Jim Leyland

LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 10: Pitcher Rick Porcello #21 of the Detroit Tigers starts against the Washington Nationals March 10, 2013 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Rick Porcello Named Tigers 5th Starter

There were three big stories at Tigers Spring Training coming into this season.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/26

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 08: Bruce Rondon of Venezuela and the Detroit Tigers during player introductions prior to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Tigers’ Rondon Has 4th Straight Scoreless Outing

Detroit manager Jim Leyland hasn’t decided on his closer. And he’s starting to get tired of talking about it.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/18

Tigers Relying On Bruce Rondon To Bolster Back Of Bullpen

The 22-year-old right-hander dominated three levels of the minors last year, earning Detroit’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/07

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

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 22: Manager manager Jim Leyland #10 takes starting pitcher Rick Porcello #48 of the Detroit Tigers out of the game during the sixth inning after he gave up two runs at Progressive Field on May 22, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Tigers’ Porcello Sharp For 4 Innings In Win

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has plenty of hitting at his disposal and a top-notch starting rotation. His bullpen, though, could be a problem.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/05

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 24: Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning during Game One of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Report: Tigers Interested In Jose Valverde As ‘Safety Net’

Tigers manager Jim Leyland is interested in bringing former closer Jose Valverde back as a “safety net” for the closer role if the sides can agree to financial terms, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/04

BOSTON, MA - JULY 30: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers attempts to collect a ball that hit off of the Green Monster during the game against the Boston Red Sox on July 30, 2012 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Jackson Homers To Lead Tigers Over Longoria, Rays

Jim Leyland doesn’t know if Nick Castellanos will make his Opening Day roster. Castellanos may not have enough experience in left field, but the Detroit Tigers manager has no doubts about one thing.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/01