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Tigers need more reliability from relief corps

Closer Justin Wilson has been outstanding since taking over the ninth inning. Alex Wilson, despite Friday's loss, has been an effective setup man who has earned the trust to protect a lead in several roles. Shane Greene, as evidenced on Saturday, can pitch just about at any time Ausmus feels he needs a reliever to get him a big out.

After that the Tigers have questions. Francisco Rodriguez remains in repair, trying to get back to the form that made him one of the game's reliable closers for years. Daniel Stumpf has earned an extended stay in the bullpen, but he is still trying to show that he can be more than a situational southpaw.