The Tigers are in jeopardy of blowing a 15 1/2 game AL Central lead while the Mets and their $340 million payroll could miss the playoffs.
Which would be more embarrassing, the Detroit Tigers blowing a 15 1/2-game lead to a division opponent or the New York Mets missing the postseason with a $340 million payroll?
With one week left in the regular season, both possibilities are in play. ... [7748 chars]