2010 DETROIT TIGERS WINTER CARAVAN SET TO HIT ROAD TOMORROW
MANAGER JIM LEYLAND AND PLAYERS READY TO VISIT FANS ACROSS THE STATE


DETROIT – The 2010 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, presented by Verizon Wireless and FOX Sports Detroit, rolls through Michigan this Thursday and Friday. Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski, Manager Jim Leyland and Tigers players Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Guillen, Brandon Inge, Magglio Ordonez and Justin Verlander highlight the Tigers players, coaches, broadcasters and executives who will spend two days traveling across the region, spreading baseball fever to Tigers fans of all ages.

“The 25 caravan destinations provide the unique opportunity for Tigers players, coaches, broadcasters and executives to visit our fans in their hometowns and communities,” said Tigers Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Planning Elaine Lewis. “We’re excited to spend two days making personal connections while bringing the Tigers closer with our fans throughout Michigan and beyond.”

Media are encouraged to attend each stop on the caravan as there will be numerous photo and b-roll opportunities. Additionally, select stops will have specific media availabilities, which will allow for interviews with Tigers personnel.

METRO BUS
Thursday, January 21
1:10-1:30 p.m. Salvation Army
Harbor Light Center, 3737 Lawton Street, Detroit
· Everett, Ramirez, Robertson and Scherzer
· Delivering 5,000 hot lunches as donated by Pepsi and Ball Park Brands to be served from the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Truck, which provides food to the hungry and homeless in Detroit.

1:40-2:15 p.m. Bed & Bread Truck at The Vet Center, 2770 Park Avenue, Detroit
· Everett, Ramirez, Robertson and Scherzer
· Tigers players serving hot lunches from the Bed & Bread Truck to Veterans.

1:30-2:15 p.m. Ford Motor Company
Ford Dearborn Truck Plant, 3001 Miller Rd., Dearborn
· Dombrowski, Leyland, Lamont, Impemba, Cabrera, Figaro, Guillen, Jackson, Ordonez, Sborz and Verlander
· Tigers to meet and greet with Ford factory employees and tour the factory floor and assembly line.

1:30-2:30 p.m. The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
· Jones, McClendon, Allen, Boesch, Ciriaco, Inge, Seay, Strieby and Willis
· Tigers to tour The Henry Ford, visiting historical exhibits. Fan rally with students of The Henry Ford Academy and guests of The Henry Ford. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


Thursday, January 21 cont.
3:00-4:30 p.m. Delta Air Lines
Detroit Metro Airport, McNamara Terminal, 2606 Worldgateway Place, Detroit
· Dombrowski, Leyland, Jones, Lamont, McClendon, Allen, Impemba, Boesch, Cabrera, Ciriaco, Everett, Figaro, Guillen, Inge, Jackson, Ordonez, Ramirez, Robertson, Sborz, Scherzer, Seay, Sizemore, Strieby, Verlander and Willis
· Tigers to meet and greet with Delta employees. Tigers players, coaches, broadcasters and executives will get a behind-the-scenes look at Delta’s Control Tower, tour a 747 cockpit with a Delta Captain and assist with the gate and boarding process.

5:00-6:45 p.m. Farmington Hills Fire & Police Departments
Farmington Hills Fire Department Headquarters, 31455 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills
· Dombrowski, Leyland, Jones, Lamont, McClendon, Impemba, Boesch, Cabrera, Ciriaco, Figaro, Guillen, Ordonez, Ramirez, Sborz, Scherzer, Strieby and Verlander
· Interactive CPR demonstration with Tigers players and members of the Farmington Hills FD and PD. Fan rally with employees of City of Farmington Hills, including Farmington Hills FD and PD.

5:15-6:45 p.m. Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, 500 South Main St., Royal Oak
· Robertson, Sizemore and PAWS
· Tigers players will read “The ABC’s of Detroit Tigers Baseball”, a children’s book, with Detroit’s favorite mascot PAWS, followed by a book signing. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

5:30-6:30 p.m. The ‘field Zone, a new teen recreation center
The ‘field Zone, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield
· Allen, Everett, Jackson, Seay and Willis
· Community rally with members and families of the ‘field Zone, featuring an interactive gaming contest between members of the ‘field Zone and Tigers players. Guests are encouraged to donate new or gently used equipment at the rally to benefit Gloves for Kids.

Friday, January 22
9:30-11:00 a.m. University of Windsor, Sports Business Forum
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor
· Al Avila, Jones, Impemba, Everett, Robertson and Seay
· Tigers players, coaches, broadcasters and front office executives to participate in a forum with students about careers in professional baseball. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

10:10-11:05 a.m. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Children’s Hospital of Michigan, 3901 Beaubien St., Detroit
· Boesch, Cabrera, Ciriaco, Figaro, Guillen, Inge, Jackson, Ordonez, Ramirez, Sborz, Scherzer, Sizemore, Strieby and Willis
· Interactive playroom visit with pediatric patients.

10:15-10:45 a.m. Detroit Police Department
Central District, 7310 Woodward Ave., Detroit
· Dombrowski, Leyland, Lamont, McClendon and Allen
· Tigers to meet and greet with members of the DPD.

10:20-11:00 a.m. Cornerstone Schools, Nevada Campus
Cornerstone Schools, 6861 East Nevada St., Detroit
· Verlander
· Justin Verlander to receive the 2009 Communicator Award as presented by the Curtis Group.


1:30-2:30 p.m. DTE Energy
DTE Energy Headquarters, One Energy Plaza, Detroit
· Dombrowski, Al Avila, Leyland, Jones, Lamont, McClendon, Allen, Impemba, Boesch, Cabrera, Ciriaco, Everett, Figaro, Guillen, Inge, Jackson, Ordonez, Ramirez, Robertson, Sborz, Scherzer, Seay, Sizemore, Strieby, Verlander, Willis and PAWS
· Tigers to headline employee rally including an interactive question and answer session. Employees are encouraged to donated new or gently used equipment at the rally to benefit Gloves for Kids.

3:00-4:30 p.m. North American International Auto Show
Cobo Hall, Detroit Hall, One Washington Blvd., Detroit
· Dombrowski, Leyland, Jones, Lamont, McClendon, Allen, Impemba, Boesch, Cabrera, Ciriaco, Everett, Figaro, Guillen, Inge, Jackson, Ordonez, Ramirez, Robertson, Sborz, Scherzer, Seay, Sizemore, Strieby, Verlander and Willis
· Fan rally including an interactive question and answer session. The Tigers have donated 125 tickets for members of Mariners Inn and the Lloyd H. Diehl Boys and Girls Club to attend the Auto Show and fan rally. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

WEST BUS
Thursday, January 21
2:30-3:45 p.m. Michigan State Capitol
State Capitol Building, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
· Al Avila, Belliard, Brookens, Knapp, Dickerson, Alex Avila, Bonine, Coke, Dlugach, Fien, Galarraga, Kelly, Laird, Miner, Perry, Porcello, Raburn, Schlereth, Turner and Wells
· Tigers will tour the Michigan State Capitol Building with a “Dreams Come True” special guest and participate in an interactive question and answer session with special guests and fans at the State Capitol.

4:00-4:35 p.m. Associated Press
Kellogg Center , 55 South Harrison Rd., East Lansing
· Al Avila, Belliard, Brookens, Knapp, Dickerson, Alex Avila, Bonine, Coke, Dlugach, Fien, Galarraga, Kelly, Laird, Miner, Perry, Porcello, Raburn, Schlereth, Turner and Wells
· Tigers players and coaches to participate in a media session with members of the Associated Press.

5:00-6:15 p.m. Michigan State Police
Training Facility, 7426 South Canal Rd., Lansing
· Belliard, Brookens, Knapp, Dickerson, Alex Avila, Bonine, Coke, Dlugach, Fien, Galarraga, Kelly, Laird, Miner, Perry, Porcello, Raburn, Schlereth, Turner and Wells
· Tigers will tour the Training Facility and participate in interactive police training exercises; Tigers to meet and greet with members of the Michigan State Police.


Friday, January 22
10:00-11:00 a.m. Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, 3195 28th St. SE, Kentwood
· Knapp, Kelly, Miner and Porcello
· Tigers players will read “The ABC’s of Detroit Tigers Baseball”, a children’s book, followed by a book signing with Tigers players. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

10:00-11:00 a.m. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
DeVos Children’s Hospital, 100 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids
· Belliard, Brookens, Dickerson, Alex Avila, Bonine, Coke, Dlugach, Fien, Galarraga, Laird, Perry, Raburn, Schlereth, Turner and Wells
· Interactive visit with pediatric patients. The Tigers have donated 150 copies of “The ABC’s
of Detroit Tigers Baseball” to patients.

2:00-3:00 p.m. Marshall Fire & Police Departments, 323 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall
· Belliard, Brookens, Knapp, Dickerson, Alex Avila, Bonine, Coke, Dlugach, Fien, Galarraga, Kelly, Laird, Miner, Perry, Porcello, Raburn, Schlereth, Turner and Wells
· Tigers to meet and greet with members of the Marshall FD and PD.


MEDIA AVAILABILITIES
Wednesday, January 20
5:00-5:30 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps Banquet
Grand Rapids – Frederik Meijer Gardens 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids

5:30-6:00 p.m. Toledo Mud Hens Fandemonium, Sticks & Mitts
Lucas County Arena 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH

Thursday, January 21
12:00-12:45 p.m. Detroit Tigers Media Lunch
Tiger Club at Comerica Park 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit

4:00-4:35 p.m. Associated Press media session
Kellogg Center 55 South Harrison Rd., East Lansing



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