DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers are keeping manager Jim Leyland and general manager Dave Dombrowski under contract beyond this year. Aaron Colvin Jersey . The team announced Monday that Dombrowski has agreed to a four-year extension and Leyland is being retained through the 2012 season. Both were in the last year of their deals. "Dave has built a solid foundation for this organization and assembled competitive teams that give us a chance to win year in and year out. We have a lot of confidence in his continued leadership of the Detroit Tigers," owner Mike Ilitch said. "I know Jim shares our desire to deliver a winner. Were pleased to have him continue leading the Detroit Tigers on the field." The announcement came on an off-day for the Tigers as they prepare for probably their biggest series of the season so far. Detroit begins a three-game set at Cleveland on Tuesday night. The Tigers lead the second-place Indians by four games in the AL Central. Detroit hasnt won a division title since 1987 and hasnt made the post-season since 2006, when the Tigers went to the World Series as a wild card in Leylands first year. "I want to thank Mr. Ilitch and Dave Dombrowski for the support and confidence they have shown in me and I look forward to managing the Detroit Tigers in 2012," Leyland said. "Also, my many thanks go out to generations of Tigers fans who have supported the Tigers through the good times as well as the tough times." Dombrowski is also the team president and CEO. He was hired by the Tigers shortly after the 2001 season. "I am grateful for the continued opportunity Mr. Ilitch has given me to run this franchise, and I am equally appreciative of the unwavering support he has demonstrated the past 10 seasons in our efforts to bring a world championship back to Detroit," Dombrowski said. After Detroit went 81-81 in 2010, Dombrowski added designated hitter Victor Martinez, pitcher Brad Penny and reliever Joaquin Benoit during the off-season. Martinez leads the team with a .323 average. More recently, Dombrowski acquired third baseman Wilson Betemit, starter Doug Fister and reliever David Pauley before the trade deadline in an attempt to shore up the roster for the stretch drive. The Tigers also extended the contracts of assistant general manager Al Avila, vice-president for amateur scouting David Chadd, vice-president for player personnel Scott Reid and baseball legal counsel John Westhoff. Duane McLean was promoted to executive vice-president for business operations. Geno Hayes Jersey . The win gives the Jets 66 points, same as Dallas and Vancouver. All three teams tied for the final playoff spot in the west. Phoenix is one point back, Nashville now four back of the Jets. Davon House Jersey .com) - Andy Murray is back in the Australian Open final.With Blue Jays spring training under a week away, Alex Anthopoulos admitted that despite the teams improved starting rotation depth, the Jays “still want to try to sign a starter.” Speaking on TSN 1050 Friday morning, the general manager mentioned Drew&nbssp;Hutchison, Marcus Stroman and Kyle Drabek as pitchers who are ready to contribute, but at the same time said the team continues to have dialogue with the remaining free agents. Dante Fowler Jr Jersey. . Anthopoulos: Jays want to sign another starter Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ChinaWholesale Jerseys ' ' '
