- Andy Dirks is not a good trade for Delmon Young, but at least the Tigers are going to see a right-hander tonight in Colby Lewis. He does not throw hard. Dirks has slider-batspeed. He could do some damage against Lewis. So should the Tigers as a whole. The Tigers clearly should have an edge in starting pitching tonight.

- Ever get the feeling Tigers manager Leyland would rather play anybody other than Wilson Betemit? Me, too.

- Don't whether people are aware of this or not, but Lewis spent most of the 2006 season at Toledo He pitched in two games for the Tigers that season. He got his career on track with two very good seasons in Japan in 2008 and 2009.

- The Rangers are familiar with Fister. He was in the same division when he pitched for Seattle. He is 2-3 with a 4.38 ERA in six career starts vs. the Rangers. He split two decision against the Rangers this season.