Detroit — Get from one base to the next, as quickly as you can. That’s the overall philosophy of the rebuilding Tigers, and it’s the overriding appeal of one rising player.
JaCoby Jones looks increasingly capable of going places, and accelerating perceptions. He’s the fastest player on the team, one of the most exuberant players, a sudden fan favorite. The idea during this transition season was that we’d see things we’re not used to seeing, some interesting, some forgettable.
Jones has emerged as a piece worth seeing, and he’s not the only one. The Tigers still haven’t identified their next era of cornerstones, and it’s too early to anoint Jones as one.