Rotation

The way the rotation could be set up for this week:

Sat 03.20 - Bonine
Sun 03.21 - Verlander
Mon 03.22 - Robertson
Tue 03.23 - Scherzer
Wed - Off Day
Thu 03.25 - DH Split Squad - Bonderman and Willis
Fri 03.26 - Verlander

Willis would get an extra two days rest for his back before pitching on Thursday which would make sense - considering he looked like he needed to put in traction during that game Thu.

If Verlander goes on Friday 03.26 - he would then be set up on schedule for opening day - pitching the following Wed 03.31 - then opening day Monday 04.05.

Porcello could probably pitch in a minor league or simulated game Wed or Thu - or share one of the split squad outings on Thu.

If Bonderman and Willis each start Thu in the split squad - the Tigers would get one more look at each before cut down day the following week. If either one is going to make the team - they then would be set up to probably pitch one or both of the last two spring training games in Milwaukee before the season opens.

While it seems the Tigers might be hoping that it's Bonderman and Willis that make it - personally I think Robertson should be close to getting a spot. He was the most effective of the three at the end of last season, and he's been the most effective this spring. If he can give them 5 pretty good innings next week, I think he should be handed the first open rotation slot - and it should come down to Bonderman and Willis for the #5 slot - with Bonine in the wings - in case neither is worthy.