Ok in the past we have had AL central thoughts for the upcoming season and during the season.
Tigers:
I had questions at the end of the season after the lost the one game playoff last season and had some more questions as the off season went on.
My concern is the pitching, the fourth and fifth starters Bonderman, Robertson, Willis or Galaraga. For what its worth Willis has been ok this spring lets see what the regular season brings. Looks like Galaraga is not getting that one season magic from a few seasons ago. Bonderman has struggled this spring training.
From media reports this looks like the Tigers possible lineup
1. Austin Jackson-Rookie in CF, taking over for granderson. He is a rookie, has some tools but is he ready for prime time. Hope so
2. Johnny Damon-One year deal, lets see what he brings
3. Magglio Ordonez-First half Magglio or Second half Magglio
4. Miguel Cabrera- Had a nice season dispite some personal issues that may have played a role down the stretch, has said in inteviews he focused on himself and family and baseball.
5. Carlos Guillen-Can he stay healthy, looks to be the DH
6. Scott Sizemore-Wont field like Palcado, but its his job now. Hopefully he has some hitting in him
7. Brandon Inge-Had a great first half, second half drop off, learned later he was playing on hurt knees, lets hope he can hit 20 or so, drive in around 80 and hit 250 or better
8. Gerald Laird-Nice arm as catcher, but we need a little bit more bat from him
9. Adam Everett-not much here, we shall see
Would not surprise me if they are in the hunt last week of the season or 10 games out