The Detroit Tigers have had a bit of a roller coaster season in terms of pitching injuries and inconsistency, however it has not kept them from being comfortably on top of the American League Central. Earlier this year, the Tigers were faced with a roster decision which by the way things were going really was not much of a decision at all when they parted ways with disappointing veteran Kenta Maeda. After signing a lucrative two-year deal two winters ago, Maeda was a complete flop and things were only getting worse. As the veteran struggled mightily even out of the bullpen, it became clear the sides needed to part ways, and that is what happened when Maeda was designated for assignment last month.