The last time the Tigers made a big off-season signing/trade it was the move to bring in Miguel Cabrera prior to the 2008 season. It was the attempt to get back to the World Series after missing the playoffs in 07. Instead of being the move that vaulted the Tigers to an American League Pennant, it sent the team straight to the bottom of Central. The Tigers had a mediocre season last year as the Tigers planned to cut some dead weight and payroll and become a younger, leaner team depending on a strong starting rotation. They brought in a pro bat to hit behind Cabrera in Victor Martinez. Perhaps the move will lead to a play-off berth, or it could lead to a repeat of 2008. The vaunted Tigers staff has yet to live up to the promise this season. Justin Verlander today was the victim of a total lack of run support today. Our young star lead-off hitter is waving and missing more times than he is getting on base. There is a pretty steady rotation of guys in Left Field and they have yet to really run out their 7th, 8th, and 9th inning bullpen guys.
So far the team is not living up to the expectations that I have for this season. Thank god we are only 10 games into the season. Only a little change can get this team back on track. Do any of us really believe that the Cleveland Indians are the best team in the Central?
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