OK, here we go:

1. How will the Brandon Inge saga play out?
I found it interesting Jim Leyland talked this week about it being a strong possibility Inge will be traded. That is a totally different tone than was set at Tigerfest last month. That, to me, indicates there must be interest in Inge from other clubs. There was none before.

2. Who will emerge out of the bullpen?
The Tigers are counting on Denny Bautista and/or Francisco Cruceta to come through. Both have great arms. Bautista hits triple digits on the radar gun at times, and Cruceta has a nasty sinking fastball he throws in the low to mid-90s. I have heard promising things about young relievers before, though, only to have it turn out to be fool’s gold. Don’t know what it will be this time.

3. How healthy is Gary Sheffield?
With Sheffield at the top of his game, the Tigers’ lineup is unbelievably strong. But if Sheffield isn’t himself, it won’t be nearly as fearsome.

4. Does Kenny Rogers have anything left in the tank?
This will be difficult to discern during spring training. Rogers’ radar gun readings don’t mean much. But if he suffers a setback with his shoulder, it can’t merely be dismissed as "spring training arm." It would be a major cause for concern.

5. How much zip does Dontrelle Willis have on his fastball?
If the gun says in the mid-90s, the Tigers have really got something. If it is lower, it could mean Willis is not as good as advertised.