Tigers Outlook

With Opening Day just around the corner it is time to look at how the Detroit Tigers are going to do.  With arguably the biggest off-season move, the Tigers added LHP Dontrelle Willis, and third baseman Miguel Cabrera in a trade with the Florida Marlins.  Both of these guys should have huge roles for the team this season.  Willis should end up being the third starter in a rotation that has been very promising this spring.  The way it looks now, Justin Verlander will be at the top followed by either Jeremy Bonderman or Willis.  The last two spots belong to Kenny Rogers and Nate Robertson.  Jim Leyland has expressed his gratitude for having this rotation nailed down early on in the spring so that he has not had to worry about figuring it out at all. The Tigers lineup is the most dangerous lineup in the Majors.  Leyland has not said what his starting lineup will be yet, but I have a feeling it will look something like this: Curtis Granderson CF Placido Polanco 2nd  ... [link]