ICYMI: MCB Digest–Detroit Tigers Week That Was

Josh Scramlin checked in on New Years Day with his top resolution for the Tigers for the year: sign Casey Janssen.

Detroit Tigers New Year Resolution: Sign RP Casey Janssen

"2014 is officially in the books, and society is once again tasked with functioning for another 365 days. Once the ball drops in Times Square, everybody’s New Year’s Resolution are put into effect, though many of them are broken a few days into the new year. Let’s hope the Detroit Tigers declare a resolution and follow through with it: sign reliever Casey Janssen. The Tigers have barely done anything to cure their bullpen problems, the very issue that has hindered them from further success the past few seasons. Alex Wilson was acquired in the Rick Porcello–Yoenis Cespedes deal, and either Alfredo Simon, Kyle Lobstein, or Shane Greene will be a reliever this coming season. But that is not enough, the Tigers need a reliable foundation in their bullpen, and Casey Janssen is the man for the job. The veteran right-hander is a free agent for the first time in his career after spending eight seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. He’s also one of the remaining impact relievers on the market. READ MORE"