four-year contract. On December 16, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Magglio Ordóñez to a one-year contract. On January 12, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Ryan Raburn to a two-year deal, avoiding arbitration. On January 14, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Joel Zumaya to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. On January 18, the Tigers signed starting pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year deal. On February 7, the Tigers re-signed starting pitcher Phil Coke. On March 2, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Ryan Perry, catcher Alex Avila, utility man Don Kelly, and outfielders Brennan Boesch and Austin Jackson. Releases On December 14, the Tigers released relief pitcher Alfredo Fígaro. On February 1, the Tigers released pitcher Jeremy Bonderman. Other losses include outfielder Johnny Damon and catcher Gerald Laird, both to free agency. Trades On January 24, the Tigers traded starting pitcher Armando Galarraga to Arizona for pitchers Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski. In-season transactions On May 27, the Tigers traded infielder Scott Sizemore to Oakland for relief pitcher David Purcey. On July 20, the Tigers traded pitcher Antonio Cruz and catcher Julio Rodriguez to Kansas City for third baseman Wilson Betemit. On July 30, the Tigers traded pitchers Charlie Furbush and Chance Ruffin, outfielder Casper Wells, and third baseman Francisco Martinez to Seattle for pitchers Doug Fister and David Pauley. On August 15, the Tigers traded pitchers Cole Nelson and Lester Oliveros to Minnesota for outfielder Delmon Young. Personnel changes On July 3, after Tigers pitchers had given up 51 runs in the previous five games (including three games in which 14 or more runs were allowed), pitching coach Rick Knapp was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas was made the new bullpen coach. Roster Tributes to Sparky Anderson On November 4, 2010, Sparky Anderson, Tigers manager from 1979 to 1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after broadcaster Ernie Harwell) to have his name on this wall. Notable games Below is a chronology of highlights during the 2011 Detroit Tigers regular season.