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Tom Gage has a well written piece in the Detroit News.
Contract negotiations have ended for Fick. He was hoping to sign a two year deal. Also, he’s got a bum hamstring and will be limited to DHing on Tuesday.
Vegas’ over-under on the Tigers win total is 72.5. What’s your take? I’m predicting a 77 win season this year.
ESPN.com’sPower Rankings have the Tigers starting the season at 25 and predict a 72 win season.
Barring a stiff summer-long breeze to left field, the Tigers won’t have a 40-homer slugger at Comerica Park, though a 100 RBI man would be welcome. Instead of star power, Detroit’s strength comes in numbers from a lineup stacked with hitters who can drive the ball into the gaps and punish pitchers in clutch situations.
Well, lets hope they can.
as far as calling a game, he does a good job, and he always comes up to you after innings and makes sure we’re on the same wavelength.
If Weaver is getting along with Rivera, this can only be a good sign. Also, a catcher who can call a good game will be a huge asset this year. Last year we kept hearing from Warthen and Garner about poor pitch selection, yet they always let Inge/Fick/Cardona call most of the pitches.
Associated Press Tiger Preview
There’s definitely a new-and-improved atmosphere around the Tigers, but even so, some of them wonder whether that will last if this turns out to be a ninth straight losing season.
SportingNews.com: Elements of Hardball: Intensity
Weaver throws a lot of smack for a pitcher with a career record of 33-43 and a 4.57 ERA. But his combination of sinker, fastball and overhand curve are good enough that he could develop into a legit ace.
Tigers still content with Macias at center (last paragraph)