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Justin Verlander Now 22-5 After Tigers Top Indians 8-6

Justin Verlander Now 22-5 After Tigers Top Indians 8-6

Thanks to a grand slam by Victor Martinez, Justin Verlander picked up his major league-best 22nd win of the season as the Tigers held on for an 8-6 victory over the Indians.

Verlander (22-5) gave up a pair of two-run homers to Shelley Duncan during six innings, and left the game with the Tigers trailing. But Detroit used a five- run seventh,

The Sports Bank.net: Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers

The Sports Bank.net: Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers

The Tigers had two things that is the recipe for success on most teams. They had a power-hitter that also hits for average in Miguel Cabrera and the team had an ace in Justin Verlander.

So, what went wrong? Why did the team finish 81-81? Is Miguel Cabrera drinking an alcoholic beverage? These are all questions…

BaseballObsessed: More options declined

BaseballObsessed: More options declined

The end of Sunday brought important decisions to two teams. The Phillies decline their option on 3B Pedro Feliz and the Red Sox declined their option on Alex Gonzalez. Both moves cause me to question the confidence in Amaro Jr and Epstein as to “upgrading.” The Phillies will be scrapping with many teams over Chone [...]