Just some thoughts and opinions looking ahead to what will likely be just as bad of a season as 2018. The list could of course change with trade and/or FA announcements.
RETURNING:
C James McCann – Didn’t have a good year at the plate, but threw out almost 40% of potential base stealers and...
"The big out there was getting Jaso," Nathan said. "You get him and it changes everything. It changes how you approach Donaldson. It changes how you pitch to him. It gives me a chance to play with him a little bit. When we didn't get Jaso, it put us in a tough spot."
This is what Joe Nathan...
Victor Martinez is hitting .326 with 4 HR. He has 11 walks, 7 intentional.
Miguel Cabrera has 8 walks, 1 intentional.
Seems like the worries over the loss of Prince Fielder's lineup protection weren't valid. I suppose if Miggy gets on a tear, things might change. But the pre-season...
Nice commitment to improvement.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_37.html#incart_river
"Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford has no interest in working with a quarterback guru this offseason"