Jim Leyland

6 April 2012

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Tigers manager Jim Leyland is known for using his entire roster liberally. OFers Clete Thomas and Andy Dirks, and 2Bmen Danny Worth, Ramon Santiago and, eventually, Brandon Inge, might see significant playing time.

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2 April 2012

Tomorrow, the Detroit Tigers will likely announce their 25-man roster. Assuming that they don't pull any administrative tricks with number-five starter Drew Smyly in order to artificially keep injured 2B Brandon Inge (groin) on the roster, it is likely that Inge and OF Andy Dirks will remain on the roster, while OF Clete Thomas and 2B Danny Worth are sent to Triple-A Toledo. 

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30 July 2008

starved for playing time this year since Detroit acquired Miguel Cabrera to play third base.  Jim Leyland will hope that the increased playing time will jumpstart Inge's bat.  Overall, the offensive downgrade is worth the upgrade in the bullpen for the Tigers, who already have a very deep lineup.

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