A lot depends on how Tigers pitching is going to hold up. Can we rely on Durbin to be the consistent starter? Is Miller going to be consistent enough to get us through the playoffs? There are too many question marks at this point.

Tigers place Robertson on disabled list; Miller recalled

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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tigers left-hander Nate Robertson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, one day after failing to get a single out in a 7-4 loss to the Rangers. Manager Jim Leyland said Robertson has a tired arm and Andrew Miller will be recalled from Double-A Erie. Miller will start Sunday against the Mets at Comerica Park. Robertson, who faced six batters and gave up six runs before begin pulled in the first inning Tuesday, was not available for comment. Sunday will be Miller's second start this season for the Tigers. He defeated the Cardinals on May 18, giving up four hits and no runs in six innings of a 14-4 victory while filling in for Mike Maroth. Miller is 2-0 with a 0.59 ERA for Erie this season.

Lets see what the youngster can do.

The MLB draft was today, the Tigers had the 27th pick, and the Tigers got one of the best pitchers in the draft.

- Today, they took right-hander Rick Porcello – one of the best players in the draft – with the 27th overall pick.

- Porcello, from Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, N.J., was widely considered the top high school pitcher available, but fell to the bottom of the first round, because of concerns over his high price tag – estimated around $8 million.

- As with Maybin and Miller, the Tigers were able to make the pick because of support from owner Mike Ilitch and an apparent willingness to pay well above the commissioner’s slot recommendation.

- Steve Phillips, the Detroit native and former New York Mets general manager, said Porcello may be the best high school pitcher since Josh Beckett, now the Boston ace.

- David Rawnsley, of Perfect Game USA, compared Porcello to Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander, at the same age. Porcello throws his fastball up to 96 m.p.h., and can "comfortably" throw at 94 or 95, according to the MLB.com scouting report.

- All season fans have descended on Seton Hall Prep for a glimpse of Rick Porcello, the kid with the golden right arm who scouts say is destined for the big leagues. Porcello, the Gatorade National Player of the Year, has dominated like no one else this year, blowing away hitters with a 97 mph fastball with nasty movement and a deceptive curveball.

Great pick by the Tigers, now the Tigers must sign him by Aug. 15, or lose negotiating rights. The future looks bright for the Tigers pitching staff.

Links: NJ.com: Everything Jersey

Tigers draft highly rated pitcher Porcello

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Tigers still eye gem with 27th

All the analysts say that Tigers got the best pick in the draft, that is if they can sign the guy. With Boras it is a big if, but Tigers have been aggressive lately in signing their draftees. Mr Ilich opened his wallet.

Rogers on his way back made his first rehab start for Toledo. Looked solid. Hopefully he can once again bolster that lineup that struggled as of lately. I wonder if that means Maroth's demotion.

Thanks for that Hail73, talk radio said he was done for the year yesterday. I thought the guy was talking out of his ESPN...
Because 2 days ago Rogers said he wanted to test it.

They were probably talking about Zoom. Because of what Leland said it could've been misconstrued as if Zoom is done for the year. Leland said that there are no setbacks, but also that he is planning this season as if Zoom is done. Which was a bit weird.

True a tendon is much more serious than a blood clot.

Maggs is #1 in ESPN Player Ratings. The guy's having an unbelievable year. Here is the top 100 players as of today:

ESPN - MLB Baseball Player Rater - Major League Baseball

Other Tigers on the list:

#8 - Sheffield
#22 - Polanco
#54 - Granderson
#63 - Guillen
#85 - Verlander

Bondo should be #85
Bats are killin' the ball right now. 287 avg.
15 to 7 over Glavin and the tough METs yesterday.