Detroit News Tiger Extra
Posted by: Leelanau Sports Guy on 
Jan 31st, 2005 | 
Filed under: Leland Comets
The Detroit News has been doing a great job on Tiger updates lately. Lots of news including the possiblity of signing Magglio Ordonez and the Tigers outlook for 2005.
Gibson gung-ho on 2005 Tigers - Article by Lynn Henning
Let’s face it: Free agents still not buying into Tigers’ program - Article by Rob Parker
Tigers’ Cluck likes the way his staff is coming together - Article by Tom Gage
Tigers patiently pursue Ordonez - Article by Lynn Henning
Signing Ordonez is worth the gamble - Article by Lynn Henning
My view: Regardless is the Tigers end up with Ordonez or not, the team is improved. With Troy Percival taking over the closer roll and Urbina hopefully happy in a setup roll, the bullpen is very improved. The lineup will be stronger as some of young guys, Infante, Inge, and Guillen all had breakout type seasons. Those three will be the key for the 2005 season. If they can continue to improve and duplicate what they did last season over the full 162 game schedule, look out Central Division. Pitching will also be key and if the Tigers young starters can stay healthy, look for them to keep improving as well. The Weaver trade that landed Bonderman and Pena will look even better after next season!
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January 31st, 2005 at 10:33 am
I am so tired of Rob Parker. This guy makes absolutely no sense most of the time on his radio and tv show (Yes, they let this guy on TV once a week).
He went on to say last night how the Tigers are after yet another injury plagued player. What on earth is he talking about?!
January 31st, 2005 at 12:35 pm
You are correct Dan Joseph.
1998 was his first full season with the White Sox. To call him injury-prone is ludicrous. Here’s how many games (out of 162) that Magglio has played in his career.
1998 - 145
1999 - 157
2000 - 153
2001 - 160
2002 - 153
2003 - 160
2004 - 52
2004 was his first major injury. Sure there are some dangers in that he won’t come back and be the player he was, but he has been pretty reliable over his career.
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