I’ve quietly pushed for Edward Campusano to get the chance as the Tigers LOOGY (Left Handed One Out Guy) in 2007.  He was plucked in the Rule 5 draft from the Cubs by the Brewers then traded to the Tigers and if he doesn’t make the team, we lose him.  81 strikeouts in 54 innings is impressive at any level and that’s what he did last year.

I’m now not alone.  In a recent column at Baseball Analysts, Marc Hulet breaks down the 2006 Rule 5 draft and agrees that Campusano should be put into that left handed role.  This is a good read and while it’s not really surprising, the Tigers have made more Rule 5 picks (although the time frame isn’t specified, it’s probably the last five or so years) then any other team in baseball as of late.

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