Last-place Tigers have issues
Posted: Monday May 19, 2008 06:43AM ET
Tigers manager Jim Leyland plans to meet today with president/general manager Dave Dombrowski. "We have a lot of issues to deal with right now," Leyland said. Leyland did not elaborate on the issues he planned to discuss, but some are obvious. One is Dontrelle Willis. He has had spotty control since spring training and walked four in his most recent rehab start. Armando Galarraga, who replaced him, has become the team's most consistent starter. Another issue is Gary Sheffield. Team officials have determined that persistent pain in his right shoulder will prevent him from playing leftfield on a regular basis.
Jim Leyland, AP
Comments (99)
This really IS weird,....... so many people were picking the Tigers as the eventual WS team.
Parisle | 05/19/08, 07:38 AM
Report Offensive CommentWeird, still early, but time to start expecting improvement.
Sports_Fan_19 | 05/19/08, 08:04 AM
Report Offensive Commentall teams have "issues" except for the Rays...
Tony has left the city | 05/19/08, 08:26 AM
Report Offensive Comment^ I wish our team had issues, yet still won like the Twins...
biminator | 05/19/08, 08:32 AM
Report Offensive Commentsports_lover- Get off the site d-bag!
It sucks seeing the team be so terrible, but then every time any one expects anything from us, we fall apart. I don't see much great coming from this season other than dropping a few problems in the roster.
tgr4life | 05/19/08, 08:42 AM
Report Offensive CommentTigers have big issues no doubt. A record of 16-26 is bad, but it's the fact that nothing is improving that is really disturbing. They need to bring up more kids from Toledo.
Miguel#94 | 05/19/08, 08:44 AM
Report Offensive CommentI agree with Miggy94, Obviously the starting rotation isn't getting it done, put the pressure on them with more guys like Galarraga...
biminator | 05/19/08, 08:47 AM
Report Offensive Comment"Multiple scouts who watched the Tigers recently noted that Cabrera has limited mobility on the field and is in less-than-optimal physical condition."
There are just so many funny things which could be said about this I literally don't know where to start.
Wanted Man | 05/19/08, 08:51 AM
Report Offensive Commentget rid of sheffield...somehow! with him gone, the tigers could open up the DH spot for cabrera and put inge back at 3rd with guillen at 1st. that improves the current offense and defence, unless someone remembers the last time was able to hit yet alone field anything!
michiganian1987 | 05/19/08, 08:59 AM
Report Offensive CommentIt is early with allot of games to go... having said that; they do have things that should concern them.
drj0514 | 05/19/08, 09:00 AM
Report Offensive CommentIt is way early but right now it looks like the Marlins get the better of the trade deal which is a bit of a shock.
Phillydave | 05/19/08, 09:03 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe biggest question mark has to be Verlander. Regardless of how the rest of the team responds, if verlander doesn't figure it out the Tigers are in big trouble. You can't win without an ace and no one else on that staff can fill that role.
Me DUM DUM | 05/19/08, 09:11 AM
Report Offensive CommentIt's time to let Sheffield go. The Tiger's have been unable to recreate the magic of a few years ago since his arrival in town. Its not too late to let him go and try to get the ship back on track.
Vberger | 05/19/08, 09:12 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Tigers are in Trouble !!!
JoeCar | 05/19/08, 09:19 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Tigers fans in Detroit are getting frustrated and annoyed. A team with so much talent and experience should not be playing this badly...regardless of what their actual record is.
I have started seeing t-shirts and bumper stickers mocking the Tigers' "Who's your Tiger?" ad campaign all around town; it asks "Where's your Tiger?".
http://www.tabloidtshirts.com/detroit_tigers/index.html
JoeCar | 05/19/08, 09:23 AM
Report Offensive CommentBrandon Inge started the Tigers troubles. He whined because he wanted to only play 3rd base. He is horrible, hitting 220. Tigers need to trde Inge but what big league team could he start for at 3rd? Cut Sheff, keep Galarraga in the rotation. Leyland is one of the best managers in baseball. He will right the ship eventually.
joda2424 | 05/19/08, 09:23 AM
Report Offensive CommentBrandon Inge started the Tigers troubles. He whined because he wanted to only play 3rd base. He is horrible, hitting 220. Tigers need to trade Inge but what big league team could he start for at 3rd? Cut Sheff, keep Galarraga in the rotation. Leyland is one of the best managers in baseball. He will right the ship eventually.
joda2424 | 05/19/08, 09:25 AM
Report Offensive CommentTHE TIGERS HAVE ISSUES?!?!?
You don't say...
SlinkyRedfoot | 05/19/08, 09:45 AM
Report Offensive CommentI don't see much great coming from this season other than dropping a few problems in the roster.
A FACT | 05/19/08, 08:42 AM
I see you sporting some sweet Indians avatars!
SlinkyRedfoot | 05/19/08, 09:47 AM
Report Offensive CommentThey need to bring up more kids from Toledo.
Miguel#94 | 05/19/08, 08:44 AM
Yeah, too bad they sold the farm for Miguel & Willis.
SlinkyRedfoot | 05/19/08, 09:48 AM
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