Detroit Tigers Links: Matt Tuiasosopo's roster chances & what the Vernon Wells trade means

With Opening Day looming, Tigers roster is far from settled
The Detroit News, Lynn Henning

Will Rick Porcello actually be traded? How will the back end of the bullpen shake out. Who'll join the outfield picture? All that must still be settled before the Tigers head north for their April 1 opener in Minneapolis.

Some more important Spring Training matters.
Roar of the Tigers, Samara Pearlstein
A month is too long without a horrible cartoon. #Truth

Review of "The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Mark Fidrych"
Tiger Tales, Lee Panas
I can't imagine this not being a supremely interesting book.

Saturday: Did Matt Tuiasosopo just win a big league job?
Beck's Blog, Jason Beck
I'm going to go with "yes."

Out of Left Field 2013 predictions — award winners/playoff matchups
Out of Left Field, Matthew B. Mowery
Check Mowery's site for other predictions around the league.

Committee of 4 has Tigers closer job -- unless Bruce Rondon seizes it
Detroit Free Press, John Lowe

And so the famous anniversary arrives, bearing more relevance than ever.

Big League Stew Mascot Madness Day 1: The San Diego Chicken Bracket
Big League Stew, Jay Busbee
I am a sucker for mascots. I cannot lie.

Yankees show desperation with Wells trade
SweetSpot Blog, David Schoenfield
Let's be honest, I think most all of their off season moves have shown desperation.