2010 Detroit Tigers
#1
Posted 17 January 2010 - 09:20 PM
Assuming Bonderman stays healthy, the 1-4 of the rotation looks like it could be one of the best young rotations in all of baseball. The bullpen looks solid with a bunch of good young arms. The key to the season to me will be the health and production of a few offensive players, namely Ordonez, Guillen, and Inge. If all 3 of those can even show glimpses of what they can do when at their best, this could be a solid season. If all 3 struggle like they did for long stretches last year, then this is a team that can finish 4th.
My outlook- I think 75 wins is the low mark for a team that's still pretty talented. 90 seems to be the high mark. If they go 82-80 I'll be happy. Just too many questions to overcome to think they should contend this year, but a winning season, plus all the money coming off the books in 2011 should mean that they contend in 2011 and beyond.
I know I'm not the only Tiger fan around these boards, so I'd like to see everyone else's opinion of what this season holds.
#2
Posted 17 January 2010 - 10:14 PM
- To count on Bonderman to be a reliable starter is being overly optimistic.
I think Scherzer will more than adequately replace Jackson.
Need Porcello to avoid a sophomore slump.
We're really going to miss Polanco in the 2 hole.
#3
Posted 19 January 2010 - 02:53 AM
I'll be more than happy with 82-80 because I don't expect them to win that many.
#4
Posted 19 January 2010 - 11:25 AM
The biggest loss is of course Polanco. Not sure how they'll replace a Gold Glove second baseman and perennial All-Star. They say Scott Sizemore is ready and will be a good one, but I would've liked to see them bring Placido back another year or 2.
I'm also not banking on Bonderman being healthy or good, but IF, and it's a big if, he's healthy and can regain his 2006-07 form, he could be a very good number 4 pitcher on this team. Same with Galarraga. I'm not betting on either one, but I hope one or both can step up and be decent.
I think this is a team that could end up losing 90 games, but for some reason I just look at them and see .500. With a few breaks and a few players stepping up, they're contenders. Need Ordonez to regain some power, Guillen and a couple of pitchers to stay healthy and bounce back, and Cabrera to keep his head on straight.
#5
Posted 20 January 2010 - 02:02 AM
Rodney had 37 saves in 38 chances, pretty hard to upgrade that. I couldn't care less about his era what is important is whether or not he closes out the game.
#6
Posted 20 January 2010 - 10:15 PM
Mostly ifs and buts for this years Tigers teams so we'll have to see how things shake out.
#7
Posted 25 January 2010 - 04:53 PM
#8
Posted 25 January 2010 - 10:07 PM
#9
Posted 30 January 2010 - 11:33 AM
#10
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:38 AM
Very glad to see the Tigers signed Verlander to a long term contract.
#11
Posted 04 February 2010 - 01:09 AM
Very glad to see the Tigers signed Verlander to a long term contract.
Easily the best move they've made in a while. Hopefully the contract gives JV an incentive to keep working hard and not become complacent. For this team to have any shot at contending(which I still say they have) they need him and Porcello both at their best.
#12
Posted 04 February 2010 - 07:43 AM
Now they need to go out and get a hitter...whether it is Johnny Damon or someone else......with Scott Sizemore and Austin Jackson in the starting lineup, it remains to be seen if they will consistently hit major league pitching.
#13
Posted 11 February 2010 - 07:31 PM
#14
Posted 12 February 2010 - 12:23 AM
Reports are that the Tigers first deal was 1 year, 7 million. They then upped it to 2 years, 14 million. The Braves deal is reportedly 1 year, 4-4.5 million, but with a lot of deferred money.
The Tigers are thought to be the front runners.
#15
Posted 13 February 2010 - 11:30 AM
#16
Posted 22 February 2010 - 10:55 AM
#17
Posted 22 February 2010 - 03:27 PM
Damon, Ordonez, Cabrera, Guillen, and Inge(when healthy and hitting homers) are a nice start to an offense. Hopefully Jackson/Ramirez/Wells(whoever wins the CF job) and Sizemore can just be solid and Everett and Laird don't suck again.
Still a lot of ifs about this team, but if even half are answered positively then they can compete in the Central.
#18
Posted 23 February 2010 - 10:58 AM
#19
Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:22 AM
#20
Posted 23 February 2010 - 03:00 PM
He's always had a low average and for the most part been an automatic out. However if he can stay healthy and give the team 20 homers and 75 RBI's, I think we can forgive the .240 average and high strikeout total.
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