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I believe the end is here.

We are almost through July, 1985, and the Tigers are in 5th place, flirting with .500.

The casulties thus far:
Bobby Bonds is in AAA.
Tom Paciorek has been benched in favor of long time AAA OF Dwight Evans.
Amos Otis, new FABL 500 member Kevin Collins, and Ron Cey have all taken major talent hits.
Darryl Motley stinks this year, without major protection.
Frank Ortenzio's deficiencies are showing with the rest of the lineup going to junk all at once.
The pitchers aren't carrying the load as they did in '84. Mark Lemongello is the worst offender with an ERA over 8.

Top prospect Kirby Puckett likely won't be up until September, while this years top choice, 1B Andres Galarraga, will not be ready until next year at the earliest.

The taps are playing for the 13 time defending division champion Tigers...