Published 11/29/2008
by Josh AP
at Bleacher Report - MLB
Starting ninth for the 2009 Tigers
Catcher- Russel Martin
How they got him? The Tigers traded a bad contract, Nate Robertson, and a third baseman, Carlos Guillen, to the Dodgers for Russel Martin. The relationship between the Dodgers and Martin is struggling, and they might be willing to trade him to get a veteran third baseman with a little pop in his bat.
First Base-Miguel Cabrera
Second Base-Placido Polanco
Shortstop-Alex Cora
How they got him? The Tigers traded Marcus Thames for Alex Cora because the Red Sox are looking for some pop in a bat, and Thames can provide that—if he makes contact that is. Plus, the Red Sox have plenty of infield help up the middle.
Third Base- Brandon Inge
Left Field-Raul Ibanez
How they got him? They didn't sign him to a small contract, money wise, but he'll be a starter in left field for the Tigers for two to three years.
Center Field-Curtis Granderson
Right Field-Magglio Ordonez
Designated Hitter- Gary Sheffield
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