Tigers re sign Ramon Santiago

[kalinecountry]

Tigers announce they've re-signed Ramon Santiago. Two-year deal.

Multiple reports have Tigers re-signing Ramon Santiago to a 2-year deal. Of note, franchise still doesn't think he's an everyday player.

Dombrowski said at start of offseason that he'd be OK with platoon at either 3B/2B, but ideally not both. Still leaves door open for either.

Tigers sign Ramon Santiago to two-year deal. Not clear yet how that impacts leadoff/2B/3B search.

Ramon Santiago is indeed one of the most popular #Tigers players, has a very good relationship with Miguel Cabrera.

there has never been a finer man in the clubhouse, or outside of it, than Ramon Santiago.

This doesn

 

[Mitchrapp]

I like him as utility man.

 

[beez]

championship....

 

[spockmaster]

i like it if he remains a backup. i agree with DD and leyland that he's not suited to being a starter.

 

[johnny2x2x]

I love it, Santiago is one of my favorite Tigers and he really stepped up in some big games last year. Sign another upgrade for the infield and I am fine with our infield especially if a new 2nd baseman can lead off.

 

[tomdalton22]

I love it, Santiago is one of my favorite Tigers and he really stepped up in some big games last year. Sign another upgrade for the infield and I am fine with our infield especially if a new 2nd baseman can lead off.

Another upgrade? Where have they upgraded?

 

[batcave76]

championship....

LOL. Esp w/the addition of Laird, right? Well, he is a very good backup. But that's all he is.

 

[biggunsbob]

This just shows how bear the free agent field is at second base second base this year...

 

[spockmaster]

the thing im most scared about is that if we dont get a new 2B, we'll be stuck seeing mudhen there again next year...we should avoid that at all costs because he is so bad defensively at 2b.

 

[spockmaster]

per Jason Beck on twitter: "Leyland: "Santiago and Ryan Raburn will be playing 2B as the club stands today." Didn't rule out possibility of adding somebody."


i sure hope we friggin add somebody, thats a horrible platoon. one guy can play defense but struggles to have an OBP of .300, the other guy couldnt play defense if we duct taped a soccer net to his back and only hits for half the year.

 

[batcave76]

biggunsbob[/color]]This just shows how bear the free agent field is at second base second base this year...

Bob! I thought you quit drinking yrs ago?

 

[buddyboy2121]

cryptic DD

beckjason Jason Beck
Dombrowski: "We are set to open with Santiago and Raburn. However, we will see what happens." #Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

per Jason Beck on twitter: "Leyland: "Santiago and Ryan Raburn will be playing 2B as the club stands today." Didn't rule out possibility of adding somebody."


i sure hope we friggin add somebody, thats a horrible platoon. one guy can play defense but struggles to have an OBP of .300, the other guy couldnt play defense if we duct taped a soccer net to his back and only hits for half the year.

soccer net to his back, lol

 

[tsmith7559]

I like it

 

[chrisinthed]

Not too crazy about this, don't love it or hate it. I was hoping for more though, considering we probably won't get anyone else and will be stuck with Mr. 2nd half and Ramon.

 

[stonecold2136]

Hopefully Raburn is gonna get traded

 

[kingofdetroit57]

Nothing wrong with this. Santiago is a great utility guy who can start in spells at SS or 2B.

 

[mhughes0021]

thought hed get lured away with an offer to start somewhere. decent utility guy on our team...fills depth atleast for the numerous injuries our team always seems to get.

 

[Mitchrapp]

If that's it and you know they go Inge at 3rd it would completely blow. Same fkn infield, are you kidding me.

 

[jdeb]

Great move signing Santiago....Coco Crisp, Ramirez, Dotel, Buerle, all on their radar.