Burning Bright

It looked like a lackluster season, but since the All-Star Game the Tigers have been on a tear.  Somehow, they're in first place (in a weak division).

They do have Justin Verlander, probably the best pitcher.  They've also got Jose Valverde, a fine reliever.  And with hitters like Miguel Cabrera, Austin Jackson and Prince Fielder, they can score runs.  For some reason, though, in the first half of the season they were barely able to play .500 ball.

I'd like to know what changed.  Is it luck, or some sort of attitude adjustment?  Anyway, I hope they can keep it up.  It's been too long since Detroit won the World Series. And after all, Detroiters really know how to celebrate.