Quote Originally Posted by 401don View Post
Great pitching duel today. Verlander makes 2 bad pitches and it costs him a win. Let's not get crazy about Jones after 2 games, as everyone tends to do when a rookie gets off to a fast start, but there are definitely things to like about his game: Number 1 - he can actually run! Number 2 - he can play multiple key positions. Number 3 - he has a compact swing and will likely be the type of gap hitter that suits Comerica Park. Big series coming up in KC this weekend.
Agree with your points.

I like what the Tigs are doing talent wise with Aybar and Jones. Aybar is a proven player and Jones is a fairly high ceiling, versatile kid.

What I like is if the baseball gods are shining on us [[e.g., with injuries) we get back Maybin, Zimm, Pelfrey, and Nick C. That would make for a solid, deep squad.

If we are very healthy, we'll be pretty good!!!