2 YRS $4M 0 Filled Holes for Tigers!
The Detroit Tigers have attempted to fill another hole they had to address this off season by signing a 2nd baseman yesterday. Most of the talks have swirled around free agents Kelly Johnson and Maicer Izturis to fill the gap at 2B for us, but Dave Dombrowski has shocked us all and instead re signed Ramon Santiago! The deal was reported to be around $4M over the next 2 years and it appears he will be splitting time with the worst defensive 2B in the league (Ryan Raburn) in 2012! I can’t say I am shocked by this move, since “Dummy” moves like this have become standard around here. It is not only a useless signing for the Tigers but more importantly one that we have to question! What hole does it fill? What sense does it make? Why did you do it? These are questions that I think any GM should have to answer.
The Tigers are looking for a lead off man or 2 hole hitter in the batting order, a 2B, 3B and left or right out fielder to f...
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