Literary Illusions

There’s been a flurry of activity in Detroit (or should I say Lakeland, FL – home of the Tigers Spring/Winter Training camp?) in preparation for the 2009 baseball season. As most ball fans know, especially those of us in or near Detroit, the 2008 “super-season” we were supposed to have never happened. In fact, 2008 was the most disappointing season for this Michigan team, in recent years. With the loss of Pudge Rodriguez adding flames to the fire, the team is looking to overhaul or face getting a new coach, in place of Jim Leyland’s lackluster performance.

Like any good sports fan, I’m subscribed to receive updates every time Detroit makes even the slightest move. Earlier today, the latest news was that the Tigers were working on signing Adam Everett for a one year deal. There wasn’t much information on the deal, other than to say that Everett is a veteran short stop and that he’d spent most of the 2008 season out for injuries. It also said that the Minnesota Twins player had his worst season due to injury.

Don’t get me wrong, Everett may be a good short stop, but does a team, already riddled with injuries in all of its top positions, think getting another injury-prone player is a good idea?

Apparently Everett or Detroit is having second thoughts. I just received a retraction from the Tigers.com updater. Apparently, no deal has technically been discussed with Everett though he did warm up for one of the coaches down in Lakeland. So, the question then becomes, is he or isn’t he?

Is Everett set to become the new Tigers shortstop or is it too soon to discuss who the Tigers should or shouldn’t get to replace Edgar Renteria?

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