We're not that far back of the Tigers in the standings--only 3.5 back. Detroit is supposed to be one of the best in baseball, but:
-Holes in LF and C, and an inconsistent V-Mart.
-Anibal Sanchez on DL
-Scherzer only real dominant starter--without him, Cleveland's leading the division by a mile.
-Very hittable starters outside of Scherzer--Verlander's numbers are down, Fister and Porcello have been inconsistent, and Alvarez is unproven and not a long-term option(he's not even a propsect!)
-That AWFUL bullpen! (6-14, 4.04 ERA and just 17 saves)
-Weak farm system--only blue chip prospect right now is Nick Castellanos(why hasn't he been called up yet?)