Inge is still my Tiger, Cabrera will be worth the investment, Ol’ Gene in the 3rd base coaches box still has to work on sending players, and Leyland still needs to develop a hook with his pitchers.
Inge had a helluva throw from center to nail a guy at home, Cabrera had a homer, Maggs gets thrown out at home, and the pitchers seemed to stay in just a little too long. One thing I noticed last year, and it seems like the trend is going to continue this year is that Leyland used his “closer” in the ninth inning during tied games. Granted Bauptisa pitched a heck of game for an inning and 2/3 rds, but why call Jones your closer if you don’t save him for close situations.
Final thoughts, nothing like a good “Chicago style” chili dog on opening day and its so early in the season, I will cringe tonight listening to ESPN, but its just the first game. Good things ahead if the bullpen comes together.