The Detroit Tigers released Alex Sanchez today. This qualifies as a surprise. Most thought if an outfielder was going to get released it would have been Bobby Higginson. However, Sanchez finds himself unemployed as his inability to catch the ball or draw a walk probably did him in.
You have to believe that Craig Monroe will get plenty of early season at bats to see if he's an everyday player. I'm also sure Nook Logan, who is the better defensive player, will get an opportunity to become the Tigers centerfielder. However, Logan's ability to hit will determine just how often he gets regular playing time.
The X factor remains Curtis Granderson. He was sent to Toledo where he will get plenty of time to develop. All this guy does is hit. Granderson may be in the outfield at Comerica Park by the trade deadline, if not, he will definitely be in the Tigers outfield mix next year.
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