How ironic: The Man of Many Positions for the Tigers may soon be the Man of None.
If the Tigers sign Johnny Damon, as has been widely speculated, and insert him in left field, there doesn’t seem to be any place for Carlos Guillen to play—at least, no position that involves putting on a mitt.
Guillen, whilst a Tiger, has been seen in various years at shortstop, first base, third base, and, most recently, in left field. Sadly, he’s also been seen very frequently on the Disabled List. He’s been more fragile than a carton of eggs.
The Damon signing might force the Tigers to do something I’ve been beseeching them to do for months: Forget this notion of designated hitter-by-committee and make Guillen the full-time DH. Better than him being on the full-time DL.
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Carlos Guillen to Full-Time DH If Detroit Tigers Sign Johnny Damon
Posted: 13th February 2010 by Greg Eno in MLBComments Off on Carlos Guillen to Full-Time DH If Detroit Tigers Sign Johnny Damon