DET TIGERS 2008 SPR. TRAINING SCHEDULE & SCORES

DETROIT TIGERS 2008 SPRING TRAINING


FINAL SPRING TRAINING RECORD

WIN - 15, LOSS - 14, TIE - 3

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TV and Radio schedule:

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/schedule/broadcast.jsp

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/downloads/spring_sched_08.pdf

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DETROIT TIGERS 2008 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE

***Click the score for BOXSCORE***


The spring training schedule (x-split squad for Tigers):
BOLD FOR HOME GAMES

Tue - Feb. 26, Florida Southern, at Lakeland, 1:05 (Exhibition game) WIN 17-4
Wed - Feb. 27, N.Y. Mets, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 4-2 WXYT 1270 radio
Thur - Feb. 28, Toronto, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 4-1
Fri - Feb. 29, Toronto, at Dunedin, 1:05 WIN 3-1
Sat - March 1, Cleveland, at Lakeland, 1:05 TIE 3-3
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Sun - March 2, Cleveland, at Winter Haven, 1:05 LOSE 1-3 WXYT 1270 radio
Mon - March 3, Tampa Bay, at Lakeland, 1:05 LOSE 9-10
Tue - March 4, Houston, at Kissimee, 1:05 LOSE 10-11 MLB.TV & Gameday Audio
Wed - x-March 5, Philadelphia, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 6-2
Wed - x-March 5, Pittsburgh, at Bradenton, 1:05 WIN 4-1 Gameday Audio
Thur - March 6, Atlanta, at Lakeland, 1:05 LOSE 4-5 Gameday Audio
Fri - March 7, Atlanta, at Lake Buena Vista, 1:05 WIN 9-6 Gameday Audio
Sat - March 8, Toronto, at Dunedin, 1:05 LOSE 3-4 WXYT 1270 radio
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**** daylight savings time change March 9th
Sun - March 9, Pittsburgh, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 9-7 WXYT 1270 radio
Mon - March 10, Washington, at Viera, 1:05 WIN 4-3
Tue - x-March 11, Cincinnati, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 5-4
Tue - x-March 11, Cleveland, at Winter Haven, 1:05 WIN 4-2 MLB.TV STO TV ohio
Wed - March 12, Houston, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 11-4 Gameday Audio
Thur - March 13, Atlanta, at Lakeland, 1:05 TIE 6-6 Gameday Audio & MLB.TV
Fri - March 14, Houston, at Kissimmee, 7:05 Rained out MLB.TV WXYT 1270 radio
Sat - March 15, N.Y. Yankees (ss), at Lakeland, 1:05 LOSE 7-11 Gameday Audio WXYT 1270 radio
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Sun - x-March 16, Tampa Bay, at St. Petersburg, 1:05 LOSE 2-7 Gameday Audio & MLB.TV WXYT 1270 radio
Sun - x-March 16, N.Y. Mets (ss), at Port St. Lucie, 1:10 LOSE 4-7 Gameday Audio & MLB.TV
Mon - March 17, Cincinnati, at Sarasota, 1:05 LOSE 3-5 MLB.TV, FSN Det & FSN Ohio TV
Tue - March 18, Washington, at Lakeland, 1:05 LOSE 1-9 ESPN TV & MLB.TV
Wed - March 19, no game
Thur - March 20, Atlanta, at Lake Buena Vista, 7:05 LOSE 2-3 MLB.TV
Fri - March 21, Toronto, at Lakeland, 1:05 LOSE 3-5 FSN Det. TV & MLB.TV
Sat - March 22, Philadelphia, at Clearwater, 1:05 Rained Out Gameday Audio & MLB.TV WKRK 97.1 radio
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Sun - March 23, Cleveland, at Lakeland, 1:05 TIE 3-3 FSN Det. TV & MLB.TV Gameday Audio WKRK 97.1 radio
Mon - March 24, Washington, at Viera, 1:05 WIN 5-3
Tue - March 25, Houston, at Lakeland, 6:05 PM WIN 10-9 Gameday Audio
Wed - March 26, Pittsburgh, at Bradenton, 1:05 LOSE 4-7 Gameday Audio
Thur - March 27, Philadelphia, at Lakeland, 1:05 WIN 14-5 FSN Det. TV & MLB.TV
Fri - March 28, Houston, at Houston, 8:05 PM WIN 10-0 Gameday Audio, FSN Hou & MLB.TV
Sat - March 29, Houston, at Houston, 2:05 LOSE 9-4 Gameday Audio WXYT 1270 radio

Nashville, Tenn. -- The first chance to see the 2008 Detroit Tigers and their imposing lineup in game action starts in the final week of February. The Tigers' Spring Training schedule includes four meetings with the AL Central champion Cleveland Indians and matchups against the New York Yankees and Mets.

The action technically begins with the Tigers' traditional exhibition opener against Florida Southern College on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET at Joker Marchant Stadium. From there, the Tigers formally begin their 72nd season of spring games in Lakeland.

The Tigers will have home contests for six of their first nine days of spring games, starting with back-to-back contests against the Mets on Feb. 27 and the Blue Jays the next day. The Indians, playing their final spring in Florida before heading west to Arizona in 2009, will face the Tigers four times, including games in Lakeland on March 1 and March 23.

After facing the Yankees several times in the spring over the past several years, the two teams will meet just once this coming spring with a March 15 matchup at Marchant Stadium. Other highlights will include three meetings with the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies, with home games on March 5 and March 27.

The 72-year relationship between Lakeland and the Tigers was already the longest-running tie-in between a Major League team and a Spring Training host. That includes 43 consecutive seasons to play at Marchant Stadium.

Tickets at Marchant Stadium will again be priced at two different levels. Tickets for weekend games as well as games against the Mets, Yankees, Indians and Braves range from $10 to $21. Tickets for all other home games will run $2 less.

Season-ticket packages are now on sale at the Marchant Stadium ticket office or by mail at Detroit Tigers, Attn. Ticket Office, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, Fla. 33805. Individual game tickets go on sale on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at tigers.com, tickets.com, the Marchant Stadium box office or by calling 866-66-TIGER.

SPRING FREAKIN' TRAINING.....WOOHOO!!!!

JOKER MARCHANT
STADIUM

Capacity	8,000
Year Opened	1966; renovated in 2003
Dimensions	340L, 420C, 340R
Surface	Grass
Ticket Prices	The Tigers charge a higher price for premium games (all games against Atlanta, Cleveland, New York Mets, New York Yankees and all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games). Field Box, $21/$19; Regular Box, $20/$18; Reserved, $18/$16; Wheelchair Accessible, $16/$15; Left Field Reserved, $13/$12; General Admission, $10/$10; Berm, $8.
Tickets on Sale	January 12, 2008, 10 a.m.
Ticket Lines	866/66-TIGER.
Season Tickets on Sale	Now.
Local Airport	Orlando or Tampa
Address	Al Kaline Dr., 2301 Lake Hills Blvd., Lakeland.
Directions	Take exit 33 off I-4 onto Hwy. 33 South. Tiger Town and the ballpark are approximately 2 miles on the left. There is signage pointing out two parking areas next to the stadium.

"Sat - March 29, Houston, at Houston, 2:05"

I'm going, I just have to. I shouldn't miss them, they are going to be soo close.

cdurbfan22 wrote:

"Sat - March 29, Houston, at Houston, 2:05"

I'm going, I just have to. I shouldn't miss them, they are going to be soo close.

I'l be at the Coliseum that same day.

catbox_9 wrote:

cdurbfan22 wrote:

"Sat - March 29, Houston, at Houston, 2:05"

I'm going, I just have to. I shouldn't miss them, they are going to be soo close.

I'l be at the Coliseum that same day.

Really, McAfee? So, you are going to see the A's and who else?

Is my *best friend* going with you?!?!

cdurbfan22 wrote:

catbox_9 wrote:

cdurbfan22 wrote:

"Sat - March 29, Houston, at Houston, 2:05"

I'm going, I just have to. I shouldn't miss them, they are going to be soo close.

I'l be at the Coliseum that same day.

Really, McAfee? So, you are going to see the A's and who else?

Is my *best friend* going with you?!?!

No, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. I'll probably go alone. I dread parking there

catbox_9 wrote:

cdurbfan22 wrote:

catbox_9 wrote:

cdurbfan22 wrote:

"Sat - March 29, Houston, at Houston, 2:05"

I'm going, I just have to. I shouldn't miss them, they are going to be soo close.

I'l be at the Coliseum that same day.

Really, McAfee? So, you are going to see the A's and who else?

Is my *best friend* going with you?!?!

No, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. I'll probably go alone. I dread parking there

Oh....I was really . Who plays there?

Feb 14th, pitchers and catchers report to Spring training

Following are the Spring Training workout dates, subject to change,
both for pitchers and catchers and for each full squad of the 30 Major
League Clubs:

American League
A.L. Club	Pitchers/Catchers First Workout	Full Squad's First Workout
BAL	Feb. 14	Feb. 19
BOS	Feb. 16	Feb. 22
CWS	Feb. 16	Feb. 21
CLE	Feb. 16	Feb. 21
DET	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
KC	Feb. 14	Feb. 19
LAA	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
MIN	Feb. 18	Feb. 23
NYY	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
OAK	Feb. 14	Feb. 21
SEA	Feb. 14	Feb. 20
TB	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
TEX	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
TOR	Feb. 16	Feb. 21

National League
N.L. Club	Pitchers/Catchers First Workout	Full Squad's First Workout
ARI	Feb. 16	Feb. 21
ATL	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
CHI	Feb. 14	Feb. 19
CIN	Feb. 17	Feb. 20
COL	Feb. 16	Feb. 23
FLA	Feb. 18	Feb. 21
HOU	Feb. 14	Feb. 19
LA	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
MIL	Feb. 17	Feb. 23
NYM	Feb. 16	Feb. 20
PHI	Feb. 14	Feb. 19
PIT	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
STL	Feb. 15	Feb. 19
SD	Feb. 15	Feb. 20
SF	Feb. 14	Feb. 19
WSH	Feb. 17	Feb. 22

Let's GOOOOOOO!!

I'm READY! maybe more than they are!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Tigers invite 21 players to camp
The Detroit News

The Detroit Tigers have invited the following 21 players to major league camp when spring training begins in Lakeland, Fla., in February:

Pitchers: Francis Beltran, Freddy Dolsi, Jeff Gerbe, Chris Lambert, Preston Larrison, Aquilino Lopez, Matt Mantei.

Catchers: Joe Bowen, Dusty Ryan, Dane Sardinha, James Skelton, Max St. Pierre, Nick Trzesniak.

Infielders: Michael Hollimon, Jeff Larish, Scott Sizemore, Danny Worth.

Outfielders: Matt Joyce, Timo Perez, Wilkin Ramirez, Clete Thomas.

Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 14, with the remaining players reporting Feb. 19.

GO TIMO!!

01/22/2008 7:04 PM ET
Tigers invite 21 to Spring Training
Only Lopez, Perez and Mantei have big league experience
By Jason Beck / MLB.com

DETROIT -- Don't count on many "Where-are-they-now?" stories when the Tigers open Spring Training in three weeks. There could be a few more stories of "Where are they going?"

Detroit released its list of non-roster invitees on Tuesday, and it includes a heavy share of prospects who aren't on the 40-man roster. Some of them, like infielder Michael Hollimon and Jeff Larish, could end up at Comerica Park at some point this season. Others, like Scott Sizemore, Danny Worth and James Skelton, are further down the developmental ladder.

They're all likely to get some time in Tiger uniforms when Spring Training games begin at the end of February.

A total of 21 players received invitations to join the big league camp. Of that list, just two players -- outfielder Timo Perez and reliever Aquilino Lopez -- played in the Majors last year, both with Detroit. None of them are considered likely to crack the 25-man Opening Day roster, barring injuries or trades.

The most experienced player of the group is reliever Matt Mantei, who will make one last comeback bid after spending last year at home. He tried to crack Detroit's bullpen two years ago in camp and looked relatively impressive before injuries slowed him. A brief midseason stint at Triple-A Toledo met a similar fate.

Perez, who will turn 33 years old in April, had a brief July stint with Detroit before being called up late in the season to platoon in left field down the stretch of a playoff chase. The International League all-star batted .389 (35-for-90) with nine doubles and 13 RBIs for the Tigers, including a .414 average in September. He was designated for assignment at season's end to make room on the roster, but came back on a Minor League contract.

Lopez, who also turns 33 in April, served as the closer in Triple-A Toledo while providing some relief depth at times in Detroit. He made 10 appearances for the Tigers, allowing 18 hits over 17 1/3 innings with six walks and seven strikeouts.

After that, the group becomes very young. At first glance, one reason would seemingly be the difficulty signing Minor League free agents this winter, since opportunities to crack the big league roster are limited at best. President/general manager Dave Dombrowski, however, said that wasn't a factor.

"I don't think it's a byproduct at all," Dombrowski said. "For us, it's more a matter that there's still a lot of players that are moving through the system."

The Tigers farm system lost several top prospects this offseason among the eight young players dealt away in trades for Edgar Renteria, Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera. The camp invitations should give fans a good look at the prospects that remain in the system.

Hollimon and Larish played key roles on a Double-A Erie club that won the Eastern League's Southern Division with an 81-59 record. Larish led that league with 28 home runs and 101 RBIs while batting .267 with 87 walks in 132 games. Hollimon batted .282 with 34 doubles, 14 homers and 76 RBIs over 471 at-bats. He also stole 17 bases in 23 attempts.

Larish and Hollimon both competed in the Arizona Fall League. So did Sizemore, coming off his first full Minor League season at low Class A West Michigan. He batted .265 with 33 doubles, four homers and 48 RBIs for the Whitecaps.

Right-hander Jeff Gerbe joined them in Arizona after spending most of last season with Sizemore in West Michigan, where he went 2-2 with a 2.34 ERA in nine starts and 10 relief appearances. He'll join them in Lakeland, Fla., too, as will outfielder Clete Thomas, who batted .280 with 30 doubles, six homers and 53 RBIs for Erie. Fellow SeaWolves outfielder Matt Joyce received an invitation coming off a .257 average, 33 doubles, 17 homers and 70 RBIs for the SeaWolves.

Wilkin Ramirez, who split last season between Erie and Class A Lakeland, rounds out the list of outfielders invited to camp. The other infielder invited was Worth, Detroit's second-round selection in last summer's First-Year Player Draft after a successful career at Pepperdine. He'll join first-round pick Rick Porcello in going from last year's Draft to this year's camp, but Porcello was already going after signing a Major League contract last summer.

With the Tigers needing extra catchers to work with their pitchers during the early days of camp, they invited six catchers to join Ivan Rodriguez, Vance Wilson and perhaps Brandon Inge in camp. That includes Skelton, who became a Baseball America and Midwest League all-star by batting .309 with 24 doubles, seven homers and 52 RBIs in 101 games and throwing out better than 40 percent of would-be basestealers.

Dane Sardinha, Max St. Pierre, Joe Bowen, Dusty Ryan and Nick Trzesniak round out the catching corps.

Additional pitchers include right-hander Chris Lambert, the former first-round pick the Tigers received from St. Louis in last summer's Mike Maroth trade, as well as Preston Larrison, Francis Beltran and Freddy Dolsi.

Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Lakeland on February 14 and begin formal workouts on February 15, though many arrive well ahead of time. The rest of the squad reports on February 19 and works out the next day.

Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

that's pretty wild Mantei is going! what a story!

Pitchers and catchers report in another couple weeks!

wah-hoo! GO TIGERS PITCHING/CATCHING!

Quote :

With the Tigers needing extra catchers to work
with their pitchers during the early days of camp, they invited six
catchers to join Ivan Rodriguez, Vance Wilson and perhaps Brandon Inge
in camp. That includes Skelton, who became a Baseball America and
Midwest League all-star by batting .309 with 24 doubles, seven homers
and 52 RBIs in 101 games and throwing out better than 40 percent of
would-be basestealers.

Good going Skelton!

I hope Wilson's arm is ok...

Such a slippery slope with these injuries!

That stretch of games in a row early makes our back up catcher even more important. Hope Vance is up to it.

I just wish Brandon would go with the flow and try catching again.

I would love to see that...it would give us some serious versatility.

What a choice...either be a starter for a nothing team or be backup on one of the hottest teams ever.

I am afraid ego comes into play. You know how us males are

you guys are more complicated that we are...

LMAO...really. We are easier to read I will give you that much