Posted January 13, 2012 on tigers.scout.com
PLAYERS: Rick Porcello
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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It was another frustrating year for Rick Porcello, as he improved in a number of key areas on the mound, and yet when it came to actual production, his ERA remained high for the second straight season. Can Porcello turn the corner and become a go-to starter?
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