I'm not sure there is anything more satisfying than rolling into Yankee Stadium and sweeping the Yankees.  Before yesterday's series ending win, Jim Leyland mentioned that he was very pleased with the way the Tigers are playing the game.  Last night there were some great examples of how tough this club will be to beat.

Four times in the series, the Tigers either fell behind or gave up the lead. Each time they responded in the very next inning with some runs.  That to me is the mark o####reat club.  I can't remember seeing a Yankees club that seemed to display so little confidence.  I understand they are ####ed up, but the Tigers haven't exactly been the picture of health either.

Some observations:  Placido Polanco is back.  You can tell it in the way he walks around the clubhouse and by his demeanor, he feels good physically....Nate Robertson was still taking grief on the flight to Minny last night for his belly-flop on the field...Ramon Santiago is a much better player than he is given credit for.  When used as Leyland is using him, he gives you a great effort every time out.  Miguel Cabrera seems happy-go-lucky on the field, but he is a MAN...Magglio Ordonez continues to be a quite force in the league.  He's not flashy and loud, just good.

Funny story.  Last night on the flight to Minneapolis, Francisco Cruceta took a seat on the plane next to Nate Robertson.  Nate went on to explain to Crucetta that everyone that has sat next to him is no longer with the team.  First it was Gary Knotts.  Gone.  Then it was Chris Shelton.  Gone.  Then Sean Casey.  Gone.  Ryan Raburn sat next to Nate for the first few flights and then decided not to test fate, so he moved.  What did Crucetta do?  He go outta Dodge and took a seat in the next row next to Denny Bautista.