So I left off yesterday letting you know that the Tigers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and Nate Robertson was looking sharp. The good news is that they extended the lead to 6-0. The bad news is Todd Jones came in to pitch the 4th and gave up six runs to the Astros real quick-like. Macay McBride gave up four more runs, and the Tigers lost 11-10 despite racking up 19 hits. At least Robertson looked sharp.
Speaking of Nate, MLB.com has an article about how Robertson recently becoming a father may help him pitch this season. It's a nice look at his family life, but I think the better pitching part is a stretch.
CBS Sports has their Tigers preview up and it's a glowing one. The title, "In perfect harmony, Tigers set to return to glory days of '84" says it all.
Since the bullpen blew the game for the Tigers yesterday, it's only fitting that there are a few articles about that same group today. Detroit News has this up about the 'pen. It is important to note that Todd Jones pitching in the 4th inning is not his comfort zone. He was just getting his work in.
Another Inge update, he seems to be backtracking on his comments the other day about catching. It must be tough to be in his situation; he has to be careful what he says since he is under the microscope right now.
The Tigers are busy today, with two split-squad games. Yorman Bazardo and Rick Porcello will be hitting the mound against the Pirates, while Justin Verlander will get another spring start against the Phillies. Updates on these games and more tomorrow.
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