Jim Leyland

Hot Stove roundup: K-Rod, CC, Manny

Big Three in respective markets remain prominent in talks Both Francisco Rodriguez's agent and the Mets denied a report in a Venezuelan newspaper that the closer had headed to New York for a physical. A Venezuelan newspaper...

Ex-OSU pitcher marches to beat of prep sports

Lyall Orlyn 'Sonny' Fulks (left) received the 2008 Ohio High School Athletic Association award for lifetime achievement in mediaClick to enlarge COVINGTON — He was a four-year baseball letterman (1971-74) as a pitcher at Ohio...

Tom Gage: Tigers go from big spenders to coupon clippers

Tigers go from big spenders to coupon clippers DETROIT -- The doors to baseball's free-agent store swung open at midnight. It's the same for every team whether you're the Dodgers with lots of money to spend -- most of it on...

Maddon, Piniella earn managerial honors

Joe Maddon easily won the American League Manager of the Year award yesterday after guiding the Tampa Bay Rays from baseball's basement to the World Series. Lou Piniella of the Chicago Cubs took the National League honor....

Phillies' Charlie Manuel doesn't manage to crack A-list

By Sam Donnellon / Philadelphia Daily News Thursday, November 13, 2008 - Charlie Manuel has managed the Phillies to two consecutive division titles and won the World Series, but as Wednesday’s Manager of the Year vote...

Santiago remains option for Tigers

As the Tigers continue to search for a shortstop this offseason, the one incumbent shortstop on Detroit's roster remains a fallback option. While the Tigers see value in Ramon Santiago, who played 33 games at short last season...

NL Manager List

Updated: November 12, 2008, 2:13 PM ET (Selected by the Baseball Writer's Association of America) 2008 -- Lou Piniella, Chicago 2007 -- Bob Melvin, Arizona 2006 -- Joe Girardi, Florida 2005 -- Bobby Cox, Atlanta 2004 -- Bobby...

Rogers formally files for free agency

Retirement remains a possibility for left-hander Kenny Rogers is 219-156 with a 4.27 ERA over 762 career appearances, including 474 starts. (AP) DETROIT -- The last of the Tigers eligible for free agency filed on Tuesday....

Three favorites for NL top skipper

Manuel, Piniella, Torre leading contenders for NL Manager of Year Charlie Manuel finished second in NL Manager of the Year voting last year, fifth in 2006 and sixth in 2005. (AP) Charlie Manuel's Phillies won a second...

Galarraga takes fifth in AL ROY vote

Tigers hurler recognized after strong debut campaign Armando Galarraga finished the season 13-7 with a 3.73 ERA. (AP) DETROIT -- Tigers right-hander Armando Galarraga, who emerged from Minor League obscurity to lead the team in...

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