If the Tigers don't want to let the White Sox and Twins to come rolling up on them from behind, it's real simple. All they have to do is take of business the next two weeks. Ten of the Tigers' first 12 games following the All Star break are against the White Sox and Twins.

- The most anticipated lineup card of the season: Friday whether Miguel Cabrera's name is on it. Tiger fans are waiting with bated breath wondering how serious his injury in the All Star Game is, and it won't be known for sure until Jim Leyland posts that lineup card in the Tigers' clubhouse Friday afternoon.
For all the angst about Cabrera's off-the-field issues, he is a durable player who has averaged 158 games played per season since 2004. It's one of his greatest attributes.

- A possibility if the Tigers starting pitching woes continue is San Diego's Aaron Harang. He's pitched well this year (7-2, 3.45 ERA) and is eligible for free agency following the season. Harang was on the disabled list for a month, but in his first start back just before the All Star break threw six hitless innings against the Dodgers before being pulled after 95 pitches because of a pitch count.