TigerBlog (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The Tigers made some roster moves a couple of days ago and the big one was the non-tendering of Marcus Thames. That makes him a free agent and it ends his somewhat bizarre career as a Tiger. At times, he looked like he could belt 40 in a year but at other times, he looked [...]
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
"I knew when I didn't play in that last game against Minnesota. I knew I was out of there." Marcus Thames , talking to the Detroit News ' Lynn Henning about being released by the Tigers yesterday
It's Just Sports (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
The Tigers bid good-bye to outfielder/designated hitter Marcus Thames on Friday when they removed him from the 40-man roster. Thames is now a free agent. General manager Dave Dombrowski indicated the club wouldn't attempt to re-sign Thames, 32.
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
photo illustration by Samara Pearlstein The Tigers have effectively released Marcus Thames tonight, sending him off into the thorny wilds of free agency. At the same time they set Matt Treanor free, but we barely got to know him. The River has been with us since the ‘04 season. ~*~the end of an era~*~ And what [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
The Tigers already removed Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor from the roster today, making both players free agents, and now Lynn Henning of The Detroit News has some more hot stove talk for us... GM Dave Dombrowski replied "Nothing hot and heavy" when asked if there was any trade dialogue ongoing. The Tigers would "likely bite on an affordable two-year deal" for Fernando Rodney, but...
The World as Seen by Lauren (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
When I read the news on the Tigers website that they let Marcus Thames, one of my favorite Tigers, go today , I was shocked. I thought he was one of the last people that they'd let go, but as I read the article, I saw that his numbers were at a low level this year. He's a free agent, along with a number of other Tigers that are eligible to sign with other teams after this year's World Series. The picture...
The Spot Starters (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
The Tigers have cleared Marcus Thames from their 40-man roster, making the veteran a free agent. Thames, who has been with the Tigers since 2004, is coming off his worst season as a Tiger. This doesn’t make it impossible for Thames to return to Detroit, but it makes sense that the two sides will probably got [...]
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Marcus Thames was removed from the Detroit Tigers' 40-man roster, making him a free agent and likely ending his six-year career with the team. Browse more photos » And so goes the Slugger Thames. With the offseason officially under way, the Detroit Tigers needed to make some decisions to create room on their 40-man roster. That process has begun , according...
Tiger Tales: A Detroit Tigers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Tigers kicked off the off-season by announcing several moves today. The biggest one being the removal of Marcus Thames from the 40 man roster. Catcher Matt Treanor, who spent most of the season on the disabled list after undergoing hip surgery, was also taken of the roster. Both will become free agents. In other moves reliever Joel Zumaya and first baseman Jeff Larish were reinstated
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Detroit Tigers have removed outfielder Marcus Thames and catcher Matt Treanor from the roster, clearing the way for both players to become free agents.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Detroit Tigers bid good-bye to slugging outfielder Marcus Thames today, when they removed him from the 40-man roster. Thames, who spent six seasons with the Tigers, will become a free agent.
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Over the years Jermaine Dye's name has come up numerous times in rumors about the Mets. Dye never ended up being moved but now he's a free agent after the White Sox decided to not pick-up his option ( source Metsblog) . At 35 y/o the right hander, has struggled through injuries and doesn't play the field very well. He has hit .250 two of the last four years but still produces 27 or more home runs....
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor became free agents today, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck (via Twitter). Both former Tigers were non-tender candidates anyway, but apparently they've been outrighted or released. Thames, 33 in March, hit .252/.323/.453 in 294 plate appearances while playing 125 innings in left field and spending the rest of his time at DH. Thames has played a little first base and right...
The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Tigers made a handful of roster moves today to prepare for the offseason. They are: Mike Hollimon was outrighted to Toledo Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor have been removed from the roster and are now free agents Jeff Larish and Joel Zumaya have been reinstated from the disabled list Jay Sborz had his contract purchased from Toledo
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paolazhs9w | 09/26/2009
DETROIT – Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Rick Porcello won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero. Porcello (13-8) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 3-0 in his last four starts. Romero (12-8) also went six innings, allowing four runs on...
ayashaa09k9 | 09/20/2009
DETROIT – Gerald Laird and Brandon Inge each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Rick Porcello won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero. Porcello (13-8) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings to improve to 3-0 in his last four starts. Romero (12-8) also went six innings, allowing four runs on...
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