Shortstop:Ramon Santiago
Ramon will be a much needed utility man when the starters look to rest.Capable of playing second base as well. A switch-hitter with good speed on the basepaths.
Infielder/outfielder:Brandon Inge
Brandon will start in centerfield this year until Curtis Granderson comes off the DL. Another superb defensive player at third-base , Brandon will be utilized in many situations as he is capable of playing any position.His hitting needs to improve over last year. Look for him to rebound and get some key hits as the Tigers begin thier journey back to the top of the American League Central.
Centerfielder:Curtis Granderson
One triple short of breaking Ty Cobbs' record as a Tiger, Curtis looks to get even better than 2007.Now in his third full year as a Tiger, Curtis has a work ethic like no other .Look for Curtis to hit around .300 and improve his on base percentage in 2008. Curtis Granderson will start in mid April due to an injury to his hand.
Leftfielder:Jaque Jones
A nice aquisition to this already potent line-up. Look for Jaque to improve his numbers over last year as he should bat around .270 with 25 homers and 80 RBI. A much needed left-handed hitter in the Detroit line-up.
Rightfielder:Magglio Ordonez
With his best season ever in 2007, look for Maggs to pave the way to a championship for Detroit. Magglio was the American League batting champ for 2007 when he batted a whopping .363. Magglio is a mainstay in Detroit for years to come as he continues to set the standard for hitting in the major leagues.Look for him to bat around .340 with 30 homers and 130 RBI.
Outfielder:Marcus Thames
Marcus will be platooned in the outfield again this year and probably will DH from time to time. Marcus hit .310 against left-handed pitching in 2007.Look for more of the same as he will be utilized in that role. Everytime I look at Marcus I am reminded of the former Tiger Larry Herndon. Marcus is well-liked and respected in the clubhouse as his batting skills trickle down thru the team.I wouldn't be surprised to see Marcus Thames as a batting coach when his playing days are over.
Designated Hitter:Gary Sheffield
With his shoulder problems behind him, we should see a vast improvement over 2007. Gary should raise his average up to around .300 and smash 40 homers and 100 RBI, thats the the least we should expect from this Hall of Fame caliber player.
Infielder/Outfielder/Catcher:Ryan Raburn
Another great utility player as Ryan can play any position . He hit .302 while playing all outfield positions as well as second and third-base in 2007. Ryan Raburn will also back up Ivan Rodriguez at the catcher position in 2008. Look for Ryan to spray some key hits for the Tigers' contending team.
Catcher:Ivan"Pudge"Rodriguez
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