With the Tigers acquisition of Sheffield, does this show that the Tigers are here to stay?
970135
Yes, it definately does. They have showed it recently before as well, going out and getting guys like Pudge Rodriguez, Kenny Rogers, and Magglio Ordonez. And with this acquisition, they filled the one glaring hole they had, which was a power home-run hitter who can fit into the middle of the lineup. If you remember from the World Series, they had trouble putting up runs. \n\nI think the GM Dave Dombrowski is trying to make this team a force to reckon with for many, many years.
1155266
Even though I am a Tigers fan and can vaguely remember the last time the Tigers were a legit team (1987, lost in ALCS to the Twins), I would venture to say that the White Sox will prevail in the Central.  Not that any of this will stop me from cheering for the Tigers this year and every other year, just the logic of White Sox having a little better overall talent.  But the Tigers have shown a tremendous amount of heart this year which I cant remember a Tigers team coming back and not quitting like this one.
374480
Absolutely the current owner of the Detroit Tigers is not a good owner for the team because he cares more about the Detroit Red Wings than he does about the Tigers. He should just sell the team to a baseball owner who has a passion for Tigers Baseball and can put the Tigers on a winning edge.
290669
I'm a Mets fan, and being from NY all I hear is that the odds makers pick the Yankees EVERY year. Nothing new there. In the AL the Chisox could do it again. In the NL, who knows? My Mets are bound to improve (they can only go up!), so let's just watch and see. Play Ball!!
843657
I agree in part but they will never win until they get rid of Wood and Prior.  The Cubs can't afford to keep hoping that these two will come around.  Why they re-signed Wood I'll never know.  You're right, they need pitching or it will be just another long hot summer at Wrigley.
631480
I am!!!\n\nBeing a Tiger Fan For Life, I never would have thought this was possible.\n\nHow can ANYONE NOT be impressed???\n\nThey have the BEST record in baseball right now. Are 20 games OVER .500 (not UNDER)!!!\n\nIt's like all the pieces are coming together. I believe Jim Leyland is the key. He says it's the players, but he's keeping the players focused on TODAY, not next week.\n\nThey have won 14 out of thier last 15, and are currently \n2 1/2 games in front of the white sox.\n\nWill this last all season? I hope so, but I doubt it.\n\nThe white sox are just too good a team for us to over take (as much as I would love that!).\n\nWe might win the wild card...but seriously i would be very happy if they won 82=84 games (considering they havent seen .500 in 12 years).\n\nWe;ll see...the next 10 games will show us just how good they really are (2 more with Cleveland, 4 with the evil yankees, and 3 with the equally evil red sox).
1009253
The Detriot Tigers are indeed for real, thanks to the best manager in baseball, Jim Leyland.  He is a master motivator who can see what each and every player on the 25 man roster needs to succeed.  \n\nIt is my hope that the Tigers and White Sox will continue to pummel their competition and make the Red Sox and Yankees have to sweat it out for only one playoff spot.  That would be SWEET!!!
1058543
Sure - what's not real about the best record in baseball?  Stellar starter ERA, mashing like there's no tomorrow, and just doing the little things to win games, especially when it comes to come-back wins.\n\nI know they didn't do better than .500 against the big boys (Yanks, both Sox, etc.), but so far they've done what they need to do - beat the crap teams, hang with the big boys, and have put themselves in a great position to make a possible post-season run...\n\nJust remember last year's White Sox - got out quick, hung on, and finished the job when it mattered the most.  Eerie similarities to this year's Tigers.  The Tigers will hit bumps in the road (maybe even a prolonged 6-8 game losing streak at some point), but if they just keep doing what they're doing, they won't just be for real; they will be AL Central Champs.
1133760
that guy before me doesnt have a brain.  you bet they are legit but they were legit before the beat down.  tigers are teh best in baseball by far they are hot right now and they've been hot all year.
1048163
Well, after a 13 year domination of the NL East I think it's safe to say they've established their dominance. In all sports, champions come and go whether it's due to free agency, retirement or management changes. Parity is huge part of baseball anymore, as it should be. I'm a Yankee fan and we're struggling this year too, but fear not my tomahawk weilding fan....it's a long season and anything can happen.
17138
If they're given enough time, eventually. It probably won't happen anytime in the extremely new future, but trades and talent can turn any franchise around. It's just that it's taking the Cubs longer than anyone to turn it around. Eventually, rest assured.
149672
The Detroit Tigers have been improving themselves for the past few years, but have still not reached a level where they are ready to contend. With the World Champion White Sox and the very good Indians they will most likely finish 3rd or less in their division. It will be a few more years before they make the playoffs.
408741
The Tigers are a lot better than they used to be. They are a strong contender for the Wild Card but they will not win their division because the White Sox are just too good of a team.
971701
The Mets, who will in turn loose to the Detroit Tigers and their newly signed Gary Sheffield
411269
No.  The AL Central is one of the best divisions in baseball with the defending World Series Champions in the White Sox who upgraded their squad with the additions of Jim Thome and Javier Vasquez, a hungry Cleveland Indians team that just missed the postseason last year and the always dangerous Twins.  \n\nThe Tigers are off to a hot start and have good balance of experienced (Pudge Rodriquez, Magglior Ordonez, Dimitri Young, Placido Polanco) and young hitters (Chris Shelton, Curtis Granderson and Craig Monroe) along with a decent starting rotation, but in the end the Tigers thin bullpen and the fact that the White Sox and Indians are just better teams, will prevent them from capturing the division title.
117624
They have a legit shot provided their starting rotation does not implode. Their hitting is decent, and could be even better if some of those guys would stop swinging for the fences on almost every at-bat.\n\nI would watch out for Cleveland and Chicago in the AL though.
572284
To all those who have answered in the negative, my response is who would of thought that the past five world champions would have been the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox?  Especially when many believed the final two were "cursed" and would never win the championship again.  \n\nIt all boils down to three things.  The first is talent, especially in the areas of pitching and defense.  So far, the Tigers have excelled in both.  If (and that little word can be the biggest in the English language) they keep up both as they have so far, then they are a very serious contender for the championship.  \n\nSecondly is coaching.  Jim Leyland is a proven veteran manager, who has proven he can develop talent and win championships.  He has surrounded himself with an excellent coaching staff, that has the ability to get the most of of the availiable talent the team has.  The Tigers have nothing to worry about in this category.  \n\nThe third is maturity and team focus.  The Tigers have kept an even keil so far, as they have gone about their business.  Pudge Rodriguez is once again offering his veteran leadership, and the addition of Kenny Rogers has not only strengthened their pitching staff what he has done on the field, but also how he has mentored others on the staff off the field to reach their potential.  \n\nDo I think the Tigers will win the World Series?  I will say they definitely have a strong chance to, but it is too early in the season to see if their current success will continue into the heart of the summer, especially when they have to face teams like the Red Sox and Yankees.  The White Sox are the team to beat in their division, and, in there earlier series this year, Chicago showed Detroit why they are the defending World Champs.  If, in August, the Tigers have the same winning percentage that they do now, and have shown they can beat the three previously mentioned teams, then my answer is Yes, I do believe the Tigers will win the World Series.  But, like I said eariler, that little word "if" can be the biggest word in the English language.