THE 2008 DETROIT TIGERS

I'm expecting great things from this years Tiger ballclub. first of all the acquisition of Miguel Cabrera will be a huge boost to the batting order and the friendships of other key players like Magglio Ordonez. When I met him at Tigerfest he told me he'd be happy to sign with the Tigers for 10 years! well Dave Dombrowski will probably get that done.

I also ran into Placido Polanco at Tigerfest...is there a more humble, professional & talented Tiger than Paulie ? if he doesn't get injured this season he will make a legitimate run at the MVP HE'S THAT GOOD!

Another new Tiger who has been downplayed this year due to the monstrous Marlin trade is Edgar Renteria. Edgar had a poor showing with the RedSox a few years back but with this stellar line up in Detroit he should get a looksie at some good pitches and could hit over 300.The big fear we have is Pitching. Dontrelle Willis hasn't had that BIG injury in his career yet...Kenny Rogers may not be able to get thru an entire season...Justin Verlander is basically the only "sure thing" we have...Nate Robertson can be domiNATE or he can be dominated...and our farm system has been dwindled down to so so talent and Jeremy Bonderman struggled last year with elbow issues. that would make this line up null & void.

I hope I'm wrong and our pitching surprises everyone with quality outings and consistency...I know this much, Jim Leyland & Dave Dombrowski know what they're doing and Mike Ilitch has proven he wants a winner here. and I have my season tickets in section 130 where Lorna and I will cheer on the Tigers all season. !go Tigres!

PREDICTION: World Series Bound!