Freddy isn't dead

In his latest blog for the Detroit Free Press, Jamie Samuelson outlines the reasons the Detroit Tigers should go after free agent pitcher Freddy Garcia. Samuelson's reasoning is basically that if the Tigers don't try to get Garcia, everyone else will.

No, this isn’t grasping at straws at all. Garcia is a career quality starter who at times has been very good. He won 17 games two seasons ago for the White Sox. He was a stud for them in the 2005 postseason. He’s a two-time All-Star. And he’s 33 years old. So this is not some complete shot in the dark. Garcia is a good pitcher coming off shoulder surgery who is trying to work his way back into shape. Every contender in baseball will have interest in him, so why not the Tigers?

Fantasy Impact: Garcia's still at least a month away after shoulder surgery at this time, but the Tigers need pitching. If Gracia ends up in Detroit you'll have a solid pitcher supported by a strong lineup. Those things typically go well together.