1.   Tigers manager Buddy Bell said his hitters had a lot to do with it.

2.   Tigers manager Sparky Anderson said he went with the best matchup.

3.   Tigers manager Buddy Bell announced after the game Aldred was being sent to the bullpen.

4.   Tigers manager Buddy Bell remains well aware of that and considered removing Moehler.

5.   Tigers manager Larry Parrish, forced to fire pitching coach Rick Adair, is feeling heat in Detroit.

6.   Tigers manager Phil Garner was a popular man when his club visited Cleveland for the first time this season.

7.   Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been taking subtle shots at his pitching staff all year, but Sodowsky is one pitcher he likes.

8.   Tigers manager Larry Parrish went to the bullpen for Jones.

9.   Tigers general manager Randy Smith offered closer Todd Jones and center fielder Brian Hunter to the Braves for troubled outfielder Andruw Jones and was turned down.

10.   Tigers general manager Eddy Toledo is eager to sign Perez so that he can join brothers Carlos, Melido and Vladimir and cousin Yorkis Perez on the staff.