Tigers are Holding on to 1st Place, barely...

There are a few players that piecing together some of their best years.  Justin Verlander has 17 wins, Alex Avila is having an All-Star year, Jjonny Peralta is an All-Star, and of course Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera are quietly shooting 100 rbi a piece.  That being said, there are holes and big ones in this lineup and pitching staff.  We are now halfway through August and can't seem to put Chicago and Cleveland away.  The Tigers have a 6 game home stand coming up.  This is will determine a lot, as Cleveland is traveling.  Bring it home boys...