Predicting The Detroit Tigers’ 2015 Opening Day Lineup
By Brad Faber
@Brad_Faber
PREV
Predicting The Detroit Tigers' 2015 Opening Day Lineup
In a matter of weeks, the Detroit Tigers will be reporting to Spring Training with the ultimate goal of winning their first World Series since 1984. Although the Tigers' lineup will look a little bit different in 2015, it is expected to be quite formidable to say the least. Without further ado, here is what manager Brad Ausmus' lineup card may look like on Opening Day.
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Alex Avila, 1B
2. Alex Avila, 1B
3. Victor Martinez, DH
3. Victor Martinez, DH
4. J.D. Martinez, RF
4. J.D. Martinez, RF
5. Yoenis Cespedes, LF
5. Yoenis Cespedes, LF
6. Nick Castellanos, 3B
6. Nick Castellanos, 3B
7. James McCann, C
7. James McCann, C
8. Jose Iglesias, SS
8. Jose Iglesias, SS
9. Anthony Gose, CF
9. Anthony Gose, CF
David Price, SP
David Price, SP
5 Trades the St. Louis Cardinals Could Still Make
The St. Louis Cardinals always have a loaded roster, but here is a look at five players they could still add before Opening Day. Read More
Nationals Wise To Sign Casey Janssen
Even though he is not coming off of his best season, the Washington Nationals made a particularly wise move in bringing Casey Janssen aboard. Read More
Ranking the Orioles’ Top 10 Prospects For 2015
The Baltimore Orioles will likely need some help from the minors if they are to compete for an AL East division crown again. Read More
Orioles' Trade For Travis Snider Makes Sense
The Baltimore Orioles needed to acquire another OF to provide depth after losing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis in free agency, and trading for Pittsburgh's Travis Snider was the right move. Read More
Pirates Make Mistake Trading Travis Snider
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some smart moves this offseason, but trading Travis Snider was a mistake. Read More
Braves' Seitzer Believes He Can Fix B.J. Upton
B.J. Upton has had a horrendous two years as a member of the Atlanta Braves. New hitting coach Kevin Seitzer believes he may have the cure to fix him. Read More
Rays Still Need To Add Another Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays had a weakness at catcher in 2014, and despite revamping that position this offseason, another addition is necessary. Read More
Phillies' Talk About Keeping Hamels Is A Bluff
Bluffing is the oldest negotiating tactic in the book, and GM Ruben Amaro Jr. of the Philadelphia Phillies has pulled it out of his bag of tricks regarding the availability of pitcher Cole Hamels. Read More
Tigers Spring Training Profile: Jordan Lennerton
Here is a Spring Training profile of the Detroit Tigers' soon-to-be 29-year-old farmhand, Jordan Lennerton. Read More
5 Players Royals Need to Trade For To Start 2015
The Kansas City Royals' magical 2014 postseason run ended in disappointment, but they could be on the verge of a continued resurgence. Read More
Phillies' Julio Rodriguez Trade Clearly a Mistake
The Philadelphia Phillies should model their rebuild on trying to avoid bad minor-league trades of the past like the one that shipped off Julio Rodriguez for an outfielder they later released. Read More
5 Players Rangers Need To Trade For To Start 2015
The Texas Rangers disappointed in 2014, but adding some pieces could help accelerate their time back into contention. Read More