The Tigers need a do little more to beat the Yankees, something beyond what they showed last night.

But, to get to that point, the Tigers need some hitters who are not so toothless.

The Tigers need a manager but won't do anything until after they officially name Smith.

The Tigers needed one after stumbling through a 2-8 season.

But for now the Tigers needed replenishments of weapons and ammunition.

If Tiger needed another place for a challenge, he would try it.

That came near the start of the second period and ended a 60-yard drive that the Tigers needed to stay close.

The Tigers will need some of his best managing this year.

The Tigers needed all the practice they could get.

The Tigers, however, need to do an awful lot special to stay in the Series.