Detroit Tigers Season Preview
By Joe Chapp
Mar 19, 2015; Melbourne, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) bats against the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports
Key Additions:
OF Anthony Gose from Toronto via Trade
OF Yoenis Cespedes from Boston via Trade
RHP Alex Wilson from Boston via Trade
LHP Gabe Speier from Boston via Trade
RHP Shane Greene from New York via Trade
RHP Alfredo Simon from Cincinnati via Trade
LHP Tom Gorzelanny via Free Agency
DH Victor Martinez resigned by Detroit
RHP Joba Chamberlain resigned by Detroit
Biggest addition: Yoenis Cespedes
Cespedes is a career .263 hitter, but Cespedes will grow in Detroit to become a better hitter. There’s no doubt you can’t ignore the fact that Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez have an effect on players in the lineup and Cespedes has been getting along with Miguel and V-Mart.
Cespedes defense is just as impressive as his powerful bat he boasts a .982 fielding pct through his career.
Next: Key Departures