Bunt Singles: Perez Tigers career ends?
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Neifi Perez was suspended for 80 games for testing positive for illegal substances a third time. The question mark in my subject? While I’m pretty he won’t be a Tiger again, I didn’t think he’d be a Tiger in the first place either. So there is always the possibility, small as it may be, that the Tigers could have a moment of weakness when Jim Leyland needed a smoke, and sign him next season. But I really, really doubt it.
Baseball Prospectus’ Will Carroll has more on the drug side of things.
Zach Miner back
Miner returned today from his bereavement stay today. Jose Capellan was sent back to the minors. Does this move really make any difference? Miner isn’t that good, but Jose Capellan wasn’t either. Capellan was a short reliever. Miner is more of a starter who was asked to relieve in the late innings even though he’s not made for it. So, it’s possible the Tigers are slightly worse off for this. Break even maybe. In all likelyhood, it doesn’t matter all that much.
Oh, and Chad Durbin is away, as his wife is having a baby.
Sheff hurting still
Jason Beck reports Sheff is “day to day“.
Sphere ItThe news is good on Gary Sheffield, whose numbness in his hand was caused by falling on his elbow making a catch July 21. His collarbone apparently popped up on the play and is irritating a nerve. He’ll take medication and physical therapy to get it back into place, which will keep him out for at least a couple days if not more.
