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Originally Posted by Cowboy89
This is a story that should be told more. While a Jays fan first, I have started following the Tigers the last couple of years as our local AAA team (Mud Hens) is their affiliate and have sent to Detroit many of their prominent players this year.
9.5 games back of the Wild Card as recently as Aug 22 to now having a 1.0 GM lead on the Twins and tied with the Royals. Highlights a huge resurgence in Detroit and massive potential choke jobs from both Minnesota and Kansas City. Reminds me of the 2007 Colorado Rockies
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I think there's a bit of an asterix there though. The AL central is sending 3 teams to the playoffs this year (and looks like the first non-playoff team is from that division as well). An extra 6-7 games against the historically bad White Sox is an advantage that's probably worth a few extra wins.