Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually spending money on payroll once again. Have they done enough to bring post season baseball back to Detroit?
We’ll break down the competition in the American League, including the new players, free agent signings and departures, trades and new rules.