After a disappointing 2008 campaign, the Tigers will finish fourth in the AL Central this season. The Tigers need Justin Verlander to come through. In addition, Dontrelle Willis needs to come back healthy and ready to pitch. Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez need to be on their best game.
Keep An Eye On: Justin Verlander, sp
Verlander had a very tough season last year, going 11-17 with a 4.84 ERA and throwing 163 strikeouts. The Tigers need their ace to perform better than last year.
Projected Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson, cf
2. Placido Polanco, 2b
3. Magglio Ordonez, rf
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1b
5. Gary Sheffield, dh
6. Carlos Guillen, lf
7. Gerald Laird, c
8. Brandon Inge, 3b
9. Adam Everett, ss
Projected Pitching Staff
1. Justin Verlander, rhp
2. Jeremy Bonderman, rhp
3. Armando Galarraga, rhp
4. Edwin Jackson, rhp
5. Nate Robertson, lhp
Projected Bullpen
Fernando Rodney
Joel Zumaya
Bobby Seay
Freddy Dolsi
Macay McBride
Zach Miner
Top Prospects
1. Rick Porcello, rhp
2. Ryan Perry, rhp
3. Cale Iorg, ss
4. Cody Satterwhite, rhp
5. Casey Crosby, lhp
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