Starters

1. Justin Verlander vs. Francisco Liriano  ..  Liriano has had  a good year but Verlander is the Tigers ace. Adv. Verlander

2. Jeremy Bonderman vs. Scott Baker... Bonderman's ERA is better but Baker has more run support. Adv. Bonderman

3. Max Scherzer vs. Kevin Slowey...  Scherzer has turned it up late but has been inconsistent but Slowey hasn't done that well either. Adv. Tie

4. Armando Galaragga vs. Carl Pavano... Galaragga has been pitching well but Pavano is a tigers killer and very consistent. Adv. Tie

5. Andy Oliver vs. Nick Blackburn.. Blackburn has been horrible but so was Porcello before he got sent down.. Adv. Blackburn

Hitting

1B- Miguel Cabrera vs. Justin Morneau.. Morneau is leading the all-star voting but Cabrera has been the best player in the AL. Adv. Cabrera

2B- Carlos Guillen vs. Orlando Hudson. .. Guillen and Hudson have both been injured this year and have alike stats. Adv. Tie

3B- Brandon Inge vs. Danny Valencia.. Inge's hitting has perked up and he has a great glove. Adv. Inge

SS- Danny Worth vs. JJ Hardy.. Hardy is a better hitter and they both have good gloves. Adv. Hardy

LF- Brennan Boesch vs. Delmon Young.. Brennan has been on fire since his call-up. Adv. Boesch

CF- Austin Jackson vs. Denard Span.. Both players are alike. Adv. Tie

RF- Magglio Ordonez vs. Michael Cuddyer... Ordonez has had a great comeback season. Adv. Ordonez

DH- Johnny Damon vs. Jason Kubel.. Damon has been up and down but so has Kubel but Damon can beat you in so many ways. Adv. Damon

C- Laird/Avila vs. Joe Mauer.. No questions asked. adv. Mauer

Benches

Minnesota has a great combination of speed, power, and defense with Jim Thome and Nick Punto and Detroit really don't have that much. Adv. Minnesota

Bullpen

Both bullpens have been stellar this year. Adv. Tie

Managing

Ron gardenhire has a knack for winning division titles with his excellent managing. Adv. Minnesota

So who do you think will win the AL Central crown?