1. The biggest weakness this team had is what really cost them in the end - the Bullpen. They tried to patch it all season, but this is THE BIGGEST offseason reclamation project.
2. Prince Fielder is ARod with a better personality. You will never win with him in your playoff lineup. He has not played or hit well enough to deserve the contract he got. Time to admit your mistake and move on.
3. Miguel Cabrera. On one leg he outperformed Fielder, Jackson, Avila, and Peralta. His case for MVP was only strengthened by his injury. What a disappointment for him to have a scintillating season derailed by injuries.
4. Jim Leyland. Managed his butt off all season. His detractors are flat wrong about him. His biggest strength and fault is his loyalty to his players and coaches. He needs to let Lloyd McClendon go.
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Well, I guess Mr. Leyland himself has rendered point 4 moot, as he resigned as manager of the Tigers yesterday (Oct. 21).
Good luck to you Jim - you helped restore a moribund franchise to relevance again.
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