Detroit Tigers: Not That Bad (6/15-6/21)

Dan Plamondon — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:12:02 -0400

This first installment of what will be a weekly column titled "Detroit Tigers: Not That Bad," will highlight Tiger players, statistics, roster moves, games, plays, or general team news and/or notes that stand out over the past week. So with that said, welcome to weekly edition of "Detroit Tigers: Not That Bad"—Week of 6/15-6/21

1) Alfredo Fegaro: 1st start, 5.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 7 K = 1-0 start

2) Don Kelly: 9 games, 24 AB, 10 H, 14 Total Bases, 3 K's, .417 Avg

3) Marcus Thames: Since return from DL, batting .366 in 41 AB's, 15 hits, 5 for HR's

4) Rick Porcello: 2 ER's in last 2 starts over 12.2 IP

5) Brandon Inge: Last Week, 17 AB's, 8 hits, 2 HR's, 6 RBI's

If you have a "Not that Bad" for last week, feel free to leave me a comment.

Ryan Perry: Reason For Hope

Dan Plamondon — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:50:24 -0400

Ryan Perry is giving hope to Tiger fans across Michigan. The confidence he's displayed and trust he's gained from manager Jim Leylend is more than any reliever did all of last season. Even as a rookie, Perry shows the confidence of a proven veteran.

In an impressive 8-2 victory over Seattle on Sunday, Perry topped the radar gun at times by hitting 100 mph, and would follow up these pitches with 85 mph change-ups.

His line for Sunday's game was impressive: 2/3 innings pitched, 19 pitches, 13 for strikes, two hits, one earned run, and one strikeout.

Perry continues to be Leylend's first option in the bullpen when a critical hold is needed. His numbers on the season are also impressive. In five games pitched this season totaling 3 2/3 innings, he has one hold, two hits (0 before today), one earned run, three walks, four strikeouts, and a 2.45 era.

With numbers like these Perry is sure to keep the confidence of Leylend as a late inning option to keep the game close. Ryan Perry is one sure reason for Tiger fans to have hope in 2009.

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Detroit Tigers: Not That Bad (6/15-6/21)

Ryan Perry: Reason For Hope