Okay, so...the Tigers aren't THAT bad...but without their star hitter Miguel Cabrera, and with most of their big stars like Michael Fulmer and Victor Martinez in down years...they could be a lot better.
I'm not sure if 'lifeless' is the correct word for a roster without any starters throwing over a 5.00 ERA, but there's not a TON of life in this roster. Nobody's wowing the country on this team. The rotation is good enough to get by, as Matt Boyd is a serviceable ace, but 'serviceable' seems to be the extent of everyone on that staff. The same sort of goes for the lineup; I'll admit that there is some definite bench versatility going on, as Niko Goodrum is a nice spare arm for the outfield, but...other than Nick Castellanos and Jeimer Candelario, nobody's numbers are really ringing a bell.
The good news is that the Tigers have picked the right year to be okay in the AL Central. Aside from the Indians, everybody's doing okay and worse. The Twins have crept up to second place, but are still well under .500. The White Sox and Royals are downright atrocious, with only a few notable performances each. The Tigers do have some players doing their jobs well, but the majority of the roster is either untested or past their prime. They're lacking in players who all surge at once, which is probably why they've dropped to third.
I don't know if this team is even worth being split up at the deadline? Who would be targeted? Jose Iglesias, for his defensive abilities? Nick Castellanos, for his home run hitting? Victor Martinez, to cleanse the team of a contract? It's too early to say.
Still, I do hope they can reclaim second place eventually, as they can be fun in fleeting moments, but...they do have some serious work to do.
Coming Tomorrow- I think I made this custom back in April or May, so its nice to finally be getting it out there. He's big, strong, hits home runs, and plays for one of the best teams in the NL.
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