Posted on Tue, Nov 1, 2011 : 8:59 a.m.
Second baseman, starting pitcher high on Tigers' shopping list
By AnnArbor.com Staff
The Tigers need a backup catcher to give Alex Avila some relief in 2012.
Associated Press
The Detroit Tigers are among the favorites to content for a World Series title in 2012, but that doesn't mean they have a short shopping list for the off-season.
MLive.com Tigers beat writer Chris Iott breaks down the biggest needs on the Tigers' list, and it starts with second base and includes the need/wish for another starting pitcher, too. The problem, Iott writes, is that it's a weak market this year.
The free-agent market opens at 12:01 Thursday.
DETROIT RED WINGS
- MLive.com: Wings sign Niklas Kronwall to a 7-year deal
- MLive.com: Wings call up Gustav Nyquist
DETROIT LIONS
DETROIT PISTONS
- ClickOnDetroit.com: Ben Wallace is in court today
- NorthJersey.com: It's hard for ex-Pistons assistant coach Pat Sullivan to find work
Comments
towny
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 : 1:41 p.m.
tigers definitely need to make some changes. starting pitching is not a need I believe they are set. they need to unload Ordonez and Inge. Ordonez's skills are declining and is very costly and they have several outstanding young outfielders now. Iinge even though a great competitor has little offense and is not consistence or maybe could use as a backup. yes, a backup catcher is a need. But, a good hitting second baseman is gonna be hard to find. Maybe they can use Ordonez's money to acquire