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CLEVELAND -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland finally commented on shortstop Jhonny Peraltas 50-game suspension. Cheap Columbus Blue Jackets Jerseys . And in true Leyland fashion, his remarks were to the point. "I will say we will miss Jhonny Peralta and thats the end of it," Leyland said before Detroits game against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. "Im not going to discuss it any further. I do owe you that comment, I think." Shortly after Peralta was banned 50 games by Major League Baseball for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal on Monday, Leyland told reporters to leave his office after he was asked to comment on Peraltas suspension. General manager Dave Dombrowski had told media members he would be the teams lone spokesman on the matter. Leyland said he wasnt comfortable addressing Peraltas complex situation. The two-time All-Star was one of 13 players disciplined in baseballs most sweeping punishment in nearly a century. "I was not going to make comments on stuff," a relaxed Leyland said, sitting at his desk holding a bat before batting practice. "Youre talking about legal issues and everything else. Thats silly for somebody like me to be making comments about that. Im not going to do it. Im not going to get trapped into that." Leyland felt it was best to leave the Tigers comments on the matter to Dombrowski, who spent 10 minutes addressing the situation in Detroits dugout before Mondays series opener. Leyland thought it was disrespectful that he was asked about Peralta after media members were informed he would only talk about on-field issues. "We tried to have one spokesman and we tried to eliminate as much bombardment of the players as we could because we are here to play a game," Leyland said. "Thats why Dave was the spokesman and thats why we werent going to get into any discussions about that in here. Its also a no-win situation to start talking about that. "Some managers have made comments about it. I choose not to because I dont think thats my place. Nothing good could come out it in here because you dont know details. You dont know facts. You dont want to start popping off because you dont know what youre talking about, particularly when its something of that magnitude." Leyland is confident that his Tigers, who have won nine straight and have a four-game lead over second-place Cleveland entering Tuesdays game, will remain driven and wont be distracted by Peraltas absence. "They did a great job of maintaining their focus pretty good on an uncomfortable day for you and me and the players and everybody else," Leyland said. "They did a terrific job of keeping their focus on the task at hand because it was not a fun day, obviously, for baseball." Cheap Blue Jackets Jerseys China . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Cheap Blue Jackets Jerseys . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. http://www.cheapbluejacketsjerseys.com/ . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team.Carlo Ancelotti believes Jose Mourinho can make an immediate impact at Manchester United and quickly restore the club to the top of English football. Mourinho is expected to sign a deal to succeed Louis van Gaal by Thursday and will be tasked with lifting the 13-time Premier League champions after their fifth-place finish last season.Saturdays FA Cup win over Crystal Palace was Uniteds first silverware in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, but Mourinhos targets will be much higher and Ancelotti, who is to succeed Pep Guardiola as Bayern Munich manager this summer, says Mourinho to Old Trafford is a good fit for both parties. James Cooper is at Old Trafford and has the latest on Manchester Uniteds negotiations with Jose Mourhinos representatives Mourinhos biggest job? Why Jose Mourinho might be taking his toughest managerial project yet at Man Utd. Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys. It is a fantastic challenge for both sides, he told Sky Sports News HQ. Mourinho is one of the best managers in the world. He has good experience of the Premier League and Manchester United needs this kind of manager.Ancelotti is looking forward to watching the next chapter of the Mourinho-Guardiola rivalry from Germany after the pair clashed during their time at Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.It will be exciting to have two of the best managers in Manchester, he added. It will be fantastic. It will be exciting. Mourinho mythbusting Is Jose Mourinho really a defensive coach who doesnt trust youth? Louis van Gaal celebrates after winning The FA Cup Final on Saturday Ancelotti had words of support for Van Gaal, saying the Dutchman was still having to deal with the loss of both Ferguson and several senior players. Van Gaals job was not bad, he added. It was not easy after Ferguson left and top players like [Rio] Ferdinand, [Paul] Scholes and [Ryan] Giggs to rebuild the team. He did a good job, but Mourinho and United could be good for both. Also See: Mourinhos biggest job? 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