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Detroit Tigers Need More than an Off-Season Overhaul

Last year the Detroit Tigers were hamstrung by injuries and bad pitching. Those problems alone will derail a season in any division. The team has already upgraded their pitching, or at least appeared to, and we, the fans, should assume players like Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez will be healthier and have more of an impact than last year. Outside of pitching upgrades and team health, there are a few potentially overlooked details that could make or break the 2016 season.

Anibal Sanchez needs to minimize the extra base hits

Aug 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Wrigley Field.