Eddie Bonine News

Yu Darvish made his stateside debut on Monday night. The 25-year-old, esteemed by some as the best Japanese pitcher ever, was bought by the Texas Rangers this past offseason for the lofty price of $111.7 million .

As things move along in the spring, things seem to get a little bit clearer. While it doesn't mean they have to stay where they are optioned, Tigers will be sending players to minor league camps over the next week or so.

The last time Tigers fans have entered a season with such high expectations was spring 2008, and before that maybe 1987?A Maybe never.A Clay Davenport's most recent simulations give the Tigers a nearly 70% chance to make the playoffs - a number exceeded only by the Texas Rangers.A Of course, our memories are long enough to remember the catastrophic ... (more)