It's been a frustrating offseason for Tigers fans, who listened to Scott Harris and AJ Hinch make promises after Detroit's ALDS exit that the front office wasn't actually prepared to fulfill. They re-added Gleyber Torres and Kyle Finnegan, but have only signed two pitchers, to mixed reviews.
Patience and belief is wearing thin, but there is still time for the Tigers to add. Anderson will have to compete for a rotation spot in spring training, which leaves the door open for the Tigers to sign a real starting pitcher.
The starter market has perhaps been the slowest-moving so far this offseason, and even if the Tigers aren't willing to shell out for Ranger Suarez or Framber Valdez, there are a number of B/C-tier pitchers who would at least be easier to bet on than Anderson.