Detroit Tigers 5 defensive questions

Mar 19, 2015; Melbourne, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) throws against the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Tigers rolled through the first week of the season largely because of eye-popping offense, aggressive base running and strong starting pitching.

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But the defense should not be overlooked.

We all expected the Tigers’ defense to be one of the units to take a step up this season with Yoenis Cespedes on the team, Jose Iglesias back at shortstop and added outfield speed from Anthony Gose.

It has been actually better than advertised.

Other than the pitchers struggling defensively 2006-style, the defense has been good and sometimes dazzling. Will it hold up throughout the next five months and three weeks of baseball?

Let’s take a look at five defensive questions for the 2015 Detroit Tigers.

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