Updated: July 16, 2009, 9:45 AM ET
Dr. BP's Prescriptions: AL Central
Baseball Prospectus has cures for the Tigers, White Sox, Twins, Royals and Indians
In anticipation of the second half, Baseball Prospectus examines what ails every team in the AL Central and offers suggestions to fix those problems. From a solution to the Tigers' Magglio Ordonez issue to a surprising target to upgrade the White Sox's offense to a new idea on how to use Kerry Wood, Dr. BP has a cure for all. When you've finished this dosage, move on to prescriptions for the AL East and AL West.
Detroit Tigers
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