The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
Hey, it’s Tommy John surgery time. Clete Thomas, who showed some promise with a nice eye from the left side of the plate and a cannon of an outfield arm will be missing the AFL, spring training, and some more. He underwent surgery today under the hand of Dr. James Andrews. Thomas is likely [...]
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
An elbow injury is what likely kept Clete Thomas from being called back up to Detroit once rosters could expand on September 1. What we didn't know, however, is how serious that injury really was. Unfortunately, no one - whether it was Clete himself or the Tigers' medical staff - realized it, either. Thomas will have Tommy John surgery performed on his elbow by Dr. James Andrews (" the most valuable...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Clete Thomas was fresh off the disabled list when Tigers manager Jim Leyland wrote him into the lineup -- batting seventh, playing leftfield -- on June 21 in San Diego. Thomas was excited. It would be his first start in more than two weeks. But before batting practice, he felt a pop in his right arm while playing catch with teammate Curtis Granderson.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Tigers prospect Clete Thomas will undergo Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow, the Free Press has learned.
Last Call: Tigers Views from the F (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
With about one month left in the season, the Tigers will continue to evaluate the current roster with an eye toward 2009. Quite a few of the minor leaguers in the system have had an opportunity to show they belong in Detroit. Several of them have shown promise. Clete Thomas showed some spark and energy while Freddy Dolsi displayed good stuff but needs more seasoning. Jeff Larish has displayed some...
The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
The Tigers announced the bulk of their Arizona Fall League representatives. They are sending Luis Marte, Rudy Darrow, Casey Fien, Zach Simons, Jeff Larish, and Clete Thomas. Luis Marte is a nice selection. He emerged earlier this year as a rising prospect, but lost a chunk of the year to injury. This gives [...]
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
The Tigers have decided on six of the seven players who will represent the organization in this year's Arizona Fall League, the Free Press has learned. The team has chosen four pitchers, all of them right-handers: starter Luis Marte and relievers Rudy Darrow, Casey Fien and Zach Simons.
The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Toledo 2 Norfolk 1 (11 innings) Freddy Guzman was 2 for 4 with a walk. Clete Thomas walked twice. Mike Hollimon singled and walked. Chris Lambert pitched 7 innings and allowed 1 run on 5 hits, a walk, and 5 K’s. Clay Rapada, Casey Fien, and Francisco Cruceta went 1.1, 1.2, 1 [...]
The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
Toledo 3 Indianapolis 0Dusty Ryan went 2 for 4 with a double. Clete Thomas homered. Virgil Vasquez pitched 7 innings or 2 hit ball. Francisco Cruceta and Francis Beltran each pitched scoreless innings. Reading 6 Erie 10Luis Marte allowed 5 runs on 5 hits and a walk while fanning 4. But only [...]
The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Indianapolis 3 Toledo 5 Kody Kirkland homered twice. Timo Perez doubled twice. And Clete Thomas singled twice (plus he walked). Chris Lambert went 7 innings and allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, a walk, and 4 K’s. Clay Rapada got the 2 inning save fanning 2. Erie 11 Akron 5 Casper Wells hit for [...]
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- For a brief time this season, the four were together in the majors: Michael Hollimon, Jeff Larish, Clete Thomas and Matt Joyce. On a slow club full of veteran right-handed hitters, they brought speed, enthusiasm and a left-handed presence.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- For a brief time this season, the four were together in the majors: Michael Hollimon, Jeff Larish, Clete Thomas and Matt Joyce. On a slow club full of veteran right-handed hitters, they brought speed, enthusiasm and a left-handed presence.
The Detroit Tiger Weblog (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Toledo 6 Rochester 4Brent Clevlen had 2 more homers to push his total to 19. He’s hitting .305 and while it took a few turns at AAA, he’s regained prospect status. Jeff Larish, Freddy Guzman, and Clete Thomas all had 2 hits. Eddie Bonine went 7 innings allowing 4 runs, 2 of [...]
Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Jeff Corsaletti hit a rocket to center field that Toledo's Clete Thomas misjudged. He started in but quickly turned around and had the ball sail over his head despite a leaping effort. Ortiz casually strolled home and Chris Carter wasn't far behind. PawSox catcher Dusty Brown was thrown out at home on the play. It was the second run Ortiz has scored in as many games. PawSox lead...
Sporting Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Detroit makes room on roster for returning Ordonez MLB.com By Jason Beck / MLB.com The Tigers made room for Magglio Ordonez's expected return from the disabled list by optioning outfielder Clete Thomas to Triple-A ... Read More
