Gary Sheffield and Jair Jurrjens were both placed on the 15 day DL today. Jurrjens left yesterday’s game with a sore shoulder in the second inning. Sheffield hurt his shoulder on a collision with Placido Polanco on July 21st. Since then, the Tigers are 13-22. To replace Sheffield, the Tigers called up Timo Perez, and to replace Jurrjens, Zach Miner was called up. Chad Durbin will most likely be the fifth starter in his Jair’s place.

Kenny Rogers threw a bullpen session yesterday, is scheduled to pitch another session Tuesday or Wednesday. His control is still off, he says.

These injuries are a big blow, and replacing them will be very tough. We can still acquire someone via waivers, such as a Mike Piazza or someone. We are still trying to get Jack Wilson. A team has claimed him, but it is yet to be seen what team.

-Stonesalltheway

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