Could be back and forth all summer. :-)

I sure hope that with return of Rogers and Robertson, solid pitching by JV and Bondo that won't be the case. But we'll have to wait and see. If the bullpen can develop some consistency we should be able to put some distance behind us.

Hear ya, but Cleve can put up 5 in the bottom of the 9th. Those cats are bad.<[:-E]

They could, but we all know that pitching wins in baseball. I guess the time will show. And our offense is as good if not better than those Injuns.

I'm on the fence about Jones. His 18 saves is a good stat, but his 5.46 era is not. This may be his last season if he becomes more inconsistent (entertaining). Just happy that the Cleveland closer is just as entertaining.

I don't think the Indians have the arms we have, but it all comes down to Miller and Robertson for me. If they can be at least mediocre and Zumaya can come back and dominate, the Tigs should be in good shape. I believe the Tigers are taking a big chance with Miller and I don't think Durbin is a great fill-in either. Miner might turn out to be an ace in the hole like he was last year as a fill-in for Maroth.

I couldn't be happier with the offense though. Man, this team can really mash.

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Jonesy is what, 38? His time is coming.

Reports in Detroit indicate the Tigers are interested in Rangers relievers Akinori Otsuka and Eric Gagné and Detroit certainly has multiple assets.
The Tigers have an unusual situation -- in fact, the polar opposite of the Rangers. Detroit has an abundance of starting pitching but is not strong in the bullpen. Therefore it would make perfect sense for the Rangers to ship a reliever -- or even both relievers -- to the Tigers for a young starter.
link: Star-Telegram.com | 06/24/2007 | Prospects look good for a deal between Rangers, Tigers

Q . Surpluses aside, are the Tigers planning any deals for bullpen help as they wait for Joel Zumaya to return?
A . They have talked with Texas about Eric Gagne and Akinori Otsuka.
The Rangers have had an eye on some of Detroit's Class A and Double-A starters. Stay tuned.
Link: Week's trades will shore up Tigers' rotation and bullpen

You guys see a possible trade happening???

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I was reading takes on the Maroth trade. It's about 50/50, most thought it was too much experience to throw away. And the rest thought it had to be done and lightning would strike again with the PlayerTBNL. Bondo was one of those years ago.
Q---what was Maroths fast ball pre injury? I hear it's mid 80s now.

He's always been in the 80's. His problem is his control. When he hits his spots he's successful. But he can't miss those or he'll get run. It helped to spend time around Rogers. Talking about another slow thrower.