Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

[streaker]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

I don't have a problem with Marcus Thames leaving. When he's hot he looks like the next coming of Willie Horton, but when he's off he makes Rob Deer look like Tony Gwynn. And there's no happy medium with him. He's either hitting balls to Windsor or he's a windmill big enough to make the Dutch jealous, and nothing in between.

I still think the biggest mistake the Tigers made this offseason was failing to offer Polanco arbitration. Looking back I doubt that he would have signed anyway, as he took a 3 year deal to go play THIRD BASE in Philly, but I would have wanted the pick had he still walked away.

I would have liked to have seen Orlando Hudson in Detroit as well, if for no other reason, to have a Plan B at 2B if/when Sizemore is not ready for the majors yet. We've got two ticking time bombs in our lineup: CF and 2B. There's no Plan B for either position if things do not go as the front office planned.

True on all points. Signing Damon may only help from an offensive lineup standpoint, and the way he and Boros are playing the Tigers, he'll be a distraction in the clubhouse if he does sign. Maybe trader Dave can make a couple of veteran utility signings before the team reports.

[Malts18]

Re: Detroit Tigers, 2009, Part III: How long does it take for Leyland to screw this up?

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