Tigers have some major issues coming up and that division is improving at the same time.

1. The bullpen sucks. I am sure they will try and address this but sometimes this can be hit or miss. For a team that has a rotation like that it is a travesty to have a bullpen like that. You can get by when scoring 10+ but your not going to be putting up 10+ vs elite pitchers in the playoffs

2. Prince Fielder - This guys #s have declined both years in Detroit but they owe this guy till I think 2020 @ 20 mill + per. One of the eye poppers were his home run totals this year as they dipped down to 25 and even last year he hit 30 which was the lowest since his first full season. He is a 300+ pound man who is just about 30 and is headed to the back 9 of his career. I don't think he is done and he could rebound but when you are paying a guy 20 MIl + to hit hr 25 aint going to cut it. He also posted the lowest OBP since his rookie year and his lowest slugging total. He is also a below average fielder and a terrible base runner as we all witnessed. Thios could turn into a terrible contract if his play continues so

3. Scherzer trade rumors. Detroit guys- Do you think they will deal him? While it is not good to give away aces they have 3 VERY above average guys outside of him. They may be able to get a bundle for him if the right team comes and offers a boatload. Otherwise when his contract comes up you are looking at maybe 25 million per.

4. Verlander- There were concerns mid season when he was getting racked as his velocity was down and he has logged in a ton of innings over the past 4-5 seasons but he cruised down the stretch and into the playoffs. I expect a monster season out of him next year.

5. Cabrera - This guy was banged up all year. Better get that fixed as well cause this guy aint getting younger. Easily the best hitter in the game whether healthy or not but this guy can't keep taking a beating @ 3rd or he is going to keep getting hurt. Tough to Dh him as well cause you have Prince and Victor (another guy on the back 9)