tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21899651.post1636740912580261719..comments2023-10-29T09:42:53.535-04:00Comments on Detroit Tigers Thoughts: Final Elias Projections - NL Starting PitchersEddie Bajekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03494565377437295198noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21899651.post-27037731673937576432008-10-07T13:19:00.000-04:002008-10-07T13:19:00.000-04:00Why is it that such a large percentage of free age...Why is it that such a large percentage of free agent pitchers are from the NL? I guess most of the big money clubs are in the AL. That, together with the fact that the AL uses the DH, is what makes the AL lineups so much more powerful. I'd expect a drop off in performance from any player- but especially a pitcher- coming from the NL to the AL. <BR/><BR/>I would sincerely hope that the Tigers do grab at least one new starting pitcher, and I don't mean Freddy Garcia. The current cast of characters has proven beyond a doubt- from the second half collapse in 06, through 07 and again to the last place finish in 08, that they are not the rotation of a playoff team. Expecting for a rebound year from Verlander is reasonable. But hoping for the first ever good full season from Bonderman AND a repeat performance from Galarraga, AND a miracle from two of Robertson, Miner, Garcia, and Willis, is just foolish, IMO. <BR/><BR/>That, and a whole new bullpen is required to put the Tigers into the post season in 09.Tigerdog1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10050156843030090592noreply@blogger.com