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The Olde English Ds
Re: Relief Pitchers <FONT COLOR=BLACK><b>[</font>Reply to #<a href="read.pl?15-27">27</a>]</b>
4/3/06, 9:32am
Well the bullpen rotation has been finalized for the start of the year.  The injury to Todd Jones creates a last minute change as Jones is on the 15 day DL.  Hopefully this is a tiny hitch and not a sign of the Tigers being stuck with another old injured closer obtained in free agency.  The injury to Jones provides an opportunity for Jordan Tata from Double-A Erie, who was called upon to take the roster spot.  Tata, who is 24, has no prior major league experience.  It is great to see Leyland give young guys opportunities.  Fernando Rodney will take over the closer role in the meantime.  The rest of the pen consists of two left handers - Jamie Walker and Bobby Seay and right handers - Chris Spurling, Jason Grilli, Joel Zumaya and the previously mentioned Tata.  Let's get the season started already!!!

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