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While the Tigers look at the possibility of adding young talent in trade talks, they have their own prospects to worry about, and a deadline by which to decide about them.

Ed Ryan, in a post to his blog for Mets Fever , discusses the market for free agent catchers and that Matt Treanor , Yorvit Torrealba , and Ramon Hernandez have all had their options declined by their respective teams.

It was a horrific scene, right after the Red Wings game Thursday night, when a teenager was dragged to his death in what may be a hit-and-run. The parents of Ryan Rosman are preparing to lay their son to rest.

Investigators are asking for help in locating a woman who has been listed as missing since Wednesday.

The Detroit Tigers reinstated right-handed pitcher Joel Zumaya and infielder Jeff Larish from the 60-day disabled list, among several roster moves announced by the club on Friday.

They currently have 44 protected players between the 40 man roster and disabled lists.

Valerie Elliott, of Kalamazoo, poses with Detroit Tigers right fielder Magglio Ordonez at a Detroit Tigers Foundation benefit in August 2008.

The next step in this series of looks at roster moves that face the Tigers is to look at the arbitration eligible players who don't have the option of turning their team down.

We all witnessed Curtis' regression this year as far as his avg. was concerned. We also saw his struggles against lefthanded pitching.

A year ago, the Tigers had no clue about their 2009 catching situation. And that's because they hadn't yet acquired Gerald Laird and Matt Treanor.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, How often does a fifth-round draft choice reach the majors in his second professional season? It's a rare enough feat as it is, but it becomes even rarer when the player in question is a catcher.

MLB Playoff roster eligibility rules seem to be very convoluted at first blush. It turns out they are only partially convoluted, it just seems worse because as near as I can tell the rules arena t really made available to the public.

Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. DETROIT The Tigers clubhouse was almost empty the morning after a close loss to Seattle.

Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. DETROIT The Tigers clubhouse was almost empty the morning after a close loss to Seattle.

The Tigers clubhouse was almost empty the morning after a close loss to Seattle.

Alex Avila is just playing now. Some of the excitement has worn off. His friends and family aren't calling every day to congratulate him.

A month back, a main topic of conversation around the Detroit Tigers was the stability at the catcher position.

While Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski continues trade discussions with other teams, the prospect of a significant deal has not surfaced as the 4 p.m. Friday trade deadline approaches.

Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya, even after having two cortisone shots last week, said soreness in his right shoulder persists.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland doesn't believe in pitchers having a personal catcher.