• Jim at AZ Snakepit wonders about the Diamondbacks pitching staff.
• Eric at Philliesflow searches for hidden gems in right field.
• Harper at Oleanders and Morning Glories reacts to news of Paul LoDuca’s inclusion in the Mitchell Report.
• Kurt at Goat Riders of the Apocalypse muses on the nature of hypocrisy in sports, specifically as it relates to the current steroid flap.
• Lisa at Astros Dugout rejoices in the signing of right-hander Jack Cassel.
• Dave at U.S.S. Mariners fantasizes about how much better the world would be if he ran the Mariners.
• Eric at Rays Anatomy calls for Bud Selig’s resignation as puppet, er, MLB commissioner.
• Evan at Fire Brand of the American League is under the mistaken impression that the NL should adopt his favored league’s “DH experiment.”
• Lee at Tiger Tales examines his team’s starters and relievers.
• Aaron Gleeman discusses the Twins’ signing of Mike Lamb.

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Jones, who will turn 33 a few weeks after the 2008 season begins, has played mostly right field over the past few season, although he did get into 84 games at center field last year. Presumably with Curtis Granderson patrolling center, the Tigers will move Jones back to a corner spot and hope that his power magically returns.

On the other side, Infante hit .264/.317/.449 in 2004 as Detroit’s starting second baseman at age 22. Since then, his offensive game has deteriorated and his role has diminished accordingly. I really liked this kid when he and Ramon Santiago were coming up through the ranks, but it looks like Infante is destined to be nothing more than a utility player.

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