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Detroit Tigers: Handing Out First Half Awards

By Aaron Huizenga

Jun 16, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; DDetroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) fields a grounder against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; DDetroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) fields a grounder against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 10, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

Biggest Flop – Anibal Sanchez

With the Tigers holding a team ERA of nearly 5 and Michael Fulmer dazzling, you know there has to be some high ERA’s in this group somewhere.

Sanchez takes the hit here as being the most disappointing Tiger at the break. He has appeared in 22 games this season and has 10 losses to go along with a 6.75 ERA. He has really struggled with the long ball this year after giving up an astounding 29 home runs last season.

Despite having a home run problem last year, he was still able to make 25 starts and pick up 10 wins. He wasn’t outstanding by any means last year, but nobody expected his fall from grace this year. This is a guy that was 14-8 in 2013 with a 2.57 ERA. He has the ability to be a strong starter for this team but it doesn’t seem like its going to happen at any point this season.

Honorable Mention – Justin Upton, Mike Pelfrey

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