We hope that numerous vaccine shots will soon abate the spread of covid in Michigan. But the B.1.1.7 varient is already present and apparently spreading throughout this state. Wayne and Washtenaw counties now lead in the number of such infections in Michigan. The Ontario government recently proclaimed a three week lock down because of a surge of covid. It would be nice but unrealistic to think that the virus will stay on the Ontario side of the Detroit, St. Clair, and St. Mary’s Rivers. The Toronto Blue Jays will begin the season by playing home games in Florida but may later move some home games to Buffalo. The Tigers were limited to 1,000 customers if they play at Comerica but that was, I think, increased somewhat.

I wonder what options the Tigers are considering if the Ontario surge arrives in Michigan? Will they stay in Florida? If they are limited to one thousand patrons could home games be played at the PAL park at Michigan and Trumbull? Would Ray Fisher stadium be considered? It was used as a practice facility by the Reds some years ago. I don’t think Roesink Stadium is not yet ready for baseball. Will tort lawyers deter the Tigers from selling tickets this year?