Rob Parker
Sports commentator and columist Rob Parker isn't buying Tigers General Manager Dave Dombrowski's "rebooting" claim.
He writes on WDIV's website:
There's no such thing as a "reboot" in baseball. Either you're trying to win a World Series or you're not. It's that simple.
The Tigers' actions of the last two years make it clear. They are not. The run is over.
He writes that Dombrowski spent a ton of owner Mike Ilitch's money and failed.
He writes:
It's probably why Dombrowski is a lame duck with no contract for next season in place yet.
The bottom line is so clear. When you let former Cy Young pitchers go, you aren't serious about winning. Baseball is -- and always will be -- about pitching. The Tigers don't have enough in their rotation or bullpen to honestly compete.
He notes that the MLB trade deadline is 3 p.m. Friday and Dombrowski will sell off some key pieces for the right price.
He concludes:
Dombrowski is doing the right thing. This team is dead, losing 11 of their last 16 games.
