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The Detroit Tigers were a pleasant surprise in '06 but the end is near. Sunday, the Tigers blew a golden opportunity to win the AL Central, blowing a six-run lead in a 10-8 loss to the Kansas City Royals in 12 innings. The loss left the Tigers holding onto the AL wildcard, meaning they lose home field advantage.

The only thing concerning to New York is the Yankees' health, and defensively A-Rod and Gary Sheffield could be liabilities. But even if errors are committed, the New York bats are very experienced and should be able to pick them up. If the Yankees head to the ninth with the lead it's game over with Mariano Rivera closing.

In Game 1, the Tigers send lefty Nate Robinson (13-13, 3.84 ERA) to the hill. Robinson has struggled against the Yankees with a career record of 1-4 and an ERA of 4.46 in 6 starts. In his last start against the Yankees, he gave up 10 hits and 6 ERs in a loss.

The Yankees counter with Chien-Ming Wang (19-6, 3.63 ERA). Wang has been brilliant against the Tigers with a 3-0 record in 4 career starts with a sparkling 2.52 ERA. At home he's a stellar 11-3.

The Yankees have ample postseason experience and home field advantage where the Tigers are 8-25 in the last 33 meetings in New York. It was a great regular season in Mo' Town, but the Yankees take this series in four games.

Game 1 Tue, Oct 3: at NYY - 8:05 pm EDT Nate Robertson vs. Chien-Ming Wang (TV: FOX).

Game 2 Wed, Oct 4: at NYY - 8:05 pm EDT Justin Verlander vs. Mike Mussina (TV: ESPN).

Game 3 Fri, Oct 6: at DET - 8:05 pm Randy Johnson vs. Kenny Rogers (TV: ESPN).

*Game 4 Sat, Oct 7: at DET - TBA Pitchers TBA (TV: ESPN).

*Game 5 Sun, Oct 8: at NYY - TBA Pitchers TBA (TV: ESPN).

* - If necessary