Fangraphs: 'The Detroit Tigers Are Trapped'

The Detroit Tigers are in a tough spot this season, so says Fangraphs.

The analytics website cites a few different reasons why the Tigers are in trouble in 2015, mainly because they have players who should be sold while their value is still high (David Price and Yoenis Cespedes). However, the team isn't completely out of the playoff hunt, which will make decision-making that much more difficult for the Tigers front office.

"The issue with the Tigers is it's really easy to see the strengths, and it's really easy to see the weaknesses. So it's really easy to see the team making a run for the playoffs, and it's really easy to see the team slipping well below .500. Our projections still like them more than the Twins and the Royals, but the Royals have a six-game edge. The better play might be for the wild card, but every team is a potential contender there. Right now, we have the Angels and Blue Jays winning the wild cards.

This is a bad place. The Tigers are a contender without being a strong one, and the years to come don't look that sunny. There are pieces to sell, but nothing that could completely change the organization's fortunes. "

You can read the full analysis on Fangraphs HERE.

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