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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Former Lakeland Tiger and Detroit Tiger Jordan Tata has been added to Lakeland’s roster. He’s been in Extended Spring Training, rehabbing a broken hand. It is not yet known when he will pitch.
Kevin Slowey pitching vs. LFT tonight
Monday, April 21st, 2008The Miracle face the Lakeland Tigers again on Monday night at 7:05 PM. Minnesota Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey is scheduled to make a rehab start for the Miracle. Slowey, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right biceps muscle, is scheduled to make three Minor League starts to build up his arm […]
2nd Education Day
Monday, April 21st, 20082nd Education Day Game Scheduled for Thursday
The Flying Tigers second Education Day game is scheduled Thursday, April 24th. The game is open to the public and is slated to begin at 10:30 a.m.
The purpose of Education Days is to educate Polk County third graders about the game of baseball through classroom work and hands-on activities. […]
17 In…
Monday, April 21st, 2008Record: 8-9
3.0 Games Back
Third Place
Not great, but certainly not the horrible start Lakeland got off to last season. Outside of some shaky infield defense and a road-heavy schedule, this has been a good start to the season. The team is 7th in the pitching-heavy league with a 3.62 ERA and 9th in runs scored. […]
Porcello Advised to Retaliate?
Saturday, April 19th, 2008This week, former Tigers pitcher Kyle Farnsworth was suspended 3 games for throwing behind Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez. Retaliation in baseball is common for the most part, and I am fine with it as long as a pitcher doesn’t throw at a guy’s head.
Friday night, the Flying Tigers had a no-hitter going into the […]
Two Weeks In
Monday, April 14th, 2008The season is two weeks old, and the Flying Tigers tied with Tampa and Ft. Meyers for third place with a 5-6 record. Not bad considering they’ve only had 3 home games so far.
T H E G O O D
Scott Sizemore - what can I say? This kid is killing the ball, […]