First off, this article will not be focusing on Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, and Justin Verlander.
Those three are superstars, and there is no reasonable reason to believe that all of the above will not perform at their usual spectacular level.
Obviously there is always the threat of injuries, but barring that threat, those three will likely be near the top of all of baseball at their positions.
No, this article is about the other guys. The players who have shown glimpses of promise, but do not have a track record that makes their level of performance a given this year.
Obviously we can all be wishful thinkers, but is there a good reason why some players are poised to break out this year?
Here are five Tigers players that must get off to a fast start in order for Detroit to reach their goal of a World Series victory.