It truly has been a nightmare of a year for versatile Detroit Tigers utilityman Matt Vierling. The fan favorite seemingly can't catch a break. A clutch three-run homer on Friday reminded everyone of why Vierling has ingratiated himself with the fanbase, but just days later, fans got the news they've most closely associated with Vierling this season. He'll be hitting the injured list again, this time with a pesky strained oblique.
Vierling's misfortune opens the door for a much maligned youngster to get another shot in the bigs, and perhaps this will be his final opportunity.