Bummer

Going into this series, I figured it was going to be a tough one. I think of Detroit very differently than Chicago. The White Sox are defending champs, but right now they're a little out of their element. They're struggling, and I think it has to do with the fact that right now, they don't "get it". I can't think of a better way to describe it. I think they greatly underestimated the Twins this week, and it showed. The Twins came away with a sweep.

Detroit however, did not take this team so lightly. They came in, played hard, kept pace with the Twins for 9 innings (or rather, we kept pace with them), then beat our great bullpen. I can't complain. They played great, both teams. What's scary is that Detroit was able to beat our best. Our best starter (arguably). Our great bullpen, at home.

I have a lot of respect for Detroit. I don't I have as much for Chicago. I think that has to do with the managers.

I highly respect Leyland. Guillen has lost a little bit this year with his antics. Don't get me wrong, the White Sox are a good team, and I respect their talent, but I think they've lost some since last year.

If the Twins can't go all the way, I certainly hope Detroit does. They remind me a lot of the Twins the past 5 years. Besides, it would be great to see a team come from nowhere to win, especially over teams like the Red Sox, White Sox and Yankees.

I think the rest of this series is going to be very similar to the first game. Close games, possibly extra innings. I look forward to the challenge, and I hope the Twins can come back and take the next two.