Count me among those who feel like the Tigers will be in contention the entire summer. And it won't necessarily be because of the rookies that have been playing so well. I think it will be because the Tigers have Justin Verlander leading their starting pitching rotation, Miguel Cabrera in the middle of the lineup and Jose Valverde anchoring the bullpen. Name another threesome like that in the A.L. in those key spots. The Yankees? Maybe, but the Tigers just won a four-game series in impressive fashion against the Yankees.
I still believe the Tigers must win the American League Central, though, to reach the postseason, that the A.L. wildcard team will be from the East.