I came across this article while looking over Baseball Musings the other day. The people at "The Book" did a study of defense over the last decade and put together the top 5 defenders at each position. Would you like to know which (ex)-Tigers made the list?
Placido Polanco was the 3rd highest rated of 2nd Basemen in the MLB (based on runs saved). He prevented an average of 10 runs per 150 games over the last 10 years. We certainly saw that in Detroit where he seemed to grab anything near him as well as helping to turn some sweet double plays. I guess I'm happy that he spent much of that time wearing the Old English D.
Adam Everett comes in at the TOP of the list for Short Stops with an average of 18 runs prevented for every 150 games played. He isn't as flashy as Inge is at 3rd but don't let that take away from what he has achieved. In 2010 he will have to carry more of it on his own as Detroit breaks in a new 2nd Baseman, but I feel very comfortable with Inge at 3rd and Everett at Short. Miguel Cabrerra continues to improve with his glove at 1st so defense on the infield should not be a major issue.
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