Predicting Bullpen Roles For the Detroit Tigers In 2015
By Brad Faber
@Brad_Faber
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Predicting Bullpen Roles For the Detroit Tigers In 2015
Although the Detroit Tigers were able to hold on long enough to win their fourth consecutive AL Central crown in 2014, their bullpen was an issue all season long. The Tigers' relievers posted a 4.29 ERA last year, which ranked fourth-worst in MLB. Without further ado, here is one way manager Brad Ausmus' bullpen may shake out in 2015.
Joel Hanrahan, Mop-up Duty
Joel Hanrahan, Mop-up Duty
Blaine Hardy, Left-Handed Middle Reliever
Blaine Hardy, Left-Handed Middle Reliever
Tom Gorzelanny, Left-Handed Specialist
Tom Gorzelanny, Left-Handed Specialist
Al Alburquerque, Fifth/Six/Seventh, Sometimes Eighth Inning Man
Al Alburquerque, Fifth/Six/Seventh, Sometimes Eighth Inning Man
Bruce Rondon, Seventh/Eighth Inning Man
Bruce Rondon, Seventh/Eighth Inning Man
Joakim Soria, Setup Man/Spot Closer
Joakim Soria, Setup Man/Spot Closer
Joe Nathan, Closer
Joe Nathan, Closer
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