I like Ramon Santiago as a player. He is a fine backup middle infielder. Don't get me wrong.
But he is the most overrated player on the team by Tigers fans.
Santiago's average 162 game season in the major leagues is .244 with six home runs and 40 RBI in 504 plate appearances. He is, at best, an average middle infielder defensively.
More telling: In 1,378 at bats in Triple-A, Santiago has hit just .247 with 18 home runs and 125 RBI.

- We'll know a lot more about Dontrelle Willis' future in the Tigers' starting rotation - one way or another - after tonight's start against the Dodgers. Very pivotal outing for Willis.

- Brett Favre is out of control. If Southern Mississippi gets to the College World Series, he will return to the NFL? Why doesn't he just flip a coin? Or draw straws? The guy is goofy. Has to be driving the Vikings nuts.

- Zack Follett is getting a lot of hype lately, but he does have a good chance of becoming a quality NFL starter. He is a much better athlete than a lot of people are giving him credit. Key will be staying healthy. He would have been drafted higher out of Cal were it not for injury issues.

- I'm glad Montreal rallied to beat Philadelphia Thursday. I'd prefer an Original Six final, but most of all, I want to see great playoff hockey. That series could become very exciting now. It was pretty dull the first two games.



My Column in Friday's Oakland Press. Is expecting 6 to 8 wins this season from the Lions unreasonable? http://tinyurl.com/28vytej