Will the Tigers win the AL Central?

[BritSox]

Verlander's never come close to a 200 IP season.

He's a rookie.

And? How does that detract from the fact? He's never thrown over 140 innings in a season before, so there are legitimate question marks over whether he can handle a full MLB season.

[chadlincoln]

I think the Sox will win it and I think that the wild card will come from the AL Central too.

[teddy ballgame]

Verlander's never come close to a 200 IP season.

He's a rookie.

And? How does that detract from the fact? He's never thrown over 140 innings in a season before, so there are legitimate question marks over whether he can handle a full MLB season.

Well why point out he's never come close to 200 innings then? He's never pitched 100 innings before either, because his previous career high was 11. He said it like Verlander has been pitching for a few years and hasn't been able to reach 200...he hasn't even been given the shot to, it's not like he always burns out down the stretch.

[acsguitar]

Weren't the nats in 1st place by the allstar break.
No way the Tigers win the central. No way on earth

[duckmonkey]

White Sox and it won't even be close.

[Red Sox Nation]

Hitting-wise, I think the White Sox are better than the Tigers.

However, Detroit's pitching staff has been great. If they keep it up I think they will win the division.

We have one vote for the Twins so far, kinda suprised nobody has thrown their name out there. What are they, 19-1 in their last 20 games?

Detriot has a better pitching staff but Chicago has a better offense.

I think the Sox will win it and I think that the wild card will come from the AL Central too.

Doh... Unless the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Twins make a miracle comeback and hope Chicago or Detriot loses like 10 games straight.

White Sox and it won't even be close.

How close is close? Oh it will be within 5 games.

[teddy ballgame]

I think the Sox will win it and I think that the wild card will come from the AL Central too.

Doh... Unless the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Twins make a miracle comeback and hope Chicago or Detriot loses like 10 games straight.

They're 7 games back from Chicago. There's half a season left to play. There has to be a miracle for either team to catch up? In '04 the Yankees were up by 10 games and a few weeks later they were up by 2.

[CheeseBeger]

My gut is saying both make playoffs, and I want to say Tigers in 1st, but Verlander might tire, and Rogers might have a crappy second half.

I'm personally rooting for Tigers. And I wouldn't mind if CWS making it eliminates the Yankees from making the playoffs this year.

[Omaha Red Sox]

Verlander's never come close to a 200 IP season.

He's a rookie.

And? How does that detract from the fact? He's never thrown over 140 innings in a season before, so there are legitimate question marks over whether he can handle a full MLB season.

Well why point out he's never come close to 200 innings then? He's never pitched 100 innings before either, because his previous career high was 11. He said it like Verlander has been pitching for a few years and hasn't been able to reach 200...he hasn't even been given the shot to, it's not like he always burns out down the stretch.

Did I word it wrong TB? I wasn't going after Verlander. Shoot, I got him on my roster. I was merely using one example of the previous statement I had made. Leyland has said that he needs to lessen Verlander's workload. I don't know if you can lean on him the way they have been for the remainder of the season. I'd love it if they could. I just don't know if it's possible.

[Red Sox Nation]

I think the Sox will win it and I think that the wild card will come from the AL Central too.

Doh... Unless the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Twins make a miracle comeback and hope Chicago or Detriot loses like 10 games straight.

They're 7 games back from Chicago. There's half a season left to play. There has to be a miracle for either team to catch up? In '04 the Yankees were up by 10 games and a few weeks later they were up by 2.

I'm basing my info on the pace Chicago, Toronto, and Minnesota's pace. I really doubt any of them will make it unless Chicago/Detriot show a horrible second half.