It only took 130 games, but the Tigers are no longer the lowest scoring team in the majors. Last night they moved ahead of the LA Dodgers by one run. Granted, the Dogers play in the NL, and the Dogers have given up 293 fewer runs than the Tigers have allowed, and the Tigers are still 112 runs behind the next worst AL team. So while maybe it’s not really good news, at least it isn’t bad news.

…The media has really taken to ripping Mike Illitch this week. Lynn Henning called him out on Sunday, mostly for his complete silence during this season. Danny Knobler took his shot on Tuesday, attacking Illitch’s refusal to share his plans for the offseason…

…By now everyone knows the roster moves the Tigers made optioning Eckenstahler and Walbeck to Toledo for the recall of Franklyn German and Fernando Rodney. The third move of DFA-ing Steve Sparks was a little surprising. Sparks always came across as a class guy, and I hope he finds success wherever he ends up next year. In other transaction news, Peter Gammons published a list of the players who were put on waivers and blocked. Wil Ledezma was on that list…

…While everyone has been talking about the resurgence of Brandon Inge (or maybe it should just be surgence), Craig Monroe has put together a fine month and really made a push for the 4th outfielder spot next year. In addition to making a number of fine defensive plays, he’s hitting .271/.328/.610 with 6 home runs and 14 RBI…

…With September call-ups soon to be on the way, Tram will face a dilemma. What is more important, auditioning players for next year, or avoiding becoming the worst team in baseball?…