Originally Posted by LA Dre

I said almost the samething in the Detnews Tiger forum this afternoon after the bullpen blew another one. Why Leyland pulled JV after giving up only 2 runs and three hits in 7 innings after the Tiger pitching staff had given up 28 runs in the four prior games to the Chisox is beyond me. I would have stuck with him to the end...

I think the bullpen has blown at least 7-10 saves and another 5 or 6 guaranteed wins and they should have a least 70-75 wins instead of just 60. They could be sitting with a 10 game lead over the tribe and could be coasting into the playoffs with the Yanks, Indians and Mariners fighting it out for the WC. Now they are just another team hoping that they can hold on to the division lead down the stretch..