Here is the way we should look at it. We are 5 games out of first place and it is only to the Royals. That is all that matters. It's better to be out of first place now than later in the season because we have more games to make up the deficit. We are only 2 behind the biggest threat in the division, Cleveland.

It is clear to me that Polanco, Sheffield, Pudge, and Cabrera are all going to finish the year hitting > .230. That means that they have some making up to do. It is also clear to me that Verlander, Rogers, Robertson, and Willis won't end the year having given up 1 run per inning pitched (which is about where they stand right now).

Being extremely optimistic, maybe this adversity will be the kick in the butt that this team needs to make them tough. If it happens, it will be a good story.

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