Lack of defense of a DH should be taken into consideration, but should only be a part of the package. Last year, it was close enough between Rodriguez and Ortiz that the defense made a difference. If this year there isn't anyone equal to Ortiz offensively, then the defense probably won't make up the difference.
Locally, the Tigers swept the Indians over the weekend and have split 2 games with the Twins. Really a bummer about Liriano's arm trouble, with seeing him against Detroit a few times now I really hope this is a minor thing and not some long term problem.
Got Bonderman vs Santana as a matchup tonight. Hope for a good show.