Carlos Guillen is Key for Tigers' Pennant Chances

As the July trade deadline neared, there was much rumbling about the Tigers lack of offensive prowess.  General consensus was that Detroit had to make a move to bring in a big bat.  He should be left handed and be able to hit for some power.  Instead, Dave Dombowski pulled the trigger on a deal for LHP Jarrod Washburn. Then in mid-August, the Tigers added that hitter, acquiring Aubrey Huff from Baltimore.  So far, neither Washburn nor Huff have been the key to maintaining the Tigers’ divisional lead. The difference maker has been a healthy Carlos Guillen. Since returning from injury on July 24, Guillen has provided very solid production, coupled with a resurgence from Magglio Ordonez and Placido Polanco, Guillen has taken his rightful place in the middle of the Tigers order and this has led to a much stronger team offensively. When the 2009 season began, Guillen was slated to play left field for Detroit.  The former All-Star short stop had moved to fi...