His numbers and performances say no, but there's still another 36 games for Detroit before the playoffs and the Tigers would certainly benefit from a more rested, healthier Cabrera.
Brandon Saad made a nice pass to the middle, and the oldest player on the ice beat goaltender Jonathan Quick with a backhander for his second goal of the playoffs.
And as the last artificial turf pellet is combed out of DeAndre Yedlin's hair there, that will be that for the regular season, and we can all draw breath before the playoffs.
Montreal come to town and if other results go the right way, TFC could essentially knock the Impact out of the playoffs, which would be satisfying in an empty calories kind of way, though not something fans will be able to celebrate even if TFC win as Montreal's fate wouldn't be decided until Sunday's games are done.
Fantasies aside, KC still need to take care of business on Saturday, they need a win against a Philadelphia Union team that is currently outside the playoffs, but can get in with a win and some help.
Now obviously we're a little early with this preview, as owing to the ongoing pressure to comply with the FIFA calendar, the final week of the 2013 MLS regular season is scheduled to be played at half-time in the 3rd/4th place game at the Qatar World Cup (though the playoffs will go ahead as planned).
Revenge is a factor but I'd gladly take a loss if it helps keep Chicago out of the playoffs as well.
The win eliminated the Caps from playoff contention, and after San Jose took only a point from L.A. the Pids are on the cusp of the playoffs.
Josh Guesman, founder, The Section 108 blog, co-host of Corner of the Galaxy podcast, LA: The playoffs are guaranteed!
So, it looks like the playoffs are a lock and the match this weekend is more about trying to avoid the play-in game.
Dan Martin, Whiskey Brothers Aught Five, Hot Time in Old Town, Chicago: Though most Fire fans would have preferred a higher margin of victory over TFC last Saturday, the Men in Red have now won 3 games straight and head into the final game of the regular season knowing another win will see them into the playoffs, possibly finishing as high as 3rd in the East.
