The Tigers will be contenders next season, if for no other reason than they will have Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer leading their starting pitching rotation. The key will be Rick Porcello. He must return to the form he displayed the second half of his rookie season.

- Curtis Granderson has bounced back well in New York. He has 21 home runs, 14 in 208 at bats since the All Star break. His OPS the second half of the season is .862. Wouldn't surprise me if he has a huge postseason.

- It's amazing how the best clubs find a way to get it done come September. Look at how the Phillies are rolling into the postseason.

- Love the National League West race. Makes for some great late night viewing. Colorado-Arizona, San Diego-Dodgers tonight. Oh, no question I will watch the Vin Scully broadcast...

- Count me among those who thinks the worse Adam Dunn does down the stretch of the season, the better the chances the Tigers will land him. They need his left-handed power. Desperately.