Smyly gets Tigers fifth starter spot... Inge released?

[justwar]

The Tigers have decided to give Smyly the fifth starter spot. And, right now there are UNSUBSTANTIATED reports that they will release Brandon Inge (more on Inge if it becomes available). The way Raeburn has been hitting this spring basically guarantees him a spot (either LF, DH, or second) and Santiago has never really received a fair shot at second. With our current infield though, Santiago's defense might be crucial.

Smyly info
http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/S ... t-rotation

Just reporting what I hear,
Justin

 

[Pine Tar]

The Tigers have decided to give Smyly the fifth starter spot. And, right now there are UNSUBSTANTIATED reports that they will release Brandon Inge (more on Inge if it becomes available). The way Raeburn has been hitting this spring basically guarantees him a spot (either LF, DH, or second) and Santiago has never really received a fair shot at second. With our current infield though, Santiago's defense might be crucial.

Smyly info
http://www.freep.com/article/20120401/S ... t-rotation

Just reporting what I hear,
Justin

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[All The Hype]

Surprising to hear about Smyly, I didn't think he was even in the running for a starting spot.

Looking at the depth chart, the Tigers are going to score a ton of runs this year. It's scary to think what the lineup would look like with a healthy Victor Martinez.

Their defense and pitching will need to be consistent to make them a championship contender. With Verlander and Fister at the top of the rotation and some good starts in spring from Porcello and Scherzer, I'm confident the pitching will be there. It's just a matter of whether the defense can hold it together because other than Avila and AJax, the other 6 positions are average or worse defensively.