How the Tigers will make the World Series

The Detroit Tigers have been treading water so far this offseason, watching the market, waiting for their moment. It’s time to get busy. Last year the Tigers had an opportunity to bring in a few substantial free agents to attempt reaching the next level, and they did. Adding Victor Martinez and Joaquin Benoit were two huge reasons why the Tigers came within 2 games of the World Series in 2011. Now it’s time to get to the World Series. And here’s how to do it. First, the holes, or needs, must be addressed. Then the ideal newcomer’s have to be identified. And then you bring them in. The Tigers have already retained the services of Gerald Laird, filling the vacancy at backup catcher, and oddly enough, placing a vacancy at the bottom of the batting order every time he suits up. But regardless of his invisible stick, the move was necessary to get Alex Avila his rest. Next up was bringing Ramon Santiago back on his 2nd consecutive 2-year contract to add depth to the middle infield at leas...