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Granderson the Key?

Christopher Solberg, Editor
4/29/2008

Has anyone’s noticed that in the six games that Curtis Granderson has played for the Detroit Tigers since his return from injury, his team has compiled a 4-2 record?

During that span, the Tigers have scored 7.33 runs per game (helped out by a 19-run game though). The team has also given up 4.33 runs per game, much lower than the 5.71 of the previous 21 games.

Sure, the resurgence of the entire team cannot be place upon Granderson’s return alone, but it would be hard to argue that he’s not a game-changer. His presence at the top of the lineup, creating havoc on the bases, provides better hitting opportunities for hitters further down in the lineup. His defense is also much better than his replacements.

Don’t look now, but the Tigers are 0.5 games out of second place, even after the abysmal start they had. With only a 3 game lead separating them from first place, it’s entirely conceivable that they could be in first place by June.
Note to GM Dave Dombrowski; lock him up long-term.

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