All the high priced talent has brought a high amount of headaches.
First Base - Cabrera seems to be happy with the move. He looks comfortable at first base. To think he has put up 6 HRs and 22 RBIs this season so far by not hitting well. I can't wait to see him start to hit.
Second Base - Polanco has started to hit after getting treatment on his back. Seems more like the Polanco from last year now.
Shortstop - The Tigers paid a high price for Renteria, but he has been living up to expectations.
Third Base - Guillen has not looked good fielding at third. He is beginning to look like a man without a position. Leyland will need to consider more time at DH for Guillen and moving Inge back to third.
Catcher - Pudge doesn't hit like he used to, but is still one of the best defensive catchers in baseball.
Centerfield - No one is moving Granderson out of center any time soon. A gold glove is in his future. The Tigers need to find a new leadoff hitter and move Granderson down to the three slot.
Right field - Ordonez flat out produces. He doesn't look locked in at the plate yet, but is still better than most when he isn't locked in. He is adequate in fielding in right and gives a lot of effort into trying to field well.
Left Field - I don't know if playing Sheffield in left will help his hitting. He is lunging at the ball. He still looks like his shoulder is bothering him a lot at the plate. Sheffield needs to look at some time on DL to get his shoulder right or retiring. He is not helping the Tigers by trying to get walks. We should be looking at a platoon her of the just called up Joyce and either Thames or Raburn.
DH - We have too many players that need to be DHs from time to time. Guillen needs to move to DH on a semi-permanent basis.
Overall (not including pitching) - Sheffield is hurting the team right now offensively. He needs to get his shoulder healthy or retire if he really thinks anything for his teammates and the team. Guillen is killing us in the field. He may need more time to get acclimated to the position, but he just doesn't look comfortable in the field at any postiion.
