Detroit Jock City Morning Drive: Detroit Tigers Links From The Net

Jun 22, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrates with right fielder J.D. Martinez (28) after Cabrera hit a home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

It is Detroit Tigers Tuesday and that means the Detroit Jock City Morning Drive will bring you the best Detroit Tiger links from around the web.

National and local media has been buzzing about the Tigers slump busting against Cleveland and diamond in the rough J.D. Martinez. The Tigers also made news by fixing their bullpen over the weekend with the help of a couple of rookies.

In short there is a lot to talk about in Tigertown so lets get started!

From the Freep: Detroit Tigers Saw Potential In JD. Martinez

"Tigers assistant general manager Al Avila has known Martinez since he was a teenager. Martinez had played Little League baseball for Al’s brother, Ralph, and had played college baseball at Nova Southeastern (Fla.) University with Al’s son, Alan."

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From MLB.com: J.D. Martinez Named Player Of The Week

"Martinez batted .444 (12-for-27) with three doubles, four homers, 11 RBI and six runs scored in seven games to grab his first career weekly honor and the first for Detroit this season. Teammates Miguel Cabrera and Austin Jackson were the last Tigers to win A.L. Player of the Week when the pair shared co-honors for the period ending August 11, 2013."

From the Freep: Al Avila Candidate for Padres GM

"“He has spent 22 seasons in professional baseball and is currently in his 12th with the Tigers, after being named to his current position back on April 15, 2002. He has worked closely and been trained by GM Dave Dombrowski, one of the most highly regarded execs in the game."

From MLive: Detroit Tiger Rookies Notch Strikeouts

"Both McCoy and Smith struck out the first batter they faced in the majors. McCoy got Michael Brantley to swing and miss at strike three to start the eighth, while Smith got Nick Swisher swinging to start the ninth."

From MLive: Ian Krol Battling Dead Arm

"“I’m going through kind of a dead arm period,” Krol said Saturday afternoon, one day after allowing four runs — on two home runs — in two-thirds of an inning. Tigers manager Brad Ausmus was asked whether Krol might benefit from an extended period of rest."

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