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Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The Detroit Tigers Wednesday announced the club’s exhibition game schedule for 2013 Spring Training in Lakeland, FL

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Victor Martinez drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 1-0 exhibition victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Cabrera missed the first week of camp after being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol Feb. 15 near Fort Pierce, Fla. He reported to camp Thursday.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Cabrera was arrested Feb. 16 on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence, both misdemeanors. He is set to be arraigned on March 16.

Saturday, February 19, 2011  Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Saturday that he didn't know when Cabrera would report, but said that the first baseman would see doctors this week for an assessment.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Voss, 22, split the 2009 season between Single A Jupiter and Double A Jacksonville for the Marlins.  In 10 games with Jupiter, he compiled a 2.03 ERA (13.1IP/3ER) and 10 strikeouts.

Saturday, March 06, 2010  Justin Verlander pitched three innings and says he feels as if he's in midseason form after allowing a hit and a run in three innings, and the Detroit Tigers routed the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Saturday.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  Jeremy Bonderman pitched two shutout innings after missing most of last season with circulatory problems in his right shoulder and Mike Rabelo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run the ninth to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with the following eight players on contracts for the 2010 season: righthanded pitchers Alfredo Figaro, Armando Galarraga and Ryan Perry, lefthanded pitchers Fu-Te Ni and Daniel Schlereth, infielder Don Kelly and outfielders Ryan Raburn and Clete Thomas.

Monday, January 25, 2010  The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has outrighted the contract of infielder Jeff Larish to Triple A Toledo.

Monday, March 30, 2009  Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.

Sunday, March 29, 2009  The Tigers today placed righthanded pitcher Joel Zumaya on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27 with a sore right shoulder and lefthanded pitcher Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety disorder.

Thursday, March 26, 2009  The Tigers today optioned the contract of outfielder Wilkin Ramirez to Triple A Toledo.

Sunday, March 22, 2009  Following today’s roster moves, 42 players remain in major league camp with the Tigers.

Monday, March 16, 2009  The Tigers today optioned the contracts of righthanded pitcher Chris Lambert, infielder Michael Hollimon and outfielder Casper Wells to Triple A Toledo and righthanded pitcher Zach Simons to Double A Erie.