Jim Leyland: We're 'pretty good' in key areas, but vets need to lead
Tigers manager Jim Leyland said there are two key factors for the team having early success -- figuring out who fits in the starting rotation and getting good play from the veterans early on to keep pressure off the younger players.
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Given: Overcoming the 'Thing'
Call it what you want, but once you can't throw strikes it's hard to get 'the Thing' off your back.
Team News
- Tigers centerfielder Austin Jackson's poise with bat impressive, too
- Jim Leyland touched by several Tigers' attitudes
- Pitcher Oliver Perez fires four no-hit innings in New York Mets' 9-1 win over Detroit Tigers
- Brandon Inge returns to Tigers' lineup, Dontrelle Willis gives up first run
- Tigers' Ryan Rayburn helps his cause with four hits
- This year's Tigers will be better than 2009
- Overheard at Tigers spring training
- Hot topics for the Tigers
- Tigers split with New York
- Johnny Damon continues to settle in with Tigers
Team Leaders
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Schedule
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| Mon. Apr 5 | at Kansas City | 4:10 PM ET |
| Wed. Apr 7 | at Kansas City | 8:10 PM ET |
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