Fister

Despite standing 6-8, Fister is not a power pitcher.

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Chone Figgins on the 6'8 "Fister:" It's good being tall. "

The Hardball Times Craig Calcaterra 2010

Chone Figgins on the 6'8 "Fister:" It's good being tall. "

The Hardball Times Craig Calcaterra 2010

Pitcher Ivan Nova will start for the Yankees opposite Doug Fister of Detroit in a rematch of the resumption of Game 1, which had been suspended because of rain.

Three Key Questions With ALDS in Balance Brian Costa 2011

Even if they don't do much damage against Fister, the Yankees would benefit greatly by getting his pitch count up early, because Detroit's bullpen has been awful in this series.

Three Key Questions With ALDS in Balance Brian Costa 2011

That can be a precarious way of life in the major leagues, especially when you consider Fister, 26, has allowed 480 hits in 417.1 minor league innings.

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Thursday, New York will look to Ivan Nova to beat back Doug Fister, as he did earlier this series.

Burnett Keeps Yankees Alive Daniel Barbarisi 2011

DETROIT -- Doug Fister shook off a frustrating first inning and Victor Martinez hurt himself while hitting a tying home run.

Tigers Beat Rangers: Doug Fister Earns Game 3 Win For Detroit In ALCS The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

If the series goes to a seventh game, Colby Lewis is slated to start for the Rangers opposite Doug Fister for the Tigers.

Short Tigers Lengthen ALCS With Game 5 Win Brian Costa 2011

But that approach can be more challenging against a pitcher like Fister, who has been a strike machine since the Tigers acquired him in a July trade from the Seattle Mariners.

Three Key Questions With ALDS in Balance Brian Costa 2011