Saturday, December 29, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
GUSTAVO NUNEZ RETURNS TO TIGERS ORGANIZATION
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced that shortstop Gustavo Nunez has been returned to the Tigers organization by Arizona as the Diamondbacks have outrighted his contract to Triple A Toledo.
Nunez, 24, spent the entire 2012 season on the disabled list of the Pittsburgh Pirates as he recovered from right ankle surgery. The Pirates selected him from the Tigers in the major league phase of the Rule 5 Draft on December 8, 2011. Nunez was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks from the Pirates on October 26.
He saw action in 12 games with the Gulf Coast League Pirates, Single A Bradenton and Double A Altoona in the Pirates organization during the 2012 season as part of an injury rehabilitation assignment. Nunez combined to hit .273 (12x44) with three doubles, a triple and five RBI between the three clubs.
Originally signed by the Tigers as a non-drafted free agent on May 3, 2007, Nunez is batting .266 (496x1863) with 62 doubles, 27 triples, 13 home runs, 170 RBI and 111 stolen bases in 478 games during his minor league career.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
TIGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH ANIBAL SANCHEZ
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a five-year contract, with a club option for 2018, with righthanded pitcher Anibal Sanchez.
Sanchez, 28, compiled a 4-6 record with a 3.74 ERA (74.2IP/31ER) and 57 strikeouts in 12 starts with the Tigers during the 2012 season after being acquired from the Miami Marlins on July 23. He posted a 5-7 record, 3.94 ERA (121.0IP/53ER) and 110 strikeouts in 19 starts this past season with the Marlins.
“Anibal pitched tremendously for us down the stretch and during the post-season,” Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski said. “He strengthens our starting rotation and we are pleased to have him back with the Tigers organization.”
Over his final eight starts of the season with the Tigers August 22-September 30, he finished with a 3-3 record, 2.15 ERA (54.1IP/13ER) and 44 strikeouts. Sanchez limited opponents to a .227 batting average (46x203) during that stretch.
Sanchez started three games for Detroit during the post-season in 2012, posting a 1-2 record, 1.77 ERA (20.1IP/4ER) and 18 strikeouts. He held opponents to a .192 batting average (14x73) during the post-season.
A veteran of seven seasons at the major league level with the Marlins (2006-12) and Tigers (2012), Sanchez has posted a 48-51 record, 3.75 ERA (869.0IP/362ER) and 733 strikeouts in 145 appearances (144 starts).
Thursday, December 13, 2012
TIGERFEST IS BACK AT COMERICA PARK TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT 10 A.M.
DETROIT – Detroit Tigers players and coaches return to Comerica Park on Saturday, January 26 to take part in the 18th annual TigerFest. Fans can purchase tickets for Detroit’s annual winter baseball event tomorrow, December 14 beginning at 10 a.m. on tigers.com/tigerfest or by calling 866-66-TIGER.
"We're thrilled TigerFest will be back at Comerica Park in 2013," said Ellen Zeringue, Tigers Vice President of Marketing. "Tigers fans will have the opportunity to see some of their favorites including Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder, and the newest Tigers including Torii Hunter. We're also giving all fans who attend TigerFest a free commemorative Miguel Cabrera Triple Crown pennant."
TigerFest will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost of admission, which includes all TigerFest attractions, is $25 for adults and $12 for kids 12-and-under.
Event Activities for all Fans:
· Autograph booths featuring current Tigers players and coaches, including one kids-only line.
· Main stage, featuring updates on the 2013 season by Tigers players, coaches, and members of the front office, including a special two hour Tigers “Fan Conference.”
· Tigers player photo area, located in the visitors clubhouse, where fans can take pictures with Tigers players.
· Self-guided tour through the Tigers Home Clubhouse, including the Tigers archive display featuring historical baseball artifacts.
· Batting practice in the underground batting tunnel.
· Visitors dugout will be open for fans to visit and take photos.
· Self-guided tour, which includes stops in the Ernie Harwell Media Center, luxury suite, the Champions
Club, and select Detroit Tigers executive offices.
· Detroit Tigers ice sculptures, including LIVE sculpting demonstrations.
· RxSport Bat Lathe featuring LIVE baseball bat carving demonstrations.
· Opportunity to take a photo with the 2012 American League Championship Trophy.
· Learn more about Detroit Tigers season and group ticket plans, Tigers fantasy camps, Spring Training tickets, and information regarding the DTI / StubHub! partnership.
· Detroit Tigers Authentics featuring one-of-a-kind authentic signed items and game-used memorabilia.
· Unique Tigers items at the Tigers Foundation Fire Sale.
Event Activities for Children:
The Detroit Tigers Kids Zone featuring:
· Kids-Only autograph booth
· Miniature Comerica Park stage featuring book readings by Tigers players, interactive games and activities, and special bleacher seating for parents and kids.
· Baseball-themed games and activities
· Video game bullpen
· Face painting
· Official 2013 Kids Club enrollment
· Radio Disney personalities and fun activities
A Miguel Cabrera Triple Crown pennant will be distributed to all fans at the entrance gate. Additional information, including players scheduled to appear, will be announced in early January. For further details and the latest updates, visit tigers.com/tigerfest.
Most access areas within the event will be heated and covered, however, the Tigers encourage all fans to dress according to the weather as some passageways may not be protected from seasonal elements.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
TIGERFEST IS BACK AT COMERICA PARK
DETROIT – Detroit Tigers players and coaches return to Comerica Park on Saturday, January 26 to take part in the 18th annual TigerFest. Fans can purchase tickets for Detroit’s annual winter baseball event on Friday, December 14 beginning at 10 a.m. on tigers.com/tigerfest or by calling 866-66-TIGER.
"We're thrilled TigerFest will be back at Comerica Park in 2013," said Ellen Zeringue, Tigers Vice President of Marketing. "Tigers fans will have the opportunity to see some of their favorites including Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder, and the newest Tigers including Torii Hunter. We're also giving all fans who attend TigerFest a free commemorative Miguel Cabrera Triple Crown pennant."
TigerFest will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost of admission, which includes all TigerFest attractions, is $25 for adults and $12 for kids 12-and-under.
Event Activities for all Fans:
· Autograph booths featuring current Tigers players and coaches, including one kids-only line.
· Main stage, featuring updates on the 2013 season by Tigers players, coaches, and members of the front office, including a special two hour Tigers “Fan Conference.”
· Tigers player photo area, located in the visitors clubhouse, where fans can take pictures with Tigers players.
· Self-guided tour through the Tigers Home Clubhouse, including the Tigers archive display featuring historical baseball artifacts.
· Batting practice in the underground batting tunnel.
· Visitors dugout will be open for fans to visit and take photos.
· Self-guided tour, which includes stops in the Ernie Harwell Media Center, luxury suite, the Champions
Club, and select Detroit Tigers executive offices.
· Detroit Tigers ice sculptures, including LIVE sculpting demonstrations.
· RxSport Bat Lathe featuring LIVE baseball bat carving demonstrations.
· Opportunity to take a photo with the 2012 American League Championship Trophy.
· Learn more about Detroit Tigers season and group ticket plans, Tigers fantasy camps, Spring Training tickets, and information regarding the DTI / StubHub! partnership.
· Detroit Tigers Authentics featuring one-of-a-kind authentic signed items and game-used memorabilia.
· Unique Tigers items at the Tigers Foundation Fire Sale.
Event Activities for Children:
The Detroit Tigers Kids Zone featuring:
· Kids-Only autograph booth
· Miniature Comerica Park stage featuring book readings by Tigers players, interactive games and activities, and special bleacher seating for parents and kids.
· Baseball-themed games and activities
· Video game bullpen
· Face painting
· Official 2013 Kids Club enrollment
· Radio Disney personalities and fun activities
A Miguel Cabrera Triple Crown pennant will be distributed to all fans at the entrance gate. Additional information, including players scheduled to appear, will be announced in early January. For further details and the latest updates, visit tigers.com/tigerfest.
Most access areas within the event will be heated and covered, however, the Tigers encourage all fans to dress according to the weather as some passageways may not be protected from seasonal elements.
Monday, December 3, 2012
TIGERS QUINTIN BERRY EARNS AWARD
DETROIT – Quintin Berry, whose hitting, baserunning, and hands-clapping spirit made him an important and crowd-pleasing presence for the Tigers in 2012, has been named winner of the second Tenth Man Award by the Detroit Baseball Society.
Berry will be honored at the 12th annual Detroit Baseball Dinner, Jan. 26 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Berry, 28, had never played in the majors until the Tigers brought him to Detroit in May after signing him to a minor league contract in November of 2011.
He was instant energy for the Tigers, batting .333 in May, and .293 in June, while stealing 12 bases and scoring 24 runs. Berry played all three outfield positions and was a key two-way player as manager Jim Leyland faced injuries to outfielders Austin Jackson and Andy Dirks.
Berry finished the 2012 season with a .258 batting average, 10 doubles, six triples, two home runs, 29 RBI and 21 stolen bases.
The Tenth Man Award was conceived by the Detroit Baseball Society as a means for honoring players who, while not necessarily lineup regulars, made significant contributions to the Tigers during the past season.
The inaugural Tenth Man Award winner was Don Kelly in 2011.
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