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Matt Vierling is expected to be back soon, and he played some third base last season in addition to playing outfield. The Tigers have guys that they can put at third base, but they don't really have a true third baseman. That is something that Nolan Arenado can provide, and his veteran presence and bat would be helpful additions as well.
Former Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon, key member of 1984 World Series champions, died May 8 at his home in Florida. He was 70 years old.
Here's a look back at four other somewhat recent memorable Tigers walk-off home runs, counting the regular seaosn only.
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Chet Lemon has died, the Tigers organization announced on Thursday. The three-time all-star was 70 years old. Lemon was a starting outfielder for the Tigers in 1984 when Detroit won the World Series. In total, he spent nine seasons playing for the Tigers from 1982-1990.
Chet Lemon, one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era, has died at the age of 70, the Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday. The club's statement reads:
Former Detroit Tigers World Series champion Don Lemon died Thursday at age 70, the Chet Lemon Foundation announced in an Instagram post.
As reported by MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, former Tigers All-Star center fielder and 1984 World Series champion Chet Lemon died at the age of 70.
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FOX 2 Detroit on MSNChet Lemon, 1984 Tigers World Series champion, dies at 70FOX 2 - Chet Lemon, one of the heroes of the Detroit Tigers 1984 World Series championship team, has died at 70. Lemon died Thursday at his home. He had been battling health issues including blood clots and more than a dozen strokes with the ailments leaving him unable to walk or talk.
Former Detroit Tiger Chet Lemon, the starting center fielder for 1984 World Series champions, has died. He was 70.
With the end of a long road trip sapping the Detroit Tigers' energy, Tarik Skubal made sure to pump them up with a fiery first inning against Rangers.