Todd Jones is no longer the Tigers’ closer. The statement is as true today as it was on this date in 2001. That’s the day the Tigers sent Jones to the Twins for lefty Mark Redman.
In 2002, his only full season with Detroit, Redman went 8-15, 4.21 in 30 starts. The Tigers traded Redman to the Marlins after that season for Nate Robertson, Gary Knotts and Rob Henkel.
After winning the 2003 World Series with Florida, Redman went on the team-a-year plan:
- 2004 – Oakland
- 2005 – Pittsburgh
- 2006 – Kansas City
- 2007 – Atlanta/Colorado
He began this year with the Colorado organization and got some time with the big club:
Redman appeared in 10 games with the Rockies this year, nine of them as a starter, and was 2-5 with a 7.54 ERA. He began the season in the Rockies’ rotation before being sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs on May 11.
The Rockies designated him for assignment 10 days ago and his career might very well be over.
Same could be said for Todd Jones.
