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Dave Dombrowski

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 21: Manager Jim Leyland #10 and Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Leyland On Valverde; “It Will Be Nice To Write His Name On The Lineup Card!” (Video)

Word came down around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon that former Detroit closer Jose Valverde was joining the team again.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/24

Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after beating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 5-1 at Comerica Park on July 19, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tigers Announce Valverde’s Return After Rainout

From Class A to closer: Jose Valverde is returning to the Tigers.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/24

(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB Forms Diversity Committee, Black Players Focus

Major League Baseball has created a task force that will study how to increase diversity in the game, especially among black players.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/11

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 24: Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers looks at the ball on the mound against the San Francisco Giants during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tigers Now Want To Trade For A Closer, But It Won’t Be Easy

Spring training trades aren’t easy. Spring training trades for closers might be even tougher.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/05

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18:  General manager Dave Dombrowski of the Detroit Tigers celebrates on the field after the Tigers won 8-1 against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Tigers GM Says Club Not Eyeing Another Closer — Yet

The Tigers may not have a closer issue yet, but they could be working toward one if hard-throwing 22-year-old Bruce Rondon doesn’t find the strike zone.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/05

Torii Hunter #48 playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fields a fly ball. (Getty Images/RickYeatts)

Baseball Players Are Entertainers Says Tigers GM

Dombrowski said those kinds of salaries are very common because revenue has increased dramatically in the last 20 years in the MLB.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/05

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 08:  Nick Castellanos #1 of Team USA removes hit helmet after hitting a home run during the 6th inning of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game against the World Team at Kauffman Stadium on July 8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri.  (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Dombrowski Talks About OF Castellanos’ Prospects

Dave Dombrowski realizes the offseason is never over until opening day.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/29

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18:  General manager Dave Dombrowski of the Detroit Tigers celebrates on the field after the Tigers won 8-1 against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Will Detroit’s Massive Payroll Force Tigers To Have Fire Sale?

Monday the Tigers made it official and announced the signing of their latest free agent; Anibal Sanchez.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/12/17

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: General manager Dave Dombrowski of the Detroit Tigers celebrates on the field after the Tigers won 8-1 against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Dave Dombrowski: ‘We’re Blessed’ To Have Jim Leyland

Did he know all along Leyland would be back? “Well, my thought process had been that way, yes,” Dombrowski said.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/31

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Manager Jim Leyland, team owner Mike Ilitch and General Manager Dave Dombrowski of the Detroit Tigers celebrate with the American League Championship trophy after the Tigers won 8-1 against the New York Yankees during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Building Tigers Was A Year-By-Year Process

When Dave Dombrowski took over as Detroit’s team president for the 2002 season, the Tigers immediately lost 106 games.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/23

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