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Ryan Braun blasted the shot that kept my playoff hopes alive last night. As you remember, I had once selected the Tigers and Brewers to make it to the world series. Ok, I know the Tigers are horrid. As a matter of fact, they ended up in the cellar of the AL Central. And now players will pay the price.

Here are some quick hits and opinions going into Monday's play.

• According to the Detroit Free Press, The Tigers announced today that they will not excercise the contract of Edgar Renteria next year. Personally, as a Tigers fan, I'm thankful. Renteria has yet to have success in the American league. I think teams in the NL such as the Braves, Dodgers, Brewers (depending on Hardy deal) and possibly the cardinals again. It will be interesting to see where he goes in the off-season. I'm not sure any team in the AL will be looking to add him. Also, manager Jim Leyland has announced that Brandon Inge will play third base in 2009. The Tigers will be looking for a catcher in the off-season. Good luck with that one
  

• What is the most important element of tonight's Tigers/Whitesox Game? One of the most important factors will be the last start of the year for free agent Freddy Garcia. Garcia, who has pitched a light load so far this season, will be one of the "top" free agent pitchers in the market. Expect a team like the Yankees or Mets to give him a bit more money than deserved, especially if he pitches well tonight. The Tigers have also had internal talks concerning Garcia.
  

• After watching yesterday's Cubs/Brewers match up I realized two things. 1) If CC Sabathia could go on two days rest, watch out. 2) Angel Guzman looked locked in to start the game, and I really think he could be a key component of their bullpen. It would be wise of Pinella to possibly only carry two lefties instead of three. Either Way, Guzman will be available if needed.

• According to Tyler Kepner of the Times, Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina could be considering retirement. Mussina, at the ripe age of 39, won twenty games for New York this season. This will be hard for me to phatom really. Mussina is one of those few players I grew up idolizing as a child. But hey, as the article states, not many of the game's greats have ever finised with a great season. The Yankees will surely be going after the C.C. machine and Sheets in the off-season.