I've played the Tigers each of the first two games of this series. So far so good as Detroit won both games. However, with John Means starting for Baltimore here I see a big red stop sign.

There is a way to stay involved in this series, though: The total. It's priced too high.

Means is 5-3 with a 2.79 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. He would get far more attention if he pitched for a better team.

The wild card besides both bullpens is Tigers rookie starter Matt Manning. He has a very high ceiling, but has been inconsistent in compiling a 2-5 record and 6.33 ERA. I believe Manning can handle a cold-hitting Orioles squad that is averaging just 3.1 runs in their last six games. Manning's day time ERA is a more respectable 4.32.

Both teams are missing a key hitter, too. Akil Baddoo and Ryan Mountcastle are each on the concussion list.

Note, too, this is a daytime get-away game. So there could be reserves playing.