Packs,
Unfortunately era's are not what they were in past years and never will be. That is why I look at wins not era. You won't find but a handful of pitchers with era's like Verlander. A handful at most. Pitching is always a suspect area, but I think the Tigers will add another, maybe Edwin jackson, he is available. Scherzer is much better than his era a shows. And I think Fister can win with the number of runs the Tigers will score. Porcello has always been a worry, does not throw hard enough for me, what saves him is high number of ground balls hit off of him. Another choice and I think he will get a chance this year just because of this signing, is Jacob Turner the young star in the minors.
I do think the Tigers will get to the post season again this year. The 2011 post seson was affected by all the rain we had also. Timing was off kilter for the pitching staff.
Another thing that bothers me is when Cabrera gets a hit and is sliding into a base. This will be the same thing for Fielder. Possible injuries. I guess the way to stop that is hitting home runs , about 75-80 between them I hope.
Joe
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