http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2008/05/ tigers_to_decide_on_crucetas_r.html NEW YORK -- Francisco Cruceta took Jason Grilli's job in the Detroit Tigers bullpen. The next question is whose role Cruceta takes. Cruceta, who was the mystery man when he missed all of spring training with visa problems, becomes very real when he joins the Tigers in time for tonight's game at New York. The Tigers announced the move before Wednesday's 6-2 win, when they made room for Cruceta on the roster by trading Grilli to Colorado for Class A pitcher Zach Simons. Grilli had pitched himself into being the last man in the Tigers' seven-man bullpen. He was the choice to go, and the Tigers were happy to find a team willing to trade for him. "We needed to create a roster spot," general manager Dave Dombrowski said. They had to make a move soon, because Cruceta's allotted time at Triple-A Toledo was running out. They wanted to make a move, quite simply, because they want Cruceta here. "We're very excited," Dombrowski said. "He's thrown the ball very well. We think he's ready to help us." Yes, but in what role? Could Cruceta end up pitching the eighth inning in place of Denny Bautista? Perhaps not yet, because manager Jim Leyland remains committed to Bautista. But Bautista has walked 12 batters in 12 innings so far, and he couldn't finish the eighth inning Tuesday night, so a change could be coming. "I worry about anybody that walks people," Leyland said. "Anybody. That's something that can't be tolerated at the big-league level. I like what I've seen of Bautista. He can be a big help to the ballclub. But he's walked too many people this season." Not a fan favorite Grilli had become the least favorite Tiger for many fans, a point he addressed after the deal was announced. "I think I did a good job for what my role was," he said. "I know a lot of people might think differently. But to those people I just say thank you, too, because I'm a bigger person than someone who doesn't like me because of my eyebrows or the way I pitch. "You should be pulling for your team, no matter what. ... My teammates know what I gave, and that's what matters most." Odds & ends Leyland said there were several reasons he didn't start Curtis Granderson Wednesday night, including Granderson's career 0-for-7 record against Yankees starter Andy Pettitte. But Leyland also said that he expects Granderson to play against most left-handers. "When you've got a guy who's going good, and there's a pitcher that's been really nasty on him, that's the time to get him a night off," Leyland said. ... Leyland said that Brandon Inge will catch tonight, and said there's a chance that Inge also will catch Sunday in Minnesota. ... The Tigers made it official that Dontrelle Willis will make a rehabilitation start Friday for Triple-A Toledo. -- 生活 就是要浪費在美好的事物上 --

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