Coke skips arbitration: Detroit SP Phil Coke agreed to a one-year contract Monday in order to avoid arbitration, according to MLive.com. Coke compiled a 3-9 record with a 4.47 ERA in 48 games with the Tigers last season, including 14 starts. He also struck out 69 batters in 108 2/3 innings. (Updated 01/16/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Coke opened the season in the starting rotation, but was bumped to the bullpen after losing six straight games from the end of April to June. The left-hander had issues with control and walked at least three batters in four of his starts during the season. It's unclear if he will earn a starting job this season, but Fantasy owners should not consider him a worthwhile option in the majority of drafts for 2012. (Updated 01/16/2012).
02/09/2012 01:58 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Detroit Tigers
Detroit has lofty expectations heading into the new season, and Fantasy owners are feeling pretty good about the options in the Motor City. Our Al Melchior takes a look at a team and who to target in his Fantasy team outlook.