Tiger Geist

I’m inclined to wait on thinking about the 2008 preview until all of the 25 spots are taken.  Bullpen seems to be unsettled, position players are unsettled, and even the lineup might change for a few weeks.

Interesting how Clete Thomas seems to have come out of nowhere to take a shot at the last roster spot, with Granderson injured.  Could keep Hessman, who is out of options, and had Inge as an outfielder.  Wonder what Brent Clevlen is thinking right now.  Of course, they could keep another catcher (Sardinha) as well.  Or maybe there are a few moves to be made before opening day.  I think Granderson’s injury, and how detroit prepares for it, could help determine the tight central division race.  Will they protect themselves from a slow recovery with a true outfield prospect? Will they use this time to showcase Inge for a trade?  Maybe they tell Inge he’s the backup catcher for the year and see how that works out?

Bay area fans will love the fact that they have two teams to watch this year… a AAAA team in Oakland and  a low A ball team in SF.  The giants lost to their farm team last night, with their$127 million pitcher taking the loss.