23rd April 2008

Cruceta, Granderson joining the Tigers soon?

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Francisco Cruceta tossed 3 flawless innings in Toledo today. “As good as advertised” the headline on the link tells you.

Cruceta struck out six of the 11 batters he faced. He showed great command, as 27 of his 39 pitches went for strikes. He did walk one and hit a batter in his last inning, but escaped the jam.

His two-seam fastball ranged from 91-95 mph with nice sinking movement, while he mixed in a slider and a devastating splitter, which he used as an out pitch.

Meanwhile, Booth Newspapers reports Granderson will play one more Whitecaps game. He should be on his way to Detroit after that.

With Placido Polanco day-to-day, the Tigers look to be getting closer to the 2008 team most people expected to take the field. So that’s definitely a good thing. Gary Sheffield is still a few days away, Jeff Beck reports in the previous link.

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  1. 1 On April 23rd, 2008, Blake said:

    Who goes down for Cruceta? Miner? I think it has to be Miner considering how well guys like Lopez have thrown. Ride the hot hands.

  2. 2 On April 23rd, 2008, Flying J said:

    About a week ago, I think Grilli would have been the guy. But amazingly he’s been pitching decently as of late. I would agree you send Miner down, but doesn’t Leyland need to have a couple of innings eater to gobble up innings 4-6 when something bad happens?

  3. 3 On April 23rd, 2008, Kurt said:

    Miner goes down. He’s not even in the same league as Grilli this year and he has an option. Even if he didn’t, I’d send him away, to be honest.

    The Tigers short-game is pretty good right now. Lopez and Bautista are doing a good job. The Tigers need two lefties. Period. I hope Leyland realizes that and doesn’t send Rapada down instead.

    Wherever Cruceta fits in is fine with me. It can only benefit a team if the long men can keep the game close and give the offense a chance at a big inning to get back in the game.

  4. 4 On April 23rd, 2008, Deaner said:

    Can’t wait to see Curtis back wearing the Old English D!

  5. 5 On April 23rd, 2008, Flying J said:

    Kurt –

    You’re dead on, but I fear Leyland’s going to send down Rapada. That’s a stone cold drag if it happens because I like his loopy lefty windup. I think he’s perfect as a lefty specialist.

  6. 6 On April 23rd, 2008, Kurt said:

    The Tigers don’t always make the moves that make sense, but on the other hand, some of those moves turn out fine. Still I like Rapada.

    Agree Deaner. Can’t wait to see Grandy in the outfield.

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