Finally, we got a chance to see Joe Jimenez.
Finally, we saw this flame-throwing relief pitcher. In Detroit.
Finally, we saw the Tigers’ closer of the future.
It was exciting and fascinating.
Jimenez was impressive Thursday in his debut against the Minnesota Twins. He faced three batters. He got three outs, flashing a fastball that touched 96 m.p.h. He got a harmless fly ball, a pop-up and a strikeout. Three up, three down.
He went into the clubhouse and promptly was demoted back to Triple-A Toledo.
Say what? No! Bring him back already!