Armando Galarraga

tation has been spotty at times.  Justin Verlander has rebounded after a slow start and rookie Armando Galarraga has been excellent, but the other three spots have been questionable at best.  Kenny Rogers will take the mound tonight in Baltimore, looking for his seventh win of the year.  His age and injury history have contributed to his inconsistency and mediocrity over the last two years, and the Tigers will need him to step up in the second half.  Dontrelle Willis is in the process of altering his mechanics in the minor leagues and is not expected back until September.  His unique, deceptive pitching motion used to be a major element of his success, but he seemed to gain weight two years ago, and has subsequently been injured due to added stress on his knee, so it will be interesting to see if he slims back down and returns to the impressive pitcher he was from 2003-2006.

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