The Detroit Tigers are not just going through a bad stretch right now, they look like a team with no identity. This team went to the world series two years ago, and won 88 games last year. After adding perennial All Stars Edgar Renteria, Miguel Cabrera, and Dontrelle Willis, the Tigers have taken a turn for the worse.
The sports nation is perplexed by the current situation the Tigers have encountered. No one can explain how bolstering an offense which was considered to be so strong went so quickly to anemic.
Jim Leyland has run out of answers, and clearly does not know what to do. Leyland has continually shuffled the lineup, which has provided zero spark for the Tigers. I don't buy into the fact the Detroit has too many All Stars. The Yankees have been loading their lineup with All Stars for years, and they continue to win 90 plus games a season.
I believe the situation the Tigers have embarked upon can decipher the difference between a good and great manager. Joe Torre was put to the test last year, and still managed to deliver the Yankee's to the post season for the 11th year in a row.
The Tigers need to make some big decisions soon. They may need to part ways with Sheffield. Another option would be trading fan favorite Brandon Inge for pitching. The most aggressive option would be pursuing Bonds. He may be old, but he will still strike fear in opposing pitchers. The bottom line, some type of statement must be made soon.
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