beck.mlblogs.com - 3/24/2008
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Leyland left open the possibility something could change, but he plans on starting Brandon Inge in center field next Monday in place of injured Curtis Granderson. To further complicate things, Detroit's starting center field will also be its backup catcher.
Leyland said he had a long conversation with Inge on Sunday and that everything went well.
"I think he's happier leaving camp ...
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Cotntinued roster speculation: Inge as backup catcher
Detroit Tigers blog —
I did not seriously consider the thought Brandon Inge could be both a backup catcher and a superutility player everywhere else. I thought it sounded best to have a dedicated backup backstop, to allow Inge to concentrate on his other positions and hitting. But reading some stuff today makes me think my roster and Jim Leyland’s roster may not be perfectly aligned.
MLB.com beatwriter Jason Beck blogged:
Leyland left open the possibility something could change, but he plans on starting Brandon Inge in center field next Monday in place of injured ...
Replacing Curtis Granderson is a Two-Man Job
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... , Renteria batted .288/.347/.318 (each of which is a lesser average than when he batted second or third in the order). This probably won't be a regular role while Granderson is on the DL either, as Leyland said Renteria would likely only lead off against right-handed pitching. Against lefties, Pudge Rodriguez is a "strong possibility" to bat first. ...
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Major League Baseball News 3/24/2008
Brandon Inge, once thought to be on his way out of town after losing his position to Miguel Cabrera, has been named as Curtis Granderson's likely replacement in center field as Granderson recuperates from a broken finger sustained on Saturday.
