Sometimes you make the grade, other times you flunk.
The Detroit Tigers’ 44-44 record to date is disappointing and as can be expected, some players aced the first half, others met expectations, and not a few fell into the vortex of mediocrity.
Let’s take a look at how the Tiger players and their manager graded out in the season’s first half, from A-Z. Or, more accurately, from Alburquerque to Wilson. Pity Toledo reliever Josh Zeid didn’t merit a first-half promotion……
Al Alburquerque (RP)–B
The slidermeister had a typical first half–striking out a batter per inning while walking a few too many.