Best Tigers Non-Roster Invitees

SMYLY: Could win the five-spot and be a pretty good lefty, he will have to do really good though and it’s probably best if he pitches some in AAA before the show, but you never know and he could be a very good rookie if he makes it this year.  I like his arm and he’s underrated and he has some good potential and expect to see it during the Spring.
HOLADAY: Another guy who could crack the roster but he has to do even better(than Smyly’s performance), but he’s a catcher.  If he hits well enough he could knock Laird right off the roster or at least be on the brink of the MLB and after a somewhat disappointing 2011 expect his hitting to rebound a lot in 2012 and he defense is okay.  The Tigers should keep Laird to start the year but keep you eye on him.
STRIEBY: He has power but he will never be a great hitter.  He could do okay if he gets a shot but he doesn’t have much room right now unless he were to fill in as a DH, but he will have to hit a little better, which may not happen.  Keep your eye on him too though because if he does he may surprise you and though he wouldn’t be good he could be okay as a platoon guy and watch his power, that will always be there for him.
CASTELLANOS: He’s not going to the MLB, but watch him, he’s an amazing player and should have some impressive moments this spring.
HENRY: He’s coming off a big year int he minors and though he probably won’t be even ana average major leaguer he could do some things a s utility guy and he has some tools
JUST MISSED: OF Jared Head, C Rob Brantly

MAKE OR BREAK YEAR (For an MLB guy): OF Clete Thomas- he has to prove he’s worthy and I;m mixed on him.  He does good things but has his minuses, he’s a toss-up for making it or not, I’ll go with bench at best but not that likely

BREAKOUT: SP Jacob Turner- ROY candidate if he makes the team