Bruce Rondon wasn't up for the job of Tigers closer, and that's fine. But why in the world did a team with World Series aspirations come to spring training hoping that an inexperienced 22-year-old kid could do the job -- with no real backup plan? ...more

Team Dominican Republic loved this World Baseball Classic. And if you allowed yourself to, you might have loved watching them. Robinson Cano, Jose Reyes, Fernando Rodney and the rest played with a passion that we don't always allow them to show in the games that we care about. ...more

Four years ago, the Dominican Republic players treated the World Baseball Classic as more of a joke than most American fans. And it showed. This time around, the Dominican players have embraced the tournament. And it shows. Now, with the help of a lot of talent and one lucky plantain, Team DR has advanced to Tuesday night's WBC championship game. ...more

The Tigers realize now that they have little choice but to try to acquire a closer on the trade market this spring. They also realize that it won't be easy to find one. ...more

The Tigers made their decision, and they're sticking to it. They really have little choice now, because if 22-year-old rookie Bruce Rondon can't handle the closer role, the Tigers left themselves with few other good options. It was an interesting decision for a "win now" team, one that could determine whether they do indeed win. ...more