DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have extended manager Jim Leyland's contract through the 2011 season.

The club announced the two-year contract extension Friday.

The 64-year-old Leyland is in his fourth season managing the Tigers. He has a 292-260 record during his time with the team and led Detroit to the American League pennant in 2006.

Tigers general manager David Dombrowski says in a statement that Leyland is an "outstanding manager" and the team looks forward to him leading Detroit "for years to come."