gently used baseball and softball equipment such as gloves, cleats, bats, balls, shin guards etc. Monetary donations are also accepted. CBS Radio stations and the Tigers will also collect equipment at Comerica Park on September 10.
AL ALBURQUERQUE AND PHIL COKE TO SIGN
AUTOGRAPHS SATURDAY AT ABC WAREHOUSE
IN DEARBORN AS PART OF
GLOVES FOR KIDS PROGRAM
WHAT: Gloves for Kids Autograph Signing
WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2011 (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
WHERE: ABC Warehouse
15253 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
WHY: Gloves for Kids is a program designed to provide Detroit’s youth with the sporting equipment necessary to participate in organized baseball and softball. During select dates in May, June and July, Detroit Tigers players made appearances along with representatives from WXYT and WWJ AM (CBS Radio) at various Metro Detroit ABC Warehouse locations. Similar to past visits, Tigers players will sign autographs in exchange for donations of new or gently used baseball and softball equipment such as gloves, cleats, bats, balls, shin guards etc. Monetary donations are also accepted. CBS Radio stations and the Tigers will also collect equipment at Comerica Park on September 10.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
TIGERS SEND LESTER OLIVEROS TO MINNESOTA AS THE PLAYER TO BE NAMED LATER IN DELMON YOUNG DEAL
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DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has traded righthanded pitcher Lester Oliveros to the Minnesota Twins as the player to be named later to complete yesterday’s trade in which outfielder Delmon Young was acquired.
Oliveros appeared in nine games with the Tigers in 2011, posting a 5.63 ERA (8.0IP/5ER). He posted a 1-3 record, 6.43 ERA (28.0IP/20ER) and five saves in 22 appearances with Triple A Toledo. Oliveros saw action in 10 games with Double A Erie, compiling a 2-0 record, 0.53 ERA (17.0IP/1ER) and 28 strikeouts.
Oliveros will be assigned to Triple A Rochester by the Twins organization.
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has traded righthanded pitcher Lester Oliveros to the Minnesota Twins as the player to be named later to complete yesterday’s trade in which outfielder Delmon Young was acquired.
Oliveros appeared in nine games with the Tigers in 2011, posting a 5.63 ERA (8.0IP/5ER). He posted a 1-3 record, 6.43 ERA (28.0IP/20ER) and five saves in 22 appearances with Triple A Toledo. Oliveros saw action in 10 games with Double A Erie, compiling a 2-0 record, 0.53 ERA (17.0IP/1ER) and 28 strikeouts.
Oliveros will be assigned to Triple A Rochester by the Twins organization.
Monday, August 8, 2011
STATEMENT FROM JIM LEYLAND ON HIS CONTRACT EXTENSION
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DETROIT – The following is a statement from Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland on his contract extension through the 2012 season:
“I want to thank Mr. Ilitch and Dave Dombrowski for the support and confidence they have shown in me and I look forward to managing the Detroit Tigers in 2012. Also, my many thanks go out to generations of Tigers fans who have supported the Tigers through the good times as well as the tough times. I’m proud to take the responsibility to assure Mr. Ilitch, Dave and our many fans that we will never fall short of doing everything we can to maintain the pride of our organization and our fans.”
DETROIT – The following is a statement from Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland on his contract extension through the 2012 season:
“I want to thank Mr. Ilitch and Dave Dombrowski for the support and confidence they have shown in me and I look forward to managing the Detroit Tigers in 2012. Also, my many thanks go out to generations of Tigers fans who have supported the Tigers through the good times as well as the tough times. I’m proud to take the responsibility to assure Mr. Ilitch, Dave and our many fans that we will never fall short of doing everything we can to maintain the pride of our organization and our fans.”
DAVID DOMBROWSKI AND TIGERS AGREE TO A FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION; MANAGER JIM LEYLAND EXTENDED THROUGH 2012 SEASON
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DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced today the club and President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski have agreed on a four-year contract extension through 2015. In addition the contract of Tigers Manager Jim Leyland was extended through the 2012 season. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the deals were not disclosed.
“Dave has built a solid foundation for this organization and assembled competitive teams that give us a chance to win year in and year out. We have a lot of confidence in his continued leadership of the Detroit Tigers,” said Owner/Director Michael Ilitch. “I am pleased Dave has agreed to continue to lead our organization.” Regarding Manager Jim Leyland, Mr. Ilitch added, “I know Jim shares our desire to deliver a winner. We’re pleased to have him continue leading the Detroit Tigers on the field.”
Dombrowski, in his 10th season with the Tigers, and his 33rd in professional baseball, was named the club’s president and chief executive officer on November 5, 2001, before adding the role of general manager on April 8, 2002. The Tigers captured the American League Pennant in 2006, Dombrowski’s fifth season with the club.
“I am grateful for the continued opportunity Mr. Ilitch has given me to run this franchise, and I am equally appreciative of the unwavering support he has demonstrated the past ten seasons in our efforts to bring a World Championship back to Detroit,” Dombrowski said.
Prior to joining the Tigers, Dombrowski served as the president and general manager of the Florida Marlins. He was named the Marlins first executive vice president and general manager on September 19, 1991, and he added the duties of president on March 1, 2000. Dombrowski was the architect of the 1997 World Series Champions Marlins.
Leyland is in sixth season as the manager of the Tigers, compiling a 485-442 record (.523). He led the Tigers to the 2006 World Series and is 15 wins shy of becoming the fifth manager in Tigers history to register 500 victories with the club. Leyland, now in his 20th season as a major league manager, registered the 1,500th win of his career on April 15 at Oakland, becoming just the 19th manager in major league history to accomplish the feat.
“We’re delighted Jim will continue as Tigers manager through the 2012 season,” said Dombrowski. “He has led the Tigers to a World Series, and guided a contending team on a consistent basis during his tenure as manager. Jim’s managerial record and accomplishments speak for themselves.”
In related announcements, the Tigers have also extended the contracts of Vice President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila, Vice President, Amateur Scouting/Special Assistant to the General Manager David Chadd, Vice President, Player Personnel Scott Reid, and Vice President, Baseball Legal Counsel John Westhoff.
“Collectively, it’s as fine a group of quality baseball people as you will find,” said Dombrowski. “They continue to make significant contributions to the organization.”
The Tigers also promoted Duane McLean to Executive Vice President, Business Operations. “Duane does a great job of running the day-to-day business operations and the title change reflects the additional responsibilities he continues to take on,” Dombrowski said.
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced today the club and President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski have agreed on a four-year contract extension through 2015. In addition the contract of Tigers Manager Jim Leyland was extended through the 2012 season. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the deals were not disclosed.
“Dave has built a solid foundation for this organization and assembled competitive teams that give us a chance to win year in and year out. We have a lot of confidence in his continued leadership of the Detroit Tigers,” said Owner/Director Michael Ilitch. “I am pleased Dave has agreed to continue to lead our organization.” Regarding Manager Jim Leyland, Mr. Ilitch added, “I know Jim shares our desire to deliver a winner. We’re pleased to have him continue leading the Detroit Tigers on the field.”
Dombrowski, in his 10th season with the Tigers, and his 33rd in professional baseball, was named the club’s president and chief executive officer on November 5, 2001, before adding the role of general manager on April 8, 2002. The Tigers captured the American League Pennant in 2006, Dombrowski’s fifth season with the club.
“I am grateful for the continued opportunity Mr. Ilitch has given me to run this franchise, and I am equally appreciative of the unwavering support he has demonstrated the past ten seasons in our efforts to bring a World Championship back to Detroit,” Dombrowski said.
Prior to joining the Tigers, Dombrowski served as the president and general manager of the Florida Marlins. He was named the Marlins first executive vice president and general manager on September 19, 1991, and he added the duties of president on March 1, 2000. Dombrowski was the architect of the 1997 World Series Champions Marlins.
Leyland is in sixth season as the manager of the Tigers, compiling a 485-442 record (.523). He led the Tigers to the 2006 World Series and is 15 wins shy of becoming the fifth manager in Tigers history to register 500 victories with the club. Leyland, now in his 20th season as a major league manager, registered the 1,500th win of his career on April 15 at Oakland, becoming just the 19th manager in major league history to accomplish the feat.
“We’re delighted Jim will continue as Tigers manager through the 2012 season,” said Dombrowski. “He has led the Tigers to a World Series, and guided a contending team on a consistent basis during his tenure as manager. Jim’s managerial record and accomplishments speak for themselves.”
In related announcements, the Tigers have also extended the contracts of Vice President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila, Vice President, Amateur Scouting/Special Assistant to the General Manager David Chadd, Vice President, Player Personnel Scott Reid, and Vice President, Baseball Legal Counsel John Westhoff.
“Collectively, it’s as fine a group of quality baseball people as you will find,” said Dombrowski. “They continue to make significant contributions to the organization.”
The Tigers also promoted Duane McLean to Executive Vice President, Business Operations. “Duane does a great job of running the day-to-day business operations and the title change reflects the additional responsibilities he continues to take on,” Dombrowski said.
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