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Detroit Tigers links: The Tigers are in big trouble without Miguel Cabrera

Six weeks without a Hall of Famer in the lineup is a daunting task, but the Tigers' lackluster pitching will ultimately be their downfall.

The Detroit Tigers won two of three in their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays without Miguel Cabrera, but there were some serious warning signs that this team won't be able to withstand his absence. Losing a Hall of Fame talent like Cabrera is a huge blow to their playoff hopes, which have already dropped to 30.1 percent according to Fangraphs. Lynn Henning of the Detroit News outlined what the offense needs to do in order to stay afloat during Cabrera's rehab, but honestly, it won't make a lick of difference if the pitching staff doesn't shape up soon.