That would start a 'downward spiral' for this season and beyond [[who'd be able to convince free agents this winter that the Tigers are pennant contenders?).

Best Tigers can hope is get through this season [[when Miggy gets back), sign their free agents and pick up two free agent pitchers during winter and be competitive again next year.

Our farm system has very few good prospects [[the best prospects have been traded for valuable talent).

A total rebuild would be very, very painful.