Detroit — It would make for a cute animated scoreboard game, don’t you think? Where’s Niko? Like "Where’s Waldo?" but only different.
Put up a graphic of Comerica Park on the Jumbotron, have cartoon images of Niko Goodrum at every position around the diamond and let the fans guess where’s he playing that day.
Silly, for sure, but Goodrum, the Tigers everyday utility player, will likely end up playing every position this season except pitcher and catcher. He’s already played center field, second base, first base and he’s been the designated hitter.
“This was always the plan for Niko,” manager Ron Gardenhire said.