3 early Detroit Tigers offseason rumors that should have fans really concerned

For a second, it looked like the Detroit Tigers were getting their hot stove burning ahead of most other teams, and that might lead to some exciting additions this offseason. Since the trade for Mark Canha that turned on the gas, they've quieted down significantly. It's a long offseason, it's true — there are still four months until Opening Day — and plenty of time to get cooking again. But, and this may be jumping the gun a bit, fans might have reason to be worried that the Tigers are done trying to make any kind of splash ahead of the new season.

Canha is a great addition to a team that could use a veteran clubhouse presence and doesn't walk enough, but who are they adding to the rotation? The bullpen? Will they figure out the situation at third base? Will their many utility players be able to get into enough of a grove that the Tigers can justify their all-too variable defensive configurations? Some early rumors going around don't point to great answers.

Here are 3 early Detroit Tigers offseason rumors that should have fans really concerned

It's important to remember that nothing written here is set in stone, even if they're based on sentiments that have come straight from Scott Harris himself. Like we've established, the offseason is long, and it's taking an unusually long time for dominos to start falling for any team. Still, fans should keep an eye on rumors in case there's even a little bit of something to them. Here are three that might be cause for concern.