Iggy has issues with his his shin splints, and I don't believe for a minute that they are just going to suddenly "go away". How much of the season will he be able to play if so? 1/2? 2/3? 3/4?
I expect that Lombardozzi will likely cover the void @SS. If he fails to provide adequate defense, then whom? Suarez? Anyone pick up Santiago in the offseason, or is he still available? good gawd!!
DD claims that Dirks' spot on the roster will be filled internally, so who comes north with the team? Worth? Anyone else "worth"while likely needs to get FT PT in the minors, and not squat on the Tigers' bench.
This potential clusterfuck is all on Dombrowski, and although I want to see the Tigers be contenders and win the ALCD title, I am still peeved about his bubble gum and paper clips patchwork moves during the offseason. This may force him to make trades that he wasn't inclined to attempt during this upcoming season. I understand why the Tigers brass was loathe to sign overpriced FAs, with the need to extend Cabrera looming, Based on how the offseason played out, I doubt very much if the Tigers will extend Scherzer, but if the team loses any more starters to the long-term DL or season, and/or the Tigers were to fall out of contention, Max might well become trade bait for a borderline contender that is SP lean before the end of July deadline.