September 28, 2008 Placido Polanco missed Sunday's game due to his sprained left ankle, but has not been ruled out for Monday's makeup game in Chicago (if necessary), according to the Detroit News.
Our View:Polanco is hitting .307 with 90 runs scored over 141 games.
September 26, 2008 Placido Polanco was forced out of Friday's game in the first inning after suffering an apparent sprained ankle while sliding into home, according to the AP.
Our View:Polanco was tended to by team trainer Kevin Rand, but got up and walked off the diamond on his own with a slight limp. The Tigers said X-rays on his left ankle were negative and Polanco would be reevaluated Saturday.
September 19, 2008 Placido Polanco was ejected from Friday's game in the seventh inning after a benches-clearing incident between the Tigers and Indians according to the AP.
Our View:The brawl started when Gary Sheffield charged Fausto Carmona from first base. Polanco could face a suspension for his part in the alteracation.
September 4, 2008 Even if the Tigers don't score much, second baseman Placido Polanco usually finds a way to deliver some hits, which is what happened in the Detroit's 7-1 loss to the Angels. Polanco went 2-for-4 on the day.
Our View:Polanco has at least one hit in 13 of his team's last 16 games. After a slow start, his average has not been below .300 since early June.
September 3, 2008 Placido Polanco went 3-for-4 with three RBI as the Tigers defeated the Angels 9-6 on Wednesday night.
Our View:Polanco has been terrific after a slow start to the season. He hit well over .333 in August and has started September on a tear.
