Another great move by Tigers G.M. Dave Dombrowski….{Applause}. The Tigers brought in another all-star caliber player in that of the Atlanta Braves’ Edgar Renteria. Renteria will replace Carlos Guillen as the Tigers’ full-time short stop for the 2008 season. The move will allow the aging Carlos Guillen to become the full-time first baseman for the Tigers. I love this move for the simple fact that the Tigers’ plan is to win now with the core of players that they are currently working with. Players like Guillen, Pudge, Sheffield, Polanco, etc. are starting to get past their prime so the time is now to make a world series run.
There has been a lot of flack given on this move because the Tigers had to send Jair Jurrgens along with minor league up-comer, Gorkys Hernandez. To many, this was a lot to give up for a +30 year old Renteria. I understand the argument, but I fully believe the Tigers are in a position to make a World Series run now & if they can pick up another starting pitcher, or sure up their bullpen, it’s going to be great for the city of Detroit. I think the point needs to be made that the Tigers are in a position to make Detroit a “desirable” city to play in. If a winning attitude can be built in Detroit, it only spells as a positive for the team and the city.
Potential Line-Up for 2008
Curtis Granderson – CF
Placido Polanco – 2B
Gary Sheffield – DH
Magglio Ordonez – RF
Edgar Renteria – SS
Carlos Guillen – 1B
Ivan Rodriguez – C
Timo Perez – LF
Brandon Inge – 3B
*Key point of the move allows Pudge to be moved down in the line-up & additionally, Renteria is a player who can be moved around the line-up on off-days for other players. He can fit in as a hit for average or power hitter. I’d be happy to see him anywhere from 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6 in the lineup.
There has been a lot of flack given on this move because the Tigers had to send Jair Jurrgens along with minor league up-comer, Gorkys Hernandez. To many, this was a lot to give up for a +30 year old Renteria. I understand the argument, but I fully believe the Tigers are in a position to make a World Series run now & if they can pick up another starting pitcher, or sure up their bullpen, it’s going to be great for the city of Detroit. I think the point needs to be made that the Tigers are in a position to make Detroit a “desirable” city to play in. If a winning attitude can be built in Detroit, it only spells as a positive for the team and the city.
Potential Line-Up for 2008
Curtis Granderson – CF
Placido Polanco – 2B
Gary Sheffield – DH
Magglio Ordonez – RF
Edgar Renteria – SS
Carlos Guillen – 1B
Ivan Rodriguez – C
Timo Perez – LF
Brandon Inge – 3B
*Key point of the move allows Pudge to be moved down in the line-up & additionally, Renteria is a player who can be moved around the line-up on off-days for other players. He can fit in as a hit for average or power hitter. I’d be happy to see him anywhere from 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6 in the lineup.
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