Jim Leyland has said in the past that Curtis Granderson would be a middle-of-the-order hitter later in his career. In all likelihood after Leyland's most recent lineup shuffle, Grandy will end up in the heart of the order tonight. Since returning from the DL 1 1/2 weeks ago, Curtis has knocked five homers. John Lowe points out that Grandy's last 23 homers have been over the solo variety. Imagine what he could be able to do with some men on base in front of him.
Here's a prediction of the lineup that we will see Monday night courtesy of Mack Avenue Tigers.
Gary Sheffield, DH
Edgar Renteria, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Magglio Ordonez, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Carlos Guillen, 3B
Pudge Rodriguez, LF
Jacque Jones, LF
Placido Polanco, 2B