(caption information) -- Justin Verlander throws against the Yankees. Tigers v. Yankees, Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, during game two of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
((Caption)) Joel Zumaya gets high-fives on his return to the dugout after striking out Alex Rodriguez t0 retire the Yankees in the 8th inning as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, 5Oct06. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
((Caption))Craig Monroe and the Tigers celebrate after beating the Yankees as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, 5Oct06. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Detroit's Todd Jones, left, and Marcus Thames celebrate the win at the end of the game. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Joel Zumaya winds up in the seventh inning, Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, during game two of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Carlos Guillen follows through with a solo home run to tie up the game in the sixth inning, Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, during game two of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Yankees' Johnny Damon is congratulated by HHideki Matsui after a three run home run in the fourth inning, Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, during game two of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) New York's Bobby Abreu watches a home run by Detroit's Carlos Guillen go into the stands in the sixth inning. The run tied the game. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Closing pitcher Todd Jones throws a pitch in the ninth inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Ivan Rodriguez points to the sky after the win. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(caption information) -- Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander congratulates closer Todd Jones after beating the Yankees, Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, during game two of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) The New York dugout is full of dejected Yankees in the ninth inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Detroit manager Jim Leyland gives a hug to closing pitcher Todd Jones after the win. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(caption information) -- Brandon Inge throws to first after tagging the bag and forcing Hideki Matsui out at third. Tigers v. Yankees, Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, during game two of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
((Caption)) Craig Monroe gets high-fives after scoring first in the second inning as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, 5Oct06. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
((Caption))Bobby Abreu(53) tries to get around the leg of Sean Casey to tag the bag during second inning play as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, 5Oct06. Abreu was safe. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
((Caption))Placido Polanco turns two as he makes the throw to first in the third inning as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, 5Oct06. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Sean Casey knocks Gary Sheffield to the dirt in a collision at first base that allowed Casey to take the base in the second inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 2 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 5, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Manager Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers attends batting practice prior to the start of Game One of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jim Leyland
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: The New York Yankees line up during the National Anthem out before the start of Game One of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Starting pitcher Nate Robertson #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees in Game One of the American League Division Series on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Julie Jacobson-Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Robertson
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Craig Monroe #27 of the Detroit Tigers hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of Game One of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Monroe
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Shortstop Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees gets caught in a run down and tagged out by first baseman Sean Casey #21 of the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning of Game One of the American League Division Series on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter;Sean Casey
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Curtis Granderson #28 of the Detroit Tigers runs the bases after a home run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in Game One of the American League Division Series on October 3, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Curtis Granderson
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Verlander
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Left fielder Craig Monroe #27 of the Detroit Tigers makes a catch on a pop up from Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees (not pictured) beside teammates shortstop, Carlos Guillen #9 and center fielder, Curtis Granderson #28 in the fourth inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Monroe;Carlos Guillen;Curtis Granderson
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Placido Polanco #14 of the Detroit Tigers hits a double in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees inGame Two of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Placido Polanco
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers scores after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Guillen
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Marcus Thames #33 of the Detroit Tigers scoring the go ahead run of the game on an RBI triple hit by Curtis Granderson #28 in the seventh inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Thames
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees strikes out swinging in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers in Game Two of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Magglio Ordonez #30 of the Detroit Tigers leads off first base after being walked in the eighth inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Magglio Ordonez
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers leaves the game in the sixth inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Verlander
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Manager Jim Leyland congratulates Marcus Thames #33 of the Detroit Tigers after their team won Game Two of the American League Division Series 4-3 over the New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. The series is tied 1-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Thames;Jim Leyland
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Curtis Granderson #28 of the Detroit Tigers makes the final out of Game Two of the American League Division Series against New York Yankees on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. The Tigers won the game 4-3 to tie the series 1-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Curtis Granderson
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees falls to the ground after the ball hit his foot in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers in Game Two of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2006 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City. The Tigers won the game 4-3 to tie the series at 1-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Johnny Damon
(caption information) -- Tigers hall of famer Al Kaline throws out the first pitche, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION): Scott Welcer, 27 of Novi screams while waiting to enter Comerica Park, Friday. XXXXDetroit Tigers fans tailgate, buy merchandise, drink alcohol and play baseball before entering Comerica Park, Friday evening, October 6, 2006, before game three of the American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and The New York Yankees. (Todd McInturf/The Detroit News)2006.
((Caption)) Granderson steals second in spite of the efforts of Robinson Cano(22) as the Tigers host the Yankees 6oct06 at Comerica Park. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
CAPTION INFORMATION. Kaden Dailide, 3 of Westland with his tiger costume on hangs out with his grandfather on the rooftop of Hockeytown before the start of the game. gets his tiger costume on before the start of the game while. Detroit Tigers vs the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (The Detroit News/ Daniel Mears)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Placido Polanco singles in a run in the second inning, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Ivan Rodriguez rounds second on his way towards third on a Sean Casey single that scored a run in the second inning, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Curtis Granderson is welcomed home by Ivan Rodriguez after scoring on a Placido Polanco single in the second inning Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Sean Casey singles to score Carlos Guillen in the second inning, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
CAPTION INFORMATION Fans line up outside the stadium. Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees fans browse merchandise, grab a snack and just hang out before Game Three of the playoffs between the Tigers and Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (Brandy Baker / The Detroit News)
CAPTION INFORMATION. Joe Slayton, 8 and John Slayton from Lake Orion look through the fences of Comerica, two hours before the start of the game. Detroit Tigers vs the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (The Detroit News/ Daniel Mears)
CAPTION INFORMATION. Fans celebrate in the 6th inning after a Pudge Rodriquez double brings in another run in front of the Al Kaline statue. Detroit Tigers vs the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (The Detroit News/ Daniel Mears)
CAPTION INFORMATION. Brian ????????from Wyoming, Michigan yells out after catching a ball thrown by Zumyua (spelling?) during warmups before the game. Detroit Tigers vs the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (The Detroit News/ Daniel Mears)
(caption information) -- Tigers starting pitcher Kenny Rogers is congratulated by teammates after striking out Yankees' Bobby Abreu in the eighth inning as he awaits to be taken out by manager Jim Leyland, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Kenny Rogers celebrates after striking out Abreau in the eighth inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 3 at Comerica Park, October 6, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Both teams stand during the National Anthem at the start of the game as the Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Fans cheer as Carlos Guillen scores on a single by Sean Casey for the Tigers' first run in the second inning as the Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
from left to right Yankees Robinson Cano as he readys to tag Tigers Placido Polanco as he trys to steal second in the 5th inning of Game 3 against the New York Yankees ALDS.October6,2006, Comerica Park,Detroit, MI. (The Detroit News/Clarence Tabb,Jr.)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) New York's Alex Rodriguez dives for but misses a ground ball hit by Ivan Rodriguez in the sixth inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 3 at Comerica Park, October 6, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) New York pitcher Randy Johnson is consoled by teammate Jorge Posada as manager Joe Torre comes to the mound to change pitchers in the sixth inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 3 at Comerica Park, October 6, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
((Caption)) Ppudge Roidriguez's double in the seventh inning scores Granderson and the celebration begins as the Tigers host the Yankees 6oct06 at Comerica Park. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
(caption information) -- Tigers starting pitcher Kenny Rogers is congratulated by teammates after being taken out in the eighth inning, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Todd Jones comes in to close in the ninth inning, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Detroit's Todd Jones, right, and Ivan Rodriguez hug after the win. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 3 at Comerica Park, October 6, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
((Caption)) Tigers celebrate at the end of the game as the Tigers host the Yankees 6oct06 at Comerica Park. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Tigers celebrate at the end of the game. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 3 at Comerica Park, October 6, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
CAPTION INFORMATION Tiger Fans run screaming and slapping hands in the streets outside the ballpark after the Tigers win over the Yankees. Fans celebrate the Detroit Tigers win over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (Brandy Baker / The Detroit News)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Terry Cisco, 27, kisses his wife, Molly Cisco, 25, both of Toledo, after Todd Jones finishes off the batters in the seventh inning in the game as the Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 2006. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
(Caption Information )(L-r, Nathan Morris,10, and his step dad David Witt, 32, both of Oxford, wait in line for the gates to open. Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees Game 3, ALDS.October6,2006, Comerica Park,Detroit, MI. (The Detroit News/Clarence Tabb,Jr.)
(caption information) -- Tigers starting pitcher Kenny Rogers winds up in the first inning, Friday Oct. 6, 2006, during game three of the AL Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
((Caption))Justin Verlander jogs past the media and around the field nefore the Tigers host the Yankees 6oct06 at Comerica Park. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
((Caption)) The Four Tops sing the National Anthem as the Tigers host the Yankees 6oct06 at Comerica Park. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
((Caption)) Ivan Pudge Rodriquez pumps his fist after safely sliding into third under the tag of Alex Rodriguez in the second inning as the Tigers host the Yankees 6oct06 at Comerica Park. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single to advance Jose Guillen to third base in the bottom of the second inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ivan Rodriguez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates as he scores on a single by Sean Casey in the bottom of the second inning the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 against American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Guillen
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers greets manager Joe Torre #6 of the New York Yankees at home plate during introductions prior to the start of Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jim Leyland;Joe Torre
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: A general view is seen as the players stand on the field for the playing of the National Anthem prior to the start of Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Starting pitcher Randy Johnson #41 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Randy Johnson
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Joel Zumaya #54 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joel Zumaya
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Starting pitcher Kenny Rogers #37 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The TIgers won 6-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kenny Rogers
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Jason Giambi #25 (R) and Hideki Matsui #55 of the New York Yankees look on from the dugout late in the game against the Detroit Tigers during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 6-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Giambi;Hideki Matsui
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Starting pitcher Kenny Rogers #37 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch to Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 6-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kenny Rogers;Johnny Damon
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Ivan Rodriguez #7 (R) of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by manager Jim Leyland after the Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-0 during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ivan Rodriguez;Jim Leyland
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Closing pitcher Todd Jones #59 of the Detroit Tigers hugs teammates Ivan Rodriguez #7 after the won 6-0 against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Todd Jones;Ivan Rodriguez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Starting pitcher Kenny Rogers #37 of the Detroit Tigers acknowledges the fans after he was taken out of the game in the top of the eighth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 6-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kenny Rogers
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Detroit Tigers gives starting pitcher Kenny Rogers #37 (L) a pat on the back right before he was taken out of the game in the top of the eighth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ivan Rodriguez;Kenny Rogers
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Placido Polanco #14 of the Detroit Tigers fields a ground ball hit by Hideki Matsui #55 of the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Polanco fielded the ball cleanly and threw Matsui out at first base. The Tigers won 6-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Placido Polanco
DETROIT - OCTOBER 06: Fans of the Detroit Tigers hold up signs in support of their team against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the 2006 American League Division Series on Octiber 6, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 6-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
(caption information) -- Tigers' Nate Robertson, Kenny Rogers, Ivan Rodriguez, Zach Minter and Jeremy Bonderman walk back towards the dugout during workout day, Monday Oct. 2, 2006, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland puts his arm around Magglio Ordonez as they chat in the outfield during workout day, Monday Oct. 2, 2006, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland is seen in the dugout during workout day, Monday Oct. 2, 2006, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers starting pitchers Kenny Rogers, and Nate Robertson talk after their workout, Monday Oct. 2, 2006, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
(caption information) -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland speaks with Yankees manager Joe Torre, Tuesday Oct. 3, 2006, during batting practice of game one of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
((Caption)) Jim Leyland(left) and Jim Schmakel watch as Chuck Hernandez checks for rain drops when a rain delay is announced as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, 4Oct06. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Nate Robertson throws against the Yankees in the first inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 1 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 3, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Sean Casey can't find the ball because it's under Jason Giambi after a pick off attempt in the third inning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 1 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 3, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
(CAPTION INFORMATION) Nate Robertson gets rocked by the Yankee batters in the fourth innning. Photos are of the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees during the American Leauge Division Series game 1 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, October 3, 2006. (Detroit News / David Guralnick)
((Caption)) Jim Leyland and Joe Torre(right) joke with other members of the Yankee staff including Lee Mazzilli(left) during batting practice as the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, 4Oct06. (Dale G. Young / The Detroit News) 2006.
(caption information) -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland speaks with Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, Tuesday Oct. 3, 2006, during game one of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Steve Perez / The Detroit News)
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Magglio Ordonez #30 of the Detroit Tigers hits a solo home run to lead off the bottom of the second inning against Jaret Wright #34 of the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The home run put the Tigers up 1-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Magglio Ordonez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Marcus Thames #33 of the Detroit Tigers hits a broken bat single with one out in the bottom of the second inning against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Thames
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman #38 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeremy Bonderman
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Craig Monroe #27 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by teammates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against Jaret Wright #34 of the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Monroe
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Jeremy Bonderman #38 of the Detroit Tigers winds up to throw a pitch against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeremy Bonderman
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Todd Jones #59 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. With the win the Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Todd Jones
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers is carried off the field by his player as they celebrate after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. With the win the Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jim Leyland
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Marcus Thames #33 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. With the win the Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Thames
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Sean Casey #21 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with teammates after the recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sean Casey
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Closing pitcher Jamie Walker #32 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jamie Walker
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman #38 of the Detroit Tigers tips his cap to the fans as heads to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the top of the 9th inning against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the game 8-3 to win the series 3-1 and advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeremy Bonderman
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers hugs manager Jim Leyland as they celebrate after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Guillen;Jim Leyland
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Marcus Thames (L) #33 and Neifi Perez #8 (C) of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. With the win the Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marcus Thames;Neifi Perez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after the Tigers recorded the last out to beat the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. With the win the Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Manager Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers takes a sip of champange in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jim Leyland
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Magglio Ordonez #30 of the Detroit Tigers is seen in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Magglio Ordonez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Brandon Inge #15 (R) and Sean Casey #21 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate the locker room after the Tigers won 8-3 against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Magglio Ordonez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Curtis Granderson #28 of the Detroit Tigers is seen in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Curtis Granderson
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Magglio Ordonez #30 of the Detroit Tigers sprays champange in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Magglio Ordonez
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Craig Monroe #27 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates on the field with the fans after Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 8-3. during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Monroe
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Placido Polanco #14 of the Detroit Tigers is sprayed withchampange in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Placido Polanco
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: (L-R) Joel Zumaya #54 and Brandon Inge #15 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate on the field with the fans after Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 8-3 during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joel Zumaya;Brandon INge
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Joel Zumaya #54 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates on the field with the fans after Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 8-3 during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joel Zumaya
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Detroit Tigers hugs Vance Wilson #13 as they are sprayed with champange in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ivan Rodriguez;Vance Wilson
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Kenny Rogers #37 of the Detroit Tigers is sprayed with doused with champange by teammate Craig Monroe #27 in the locker room as the Tigers celebrate their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the series 3-1 to advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kenny Rogers;Craig Monroe
DETROIT - OCTOBER 07: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees hangs his head in the dugout late in the game against the Detroit Tigers during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 8-3 to win the series 3-1 and advance to the ALCS. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter
