1. K-Rod (wishful thinking I know)
2. He shouldn’t, but Leyland’s loyal so he’ll be back (Leo Mazzone anyone?)
3. Who would take him? He’ll rebound next year. This was a post-contract hangover.
4. Yes
5. They could but won’t (see #2 above)
6. Yes, they would (but that would be predicated on #5 happening)
7. No, he’s done
8. Someone from Colorado’s SS-heavy system
9. They should definitely shop him. I agree with Henning on this one. He’s the one commodity that could command something. Remember Trading Places, “buy low and sell high Billy Ray.”
10. Unless he’s been receiving pyscho-therapy to go with the physical rehab it won’t matter much.
11. Yes, especially if #9 occurs an/or Thames is dealt.
12. No idea.
13. Seriously?
14. Yes, but in another MLB uniform (perhaps Colorado as part of the SS deal).
15. Make him a starting pitcher. He has three above average pitches and you’ll need another arm in the rotation next year.
16. Yes, he finishes his career here.
17. Move him and $10 million of cash to some team that needs a past-their-prime outfielder (preferably to an NL team).

Great post. Remember when I could not return to Michigan football until Lloyd Carr was fired? I spent a very fun season following the Florida Gators. As you might recall, I took some time before ultimately choosing the Gators. I first considered many other college football teams serious abut winning. Now I am in the same place with Jim Leyland, but with a twist. I am looking for a team with honest dedication. Early candidates for my “Replacement Tigers” include the Angels (dedicated to winning), Texas (dedicated to mediocrity) and Washington (dedicated to losing). At least I know where these teams stand, with no baloney on their commitments either way. Somebody call me when Leyland is gone, so I can mapquest my way back to the Tigers.

Tommy